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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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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar

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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

Room options

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

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
  • 25 sq m
  • 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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About the area

Bloemfontein

At Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Mimosa Mall and Supreme Court of Appeal. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room washers/dryers, free WiFi, and free internet. .The restaurant, 101 Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. 1378 square feet (128 square meters) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-star Westdene hotel include National Museum and Free State Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Mimosa Mall - 9 min walk
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 16 min walk
  • Free State Stadium - 19 min walk
  • Central University of Technology - 2 min drive
  • University of the Free State - 2 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 Victorian hotel, walk to Mimosa Mall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1378 square feet (128 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bloemfontein hotel.

  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

Express check-in available

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at 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 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

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake on 17 May 2024 start from NZ$119.83, 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 parking available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

No, pets are not allowed.

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