Protea Hotel Ranch Resort

The Hotel

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Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is situated within a 1000 hectare “malaria free” nature conservancy, just 25 kilometres south of Polokwane, and 2 hours north of Pretoria. Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is Limpopo’s most highly acclaimed superior 4 star Hotel, and easy access to the property is from both the N1 highway and the R101 main road.

The most talked about activity at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is no doubt the ‘Walk With Lions’ experience. Guests have the opportunity to encounter free roaming, African lions in their natural habitat for up to an hour and a half, an experience that is both unique and memorable.

Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is now home to rare and endangered white lions, Mohlatsi the male white lion share his experiences with his friends and followers on facebook (Mohlatsi Lucky-One) and twitter (@Mohlatsi).

The hotel, offers 150 deluxe rooms and self-catering accommodation featuring all modern conveniences, whilst our Presidential and Executive suites feature their own court yard and spa pool. Our superior culinary team offers unequalled quality, creativity and proficiency to local and international cuisines. Wine and dine in either Basil's Fine Dining Restaurant, The Buttery Family Restaurant or the Golf Club House overlooking 12 hole Par 3 Executive golf course.

Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is proud to offer unequalled hospitality and an in-depth understanding of every GUESTS needs. The following list of facilities is impressive in its range of possibilities to suit everyone: 4 sparkling swimming pools, 2 of which are heated; outdoor Jacuzzi, pool side lapa and bar; the Buttery Family Restaurant offering snack menus, kids menus and a coffee shop; Basil’s Fine Dining Gourmet Restaurant; Old Joe’s Bar Lounge; games room; tennis court; kids jungle gym; trampoline; animal farm, fitness centre; jogging trail within the conservancy; landing strip and helicopter landing pad.

13 Well-appointed air conditioned venues seat up to 1300 delegates with outdoor teambuilding facilities and tented camp. Wi-Fi availability through-out the property and fully self-reliant in all areas of the Hotel with our own back-up generators system.

Don’t forget we, recently introduced our magnificent 12-hole, par 3 golf course, academy, and Pro shop with resident professional Sean Pappas in-house, offering coaching at any level.

Features

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Basil’s Fine Dining Restaurant 

Basil's Fine Dining Restaurant, with its sumptuous a la carte menu, is one of only two restaurants in the Limpopo Province to be awarded the world acclaimed "Chaine des Rotisseurs" French award.

The Buttery Family Restaurant

The Buttery Family Restaurant, which is open all day for meals which is the ideal family restaurant serving buffet breakfasts. Lunches and Dinners would be either ala carte or buffet.

Golf Club House

Golf Club House serves snack meals after a long day on the golf course. Click here to view our upcoming Golf Activities. 

Old Joe's Bar & Lounge

Old Joe’s is well known for its friendly atmosphere and vast selection of different drinks and cocktails and features surround-sound, leather upholstered couches, plasma screen TVs.

Lapa Cocktail Bar

After a morning with Mohlatsi why not sit back and relax with cocktail at the lapa bar and take a dip in one of our 4 swimming pools which 2 are heated for your convenience.

Asante Spa

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and come relax at the oasis of the Asante spa. Experience the pleasure and serenity at the ravishing Protea Hotel Ranch Resort with beyond compare unique specials, romantic Valentine and wedding packages as well as corporate and team building packages to choose from.
Your treatment starts with our welcoming hand and foot lemon mint soak and health tea. Then moves into a relaxing environment for the restoration of your tired and weary body! Offering Massages, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures and waxing we are a fully equipped spa on the property for your convenience and pleasure!

Wedding Facilities

Choose from a selection of 10 different venues seating from 20 to 500 GUESTS. Special accommodation rates are available for all your GUESTS (on request). A complimentary executive bridal suite is offered for your first night for weddings exceeding 80 GUESTS.
Why not make it a weekend celebration and get all the family and GUESTS to meet informally before the main event. Then your GUESTS can participate in a range of activities from relaxing around the four swimming pools (two heated) to golf to game drives or for the more adventurous a ‘Walk with The Lions’ – an unforgettable experience.
Our non-denominational chapel set amongst magnificent rose gardens seats up to 200 guests offering spectacular photographic opportunities to enhance your wedding album.

Kolobe Tented Camp

Kolobe tented camp offers teambuilding facilities, tucked away within the 1000 hectare conservancy to ensure complete privacy. It is designed totally appropriately to its bush surroundings, and includes a fully equipped kitchen and canteen facilities, ablution block, camp fire lapa area and ample space to enjoy outdoor activities.

The tents are built on raised cement slabs, with their own groundsheets and natural airflow design for maximum comfort and protection from the elements. There is a combination of large dormitory type tents and smaller 2 or 4 person tents. This selection makes Kolobe the ideal setting for church groups, school groups, 4x4 enthusiasts, team building events and sporting groups.

A Camp Manager is always on hand for the duration of any camp to assist guests in gaining full value from their stay. At full capacity, the Camp can sleep 76 people. When the day of departure arrives, you will take fond memories and a longing to return with you.

Sporting Facilities

All the following are available on the premises: 4 swimming pools of which two are heated, fitness centre, steam room, jogging trail, flood lit tennis court, mountain biking, kids playground, trampolines ,animal farm and an 12-hole par-3 Executive golf course and academy.

The hotel has unveiled a new soccer pitch on its premises. It is now able to meet the needs of the professional TEAMS that use the unique property as a base when competing in the region.
Since the opening of the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in 2010 many prominent PSL soccer TEAMS have been GUESTS at the resort ahead of their matches.
Professional TEAMS who book, won’t have to worry about having to travel to train anymore because they can simply use our field!

Landscaped Gardens

Beautifully manicured tranquil gardens, rolling lawns and glorious flowers offer a truly unique and memorable experience for each and every GUEST that stays with us.

Fly in Destination

Centrally located within the province, the resort boasts a private 1 200m landing strip and helipad, while courtesy transport can be arranged from Polokwane's Gateway International airport 25 km south of the property

Animal Farm available for children; 4x4 Track available for BIG children.
Don’t forget we have recently introduced our magnificent 12-hole, par 3 golf course.

Location

The hotel is situated on 1000 hectares of country bushveld, only two hours drive north of Pretoria on the N1 Toll Road and 20 minutes south of Polokwane. Nearest airport is 25 km.

For GUESTS wishing to fly in, there is a registered 1200m landing strip on the premises, with co-ordinates

1. 2403 South
2. 2917 East
3. Elevation 1372m

Alternatively, Polokwane's Gateway International Airport is only a short drive away.

Attractions

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Walk with the Lions

Awaken to the sounds of roaring lions from our lion park and enjoy daily lion tours, game drives horseback safari ,or the extreme adventure experience “Walk with lions” a one of its kind experience offered in Limpopo.
Fully supervised and professionally managed by an experienced and qualified team who has been working with lions for many years, this close encounter is hard to describe. Skilled guide, Mr Frank Kasakamula, has 15 years’ experience with lions of which the past 9 years have been at the resort. The ‘Walk With Lions’ experience is attracting attention from all parts of the world, where before this kind of interaction was never thought possible, it comes highly recommended from everyone that has experienced it

Please take note of the following requirements when walking with ADULT Lions:

1. No persons under the age of 15 years allowed
2. No persons under 1.35m in height
3. Walking shoes are essential eg. cross-trainers or hiking boots
4. No shoes with leather soles – Slippery on grass
5. No sandals or open toed shoes
6. No shorts – Long trousers must be worn preferably jeans
7. No bags, rucksacks, backpacks or large camera bags (if brought with the items will be left on the unimog and not bought along for the walk.)
8. Hats and suntan lotion are advisable in summer
9. No pregnant women allowed
10. No children or infants are allowed to accompany parents on the unimog
11. Individuals needs to be fit enough to walk approximately 2km on uneven terrain

The Daily Mail, a popular news publication in the UK has published an amazing article about this fantastic and unique experience. Read the article here.

Another great write up on the hotel, this time by a local publication City Press. "Just two hours north of Joburg lies a gem of a weekend getaway, writes GABRIEL SEEBER..." Read the full story here.

Great article written by Gerard Peter from Skyways. Inflight magazine for all SA Airlink flights February. Walk alongside Lions in Limpopo ... Read the article here

Sable Breeding Project

The Sable project was introduced to The Ranch Conservancy during September 2010. It was an initiative taken to expand on the already diverse antelope species available to see on the property. A start-up herd of five females, three female calves and one bull was introduced. It was felt that having one of Africa’s most majestic antelope species on the conservancy would create new excitement amongst guests visiting and allow them the opportunity to see them in real life

The Conservancy

In addition to, the conservancy is home to about 30 species of game ranging from the king of the beasts to giraffe and little bush babies. Some of the lions who live here, and other species, are famous film stars, having ‘acted’ in over 400 films and documentaries over the past several years.
These films include block busters such as “The Gods must be Crazy” and the “Ghost in the Darkness”. As the lion cubs are bottle fed and hand raised, safe public interaction is assured.

Guests may enjoy daily game drives, lion tours and horseback safaris. Bookings need to be made in advance for all tours and activities.

On-site Daily activities include:

1. Game drives
2. Lion tours - see more than 29 lions including white lions, from six-week old cubs to adults, as well as 3 spotted hyena
3. Horseback Safaris 
4. 4 x 4 vehicle track
5. Mountain Bike Trails
6. Jogging trail
7. Children's playground
8. Animal farm
9. "Kolobe" tented camp
10. Teambuilding High and Low Rope Course
11. 12-hole, par 3 Executive golf course and academy

Rooms

Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is situated within a 1000 hectare “malaria free” nature conservancy and is Limpopo’s most highly acclaimed superior 4 star Hotel, and easy access to the property is from both the N1 highway and the R101 main road.

The hotel offers 150 rooms which include Presidential suites, executive suites, family suites, spacious deluxe rooms and self-catering chalets. The rooms are designed with large cottage style windows (all with mosquito netting) to ensure maximum natural light, and the opportunity to see the expansive views onto the colourful and tranquil surrounding gardens.

The addition to the list is the 12-hole, par-3 Executive Golf Course and Academy, where 20 two bedroom five star self-catering suites have been built, overlooking the expansive views of the lush green course, and attractive small dams.

The luxurious 5-star chalets , sleeping up to 6 people, comprises of a fully equipped kitchenette, open plan lounge and dining area, undercover patio & built-in braai. There are 2 inter-leading en-suite bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with 2 x three-quarter beds. There is also an L-shaped sleeper couch in the lounge, suitable for two adults.

All Hotel rooms are safe, secure and en-suite, with:

o satellite TV
o tea/coffee making facilities
o writing desk
o adapters
o air-conditioning and fans
o Room service, 18 hours a day

Please contact the hotel for negotiated long stay rates!

Conferencing

Come experience our pride, here hospitality is a long tradition!

Protea Hotel Ranch Resort just 25 kms south of Polokwane, with its ease of access and undisturbed atmosphere, is undoubtedly one of the most popular conference venues in the Limpopo Province. With our superior 4-star range of business facilities, well-appointed venues and personal attentive service, you can be assured that your meeting, conference or function at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort will make a lasting impression on your GUESTS and clients.

Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is acknowledged as Limpopo’s most highly acclaimed superior 4 star hotel and conference venue. On offer are 13 conference venues of various sizes, which include highest quality facilities. With 50 years of experience and expertise, Protea Hotel Ranch Resort is fully geared to accommodate all meeting requests. There is ample parking at all venues for conference delegates.

Our dedicated and experienced function, banqueting and conference staff will make every event a success. We cater for conferences, small and large meetings (up to 1300 delegates), exhibitions, executive board meetings, summits, banquets, weddings, and any other special function requests. Our superior culinary team offers quality, creativity, flair and proficiency for both local and international dishes.

Teambuilding facilities are available include High Ropes team building obstacle course is a bushveld retreat tucked away within the Ranch Conservancy.

The terms “your home from home” and “enjoy our warm hospitality” are held in high esteem by the management and staff. We are committed to offering the personal touch, great hospitality and a true understanding of our guests’ needs. You can be assured of uninterrupted power supply during conferences and functions, as Protea Hotel Ranch Resort has its own back-up generator system. Wireless connectivity is available throughout the hotel property. Various other secretarial services are available, e.g. e-mail, typing and word processing, facsimile and photocopying.

The unique secluded outdoor venue The Bushwillow is tucked away within our own 1000 hectare conservancy. The conservancy is home to over 29 magnificent lions that can entertain guests with a private Lion show against the backdrop of bonfires at sunset, and dining under the velvet African starlit skies. Magic memories!

Don’t forget we also have Executive Boardrooms which include the highest quality facilities.

Click here for an overview of our conference room Floor Plans

Golf Course

EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE AND ACADEMY

Protea Hotel Ranch Resort boasts a magnificent par 3 Golf Course and Academy. This 12 hole Executive Course overlooks expansive views of the surrounding countryside. A 1000 hectare conservancy and the Ranch Lion Park border the golf estate.

Whatever your leisure or travel plans, there is plenty to see and do at the 4-star Protea Hotel Ranch Resort – From enjoying a game of golf on our magnificent 12-hole, par-3 Executive golf course, academy and Pro shop with a resident professional in-house, offering coaching at any level.

Click here to view our upcoming Golf Activities

On either side of the main Clubhouse are 20 beautifully appointed two bedroom five star self-catering suites that include a central living area.

The design of the suites and the range of equipment available will make your stay pleasurable and comfortable.
The luxurious 5-star chalets , sleeping up to 6 people, comprises of a fully equipped kitchenette, open plan lounge and dining area, undercover patio & built-in braai overlooking the lush green course and attractive dams. There are 2 inter-leading en-suite bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with 2 x three-quarter beds. There is also an L-shaped sleeper couch in the lounge, suitable for two adults.

The resident Golf Pro is Sean Pappas, and bookings should be made directly at the Pro-shop for individual and group tuition and coaching. Both total beginners to the game of golf, and seasoned players needing to fine tune their game, are welcome.

From the Golf Pro Sean Pappas: Here are some of the events we can assist you with.

1. Social Golf Days
2. Company Employee Team Building (round of golf and luncheon at the clubhouse)
3. Brand Recognition (launch of new products during the golf day and have as much branding or advertising as you like)
4. Client Golf Day (invite top clients for a round of golf and a meal)

Corporate Golf Day

Invite top directors and business acquaintances of your company and give them a real treat. They can spend the weekend enjoying golf, game drives, lion walks, tennis, swimming and horseback safaris

These above mentioned activities in item 5 could be incorporated into any golf day. For example;

Non golfers could go on a game drive
Half the golfers play while half do game drives, and then rotate with a lunch or dinner afterwards

From the Pro, you might want a golf clinic, lessons for beginners, or you might want me to play along and spend the day with some top clients. Once again it is very flexible and we are open to any suggestions.

Specials

Protea Hotel The Ranch is situated within a 1000 hectare “malaria free” nature conservancy, just 25 kilometres south of Polokwane, and 2 hours north of Pretoria. Protea Hotel The Ranch is Limpopo’s most highly acclaimed superior 4 star Hotel, and easy access to the property is from both the N1 highway and the R101 main road.

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Winter Breaks

R 799 per room per night

Valid: 05 Feb 2013 - 30 Sep 2013

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