Protea Hotel Upington

The Hotel

Set on the edge of the Kalahari Desert and overlooking the mighty Orange River, the Protea Hotel Upington is a welcome haven for weary travelers. Positioned in the heart of the CBD, this hotel is within walking distance of all the banks, shops and local restaurants. This hotel is an ideal base for exploring popular sites such as the Kgalagardi Trans frontier Park, Orange River Wine Cellars and the Augrabies Fall National Park. The Namibian border is a mere 120km from Upington making this hotel the ideal place to stay over.

The hotel has 90 well-appointed rooms all fully air-conditioned rooms. Modern en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV with 16 channels, tea/coffee making facilities and mini-bar fridges are featured in all rooms.

A modern cocktail bar and restaurant overlooks a courtyard with swimming pool. The hotel also has a fully kitted gym with state-of-the-art equipment and ample secure parking.

Six modern conference rooms with all the equipment today’s conference organizer expects are available. These venues range from an ‘uber’ luxurious boardroom to larger venues that can accommodate up to 250 delegates.

Wireless connectivity is ensured throughout the hotel including conference rooms and all public areas for GUESTS that require fast internet access.

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

Features

Dining 
The Courtyard Bar and Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 07h00 until 23h00. There are also four restaurants available within walking distance of the hotel for dinner.

Sporting and leisure facilities
These include golf, tennis and squash, canoeing and watersports, as well as River Boat cruises, are available nearby.

Conference and Banqueting Facilities
Six modern conference rooms with all the equipment today’s conference organizer expects are available. These venues range from an ‘uber’ luxurious boardroom to larger venues that can accommodate up to 250 delegates.

Wireless connectivity is ensured throughout the hotel including conference rooms and all public areas for GUESTS that require fast internet access.

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

Attractions

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.

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. Two World reknown Parks: Kgalagadi Tranfrontier Park & Augrabies National Waterfalls

Rooms

Protea Hotel Upington has 90 well-appointed rooms all fully air-conditioned rooms. Modern en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV with 16 channels, tea/coffee making facilities and mini-bar fridges are featured in all rooms.

Private, secure parking is available for all GUESTS.

Specials

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.

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Winter Break

R 699 per room per night

Valid: 15 Apr 2013 - 30 Sep 2013

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Rate includes free airport shuttles, 100MB WiFi, complimentary hot chocolate or cappuccino voucher & a glass of sherry on arrival!

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Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Friday to Sunday. Terms and conditions apply.

Motoring

Kalahari Speedweek 2013

R 425 per person sharing, per night

Valid: 24 Apr 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

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Rate includes complimentary breakfast & Kalahari Punch on arrival!

Single rate R850. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid 27-30 April - Kalahari All Tar Speedweek; 14-23 September - Kalahari Desert Speedweek & 01-06 October - Kalahari Eco Speedweek. Terms & Conditions apply.