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Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Upington with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Front of property
Meeting facility
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Fireplace
Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View
By the river, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offers a serene retreat with a poolside bar, lush garden and on-site restaurant. Unwind in style at the seasonal outdoor pool or enjoy dry cleaning services while you explore nearby. Guests rave about this hotel’s first-rate property condition.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
24 Schroder Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8800

What's nearby

  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kalahari Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Orange River Cellars - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Upington Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Desert Palace Golf Course & Casino - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 10 min drive
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dros - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panarottis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

When visiting Upington, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is a great choice to consider. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the overall property condition.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 90 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
DONE

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
DONE

Off-site

    • Free shopping centre shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (161 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 18 holes of golf
  • An outdoor pool
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 210 per person

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 20 February 2025 to 15 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Barclaycard
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Protea Hotel Upington
Upington Protea Hotel
Protea Upington
Protea Hotel Marriott Upington
Protea Hotel Marriott
Protea Marriott Upington
Protea By Marriott Upington
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Upington
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Hotel Upington

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and rafting, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington like?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from Kalahari-Oranje Museum.

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The location is conveniently located next to the main road with safe parking. Our room overlooked the river featuring amazing sunset views. The food at the restaurant was excellent.

2/10 Poor

Terrible Stay at Protea Upington
Terrible experience at this hotel, i had booked a room with a river view, upon my arrival I was allocated a cube room, with no window and a partitioned balcony. I queried this and noticed that they gave my room to their frequent guest and I had to suffer as am not a regular at the property. I was later given a room which had a small window still not the room I had booked and paid for. Just when i though I had all the terrible experience the dinner was even worse i could not swallow their wings under cooked and covered with BBQ source which was very brown.
Allan Gray, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hasina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Schönes Hotel
Schönes Hotel, ideal gelegen, freundliches Personal. Restaurant, Pool, grosse Zimmer.
Eliane Corina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kommen wieder
Schöne angenehme Zimmer wie üblich bei Protea Hotels. Bietet das was man braucht, nicht weniger aber auch nicht mehr.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Johann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good service
No complaints. The hotel director gave me two rides as a service of the hotel. Very nice
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

dominique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff, room with a great view and very clean.
Bennie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay. Too short
Very nice stay. Pity it was only one night
Luyanda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Johann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Beautiful hotel with great friendly service
Albie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bad service
Not so good. Very impersonal check-in...limited information provided and had to make calls from the room to request for basics like WiFi password. Allocated a room I had not requested, called to request the booked room, an alternative key brought to the room with little communication on room location, etc....service very unfriendly. The room had spider webs, the bathtub plug didn't close and we couldn't take a proper bath. No extra blankets...and its winter now, with the aircon not working to warm up the room. No social distancing at breakfast...tables set up to full capacity! What a sad way to spend a birthday & Mother's day weekend!!
Puleng, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

African Time
The room was clean and adequate with a coffee/tea maker and small fridge. Bed was comfy. The bathroom was clean and offered small size toiletries. The restaurant offered good food but the service was very slow. The saving grace in having to wait so long for our dinner was the pleasant indoor/outdoor dining area. Breakfast was also of a good quality but again the service time was unacceptable. Overall a good stay and we would probably return.
Gillian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Sifiso, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel bien situé
Chambre confortable et avec une jolie vue sur l'Orange river, mais climatisation bruyante et piscine ridiculeusement petite. Prix élevé. Personnel attentionné
Didier, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Edwin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight stay
Overnight stay.. hotel well located near the river.. beautiful views of sunrise . Rooms are in good condition,comfortable and clean. Service was good and efficient.overall good stay
Nabeel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Accomodation
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Shower clogged
good bed, but water in the shower not flowing, so it was more like a bath than a shower. Cook at breakfast not very motivated. Had to be pulled twice from the kitchen to get her to do omelettes. Friendly waitress at breakfast. Good location.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Room was tired. Fridge was broken, although they changed it felt as though they did so under duress. Ate in restaurant, service was slow and food quality not very good.
Kenton, 2-night trip