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Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Upington

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Front of property
Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Fireplace
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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24 Schroder Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8800
  • Place, Kalahari-Oranje Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harry Surtie Hospital
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalahari Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Upington (UTN)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 218 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (River View)

  • 218 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (River View)

  • 218 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, Non Smoking

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

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

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Upington

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kalahari-Oranje Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Sirkel with a stay here. Harry Surtie Hospital and Gordonia Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sirkel - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Harry Surtie Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kalahari Mall - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Gordonia Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Upington (UTN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dros Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Molinari - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Shaddai - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Upington
Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 161 square feet (15 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 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 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
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each 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).

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 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) – 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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington to the airport?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is 4.3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Upington (UTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 210 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington features an outdoor pool.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington to downtown Upington?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is 4.5 mi away from Upington.

Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Manchester

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Hasina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Allan Gray

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Albie

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sifiso

Traveled 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 traveler

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.