Welcome
To Hotel Karridene, Greater Durban - Illovo Beach
Only 20 minutes south of Durban, this modern and luxurious South Coast hotel resort is well-known for its excellent accommodation, wonderful food, friendly hospitality and first-class service.
Situated between the lagoon and the beach at Illovo, it also boasts an award-winning caravan park. Sporting and recreational activities and nearby facilities include golf, squash and swimming.
The Protea Hotel Karridene Beach has the latest in conferencing equipment and can accommodate up to 200 delegates.
Protea Hotel Karridene Beach - Where Business and Pleasure Meet
Location
Protea Hotel Karridene Beach is situated a mere 20 minutes south of Durban, just past the town Amanzimtoti.
Directions from Durban:
Travel south on the N2. Take exit 133 (Kingsburgh). Turn left at stop street and proceed to traffic lights. Turn right, following the R102 in the Umkomaas direction. At next traffic lights, turn right onto the R102 (Old South Coast Road) and travel for 3,5 km. The Protea Hotel Karridene Beach turn-off is on the left.
Attractions
The Protea Hotel Karridene Beach and resort offers access to the longest untouched stretch of beach in Natal. The surrounding areas have an abundance of natural attractions that range from Crocodile farms to Game viewing.
Well situated in the centre of eight of the regions best golf courses, a variety of golfing needs are accommodated - from hiring of clubs to golfing lessons.
The famous Aliwal shoal offers some of the worlds' best shark diving and also boasts some of the best game fish species in the Indian Ocean. Even if you are not into diving, the facility does offer non-diving trips. Deep sea fishing, as well as surf fishing in the area, is of the highest quality and good catches are assured on the local charter boats.
The Pavillion shopping centre is also situated within half an hours' drive from the hotel and, being the biggest shopping centre in KwaZulu Natal, offers some of the best shopping available. After a hectic day of shopping here, stop in at The Firkin Pub for a delicious and refreshing drink or bite to eat before making your way back.
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Established: 1835 Estimated Population: 3,5 Ethnic Groups: Black 68.3%, Indian or Asians19.90%, White 8.98%, Coloured 2.82%, Literacy: 84.6% Government: Republic Points of interest: Durban Waterfront is host to many events including the annual and prestigious Mr Price Pro Surfing Championship; City Hall which was completed in 1910; The old station which currently houses Tourist Junction and was built in 1892; Elephant House at 745 Ridge Road which is the oldest house in Durban having been built in 1850.
Geography
Being situated on the south-eastern seaboard of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is adjacent to the Indian Ocean in the east, and is bordered by the Drakensberg Mountains in the west and to the south lies the Atlantic Ocean.
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