Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Hotels
Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.1 (1107 reviews)
101 Henry Street, Willows , Bloemfontein , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Great amenities
Cons:
Room size is small
Food quality varies
Cleanliness issues in common areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; some praised it, others mentioned issues.
Service
8.71
Consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful by several reviewers.
Location
8.75
Location praised for convenience and proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
7.2
Some reviews mentioned small room sizes and issues like the air conditioning.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities like the pool and grounds were appreciated, though some areas could be improved.
Value for Money
7.69
Mixed perceptions on value, particularly regarding food pricing.
Food and Beverage
7.24
Noted as a point of disappointment by several guests.
Overall Experience
8.71
Most guests enjoyed their stay and mentioned they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:16

Property Description

Modern & Luxurious Rooms:
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers modern and luxurious rooms for a comfortable stay during your visit. The rooms are designed to provide a relaxing and stylish environment for guests to unwind after a day of exploring the city.

Convenient Amenities & Facilities:
This hotel boasts a range of convenient amenities and facilities to enhance your stay. From a swimming pool to a conference room, restaurant, bar & lounge area, and internet access, guests have everything they need at their fingertips. Additionally, limited room service and undercover parking add to the convenience and comfort of your stay.

Ideal Location for Exploring:
Situated on the border of King's Park, the hotel provides a great base for exploring Bloemfontein. With nearby attractions like Loch Logan Waterfront, Mimosa Mall, and Kingspark/Vodacom Stadium, guests can easily immerse themselves in the city's vibrant culture and entertainment options.

Experience luxury, convenience, and an ideal location at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Please note that NO firearms and/or weapons are permitted on these premises. Any firearms and/or weapons found or brought onto these premises will be dealt with in accordance with Marriott’s policies and procedures in this regard. The owner, manager and/or operator of the hotel reserves the right to refuse or deny entry to these premises should a person be found in possession of a firearm and/or weapon contrary to Marriott’s policies and procedures and/or contrary to any applicable laws or fail to comply with Marriott’s policies and procedures in this regard.

The owner, manager and/or operator of the hotel and its directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives will not be held liable for any loss, claim, damages or injury resulting from firearms and/or weapons being brought onto these premises and/or being stored on these premises, by whomsoever caused or arising from the negligence or gross negligence or wrongful acts or omissions of the owner, manager and/or operator of the hotel or its directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1107 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 7.24
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Rita family_with_children de
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel, schöne Zimmer, sehr sauber, Essen ist sehr gut, Service wunderbar und herzlich. Ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen!

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Mariëtte family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Clean and staff are very friendly

Cons:

Interior superb

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Marisa family_with_children za
8
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Kabelo solo_traveller za
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Jacobus Albertus Johannes couple za
6
Overnight
Cons:

The hotel is very dated and needs a renovation, frayed carpets in hallways.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children de
7
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Aleida family_with_children za
7
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Lungisani family_with_children sa
5
okay
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Navin solo_traveller za
7
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Ashieq family_with_children za
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Portia solo_traveller za
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Anna-Marie couple za
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Kabelo solo_traveller za
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Tebogo family_with_children za
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children ch
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Ayanda couple za
9
The stay was great. We were delayed due to storms and came in very late but it did not feel awkwardbeaisve we were welco
Pros:

Neatness and staff professionalism

Cons:

No

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
M
Mbewe family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Liphoko family_with_children ls
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Botha family_with_children za
9
Nice well located sleepover on the way or back.
Pros:

Well located on town. Clean,safe and friendly staff.
Stop over on our way home.
Restaurant nice admosphere and delicious food.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Christiaan couple za
8
2026-01-26 via Nuitee