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Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake
4.0 star property

Upscale Victorian hotel, walk to Mimosa Mall

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 215 per person)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Overview of Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is £62
Price available on 10/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
101 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
  • Popular LocationMimosa Mall9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCentral University of Technology2 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of the Free State2 min drive
  • AirportBloemfontein (BFN)17 min drive
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Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Close to Mimosa Mall

Terrace/patio

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (84)
The price is £49
per night
17 May - 18 May
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

About the area

Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is located in Westdene, a neighbourhood in Bloemfontein, and is in a shopping district. Anglo-Boer War Museum and National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Orchid House and Naval Hill. Mimosa Mall and Supreme Court of Appeal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Mimosa Mall - 9 min walk
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 16 min walk
  • Central University of Technology - 2 min drive
  • University of the Free State - 2 min drive
  • Naval Hill - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nando's - 6 min walk
  • Mexican - 8 min walk
  • Wimpy - 11 min walk
  • Cubana - 10 min walk
  • Panarottis - 11 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

Upscale hotel near University of the Free State
Located close to Mimosa Mall and Free State Stadium, Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, 101 Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All 94 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 215 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 101 Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,378 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 215 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 200.00 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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 by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Hotel
Protea Hotel Willow Lake Bloemfontein
Protea Willow Lake
Protea Willow Lake Bloemfontein
Willow Lake Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Bloemfontein

Frequently asked questions

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 28 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake on 10 May 2024 start from £62.10, 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 Willow Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

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

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 250 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake located?

Located in Westdene, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mimosa Mall, Supreme Court of Appeal and National Museum. Free State Stadium and Anglo-Boer War Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It use to be a nice place. Had a cable along the doors of the rooms with cameras for security plus two officers down the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and friendly staff
The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed. Great welcome from management and superb service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what I needed. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Shirley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Lovely, comfortable, friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Warren

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023