We just stayed for 2 nights at the Protea Umfolozi. We have mixed feelings about the hotel. It's true, it's in the middle of nowhere. You have to drive over a dirt/gravel road to get there. Close to the freeway though. It's in the vicinity of St. Lucia, a really nice little village with some restaurants and shops. It's about... More

Driving back from Maputo and not wanting to stay in Richards Bay, I stopped at the Protea Umfolozi. I always have mixed feelings about Protea Hotels. Years ago, I did a job for Protea and I had to threaten the directors to get payment months later. So there's a nigggle. But you have to wonder why they built this place.... More

This was a surprise to find such a lovely hotel in the middle of nowhere.The staff worked well as a team but Maritsa and Jeff went the extra mile! A lovely garden and spakling blue pool added to the value of this hotel.The food was outstandig !

I stayed with my family at the Protea Umfolozi for 2 nights and to say the least it was really disappointing. The lady at check in could not check us in for half an hour as she was not afay with the reservation systems. Eventually we got our room with 1 king bed for the 4 of us. We were... More

Pleasant enough hotel. Dining room service was'nt so good but staff were all local rural staff and struggling to cope a bit.. Wierd rooms with bathroom and shower and wash basin open to the bedroom and only a glass screen separating the toilet from the room.Not so private.Some architects wierd idea. Only go it you really have to because of... More