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Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort

4.0 star property
A day at the Ranch Resort unfolds with rounds of golf, relaxation on the rooftop terrace, on-site dining, and adventures like ecotours waiting for tomorrow.

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Travelers find a sophisticated rural retreat at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort. Enjoy golf, game viewing, and a poolside bar with refreshing drinks. Two restaurants serve breakfast and dinner, and guests can indulge in manicures and pedicures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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Exterior

Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chalet, 1 Double Bed, Golf View | Living area

Chalet, 1 Double Bed, Golf View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • Golf view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Polokwane, Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort is in a rural area and near the airport. Polokwane Lifestyle Centre and Seshego Circle Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Makapan’s Caves and Tom Naude Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Polokwane travel guide
Map
25 km south of Polokwane on the N1, Polokwane, Limpopo, 0699

What's nearby

  • Meropa Casino & Entertainment World
    12 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Pietersburg Snake & Reptile Park
    14 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Peter Mokaba Stadium
    16 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Polokwane Art Museum
    18 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Mall of the North
    20 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Polokwane (PTG-Polokwane Intl.)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seattle Coffee Company
    11 min drive
  • Oppikoppi Ray Ban Stage
    23 min drive
  • Maxi's
    11 min drive
  • The Buttery Family Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • At se Gat

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a golf course, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours, horse riding and mountain biking at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and bike hire
  • A safari, tennis courts and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Room features
All 142 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 4 hot tubs
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

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 near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 320 per person (one-way)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Ranch
Protea Hotel Ranch Resort Polokwane
Protea Ranch
Protea Ranch Polokwane
Protea Hotel Ranch Resort Polokwane, Limpopo
Protea By Marriott Polokwane
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort Polokwane
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort Hotel Polokwane

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort on 8 Apr 2026 start from NZ$197, 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 Polokwane Ranch Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 320 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 16 mi (25 km) of Meropa Casino & Entertainment World, Hugh Exton Photographic Museum and Irish House Museum. Polokwane Lifestyle Centre and Makapan’s Caves are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For us just a short stay passing through but definitely seems like a good choice for longer stays especially if one plays golf and wants to enjoy the closby activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great family getaway spot

One of the best family getaway spots. Staff and people are always so friendly and helpful. Resort has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

larry

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

Very good stay

Very good stay, comfortable and courteous staff. Great food for supper and breakfast. Nice grounds and easy to get around. Room comfortable and clean. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Wonderful family break.

What an incredible experience. From the friendly staff, the unexpected animal farm, excellent amenities to the sense of luxury. A wonderful family gem that we will look to frequent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly and unmotivated. Difficult to get there. Misleading names and address descriptions. Breakfast was good. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful stopover on the way up from JNB to Zim border - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing . The quality in each room is amazing. The chalet is welcoming and spacious and caters for your every need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family enjoyed our stay at the Ranch resort. The golf chalet was extremely spacious, well laid out, and clean. We were greeted in the chalet with fruits and 2 bottles of wine- very nice touch. The hotel is also very lush with lovely plants and trees all over. The only down side was that the activities were a bit pricey. Otherwise we would definitely stay at the resort again.

6/10 Okay

Husein

Liked: Cleanliness

Good hotel but poor housekeeping

Initial check in extras were not in room. Lounge and dining areas were locked, had to go back to reception to get it unlocked. No shampoo etc in bathrooms. Had 2 rooms booked, the 1 had extras like welcome drinks the other did not. Bathroom drains in shower blocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Husein

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great resort but really poor service

The resort itself is great and accommodation is comfortable and facilities decent. Service was disappointing from reception where their service wasn't great, the attitude was like they didnt really want to help but were forced to. To the house keeping staff, they come early when still waking up, they asked what time they should come back, go out to pools and when return (3 hours after they supposed to clean) they still didn't clean the room. Have to phone housekeeping to get them to come clean, they clean the bedrooms and bathrooms but not even properly, tea, coffee, toiletries and towels not restocked. Not sure when last they vacuum the carpets. They didn't even go to the kitchen, had to call them back to do that. Couch in lounge is supposedly sleeper couch, but after you lift those cushions and see all the staff accumulated there you'll think twice about sleeping there. On check out called for late check out, they tell me 11am (which is normal check out) when I tell the lady that, she says she is going to call me back, I'm still waiting. Check out process was like they couldnt care less and they just there because they had to be. The spa is off site, they dont answer their phones, try their website booking enquiry they call back about 18 hours later so pretty useless as well. Ground staff are quite friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kgoroane Karabo

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

Marvelous service

Our stay was amazing. Everything was just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sumeya

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

Perfect for families

Beautiful, peaceful accommodation with tons of activities and attractions for the whole family. Requires a few modern updates such as Smart TV. Wifi is also not consistent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

MJ

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

Place to be

It is breath taking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Citation Travel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always get what I expect at Protea. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc LB

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

Top class resort

What an absolute gem. Everything was perfect. Starting at the entrance gate to the reception, room, restaurant. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel at home. Will definitely be back with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Motlalepula

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

Rooms and cleanliness

The room I was given had a dirty carpet which made the whole room stuffy, after complaining, the guy who checked me in (Andrew) was very helpful. He organized another room without carpet for me. The room was extra clean, and the bed very comfortable. It was the revamped side.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Always a pleasure to stay at the Ranch

Amazing new revamped rooms. Lucky to have stayed in one. Friendly and professional service. Clean and wonderful bed linen. Only criticism is that the bed was horrible and very well slept in and the food was average, my rump was incredible tough. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tshifhiwa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Misrepresentation

I had the worst experience at this place, the staff was so disappointing and dogey. I booked online for a beautiful hotel room with garden view and a balcony. Looked nice on booking.com however when I got to reception the guy drove us to outside rooms/chalet with flying bugs and he was literally kicking them off the entrance. I told him it's not the Room I booked on the internet, he said he was just doing us a favour by offering us a nicer Room. I refused then he took us to another Room which was not the best in terms of cleanliness and everything I saw online but I accepted. No garden view and balcony. I was fine with it. I then booked on Saturday on booking.com this time it was a king bed room and I had to pay for it online and I did I trust bookinng.com I use it all the time. When I got to the reception same guy says there are no rooms available but he do us a favour and find me a single room, my friend asked if it was the same price and the guy changed the story and said I actually didn't have a booking as I haven't paid, told him and showed him the confirmation and text from the bank, he had asked for a booking confirmation number which I gave him and he starts blaming the website which is a lie he then called the manager I think who was very rude and not informed as he refused to listen to me about online payment he said it's impossible, it's over an hour now of back and forth to get accommodation which I paid for. I will be sending an official complaint this was painfu
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Gidion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very quick in and out so difficult to rate properly. Bed was not comfortable though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is perfect but had the problem with the door which we could not open every time we had to go to the reception for them to ask someone to open the door room 90. The poor service is based on the door that could not open with the key they gave us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Vusi

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

A Resort that is willing to listen

There was a huge improvement on the Resort as compared to our previous visit. Priscilla at the front desk was superb and helpful. Great meals at the Restaurant. Golf suites always spacious and great for a family. Beds & linen were comfortable. Furniture & fittings were kept in good condition, so as the garden. However, the Rooms, especially, the bathrooms are not cleaned properly. There was a lot of old dead insects as well as some spider-webs around the unit. Crumbs of food-stuff were never cleaned on the couches. The Resort ticked most of the correct boxes with an exception of the Housekeeping. Some very visible cracks in the unit need some attention. Room service will also make a huge difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matshwene

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

Always refreshing to be at The Ranch.

This is not my first time here, but every time I come here, I find the people very welcoming. The decoration and landscape are the best. Rooms are well airconditioned. Polokwane is hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

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

STAY AT THE RANCH POLOKWANE

A LOVELY PLACE TO STAY AND RELAX. THE GOOD EXPERIENCE IS PREDICTABLE.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good Hotel

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018