Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
8.4 (695 reviews)
Liesbeek Avenue Off Liesbeek Parkway, Mowbray , Cape Town , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Old appliances
Room allocation issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Several reviews mentioned uncleanliness and old appliances.
Service
8.95
Overall positive comments about the staff being friendly and helpful.
Location
7.99
Some reviews pointed out difficulty in finding the location.
Room Quality
7.94
Mixed reviews about room quality; issues with noise and old furnishings.
Amenities
8.47
Amenities were satisfactory, though some were mentioned as outdated.
Value for Money
8.43
Overall value perceived positively in the review context.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Breakfast received many compliments and was a highlight for guests.
Overall Experience
8.45
Generally positive experiences, despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:41

Property Description

Historical Cape Dutch Manor House:
Experience the charm of a historical Cape Dutch Manor house at Protea Hotel Mowbray, just minutes away from Mowbray Golf Club.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities:
Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, dining area, kitchenette, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Relax in comfort with a clothes rack, sofa, and safe provided in every room.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Convenient Facilities:
Unwind by the outdoor pool, stroll through the lush gardens, or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. With a 24-hour front desk, garden, terrace, shared lounge, and luggage storage, your stay at Protea Hotel Mowbray will be seamless.

Book your stay at Protea Hotel Mowbray for a delightful blend of history and modern comfort.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 35 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for ZAR 280 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 695 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 7.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Polina • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Polina • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Isaac • extended_group • ug
9
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Graham • family_with_children • za
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Cai • couple • za
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Chrislene • solo_traveller • za
10
Memorable most relaxing stay for my exhausting work week
Pros:

Staff, food, room was excellent. I felt safe.

Cons:

I enjoyed my room to my heart's content.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Nkoana • solo_traveller • za
5
Safe and clean
Pros:

The breakfast was good …wide variety of options .

Cons:

Outdated decor

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Justus Randy • extended_group • ug
10
It was beautiful and worth the Money we paid for the 6 nights
Pros:

Hotel has great continental breakfast. Rooms are very clean and spacious.

Cons:

A bit of a distance from the CBD

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Liubov • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Everything was fine. Very close to the airport. Staff is very friendly. Rooms are big, clean and cosy. Breakfast is great.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Patience • family_with_children • ua
9
Splendid
Pros:

The breakfast spread was always a delight

Cons:

The staff attitude in general was sometimes off

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Diamond • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • za
8
Pleasant and will stay again, breakfast is great
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy, a lot of groups

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
H
hans • couple • za
10
Will definitely recommend to friends 👍👍
Pros:

Central . Nice lay out. Quiet . Breakfast excellent . Staff very good . Rooms nice and big .

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • za
9
Very pleasant and will go there again
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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EYE WORLD TOURS & TRAVEL • solo_traveller • ug
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Delicious

Cons:

All good thanks

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Melchior Charles • family_with_children • za
9
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Waleed • solo_traveller • eg
8
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Location and comfort, restaurant good for dinner, location was great

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
10
A beautiful, old hotel with lots of charm and charming people. We felt like family. It was wonderful
Pros:

We were greeted by staff each time we came to the hotel. They were warm and welcoming and took care of our needs like family. They remembered our preferences and went the extra mile for us.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee