Protea Hotel Upington

The Hotel

Entrance Reception Bedroom
 Please note: Protea Hotel Upington will be closed from 01.03.2012 until 31.10.2012 for renovations.

Upington, the unofficial capital of the Green Kalahari, is a town of beautifully landscaped gardens, many rose beds and large, graceful trees - all wrapped in an atmoshere of genuine peace and tranquillity. It is here, on the banks of the majestic Orange River, where you will find the Protea Hotel Upington.

Experience first-class accommodation in newly renovated and spacious rooms and suites, with air-conditioning and colour satellite TV. Laze around the pool and relax over sundowners or pre-dinner drinks in Scotty's Bar before strolling across the road into the Totem Creek Spur for dinner.

4x4 twincab vehicles are available for hire, ideal for exploring the surrounding areas.

Protea Hotel Upington - Peace and Tranquillity on the banks of the Orange River

Facilities

Hotel facilities...

  • Number of Rooms: 58
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar: 1
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Conference Facilities seating: 80
  • M-Net Cable Television
  • Satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Nearby facilities...

  • Distance (minutes) to airport: 10
  • Golf
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Bowls

Location

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

Two national parks, The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (260 km) and Augrabies Falls National Park (130 km), are within driving distance.

The Namaqualand flowers, in full bloom from July to September, are a very popular, dazzling local attraction.

Distances (by road)

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

Features

Pool Boardroom Conference

Scotty's Restaurant is open daily from 07h00 to 10h00 for breakfast and Scotty's Lounge Bar is open from 14h00 onwards (Monday - Saturday).
Four restaurants are available within walking distance of the hotel for dinner.

Sporting and leisure facilities
These include a swimming pool with stunning views over the Orange River, while golf, tennis and squash, canoeing and watersports, as well as River Boat cruises, are available nearby.

Conference and Banqueting Facilities
Four state-of-the-art venues are available, seating up to 200 delegates, while banqueting facilities can cater for up to 250 GUESTS.

Broadband wireless internet access is available in all public areas, as well as in all conference rooms. Complimentary airport transfers available on request.

Facilities

Hotel facilities...

  • Number of Rooms: 58
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar: 1
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Conference Facilities seating: 80
  • M-Net Cable Television
  • Satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Nearby facilities...

  • Distance (minutes) to airport: 10
  • Golf
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Bowls

Attractions

The Big Hole Upington Gemsbok Oasis Dried Fruit

Local wine cellars OWK have guided tours and wine tasting available, while another wine route lies on the outskirts of Upington. The vista of a dazzling array of Namaqualand flowers in July, August and September are a very popular local attraction and attract GUESTS from all over the world. Game drives - experience the Green Kalakari in comfort with a guided game drive only 35kms from the hotel. Self-drive option available only 15km away.

Other attractions nearby include

  1. The SAD factory - day visitors welcome, with a shop for all local products
  2. Date Palm Avenue: longest line of date palms in Southern Hemisphere
  3. Museum and tourist information centre
  4. Spitskop Nature Reserve just 15 km outside Upington

Facilities

Hotel facilities...

  • Number of Rooms: 58
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar: 1
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Conference Facilities seating: 80
  • M-Net Cable Television
  • Satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Nearby facilities...

  • Distance (minutes) to airport: 10
  • Golf
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Bowls

Rooms

Bedroom Bedroom Bathroom

58 comfortably appointed bedrooms, of which 4 are self-catering delux suites and 12 superior have views of the Orange River, are fully air conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, four DSTV channels and touch-dial telephones. Hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities are also available.

Private, secure parking is available.

Facilities

Hotel facilities...

  • Number of Rooms: 58
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar: 1
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Conference Facilities seating: 80
  • M-Net Cable Television
  • Satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Nearby facilities...

  • Distance (minutes) to airport: 10
  • Golf
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Bowls

Protea Hotel Upington (3 stars)

Upington, Northern cape Za


Upington, the unofficial capital of the Green Kalahari, is a town of beautifully landscaped gardens, many rose beds and large, graceful trees - all wrapped in an atmoshere of genuine peace and tranquillity. It is here, on the banks of the majestic Orange River, where you'll find the Protea Hotel Upington.

email: reservations@upthotels.co.za
tel: +27 54 3378400

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Address

24 Schroder Street
Upington, Northern cape Za
Upington
Northern Cape
South Africa
8801

Tel +27 54 3378400
Fax +27 54 3378499
Mail reservations@upthotels.co.za