Situated on Durban's famous Golden Mile and within five minutes of the city center, the Protea Hotel Edward Durban heralds a time of Victorian elegance. This world-famous hotel has played host to Princes, Presidents, Field Marshals, millionaires and movie stars since 1911. The hotel is a well- placed base from which to explore the Zululand environment, the famous Indian Market, and a variety of nightspots and entertainment.
Totally renovated, the hotel overlooks the Entertainment Promenade and the famous "Ocean Action" North Beach. The center of town and numerous shops are just a short walk away. The Ocean Sports and Conference Centre is a 3-minute walk along the Marine Parade. All of the hotel's 101 luxury rooms have air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, televisions with M-Net, and refrigerators with mini bar service available. Room service is available 18- hours a day.