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
7.67.6 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
NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Room options
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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
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
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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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
Hotel size
90 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
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*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free covered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Off-site
Free shopping centre shuttle
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
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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
23 December 2022
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.
Ignatius
2/10 Poor
21 August 2024
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
Allan Gray, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2025
Hasina
Hasina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 December 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 December 2023
Schönes Hotel
Schönes Hotel, ideal gelegen, freundliches Personal.
Restaurant, Pool, grosse Zimmer.
Eliane Corina
Eliane Corina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 October 2022
Kommen wieder
Schöne angenehme Zimmer wie üblich bei Protea Hotels. Bietet das was man braucht, nicht weniger aber auch nicht mehr.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 August 2022
Johann
Johann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 March 2022
Good service
No complaints. The hotel director gave me two rides as a service of the hotel. Very nice
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2022
dominique
dominique, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2021
Really friendly staff, room with a great view and very clean.
Bennie
Bennie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 December 2021
Great stay. Too short
Very nice stay. Pity it was only one night
Luyanda
Luyanda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
8 October 2021
Johann
Johann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2021
Great
Beautiful hotel with great friendly service
Albie
Albie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
10 May 2021
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
Puleng, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 May 2021
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
Gillian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 January 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2020
Excellent
Sifiso
Sifiso, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 February 2020
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
Didier, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2019
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 February 2019
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
Nabeel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 November 2018
Good Accomodation
Verified traveller
3-night trip
6/10 Good
30 April 2018
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.
Audrey
10/10 Exceptional
30 April 2018
Alberto
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
27 December 2017
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.