Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

Hotels
Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.1 (619 reviews)
202 Nelson Mandela Avenue , Bloemfontein , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean and comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Poor dining options
Issues with room cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty facilities and blood spatters.
Service
9.35
Many guests praised the staff for being friendly and professional.
Location
8.85
Proximity to good restaurants and convenience to local shops was appreciated.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms were noted as comfortable but had issues such as dated bathrooms and strange smells.
Amenities
7.35
Amenities such as the pool were deemed insufficient, and gym facilities were unavailable.
Value for Money
8.35
Some guests felt the hotel did not meet 4-star expectations for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
6.85
Multiple guests reported unsatisfactory dining experiences and limited menu items.
Overall Experience
8.85
General satisfaction with stay, with a mix of pros and cons impacting overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Set in a beautifully landscaped garden in Bloemfontein's business district, this hotel offers a comfortable base with modern rooms boasting earthy tones and essential amenities like a TV and safe.

Relaxing Facilities
Guests can unwind by the pool, soak up the sun on the terrace, or cozy up by the fireplace in the lounge. Free WiFi and room service add to the relaxing atmosphere.

Convenient Location
With easy access to the university and just 17 km from the airport, Protea Hotel Bloemfontein is the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Book your stay now at Protea Hotel Bloemfontein for a relaxing and convenient experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 619 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 6.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Lumka family_with_children za
7
I enjoyed it
Pros:

Breakfast was nice

Cons:

The sheets weren’t clean when we arrived

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ruben family_with_children za
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Friendly helping staff good value for money

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Tim family_with_children za
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Arthur couple za
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Hemah solo_traveller za
5
Bloemfontein accommodation
Pros:

Location ,staff and breakfast was good.

Cons:

The hotel is dated,bathrooms need updating. The towels and pillows definitely need to be replaced. Towels are grey in colour and pillows were vet lumpy

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jay solo_traveller za
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Ziyanda family_with_children za
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Mpho solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

The breakfast buffet

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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johnevan solo_traveller za
8
Pros:

Beautiful hotel nice food and bar. Room was nice and big. Staff was really friendly and helpful very good service

Cons:

The bar fridge was empty. The TV system is outdated no DStv premier channels and no access to streaming apps.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lindiwe couple za
5
Pros:

Comfort of the room

Cons:

I didn’t like the fact that there’s limited channels, especially the radio only one station played.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jacob Mandlakayise couple za
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Dirk couple za
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
M
Melanie extended_group za
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Melanie couple za
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
C
Charl solo_traveller za
8
Pros:

Checked in late, staff was very friendly. Did Dinner in the room, room service was quick and friendly and food was good.

Cons:

Nothing in particular

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Samuel family_with_children ph
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
M
Mildred solo_traveller za
8
Good
Pros:

The staff professionalism

Cons:

Rooms are not well cleaned. Towel are old and dry. And they don’t contain the noise. There is lot of noise from other guests and they don’t attend to it until there is a complaint.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller za
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
A
Anita Peter family_with_children za
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
D
Dirk couple za
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee