Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.2

Very good

Upscale hotel located in Brandwag

A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, and a hallway leading to another room.

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Brandwag, a neighbourhood in Bloemfontein, Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein is in a shopping district. Forsyth and National Museum Bloemfontein are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mega World and Mimosa Mall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bloemfontein travel guide
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202 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301

What's nearby

  • University of the Free State
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mega World
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ster-Kinekor Mimosa
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mimosa Mall
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Twell Cresent
    5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Bella Casa Trattoria
    3 min drive
  • Cubana
    2 min drive
  • Wimpy
    15 min walk
  • Fego Caffe
    17 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

  • Upscale hotel located in Brandwag
  • A free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Room features
  • All 94 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Free infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein on 14 Nov 2026 start from NZ$193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 200 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein located?

Located in Brandwag, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of the Free State, Ster-Kinekor Mimosa and Mega World. Mimosa Mall and Twell Cresent are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and courteous, it was such a pleasant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had a great stay

Great place, friendly staff and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff and a warm and convenient place to stay during the winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Breakfast nice . Staff very friendly❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food options, helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: Good location, good restaurant, friendly staff, clean & comfy beds. Cons: Maintenance and general cleanliness could be better in the room itself
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

It was raining Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the best experience. Toilet bowl cracked - very dangerous. Buffet dinner very limited selection at a hell of a price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed and overcharge

My booking did not show at the hotel and we had to wait 2 hours in the lobby before we were provided with a room. I provided the proof of paying by but the hotel wouldn’t accept it. We only got to our room at 23:30. It was simply exhausting. The room is old, dirty and worn out. It is in poor condition and at $91 it has no correlation with what you pay for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are nice but hotel are extremely noisy and walls extremely thin; you can only sleep if people are not to loud or walking past of even showering next door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accomadation

From the moment we stepped into the receiption, we were greeted with a big smile and a very friendly welcome. Check-in was fast. Our room was very comfortable. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at the pool side with hot beverages. The waitress was very friendly. All in all a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Did not sleep a wink

I stopped over in Bloem for the night enroute to EC.. from about 22:00 until 03:00 in the morning the person in the room next door had the music soooo loud I could not sleep. At first I was convinced there was a club nearby only to realize that the music comes from inside the hotel. I am still not sure how the reception desk was not able to hear this sound. I eventually called the front desk and they sent security to address the issue..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night as we had an AGM and dinner to attend. Reception excellent when asked if we could move from 2nd floor to 1st due to my wifes not liking stairs due to her knees. However the bacon at breakfast was COLD but the choice of food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value for money

Good place, bathroom is dated and can do with some renovations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

An OK Hotel

It was a quiet night with few guests. The room was good. The bathroom needed a bit of a clean. Dinner was limited and too many heavy dishes on the menu. Breakfast wasnt taken.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Very comfortable stay. Hotel is neat and clean. Staff are friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wxcellent overnight stay

An excellent overnight stop. With all the outdoor amenities i.e. swimmingpool and restaurant one could easily stay longer. Would definitely recommend the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stop-over with Family

Stayed over one night on a stop-over from Pretoria to Cape Town with the family. Great service, good facilities, good location close to the highway.Not much else to do in the area, but very functional as a stop-over.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room service a huge turn down

My only complaint is that when ordered room service the price on the menu and the bill differs. The excuse offered was that I had an old menu in the room which I feel was not my mistake. I choose my dinner base on the price given in the menu and not be surprised that it cost in the end R65 more than expected. For that prize it could have eaten out. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth the cost, everything as it should be at a Protea Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The overall stay was excellent,the rooms are clean and spacious,the staff is very helpful and courteous.The hotel can however improve on the food especially the buffet. The hotel is otherwise very comfortable and there is ample parking and good security measures in place for vehicles so you can sleep peacefully.The room price was really amazing as i did not expect to pay so little for so much comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip

The hotel is great with please try service . Bathroom is a little cramp with shower just big enough to fit in. The area is very noisy as I assume it's near a university. I stayed only one night which was Wednesday and I could hear constant loud voices outside from nearby that went on till late hours f the night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great business hotel in Bloem

This is a great hotel to stay at for business in Bloemfontein. The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. The service is good. I am not sure that the breakfast, although pleasant, is worth the additional cost.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019