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Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Mimosa Mall

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lounge
A dining area with a buffet table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
View from property
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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101 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
  • Place, Mimosa Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of the Free State
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Central University of Technology
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloemfontein (BFN)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Bloemfontein

Willows stay.Your stay at this Willows hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mimosa Mall and Supreme Court of Appeal. National Museum Bloemfontein and Free State Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mimosa Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of the Free State - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Free State Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Supreme Court of Appeal - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Central University of Technology - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fego Caffe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cubana - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Iewers Nice - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake

4-star Victorian hotel near 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.

  • 1 floor
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 1378 sq ft of conference space
  • 128 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is 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. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is CA $96
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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 outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 250 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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

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 organization.

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

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake to the airport?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is 7.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Bloemfontein (BFN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake on Jul 25, 2026 start from CA $106, excluding 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.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake have an airport shuttle?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 250 per person, one-way.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 250 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre (9-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake features an outdoor pool.

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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is home to 101 Restaurant, which features pool views, a poolside location, and brunch.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake to downtown Bloemfontein?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake is 0.8 mi away from Bloemfontein.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, charming staff, clean and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann

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

I will definately go stay there again

Friendly staff , clean all over the place with the best breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

FILIMAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our second stay here. Thats why we came back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pleasant hotel. Stayed there for the cricket so location was good. Food was excellent in the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tsietsi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made us feel comfortable and safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Comfortable overnight stay

Very pleasant overnight stop - food in the restaurant was delicious and the service was excellent, I found the staff very attentive and considerate. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Musawenkosi

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

Closer to amenities and convenient

It was once again a pleasant stay and good value for money since it was within a walking distance of two major shopping malls and a park for entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Shirley

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

Good value for money

Lovely, comfortable, friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Excellent hospitality

Exceptional service from the team at this hotel made our see stay really special. It is hard for an hotel chain to make a visit feel personal but from check-in to bar and dinner and breakfast, service was professional, friendly and welcoming. Well done to the whole team. Special mention for Selereko who was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

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

6/10 Okay

Sonya

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny and stuffy. The shower was 0.5 meters from the bed. You could hear everything going on around and above. The water, both shower and sink, smelled of salt and fish. I felt disgusting after showering. The staff was all very friendly and helpful, but the room was horrid. I have stayed at dozens of Marriotts and never experienced something so ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rusten

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a lot of small gaps in service. My table being cleared while I was getting food then I lost the table and there were non left, I was standing with my food and nowhere to eat it. Trying to print documents which took over two hours, many small things Marriot hotels should have sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pictures did it more justice than the stay .. dated and not good finishes with what was updated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay

Central and nice place. Very comfortable and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aangenaam en vriendelike diens met ontvangs. Kamer was silwerskoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Retha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service and great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely the best

Great stay. Neat and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortability

The stay would have been excellent if it wasn't for the noise levels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Didier

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

Un hôtel 4* en centre ville

Bon accueil, personnel à l'écoute. Piscine trop petite et à l'ombre. Restaurant cher. Petit déjeuner très cher
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie-Louise

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

Pæne værelser og fine omgivelser

Rigtig fint sted med udsigt til zoo. Rene, moderne værelser.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome from check in staff. All staff personable and bedroom design and layout exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019