4 Star Hotel

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein

202 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, South Africa View Map

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein

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Set in a beautifully landscaped garden in Bloemfontein's business district, this hotel provides guests with a comfortable base, thanks to its pool and sun terrace. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. All guest rooms boast a modern décor, with earthy tones underlining the hotel's relaxing atmosphere. All rooms feature a bathroom, a safe and a TV with satellite channels. Unwind in front of the fireplace in the lounge or make use of the room service option. Enjoying easy access to the university, Protea Hotel Bloemfontein includes 94 luxurious guest rooms. Start the day with a swim in the pool, followed by a stroll through the garden. Free parking further complement your stay at Protea Hotel Bloemfontein and Bram Fischer International Airport is 11 mi away. 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.

309 Reviews

8.1Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “it was hot in the room with dry air which was irritating”
  • “Breakfast was good - although the Bacon was tough and over cooked. Although I feel the breakfast is too expensive”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Guest Room, 2 Twin1/2

Guest Room, 2 Twin

194 sqft • 2 Single

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible vanities
  • Adapter
Guest Room, 1 King1/3

Guest Room, 1 King

183 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
Large Guest Room with Two Double Beds1/4

Large Guest Room with Two Double Beds

270 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Larger Guest room, 2 Double1/3

Larger Guest room, 2 Double

270 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock

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    What Guests Loved

    8.1
    Very Good

    Based on 309 reviews

    Pros +

    • it was hot in the room with dry air which was irritating
    • Breakfast was good - although the Bacon was tough and over cooked. Although I feel the breakfast is too expensive
    • It was good

    Cons -

    • Air conditioning was not working
    • Room - the room feels very basic and old and the pillows are lumpy and not of good quality at all. The price you pay to stay there is not worth itNoise - there were children running up and down the corridors late at night and no staff did anything to make the environment quiet.
    • The pillows were so flat I had asked for them to be changed but they didn’t
    7MhlongoPosted on: 1-26-2026

    it was hot in the room with dry air which was irritating

    Air conditioning was not working

    5AlastairPosted on: 5-21-2025

    Breakfast was good - although the Bacon was tough and over cooked. Although I feel the breakfast is too expensive

    Room - the room feels very basic and old and the pillows are lumpy and not of good quality at all. The price you pay to stay there is not worth itNoise - there were children running up and down the corridors late at night and no staff did anything to make the environment quiet.

    8SamanthaPosted on: 5-14-2025

    It was good

    The pillows were so flat I had asked for them to be changed but they didn’t

    6MzwandilePosted on: 4-30-2025

    Staff was friendly and helpful.

    Hotel is old, and renovations are not up to scratch.

    8TracyPosted on: 4-16-2025

    Breakfast was very good and surpassed our expectations. My family, including my 7-year-old, liked it very much. Dinner was also very good and met our expectations. Kudos to the lady who served us dinner

    The towels on the second day were not as nice as the ones on the first day. Additionally, the shower gel in the showers was finished and was not replaced.

    7LjPosted on: 4-2-2025

    Breakfast is great and there is a wide variety, the staff are very friendly and accommodating, I had a problem that the staff were more than willing to help sort out.

    The rooms feel incredibly dark, there is not enough lighting in the room and bathroom especially at night or if the curtains are drawn. The poor lighting in the bathroom makes it feel very outdated

    1SetlhankaPosted on: 3-9-2025

    Location

    They did not have ice, they promised to bring a bar fridge for 2 days they did not. Yet they kept saying they’ll bring one

    9AlexisPosted on: 2-27-2025

    The staff are so nice and the hotel is clean and comfortable.

    The swimming pool is very small. My room was just above the lobby on the first floor and I found it to be a little loud so I had to use ear plugs.

    8ColecchiaPosted on: 2-27-2025

    The smile and helpfulness of the staff, thank you!

    I am vegan and unfortunately there were not many options. But this was the case in general in Bloemfontein

    6PieterPosted on: 2-14-2025

    Clean and friendly staff

    Needs renovation

    8JacobusPosted on: 1-28-2025

    Staff very friendly and helpful. Love staying there, close to all the shops and docters.Food was great.

    Room was a bit crowded and the bed not comfotable. A bit wobbly.

    9EbrahimPosted on: 1-27-2025

    Very convenient location, really friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast and facilities were clean.

    The decor and general facade is looking a bit dated and an upgrade is in order to keep the hotel as a premium option.

    10ThashneePosted on: 1-26-2025

    Place was very comfortable and all staff members are amazing and helpful. Rooms and facilities are clean and breakfast is delicious. Safe area as well

    10AndrePosted on: 1-25-2025

    Always great. Clean. Friendly staff. Was a great price!

    5AyandaPosted on: 1-8-2025

    the swimming area and the dinning area,security and parking area

    the first room that we got was not well cleaned and that we had to move to another room

    1LindaPosted on: 12-27-2024

    The outside facilities

    The rooms are expensive. We were told the daily rate exclude breakfast. Which we paid more than R3700 for 2 rooms

    4ChantéPosted on: 12-18-2024

    Staff were friendly and helpful. Staff cannot be faulted at all. Swimming pool was nice.

    The room was dirty (curtains were dirty), shower drain was blocked, and the food at the restaurant was terrible, and extremely expensive considering how bad it was.

    10GjbPosted on: 12-9-2024

    The place was fairly clean. The food was nice a fresh

    The bathroom had hair on the walls and the shower door didn't seal properly so the bathroom floor would flood when you shower.

    9NicolinePosted on: 12-8-2024

    Plain basic clean and affordable

    1LeaPosted on: 12-8-2024

    Bad

    At the end I need to book an alternative. Never got my money back. I asked to extend my stay by one day. they never responded or only with a not existing email adresse where i should send my request. nothing ever happend. very disappointing

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible rooms through interior corridor available
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Mobility accessibility available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Refrigerator
    • Squash

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    The room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Charges apply to additional guests. br/ Breakfast buffet is available at the property with an additional charge of ZAR 225 per person. br/ Property offers Check Out for Children/UNICEF program. Voluntary participation offered at check-in.

    Location

    Protea Hotel Bloemfontein

    202 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein

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