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Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge with business centre and 24-hour front desk
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, River View
Restaurant
Lobby

Overview of Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Ngoma Road, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
  • Popular LocationRestaurant @ Protea Hotel1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaprivi Adventures The Café3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaprivi Arts Centre4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPassíone Restaurant4 min drive
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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Katima Mulilo

Located in Katima Mulilo, Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge is on a river. Caprivi Arts Centre and Katima Mulilo Open Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zambezi River.
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What's nearby

  • Caprivi Arts Centre - 4 min drive
  • Zambezi Museum - 4 min drive
  • Katima Mulilo Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Katima Mulilo Open Market - 4 min drive
  • Salambala Conservancy - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Katima Mulilo (MPA-Mpacha) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant @ Protea Hotel - 1 min walk
  • Passíone Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Free Heart Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Caprivi Adventures The Café - 3 min drive
  • Bezi - 4 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

Lodge by the river
At Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge, you can look forward to a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Tafule Yaka Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, meeting rooms and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, free extra beds and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: NAD 165 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tafule Yaka Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Building
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately NAD 165 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Zambezi
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Lodge
Protea Hotel Zambezi River Katima Mulilo
Protea Zambezi River
Protea Zambezi River Katima Mulilo
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Katima Mulilo
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Lodge Katima Mulilo

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge on 3 May 2024 start from NZ$149.02, 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 Zambezi River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge located?

Situated on the riverfront, this lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of Zambezi River, Zambezi Museum and Caprivi Arts Centre. Katima Mulilo Open Market and Katima Mulilo Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet stay on the way from Etosha to Kasane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable 2-night stay
Overall, I enjoyed my 2-night stay at this Marriott hotel. The best part is the view from the restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River, which is also the best place to catch the beautiful sunsets. I had dinner at the restaurant, which serves pretty good food. The buffet breakfast that was included in my room rate was also excellent. The restaurant staff is very friendly & accommodating. They even packed a breakfast box for me when I had to leave early in the morning for my transfer to Victoria Falls. As for my room, it was spacious and clean, and the bed was really comfortable. There was a hot water kettle, coffee, & tea in the room, as well as a small refrigerator with a couple of bottles of water. The only downside is that the wifi didn’t work outside the reception & restaurant area. Since my room was close to the reception area, I was able to connect to wifi but it was too weak, so I still had to go to reception or the dining area if I really needed to get online. Other than that, this hotel was everything I needed for my short but comfortable stay in Katima Mulilo.
Watching sunset from the hotel's restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River
View of Zambezi River from the hotel grounds
Watching sunset from the hotel's restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Food at restaurant was very good. Room was fine. There was no electricity for an entire day, which was not the hotel's fault. However, since the hotel knew that the electricity would be turned off by the town, it would have been nice to warn the guests so they could take a shower prior to the water being unavailable and charge devices prior to the power being shut off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In general, the stay was good. The views of the river are lovely and you can sometimes see hippos in the water. The food is good and the rooms are nice. However, due to a thunderstorm we were without power or running water from 12 hours one evening and I thought the response to this was pretty poor. No one from the hotel reached out to try and accommodate the power cut (and no candles/torched provided in the rooms) or even to explain what was happening (there was also. no back up generator). Also received no apology/compensation for having to spend the last evening/morning in the dark with no AC and no showers. .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place had a rundown feel to it. The connecting sidewalks in poor repair. The food was mediochre. Bathrooms and rooms could stand an upgrade. Lobby was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Tangeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Really made the stay worthwhile. Room was clean but needs to be revamped, outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Protea Hotel Katima: A complete "bleh" experience
-Lack of staff; one person running the front desk with queue's of guests, phone ringing and other interruptions -Lack of knowledge about Marriott Rewards Elite program. Followup by hotel management post-stay was extremely slow and demonstrated lack of knowledge, commitment and making things right -Door handle to room 1 falling apart; required security to assist entering/exiting -Absolute lack of energy or excitement across the property; from the dim lit restaurant; closed gift shop, frequently unattended bar, No Wi-Fi in the rooms at this property (to the degree it's false advertising that they say it's even offered) -No drive, no passion, no interest. The room itself was perfectly adequate; clean - thin sheets, working flat screen TV with minimal channels. Bathroom could use some deep cleaning but the basics were attended to. I've stayed here three times for business now. Truly need to find an alternative. It never improves at Protea Hotel by Marriott, Zambezi Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Reghard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, stay away from work
Hotel is of a great location, however the facility is not as advertised. No wifi in room although hotel information states the wifi in room, it is only available at the reception/dining area. However the area was locked out after 10pm. It is not very wise for business stay.

10/10 Excellent

Mr, Mr Maunga _Hwange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maungas at Protea
We had a very pleasant stay, felt at home. Pleasant and friendly staff. Management out of this world, very caring.