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Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and seasonal outdoor pool

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Front of property
Family Room, 2 Double Beds
Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View
Fireplace
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

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24 Schroder Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8800
  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum
    ā€Ŗ4 min walkā€¬
  • Sirkel
    ā€Ŗ2 min driveā€¬
  • Harry Surtie Hospital
    ā€Ŗ3 min driveā€¬
  • Upington (UTN)
    ā€Ŗ10 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Upington

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington places you in the heart of Upington, within a 5-minute walk of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Sirkel. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 161 square feet (15 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Upington hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Harry Surtie Hospital and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Gordonia Hospital.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖCheckers - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖDros - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖPanarottis - ā€¬4 min drive
  • ā€ŖMugg & Bean - ā€¬4 min drive
  • ā€ŖOcean Basket - ā€¬4 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

Riverfront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and seasonal outdoor pool
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 161 square feet (15 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Upington hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Upington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 210 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 210 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted.Ā For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) ā€“ South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Upington
Upington Protea Hotel
Protea Upington
Protea Hotel Marriott Upington
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Protea By Marriott Upington
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$124.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from January to December. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from February 20 2025 until April 15 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What makes Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a free shopping shuttle, it's no surprise that Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is a hit with families.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property will be renovating its bar from February 20 2025 until April 15 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Allan Gray

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignatius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Johann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff, room with a great view and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Luyanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Too short
Very nice stay. Pity it was only one night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Johann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Beautiful hotel with great friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Puleng

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sifiso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Nabeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but room for improvement.
The room was clean and tidy somewhat old style, Shower area too small and cramped actually in my opinion is a trip hazard. Location of room is poor if you have a suitcase and proximity to lift. All of the staff were very good and readily assisted with any enquiries I made. I would recommend the Protea mainly due to the professional staff I dealt with.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good review
It was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

african queen, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position
The food was excellent good coffee and friendly staff.

6/10 Okay

Joanna, Washington, DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Meh...
I was pretty disappointed with my room -- it was dark, windowless (there was a tiny window, but it looked into the darkened interior of the building), the bed wasn't very comfortable, and the tv was positioned in such a way that you couldn't see it directly from the bed. The bathroom was also very dark. I stayed 2 nights, and the morning after my first night, construction (banging anyway), started at ~7 AM. Ugh. The hotel grounds themselves look nice and the breakfast was fine. My room, however, wasn't worth the money.

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
don't expect to get any sleep
Vey noise hotel.

6/10 Okay

Malte

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Rimvydas, Johannesburg, RSA

Liked: Staff & service
Stopover
Great option for 1 night stopover. Very good breakfast