The brand new Protea Hotels Umfolozi River is ideally located in the Greater Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve area, only 40km north of Richards Bay. The hotel offers 68 spacious, air-conditioned rooms/chalets, as well as 2 family chalets, with satellite TV. Dining facilities include a restaurant and bar, with conference facilities available for up to 400 delegates seated in school-room style, while banqueting facilities for weddings, launches or cocktail parties are available for up to 240 GUESTS. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool and a lapa area. Nearby activities include the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve, world-renowned birding spots, whale and dolphin watching, boat cruises, horse riding, golf, fishing, kayaking, beaches and quad bike trails.

Rooms: Accommodation at the brand new Protea Hotels Umfolozi River comprises 68 rooms, luxurious and spacious, with the following configuration

• 30 single rooms, with en-suite bathroom and private balcony/patio

• 18 double chalets, spacious en-suite bedrooms with private entrance and garden

• 18 twin chalet

• 2 family chalets, with 2 bedrooms, a lounge and kitchenette, as well as private garden and entrance

• All rooms are air-conditioned, with electronic door locks and and telephones

Attractions: Protea Hotel Umfolozi River is within easy reach of the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Park and Great St. Lucia Wetlands. Attractions include:
Game drives in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi & Greater St. Lucia area reserves, as well as Mkuze Game Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park
Boat cruises on the St. Lucia estuary
Kayaking
Beaches
Crocodile Sanctuary
Turtle, Whale and Dolphin Tours by a licensed operator
Zululand Birding Route
4 x 4 Trails
Quad-bike trails
Horse Riding (27km)
Golf (8km)