The Hotel

The minimalist and contemporary-looking interior, combined with warm earthy tones creates a refreshing feel in the totally renovated Protea Hotel Oasis, now a 4-star Protea Hotel. All rooms have a modern natural African theme, with designer air-conditioners, electronic safes and door locks, as well as power points for internet access. Bathrooms now feature granite and glass showers.

GUEST Service Co-ordinators welcome GUESTS on arrival and assist with any IT requirements. Hot Spots in all rooms and public areas ensure wireless connectivity for those GUESTS requiring quick and easy internet access. The Tsama Restaurant is open for breakfast daily from 07h00 - 09h30, while the Tsama Coffee Shop and Bar is open Monday to Saturday from 10h00 to 22h00, serving a selection of speciality teas, coffees and cocktails.

Protea Hotel Oasis - The Finest Hotel in the Northern Cape

Location

Near the banks of the Orange River in the CBD of Upington. Ten minutes from the Airport.

Within driving distance of two National Parks

1. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (260 km)
2. Augrabies Falls National Park (120 km)

Road distances from major towns

1. Bloemfontein - 590 km
2. Cape Town - 820 km
3. Durban - 1238 km
4. Johannesburg - 795 km
5. Kimberley - 413 km
6. Windhoek - 1005 km

Features

The Tsama Restaurant is open daily from 07h00 - 09h30 for delicious breakfasts, while the Tsama Cocktail Bar and Coffee Shop is open from 10h00 to 22h00 (Monday - Saturday) for a range of speciality coffees and teas, as well as delectable cakes and pastries.

Several 4 x 4 vehicles are available for hire and there is a Tempest car rental office on the premises.

Other hotel facilities include

1. Complimentary airport transfers on request
2. 24-hour security parking
3. Concierge, available 16 hours a day
4. Internet/IT office - offering privacy and broadband connectivity. Hot-spots in all rooms and public areas ensure wireless connectivity for GUESTS requiring quick and easy internet access

Attractions

Local wine cellars OWK have guided tours and wine tasting available, while another wine route lies on the outskirts of Upington.

Other attractions nearby include

1. The South African Dried Fruit factory - day visitors welcome and shop available for all local products
2. Date Palm Avenue: the longest line of date palms in the Southern Hemisphere
3. Museum and tourist information centre
4. Spitskop Nature Reserve just 15km outside Upington
5. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - 260kms
6. Augrabies National Park - 120kms

The vista of Namaqualand flowers in July, August and September are a very popular local attraction.

Rooms

Accommodation comprises 28 standard double en-suite bedrooms and 4 superior family rooms.

In-room facilities include

1. tea/coffee making facilities
2. hairdryer
3. bar fridges
4. electronic safes
5. electronic door loc
6. work desk
7. telephone (dial up & power points for laptops
8. internet access in all rooms
9. colour TV with some DSTV channels
10. DVD players in superior room