Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.2 (375 reviews)
24 Schroder Street , Upington , za
+27 54 337 8400

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious bedrooms
Good facilities
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Slow service in busy times
Weak coffee
Room maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.41
The carpets in the hallways were disgustingly dirty. Highly unprofessional conditions in the restaurant.
Service
9.38
Friendly staff who went beyond what is expected, especially noted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.42
Conveniently located, with shops nearby and easy access to good restaurants.
Room Quality
7.37
In need of maintenance based on several complaints about room conditions.
Amenities
8.4
Facilities are good, but some areas, like the pool, could use attention.
Value for Money
8.36
Generally considered good value, but some specific services underperformed.
Food and Beverage
7.41
Breakfast coffee was noted as weak; food quality was inconsistent.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall positive experience, with notable staff service and good location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 05:11

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Retreat

Modern Amenities: Protea Hotel Upington offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and modern furnishings for a comfortable stay. The Courtyard Bar and Restaurant serves delicious meals and the hotel is conveniently located near various dining options.

Leisure and Business: Guests can unwind by the swimming pool, work out in the gym, or explore nearby attractions like Augrabies Falls National Park and Kgalagadi Transfontier Park. The hotel also features conference rooms for business meetings and functions.

Convenient Features: Enjoy Wi-Fi, private parking, river cruises, and proximity to Orange River Wine Cellars and the Namibian border. Book your stay at Protea Hotel Upington for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: UTN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 375 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 7.41
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Melani • family_with_children • za
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rohzanne • couple • za
8
Very comfy
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The show leaked

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Werner Steyn ZA • family_with_children • za
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Fransis • extended_group • za
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • za
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • family_with_children • za
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Marius • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, very nice dinner, kids loved the breakfast, secure parking, family rooms are big and clean

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Simphiwe • couple • za
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Derick • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Nokuthula • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The room was spacious and accommodative for all 3 of us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Nagarajan • solo_traveller • in
9
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Good rooms ,courteous staff, Good restaurant made it a pleasant stay

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Johann • extended_group • za
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Moira • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Spotless, lovely room and super service from the staff

Cons:

Noisy drinkers in the courtyard below at 21h30 in a week night?

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Walter • couple • za
10
Pros:

It is clean

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Nagarajan • solo_traveller • in
9
Courteous staff make your stay comfortable
Pros:

Neat and well maintained

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Mbongeni • solo_traveller • za
6
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Wilmarie • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee