Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington

Ideal for holidays and conferences, and set on the edge of the mystic Kalahari Desert, this hotel is surrounded by a town of beautifully landscaped gardens, lush green vineyards and the Orange River Valley. The Protea Hotel Upington is a welcome haven for weary travelers and is positioned in the heart of the Upington CBD, within walking distance of a fine selection of restaurants. It is the perfect base for exploring the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park. The Namibian border is a mere 120km from Upington, making this the ideal place to stay over. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. Choose from 87 sophisticated, fully air-conditioned rooms with modern en suite bathrooms and each with its own minibar fridge, tea and coffee maker. Protea Hotel Upington has four state-of-the-art conference rooms with the very latest presentation facilities. Weddings and Occasions Customised wedding packages created for your specific needs Additional Wedding Services Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day. Guests can choose the perfect venue between the 6 event rooms or the outside courtyard Special discounted honeymoon superior riverside room and breakfast for two the next morning Choose your own dream wedding colour scheme and other fine decor details