Protea Hotel Witbank

The Hotel

The Protea Hotel Witbank offers relaxed and comfortable accommodation conveniently located one hour from O.R. Tambo International Airport and Pretoria on the N12 and N4 respectively. The hotel is within easy reach of the N4, the gateway to the Mpumalanga Lowveld and Mozambique, and is the ideal stopover for travellers en route to the Kruger National Park or the Limpopo Province.

GUESTS can enjoy buffet breakfasts and dinners in the Hotel’s Ilanga Restaurant daily with lunch is served on request. The Churchills Bar is a great place to enjoy sundowners, a light pub meal or simply relax in the cosy and inviting bar and lounge areas.

GUESTS can stroll through the hotel's enchanting garden, lounge beside the cool waters of the sparkling pool or enjoy the many sporting facilities around the hotel. Wireless internet is accessible throughout the hotel and GUESTS are provided with 100MB complimentary internet use per room, per day.

Protea Hotel Witbank lies on the outskirts of the eMalahleni (Witbank) CBD, a stone’s throw from the town’s shopping centres and government complexes. GUESTS are invited to use the hotel’s complimentary transportation within the eMalahleni CBD between 08h00 and 17h00 weekdays, upon prior notification.

Protea Hotel Witbank - Gateway to the East

Features

Wine and Dine

Savour a delicious buffet breakfast or dinner at the HOTEL’S Ilanga Restaurant and lunch on request. Those who prefer can enjoy a light meal in Churchills Bar, sip sundowners at the bar or enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the inviting lounge area.

Leisure and Sport

Relax on the manicured lawns of the Hotel’s beautiful garden or soak up the sun beside the swimming pool. GUESTS can make use of Wireless Internet access throughout the HOTEL.

More energetic GUESTS can take their pick of sports activities available in the vicinity of the hotel such as golf, squash, tennis, bowling or Planet Fitness Mega Club.

Protea Hotel Witbank ensures you a most comfortable stay by offering you the below additional features:

1. Back Up Generator
2. Back Up Water Supply
3. 100MB complimentary internet use per room, per day
4. FREE access to Planet Fitness Mega Gym for all in-house GUESTS

Location

Protea Hotel Witbank is located one hour from O.R. Tambo International Airport and Pretoria on the N12 and N4 respectively. The Hotel is within easy reach of the N4, the gateway to the Mpumalanga Lowveld and Mozambique. The Hotel is conveniently located on the outskirts of the eMalahleni CBD, within easy reach of the town’s range of shopping centres, and other facilities.

Directions to the Hotel:

1. Take the 105 turnoff onto Mandela Drive, turn left and pass Highveld Mall, to the intersection of OR Tambo Road.
2. Turn left off Mandela Drive into OR Tambo Road.
3. Travel 1km, then turn right into Beatty Avenue – The Hotel is on the corner of Beatty and Jellicoe Streets.
   

Attractions

Witbank is home to the well known Witbank Dam. This dam is known as the largest municipal dam in the southern hemisphere and boasts a catchment area of more than 3 540 square kilometres! Of course, this magnificent dam is ideal for numerous exciting water sports such as skiing, windsurfing and fishing. Relax and watch the vibrant bird life in the area or enjoy a hike on one of the many beautiful hiking trails. As you sip on refreshing drinks and sail down the waters one can also enjoy some game viewing.

Exquisite Ndebele murals are featured throughout the region and local Ndebele women sell beadwork and other handicrafts. GUESTS can explore various stalls, homesteads and the open-air museum or discover the Anglo-Boer route.

A multitude of wild flowers like arum lilies and the Lanatus Cycad, a unique, indigenous plant, transform the Cultural Heartland into a magical garden in summer, making it ideal for Game drives and bird watching.

More inquisitive GUESTS can explore the main economic activities in this region with many power stations, mines and steel manufacturing plants or farms in the area.

Other Nearby Attractions

1. The Civic Theatre
2. The Highveld Mall & Entertainment Resort
3. Witbank Dam
4. Planet Fitness Mega Gym
5. Loskop Dam
6. Botshebelo Mission Station

Rooms

Protea Hotel Witbank provides 101 elegant, spacious and comfortable rooms and suites, All accommodation is equipped with a hair dryer, air conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, an electronic laptop safe and DSTV.

GUESTS can select from the following rooms:

1. 30 Twin Rooms - Each with two single beds
2. 1 Family Room - Two rooms, one queen bed and two single beds
3. 2 Junior Suites - Each with one queen bed
4. 14 Garden Apartments - Semi self catering apartments, each with a queen bed and separate lounge
5. 7 Superior Deluxe Rooms - Each with one queen bed
6. 2 King Rooms- Each with one king bed
7. 42 Queen Rooms- Each room has one queen bed
8. 3 Executive Suites- Each room has one king bed

Conferencing

Protea Hotel Witbank offers six superb function rooms, suitable for conferences, small business meetings, training sessions or social events.

Each venue accommodates between 35 and 200 delegates in a range of styles and extensive catering facilities are available for any conference or banquet. GUESTS can make use of the HOTEL’S wireless internet and complimentary safe and secure parking, while friendly and efficient STAFF will cater to your every need.

Conference dinner themes can be arranged to suit any occasion, from an Out of Africa Braai or Buffet to a British Pub or even a Shebeen evening, each accompanied by a mouth watering menu.
This revitalised landmark in eMalahleni is also an elegant and memorable wedding venue.