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Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Fireplace
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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24 Schroder Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8800
  • Place, Kalahari-Oranje Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sirkel
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange River Cellars
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 218 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Double Bed (River View) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (River View)

  • 218 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (River View) | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed (River View)

  • 218 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • 228 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Upington

Located within a 5-minute walk of Kalahari-Oranje Museum, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is within a mile (2 km) of Sirkel. This 90-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sirkel - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kalahari Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Orange River Cellars - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Upington Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonalds - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panarottis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and a free shopping center shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a business center.
22-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (161 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1970
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 210 per person

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

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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel 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 is open from January to December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is 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
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington on Jun 27, 2026 start from $89, 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.

What can I see around Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

This hotel is located in Upington within a short 4-minute walk of Kalahari-Oranje Museum. You'll also find Kalahari Mall and Orange River Cellars within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a casino?

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

The closest major airport to Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is Upington (UTN), which is 4.5 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yes, some guestrooms at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offer a balcony.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 41 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property ideally situated for business meetings. Staff is friendly and helpful. Keep it up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ignatius

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Allan Gray

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Eliane Corina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Hotel

Schönes Hotel, ideal gelegen, freundliches Personal. Restaurant, Pool, grosse Zimmer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Kommen wieder

Schöne angenehme Zimmer wie üblich bei Protea Hotels. Bietet das was man braucht, nicht weniger aber auch nicht mehr.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good service

No complaints. The hotel director gave me two rides as a service of the hotel. Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bennie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Luyanda

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albie

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

Great

Beautiful hotel with great friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Puleng

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sifiso

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

8/10 Good

Didier

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good review

It was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

african queen

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

Great position

The food was excellent good coffee and friendly staff.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanna

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

don't expect to get any sleep

Vey noise hotel.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rimvydas

Liked: Staff & service

Stopover

Great option for 1 night stopover. Very good breakfast
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marc de la Harpe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not impressed at all

The room didnot meet the standards as per your description. There was no view I looked onto a brick wall, the bed was small and uncomfortable and the price I paid did not justify what I received. Management said they would sort it out only to be told later that I must take it up with hotels.vom
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Boiled crayfish

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Only hot water at 38 degrees

Checked in at about 15h00 on 18 December 2013. Family suite was very impressive but then things went downhill: A) The toilet would/could not flush (broken mechnism). B) There was no cold water, only very hot or extremely hot. After 2 hours we were moved to a new room with the assurancethatthat room had cold water. This was not the case, also only boiling water out of the taps. After another two hours waiting and a lengthy excuse by the (non-present) maintenance manager over the phone I checked out. I was promised a full refund or credit. To date I have heard nothing from the hotel. Front staff was very friendly and helpful but it appears that the maintenance department lacks the understanding that it is not a cheap hotel and that at those rates a fully functional hotel is a must.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

schade, dass die Renovierung so wenig gebracht hat

wir stiegen in einem renovierten Zimmer ab. Die Toilette funktionierte nicht. Die Tuerinneseite der Zimmertuere war beschmiert. Nach dem Unzug in ein anderes Zimmer bruchte man viel Kraft und zwei Haende um die Schiebetuer zum Bad zu oeffnen. Duschen musste man dort in der Badewanne ohne Vorhang! Schade, ein Jahr nach einer kompletten Renovierung muss das anders sein!!

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