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921 reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

Corner Main & Van Der Merwe Streets, Clarens, 9707, South Africa

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens is a 4-star retreat in Clarens, South Africa, just 0.2mi from the city center. Breakfast is on offer, and rates start from $86 per night. With 921 reviews, this stylish stay has plenty of traveler stories to share.

Address: Corner Main & Van Der Merwe Streets. Location: Clarens, South Africa. Free on-site parking, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool (free) headline the features, along with free Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a terrace, a private entrance, an elevator, mountain views, and non-smoking rooms. A 24-hour front desk helps with any arrival or departure needs.

Additional options include meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), a golf course (extra charges), a tennis court (extra charges), babysitting/child services (extra charges), and horseback riding (extra charges). The hotel is kid-friendly with a buffet and kids' meals available.

On-site perks keep things convenient and comfortable. An outdoor swimming pool with mountain views invites a refreshing dip, with views to match the scenery outside. Adamo Restaurant serves International cuisine for meals, while free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace, a private entrance, and an elevator add ease. Non-smoking rooms and a 24-hour front desk help guests settle in and handle arrivals and departures with ease.

Family-friendly touches abound, including a buffet and kids’ meals to keep younger travelers happy. For those seeking activities, meeting/banquet facilities, a golf course, a tennis court, babysitting/child services, and horseback riding are available for an additional charge, adding options for both business and leisure stays.

Payment is flexible with cash accepted and major cards including Visa, Diners Club, American Express, and Mastercard. A range of room types is offered, from Double Room (accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children) to various mountain-view options such as Superior King Mountain View, Room With Mountain View, and King Room Mountain View Balcony, plus the Family, Sea View configuration, all designed to suit different group sizes and preferences.

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Elevator

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Rooms

Guest Room, 1 King in Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

225 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Room, 1 King Bed includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus satellite tv and hairdryer.

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King Room, Mountain View, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Offers a king-size bed, plasma-screen TV, and a private balcony with mountain views.

Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s) in Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view in Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

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Room With Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, satellite tv , and hairdryer.

Double Room

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Guest Room

Superior, King Size, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

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Room Selected at Check in

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Quintuple Room

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Apartment 1 Room

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Family, Sea View

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Guest reviews

8.5

921 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Jacob

10

January 2025

We were pleasantly surprised to find a DSTV stream on TV. The rooms have been modern and upgraded since we were there a few years ago. You can expect everything and more: freshwater every day, friendly cleaning personnel, and just an upgraded experience. We had a succulent breakfast and nicely comfortable hours.

Although the Hotel's interior is excellently noise-proof, we were in room 216, and the windows were not of a kind that can keep sound out. Everything happening outside was as if it were happening in our room. In spite of that, we will still use the same room because of its pleasantness.

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Bombi

8.2

December 2024

Shout out to Oupa. It was my husband's birthday on the 18th and mine on the 19. He made both days super special, we really appreciate him and made both our nights special by his kindness. The breakfast was nice, it's just that the bread was dry every morning. However, when you told the staff, they tried to remedy it. Our room was nice, we enjoyed it. It was bigger in real life, the pictures make it look smaller

The wifi ticket we got the first time, expired on the first day. The receptionist did give us a new one though. The dry bread in the morning and we couldn't set up the Bonvoy app. Even after the receptionist tried to assist, it still didn't work. It keeps saying my location is in the US. When I change it to South Africa, it won't let me go further

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Louis

10

December 2024

The room was well appointed with good quality furnishings. All the necessary items were there, like a hair dryer, kettle, safe, etc. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast food was of outstanding quality and more than enough in both volume and choices. This is the second time we stay there and would definitely stay there again. The location could not be better with easy walking distance to almost all the shops and restaurants.

As I came to expect, there were very little not to like. If I have to choose something it would be that the air-con in our room was a bit noisy and that the either the TV is on its way out or the signal quality was poor. It was a bit difficult to hear the TV over the racket the air-con made. It did not really bother us that much as we were not there to watch television.

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Makeneuoe

8.2

March 2025

I loved the location; the rooms were clean and up to standard. The breakfast was delicious and the staff attentive. I would come back again and again

Due to the issue of water i was unable to use the bathtub and had to use the shower which are very small for someone my weight. It was difficult getting into the shower. The rates were just too high i had booked in July and was informed that since it is the week of the beer festival, we would have to pay double.

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Tjitjila

10

January 2025

A beautiful property with the friendliest staff. The view of the mountains from our room was breathtaking! We felt very safe and were a walking distance from entertainment. Special shout out to the following staff members: Motsamai, Zack, Mapula, Lerato and Eunice.

The pool closed early and we had hoped the hotel would do something small for New Year’s Eve. The showers in the rooms are also basically right at your bedside, which could be a nightmare.

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Craig

8.2

March 2024

Parking lot - interaction with attendant on arrival was very upbeat and friendly. This set a good tone for my first "staff experience" at the Hotel. Staff interaction (security, reception, maintenance staff, bar and serving staff) "Great" Friendly, upbeat and helpful. Room - Nice room, felt it was good value, wasn't disappointed at all. Bed and linens/pillows were amazing, room / bathroom were both very clean and felt fresh, I really appreciated that. Food was fantastic and a "stand out" for me.

The decor of the area specifically used as the Hotel dinning room and lounge, uninspiring and drab, feeling very dated (circa 1995). No ambiance, no vibe or feel to the space. Better decor of the bar area IE making it more cozy at night would get people to want to spend time there. Just my opinion.

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Pieter

8.2

January 2025

We were there for our Anniversary, everything was outstanding, from the rooms, staff to the breakfast. I would definitely go there again. I would give them 6 stars. That was in December and we are still talking about it. Thank you so much to the every team member from Protea Hotel. Especially the lady that made the omlets.

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Nthabeleng

10

January 2024

We had a minor misunderstanding with some of the staff. We asked one of the staff at the reception if we could go to the the pool area with our stuff (snacks and drinks), and he said it was not a problem. And then when we came down with our stuff, the other person at the restaurant said it wasn't allowed. It was tiring to go down to ask, up to fetch, down with the cooler box and then up again to return it. It's understandable since there is a bar and a restaurant there at the hotel, my only concern is the lack of information by some staff members which caused an unnecessary up and down.

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Mapitje

10

December 2023

The room was spotless (completely clean). There was enough car parking space. The entire hotel looked amazing. The receptionists were very welcoming and helpful. The view from my room was (I think it was room 212) breathtaking. The breakfast was delicious and looked very appetizing (and there was more than enough food so it was value for money). The hospitality was on point... There is a young African gentlemen called Donald, he has the biggest and most genuine smile and very informative about the area and other places to visit for entertainment in/around Clarens (please give him a raise/bonus/award or something because he understands how to treat guests with the utmost respect). The next time I am there, I will want to be served by Donald at the eating/restaurant area of the hotel - that is how good he is with people.

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Kyle

8.2

March 2025

Excellent views, well furnished rooms, great bar and lobby. Friendly and helpful staff. Clarens itself is a great destination and the hotel is very centrally located, close to the main square.

Some room fittings aren't great. The lights on the central air con hub above the bed disturbed our sleep and the door to the bathroom was extremely squeaky.

Restaurants

Adamo Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Elevator

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property