In the heart of Empangeni's business district, yet off a quiet side avenue, lies the Protea Hotel Empangeni - the latest addition to Protea Hotels in Kwazulu Natal. Empangeni is ideally situated for a business or leisure stop-over, being almost in the middle of the Zululand Coastal stretch, halfway between Durban and Swaziland. It is the starting point for exploring the attractions of Zululand - from the wetlands, game reserves and cultural villages to the wilderness and beaches.