Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

Riverfront hotel in Upington with outdoor pool and restaurant

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November 2025

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December 2025

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

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Gym
Non-smoking
Free parking
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Free shopping center shuttle
24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Pool bar
Room service
Babysitting
Conference center
Business center

For families (6)

Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace

$72 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Poolside paradise

This hotel boasts an outdoor pool with convenient umbrellas for shade. The poolside bar serves up refreshing drinks just steps from the water.

Culinary pleasures

Diners rejoice at this hotel's restaurant and bar. A buffet breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options satisfies diverse palates every morning.

Dreamy bedtime comfort

This hotel elevates rest with premium bedding and Select Comfort mattresses. Turndown service, blackout drapes, and minibars create a luxurious sleep sanctuary.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

218 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

218 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

218 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

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

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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$111 nightly

Dec 5 - Dec 6

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

24 Schroder Street, Upington, Northern Cape, 8800

What's nearby

Kalahari-Oranje Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Harry Surtie Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Kalahari Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Orange River Cellars - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Upington Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

Upington (UTN) - 10 min drive
Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
‪Wimpy - ‬1 min walk
‪Dros Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Mcdonalds - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe Molinari - ‬11 min walk

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 center, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 90 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 16
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

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 cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free covered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Onsite parking limited
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Offsite

- Free shopping center shuttle

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette 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)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

Access to nearby outdoor pool
Golfing nearby
Rafting nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (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 lobby
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
18 holes of golf
An outdoor pool
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
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 center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-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 drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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

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 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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing 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, Diners Club, 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.

National rating

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

Also known as

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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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots 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 check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and rafting, and practice 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 center. 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 onsite 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

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

Popular mentions

Restaurant

Room

Breakfast

Food

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

Property ideally situated for business meetings. Staff is friendly and helpful. Keep it up!

Jerry, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 21, 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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 6, 2023

Schönes Hotel

Schönes Hotel, ideal gelegen, freundliches Personal. Restaurant, Pool, grosse Zimmer.

Eliane Corina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 23, 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.

8/10 Very good

Oct 12, 2022

Kommen wieder

Schöne angenehme Zimmer wie üblich bei Protea Hotels. Bietet das was man braucht, nicht weniger aber auch nicht mehr.

Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 2, 2022

Good service

No complaints. The hotel director gave me two rides as a service of the hotel. Very nice

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 13, 2021

Really friendly staff, room with a great view and very clean.

Bennie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 1, 2021

Great stay. Too short

Very nice stay. Pity it was only one night

Luyanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 30, 2021

Great

Beautiful hotel with great friendly service

Albie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

May 10, 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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 1, 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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2020

Excellent

Sifiso, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 27, 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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 4, 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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 30, 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.

6/10 Good

Dec 27, 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.

Kenton, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 22, 2017

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.

Jeffrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 6, 2017

Good review

It was good!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 22, 2016

Great position

The food was excellent good coffee and friendly staff.

6/10 Good

Jul 24, 2016

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 Poor

Jul 16, 2016

don't expect to get any sleep

Vey noise hotel.

6/10 Good

Jan 5, 2015

Stopover

Great option for 1 night stopover. Very good breakfast

2/10 Poor

Jan 13, 2014

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

2/10 Poor

Jan 7, 2014

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.

6/10 Good

Nov 9, 2013

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!!