Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Mimosa Mall

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 215 per person)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview of Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
101 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
  • Popular LocationMimosa Mall9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral University of Technology2 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of the Free State2 min drive
  • AirportBloemfontein (BFN)17 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bloemfontein

Westdene stay.With a stay at this Westdene hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mimosa Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Supreme Court of Appeal. National Museum and Free State Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mimosa Mall - 9 min walk
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 16 min walk
  • Free State Stadium - 19 min walk
  • Central University of Technology - 2 min drive
  • University of the Free State - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nando's - 6 min walk
  • Mexican - 8 min walk
  • Wimpy - 11 min walk
  • Cubana - 10 min walk
  • Panarottis - 11 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

4-star Victorian hotel near Mimosa Mall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1378 square feet (128 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bloemfontein hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 1378 sq ft of conference space
  • 128 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 215 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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: approximately ZAR 215 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 200.00 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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 by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Hotel
Protea Hotel Willow Lake Bloemfontein
Protea Willow Lake
Protea Willow Lake Bloemfontein
Willow Lake Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Bloemfontein

Frequently asked questions

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake to the airport?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is 7.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Bloemfontein (BFN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake on May 15, 2024 start from $74.94, excluding 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.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake have an airport shuttle?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 250 per person, one-way.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 215 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake features an outdoor pool.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake have a restaurant?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is home to 101 Restaurant, which features pool views, a poolside location, and brunch.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake to downtown Bloemfontein?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is 0.8 mi away from Bloemfontein.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and friendly staff
The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed. Great welcome from management and superb service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what I needed. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Shirley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Lovely, comfortable, friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Warren

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pleasant hotel. Stayed there for the cricket so location was good. Food was excellent in the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023