Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge with business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, River View
Restaurant
Lobby
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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Ngoma Road, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region
  • Popular LocationCaprivi Arts Centre4 min drive
  • Popular LocationZambezi Museum4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKatima Mulilo Open Market4 min drive
  • AirportKatima Mulilo (MPA-Mpacha)27 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Katima Mulilo

At Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge you'll be steps from Zambezi River and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Zambezi Museum. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available. .With a stay at this 3-property class Katima Mulilo lodge, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Caprivi Arts Centre and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Katima Mulilo Open Market.

What's nearby

  • Caprivi Arts Centre - 4 min drive
  • Zambezi Museum - 4 min drive
  • Katima Mulilo Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Katima Mulilo Open Market - 4 min drive
  • Salambala Conservancy - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Katima Mulilo (MPA-Mpacha) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant @ Protea Hotel - 1 min walk
  • Passíone Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Free Heart Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Caprivi Adventures The Café - 3 min drive
  • Bezi - 4 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

Comfortable lodge with business centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Katima Mulilo lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: NAD 165 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tafule Yaka Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

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 in bathtub
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Building
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: from approximately NAD 165 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Protea Hotel Zambezi
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Lodge
Protea Hotel Zambezi River Katima Mulilo
Protea Zambezi River
Protea Zambezi River Katima Mulilo
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Katima Mulilo
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Lodge Katima Mulilo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge 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 Zambezi River Lodge?

As of 4 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge on 2 July 2024 start from AU$134.75, 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 Zambezi River Lodge?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge has a pool.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, English breakfast is available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet stay on the way from Etosha to Kasane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable 2-night stay
Overall, I enjoyed my 2-night stay at this Marriott hotel. The best part is the view from the restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River, which is also the best place to catch the beautiful sunsets. I had dinner at the restaurant, which serves pretty good food. The buffet breakfast that was included in my room rate was also excellent. The restaurant staff is very friendly & accommodating. They even packed a breakfast box for me when I had to leave early in the morning for my transfer to Victoria Falls. As for my room, it was spacious and clean, and the bed was really comfortable. There was a hot water kettle, coffee, & tea in the room, as well as a small refrigerator with a couple of bottles of water. The only downside is that the wifi didn’t work outside the reception & restaurant area. Since my room was close to the reception area, I was able to connect to wifi but it was too weak, so I still had to go to reception or the dining area if I really needed to get online. Other than that, this hotel was everything I needed for my short but comfortable stay in Katima Mulilo.
Watching sunset from the hotel's restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River
View of Zambezi River from the hotel grounds
Watching sunset from the hotel's restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Food at restaurant was very good. Room was fine. There was no electricity for an entire day, which was not the hotel's fault. However, since the hotel knew that the electricity would be turned off by the town, it would have been nice to warn the guests so they could take a shower prior to the water being unavailable and charge devices prior to the power being shut off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In general, the stay was good. The views of the river are lovely and you can sometimes see hippos in the water. The food is good and the rooms are nice. However, due to a thunderstorm we were without power or running water from 12 hours one evening and I thought the response to this was pretty poor. No one from the hotel reached out to try and accommodate the power cut (and no candles/torched provided in the rooms) or even to explain what was happening (there was also. no back up generator). Also received no apology/compensation for having to spend the last evening/morning in the dark with no AC and no showers. .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place had a rundown feel to it. The connecting sidewalks in poor repair. The food was mediochre. Bathrooms and rooms could stand an upgrade. Lobby was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Tangeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Really made the stay worthwhile. Room was clean but needs to be revamped, outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Protea Hotel Katima: A complete "bleh" experience
-Lack of staff; one person running the front desk with queue's of guests, phone ringing and other interruptions -Lack of knowledge about Marriott Rewards Elite program. Followup by hotel management post-stay was extremely slow and demonstrated lack of knowledge, commitment and making things right -Door handle to room 1 falling apart; required security to assist entering/exiting -Absolute lack of energy or excitement across the property; from the dim lit restaurant; closed gift shop, frequently unattended bar, No Wi-Fi in the rooms at this property (to the degree it's false advertising that they say it's even offered) -No drive, no passion, no interest. The room itself was perfectly adequate; clean - thin sheets, working flat screen TV with minimal channels. Bathroom could use some deep cleaning but the basics were attended to. I've stayed here three times for business now. Truly need to find an alternative. It never improves at Protea Hotel by Marriott, Zambezi Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Reghard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, stay away from work
Hotel is of a great location, however the facility is not as advertised. No wifi in room although hotel information states the wifi in room, it is only available at the reception/dining area. However the area was locked out after 10pm. It is not very wise for business stay.

10/10 Excellent

Mr, Mr Maunga _Hwange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maungas at Protea
We had a very pleasant stay, felt at home. Pleasant and friendly staff. Management out of this world, very caring.