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Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Property class: 3

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and armchairs.
A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a thatched roof.
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Explore the area

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Liesbeek Avenue, Off Liesbeek Parkway, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
  • Place, South African Astronomical Observatory
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Town Science Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Loft, 1 Bedroom (Barn)

  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a lamp.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cape Town

At Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Cape Town Science Centre and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Groote Schuur Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Observatory hotel include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Camps Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • South African Astronomical Observatory - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cape Town Science Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Heart of Cape Town Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Magnet Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 17 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 19 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Omilo Greek Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Woolworth Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fraiche Ayres - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platō coffee - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1986
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (ZAR 35 per day)
  • 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 260.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300.00 per person (one way)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 35.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 260.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Mowbray Cape Town
Protea Hotel Marriott Cape Town Mowbray
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray 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 Cape Town Mowbray?

As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray on 4 Sept 2026 start from NZ$192, 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 Cape Town Mowbray?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray has a self car park for ZAR 35.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

The closest beach to Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray is Camps Bay Beach (9.4 km).

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray has an outdoor pool.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray is a hit with families.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray?

There is a golf course next to Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 148 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff , good breakfast choice nice relaxing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property with a very rich history, I thoroughly enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A most beautiful main building, Cape Dutch at its historical best. My room was luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's always lovely to stay at this hotel. I look forward to it every time and I hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

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

lovely stay

great country atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralf-J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice experience. The nice yard is a bit affected by the noise from the highway nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BOAHEN

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

excellent

my staying was so exciting and anytime I pay visit to SA will be lodge there.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service

Solo Travel

Quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

a little haven ....you want to stay here

hotel is easy to get to ...quite central because of easy access to all the highways. Beautiful, quiet and nice surroundings. Rooms are spacious, mattress is really good. On site breakfast is excellent. Staff are great. Could not wish for anything better. this was my fourth stay here...I will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and full of historic charm. The on-site Wild Fern restaurant had delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. My only "negative" was that both Apple Maps and Google maps struggled to map directions to the property--they both routed us through the hospital drive which is closed to through traffic. Not the hotel's fault, just a heads up to other travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BOAHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Did not like that walk ins were not welcome at breakfast. It wasn’t like that before. At 10 pm We asked for drinks at bar and front service said it was toooo late.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

I showed up and they didn't have my reservation. The staff said they weren't familiar with Expedia. Weeks later and Expedia still won't refund me. Don't stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hermi

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

Short stay with Protea Hotel

My son and I visited CT for 4 days and according to them I booked for 2 adults. No one phoned before we arrived to confirm our booking. They couldn't help me with an explanation on how it happened; booking app's fault or theirs? Breakfast service was excellent. Our fire alarm went off twice. The reception had no idea about the fire alarm that went off at weird times - early mornings and even at night really late. Feedback would be appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Chambre propre très agréable piscine petite hôtel est mal isolé
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wahnsinnig nettes Personal beim Frühstück und beim Ein- und Auschecken
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, spacious, very clean room. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

Unbelievably good value for money

Charming main building makes you feel like your in the winelands yet you are minutes from city, spacious comfortable rooms, excellent on site restaurant. Absolutely best value for money. Only drawback and reason for amazing price is the highway noise in the background. Doesn’t bother you when in your room and you can’t see it but you can hear it by pool and in public areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to the Cape Town airport with a wonderful restaurant - great for Cape Town trips especially for early morning flights (after long evenings in the Wild Fig Restaurant)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphäre gemütlich, antik, alles da, freundlich
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
historische Einrichtung, Ausstattung, Lage zum Flughafen, Alleinlage, sehr hilfsbereites Personal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look for other options - very poor value!

This hotel is not only in a very difficult to find and odd location, but it felt old and run down. As a solo female traveler I felt unsafe opening my door in the dark and would not have walked to my car. My room itself was ok but outside my door the view of a 10 foot trash pile in a parking lot. There was no in room thermostat and I opened my balcony door at 3an to get some air as I was roasting and a man ( hopefully guest) was standing in the middle of the courtyard and spooked me. Perhaps smoking or perhaps other. Regardless I shut and locked the balcony door. The staff was friendly but the atmosphere and Furniture in common areas looked Like grandmas house - not in a kitschy antique way but in a run down old way. I absolutely would not recommend this hotel. Especially for a solo female traveler. I booked it by mistake but thought maybe it would be ok as it’s near UCT This may have been my most uncomfortable hotel stay of my adult life and I’m 50!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar Vernon

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

Protea Mowbray, the place to be!!!!!!

Amazing, amazing,amazing..place was neat and clean, staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was awesome. Special thanks to Zahra at front desk you were very helpful, friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pleasant Retreat

Improvement could be made on the grounds. A pleasant sitting place could be created for the back garden of the ground suites.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019