Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort

Polokwane -24.04586100, 29.27578000 , Farm Hollandsdrift (Show on Map)
8.8
Excellent


Please select your travel dates to see rates and availability
Check In
Check Out
1 room2 guests 1 room, 2 guests
Info
Summary of reviewsThe Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort offers a tranquil and serene setting that makes it an ideal escape from the city. The beautiful location with its well-maintained gardens and inviting pool area, provides a perfect backdrop for relaxation and family activities. The friendly and attentive staff, particularly those mentioned like Priscilla, enhance the overall guest experience, ensuring that visitors feel welcomed and well-cared for.

Guests frequently commend the breakfast experience at the resort, especially the weekend buffet which offers a generous variety of fresh and delicious food. The professionalism of the staff further contributes to a pleasant dining experience, although there are some comments about the weekday breakfast being less impressive and the breakfast area becoming crowded at times. Dinner also receives high praise with excellent food and noteworthy service, particularly at Restaurant Basile.

The rooms at the resort are another highlight, appreciated for their spaciousness, cleanliness and well-equipped interiors. Many guests describe the accommodations as luxurious and well-maintained with peaceful surroundings contributing to a comfortable stay. The resort's cleanliness is consistently praised with spotless rooms and common areas adding to the refreshing and beautiful ambiance.

The staff's friendliness and professional demeanor receive high marks from guests with many noting the excellent customer service and extra lengths staff go to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Names like Twoboys, Mary and Virginia are frequently mentioned for their dedication.

The pool area is a standout feature, offering various inviting pools, including heated options that are suitable for all weather conditions. The well-maintained pool facilities, along with the presence of animals like tortoises and the charm of warm, tropical African nights, make it a favorite among visitors.

Families find the resort particularly appealing due to the wide range of activities available for children. The beautiful grounds organized kids' activities and positive atmosphere make it a memorable destination for family getaways. The resort's comfortable beds also contribute positively to the overall experience, although there are minor suggestions for maintenance and improvements.

Overall, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort is highly recommended for its peaceful location, excellent dining experiences, spacious and clean rooms, friendly staff, enjoyable pool area and family-friendly amenities, ensuring a delightful stay for all guests.
Show more
Categories
Resort near Golf Courses
This resort boasts a magnificent par 3 Golf Course and Academy with a 12-hole Executive Course. It also offers a range of sports facilities, including tennis courts and multiple swimming pools. The Ranch can arrange safaris and game viewing, enhancing the overall experience.

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Situated on a 1000ha nature conservancy, this resort offers an eco-tourism experience, allowing guests to connect with the natural surroundings.

Resort for Honeymoon
This resort provides a relaxing environment with beautiful gardens and a range of amenities. It's a popular choice for romantic getaways, offering a blend of comfort and leisure.

Resort with Spa
This resort features the House of Asante Spa, offering a full range of rejuvenating spa and wellness facilities including hot tubs, saunas, and various massage treatments. Guests can also enjoy manicures and pedicures.

Family Friendly Resort
This resort offers multiple swimming pools (including a children's pool), a playground, and various activities suitable for kids. The spacious, cottage-inspired rooms provide a comfortable stay for families. It also offers babysitting services.

Romantic Resort
Located in Polokwane, this hotel features 2 restaurants, a tennis court, and 4 swimming pools surrounded by landscaped gardens. The availability of safaris and game viewing adds a unique touch for a memorable romantic experience.

Resort with Swimming Pool
This resort features four outdoor pools, offering ample space for relaxation and recreation. It also has multiple restaurants and extensive entertainment facilities, making it ideal for both leisure and family stays.

  Outdoor Pool  


Business Resort
This resort offers extensive conference facilities, including multiple meeting rooms of various sizes. It can accommodate large conferences with up to 900 seats available. Standard conference equipment includes a whiteboard, air conditioning, and a projector.

Resort with Parking
This resort offers ample parking space and is known for safaris and game viewing. It features multiple swimming pools and landscaped gardens, providing a secure and convenient parking experience for guests who want to explore the outdoors.

Accessible Resort
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort is easily accessible and offers wheelchair accessible features including a path of travel, parking, registration desk, pool, and business center.

Resort with Gym
This resort offers a comprehensive fitness center, multiple swimming pools, and various recreational activities. There is also a golf course, making it a well-rounded destination for fitness and leisure.

Resort with Tennis Courts
This resort features a well-maintained tennis court, 4 swimming pools, and landscaped gardens. Guests can also arrange safaris and game viewing, making it a complete experience for both sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.

4-Star Resort
This resort offers a comprehensive experience with amenities suitable for both leisure and business travelers. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and extensive grounds, making it ideal for relaxation and activities.

Resort with Outdoor Pool
This resort features multiple outdoor swimming pools, including a sparkling pool with a spacious sun terrace. Guests can also enjoy drinks from a poolside bar, enhancing the leisure experience by the water.

Room Types
Guest room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden view This spacious air-conditioned room has a seating area, a satellite TV, and a tea/coffee maker.

Executive Suite This suite is elegantly decorated with wooden furniture and carpeted floors. It features a hot tub, a seating area, and a satellite TV. Guests can also relax in the patio overlooking the surrounding area.

Presidential Suite This spacious suite is luxuriously decorated with elegant wooden furniture. It features a seating area, a fireplace, and a hot tub.

Golf Chalet, 2 Twin Beds, Golf Course View The spacious Two-Bedroom Suite has a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV. Guests can prepare their meals in the fully equipped kitchen.

Deluxe Family Room Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Standard Queen Room with Garden View This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest room, 2 Double, Garden view Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Golf Chalet, 1 King Bed, Golf Course View Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The suite also comes with a barbecue. This air-conditioned suite is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 4 beds.

Larger Guest room, 1 King, Garden view The double room offers air conditioning. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest room, 1 King, Garden view The double room offers air conditioning. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Location
The Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort boasts a stunning location characterized by a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Despite being a bit of a drive from Polokwane central, the resort's serene setting and well-maintained grounds make it worth the trip. The expansive area includes a beautiful garden and an inviting pool area, perfect for relaxation or family activities. Guests find the location both convenient and quiet, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while still offering easy access to all necessary amenities. The excellent price-performance ratio and friendly, attentive staff, particularly Priscilla, enhance the overall experience. The combination of a great location, cleanliness and ample entertainment options contributes to its charm and appeal.

Breakfast
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort offers a widely praised breakfast experience, considered by many guests to be outstanding, delicious and well-prepared. The weekend breakfast buffet, in particular, is exceptional with a generous variety of fresh food that caters to different tastes. Guests appreciate the professionalism of the staff and their attentive service, contributing to the overall pleasant dining experience.

Despite the mostly positive feedback, some guests mentioned that the breakfast during the week can be mediocre compared to weekends. The area for breakfast is small and can become congested, affecting the comfort of the dining experience at times. While the overall breakfast is considered excellent and filling, there are notes of limited options for vegans and vegetarians and concerns about the value in relation to its price.

Overall, the breakfast at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort is a highlight for many visitors, offering a delightful start to the day with quality food and dedicated staff, though there are areas for improvement in space management and menu options for specific dietary needs.

Dinner
At 'Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort,' the dinner experience generally receives high praise from guests with several highlighting the food as excellent and delicious. Many diners found the offerings at both of the hotel's restaurants to be particularly noteworthy, singling out Restaurant Basile for its exquisite meals. The buffet dinner, praised by some for its great variety and quality, was deemed awesome alongside the breakfast, especially following indulgent activities like the game drive. A few mentions of the fine dining restaurant emphasize exceptional dining experiences.

However, some guests pointed out areas of improvement. A couple of reviews felt that the buffet dinner was below average for the price and was overcrowded with concerns about guests not wearing masks. There were also instances where popular dishes like roasted pork ran out by later dining hours. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the overall sentiment towards the dinner experience leaned positively with several guests appreciating the evening meals and service, particularly lauding waitstaff for their pleasant service.

Rooms
The rooms at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort receive high praise for their spaciousness and cleanliness. Guests often highlight the comfortable and well-equipped interiors, noting that the rooms are designed like individual villas. Many appreciate the luxurious and neat accommodations, describing them as fresh, tidy and exactly as expected. Upgrades and the layout of the rooms further enhance the guest experience.

The amenities are well-regarded, from the fridge and coffee station to the kitchen and BBQ areas. The peacefulness of the rooms is a standout feature, even when the resort is at full capacity. Some rooms offer terraces with garden views, adding to the appeal. Newly renovated rooms boast modern and clean finishes, meeting the expectations for a contemporary stay. Overall, guests find the rooms exceptionally clean, spacious and comfortable with some newly revamped for an updated feel. Friendly staff also contribute positively to the overall room experience at the resort.

Beds
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort has generally received positive feedback regarding the comfort of their beds. Guests have frequently described the beds as comfortable and conducive to a restful sleep experience. Compliments also extend to the size of the beds with some noting them to be wonderfully large and accommodating. However, there have been minor critiques indicating that some beds might need maintenance, such as replacements or fixes for issues like squeakiness and slight sagging. There's also a suggestion to provide larger beds, like Queens, especially given Polokwane's warm climate. While some found that methods like combining two beds to form a larger one were not ideal, overall, the beds largely contributed to a pleasant stay for many visitors.

Cleanliness
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort has been praised for its outstanding cleanliness with many visitors describing the venue as spotless and well-maintained. The attention to detail is evident, contributing to a refreshing and beautiful ambiance. Guests frequently note that the property is very clean and safe with both the rooms and communal areas receiving high marks for their cleanliness.

The spacious rooms are also highlighted for being very well taken care of, further contributing to a positive experience. However, there are sporadic mentions suggesting a need for housekeeping improvements, particularly in rooms with carpets and some areas where items were overlooked. Despite these minor issues, the overall impression is that the cleanliness at the resort is exceptional, paired with attentive and friendly staff who contribute positively to the guest experience.

While some feedback recommends updates and modern touches to enhance the rooms' appeal and align better with the hotel's pricing, cleanliness remains a consistently strong point, ensuring a pleasant stay for visitors.

Staff
The staff at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort consistently receive high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and professional demeanor. Guests often highlight the excellent customer service and the extra lengths staff go to make visitors feel welcome and comfortable. Specific mentions of staff members like Twoboys, Mary, Virginia and those at the buttery restaurant emphasize their dedication and passion for their jobs. Despite isolated incidents of less-than-stellar service at check-in, the overwhelming consensus is that the staff's friendly and attentive nature greatly enhances the overall experience. Whether it’s at the reception, dining side or within the beautiful surroundings, guests repeatedly commend the staff for their polite and accommodating behavior.

Pool
The Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort boasts a pool area that often emerges as a guest favorite. Visitors frequently highlight the various inviting pools, especially noting the heated options that ensure comfortable swimming regardless of the weather. The pool layout and facilities are commended for their enjoyment and cleanliness. Guests also appreciate the unique setting that includes the presence of tortoises and the charm of warm, tropical African nights by the poolside. The addition of a new pool has enhanced the experience, earning praise for its warmth and size. With attractive features like large heated pools and a beautiful, well-maintained pool area, the hotel's aquatic amenities stand out as a key highlight of the stay.

Family
Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort stands out as a family-friendly destination bursting with activities for kids. The lush grounds are home to an array of animals, offering an engaging natural experience that captivates young visitors. Families consistently rave about the well-maintained facilities, including a serene swimming pool and various kid-centric amenities.

Every visit seems to promise a memorable time with many guests returning frequently due to the exceptional atmosphere and warm hospitality. The resort is particularly praised for its organized kids' activities, such as special events during the Easter weekend, which include free movie screenings for children. The wide range of options available ensures that there is something to keep kids entertained and engaged throughout their stay.

The staff receives high marks for their friendliness and helpfulness, adding to the overall positive experience. Guests appreciate the beautiful gardens, the excitement of the game drives and the relaxing spa facilities, making it an ideal spot for families to spend quality time together. Overall, the resort comes highly recommended for its ability to cater to guests of all ages, ensuring a fun and relaxing getaway for families and travelers alike.


Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort.

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort.

Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Polokwane Ranch Resort has a gym.

Location Show Map
More Options
  • Hotel in Polokwane

  • 8.1 Very Good

  • From $65

  • Hotel in Polokwane

  • 8.1 Very Good

  • From $57

  • Guest House in Polokwane

  • 7.4 Good

  • From $38



6,973,811

Hotels

60

Categories

49,804

Regions

208,995

Cities


×
×
Checkin
× Home About Press Categories Blog Hotel Awards Travelmyth GPT Contact Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies Policy FAQ