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Protea Hotel Kimberley

Northern Cape · South Africa

The Kimberley Big Hole, W Circular RdView location

8.6/10Excellent206 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.6/108.6
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Protea Hotel Kimberley

Located in Kimberley, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Kimberley offers convenient access to the convention center and is within a 5-minute walk of the Kimberley Mine Museum Village and the Big Hole.

This upscale hotel provides 120 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring an LCD television, a comfortable bed with down comforters, complimentary wireless internet access, and cable programming. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy recreational opportunities such as an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.

The hotel also offers complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, wedding services, and free self-parking. Dine at The Cullinan restaurant for lunch or dinner, or take advantage of room service during limited hours.

A full breakfast is available for a fee on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a conference center, and four meeting rooms.

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When you stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kimberley in Kimberley, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute walk of Kimberley Mine Museum Village and Big Hole. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Northern Cape Legislature Building and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from McGregor Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 250 for adults and ZAR 95 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Kimberley Mine Museum Village 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Big Hole 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sol Plaatje Museum 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
William Humphreys Art Gallery 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Northern Cape Legislature Building 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
McGregor Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Honoured Dead Memorial 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Hoffe Park Stadium 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Duggan-Cronin Gallery 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Duggan-Cronin Gallery 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
De Beers Diamond Oval 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Freddie Tait Golf Museum 7.3 km / 4.6 mi
Magersfontein Battlefield 29 km / 18 mi
Barkly West Museum 33.6 km / 20.9 mi
Canteen Kopje 34 km / 21.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2007
  • Total number of rooms: 120
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Annexe (s): 1
  • Number of floors (annexe): 2
  • Double rooms: 58
  • Suites: 1
  • Superior rooms: 35
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • American Express
  • Diners Club
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  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Highchairs
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 3
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • Secretarial service
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Early bird breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 28 m²QUA.2D
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    QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    28 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.2D

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-2

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-2

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²DBL.KG
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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Mini fridge
    • Electric Kettle
    • Housekeeping
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Ironing set
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Cable TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Wake-up service
    • Cot on demand
    • 220V power supply
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Plug adaptor
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN GUEST ROOMTWIN • GUEST ROOMTWN.GR

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    TWIN GUEST ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    GUEST ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.GR

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2D

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • STANDARDDUS.ST

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
    Room type
    DOUBLE SINGLE USE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DUS.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVESUITE • EXECUTIVESUI.EJ

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    SUITE EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.EJ

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  • QUADRUPLE GUEST ROOMQUADRUPLE • GUEST ROOMQUA.GR

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    QUADRUPLE GUEST ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    GUEST ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.GR

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE GUEST ROOM KING BEDDOUBLE • GUEST ROOM KING BEDDBL.GR-KG

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE GUEST ROOM KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    GUEST ROOM KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.GR-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE KING BED SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED SMOKINGDBL.KG-JK

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE KING BED SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-JK

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE TWO BEDSSINGLE • TWO BEDSSGL.2B

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    SINGLE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • KING SIZE BEDJSU.KG

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room GUEST ROOMRoom • GUEST ROOMROO.GR

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    Room GUEST ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    GUEST ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.GR

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SMOKINGDOUBLE • SMOKINGDBL.JK

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    DOUBLE SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.JK

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG

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    Protea Hotel Kimberley

    Double or Twin KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Protea Hotel Kimberley

8.6
Excellent
206 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Brendon
Close to the place i attended for the weekend.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Stuart
I was tired after driving fron Kathu and seeing customers all day, so I decided to eat at rhe hotel and chose to have the buffet. Worst decision EVER.

They were out of chicken. The beef chuck was so tough it was inedible. The pork had so much fat on it, it too was inedible. When I told them about it, they sent the kady chef to me. I asked her if she knew that chuck for a stew should be pressure cooked. She did know this. But it was not done. I asked if they are buying substandard fatty meat (pork). She told me that they were supposed to cut the fat off before cooking it and did not do so.

When in the room, I had to switch off the fridge as it sounded like fishtank. The room also had an old and musty smell. Had to leave the windows open the whole night, which also allowed the noise from other guests in.

It is such a shame that a hotel of that stature and history is let go to the dogs. It is most certainly not worth the almost R2,0000 per night that they charge.

I will NOT be staying there again.

SAD, SAD, SAD!!!!!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Hwee Tong
Clean and comfortable
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Hwee Tong
Security good and ample parking available
Business
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2025
Johann

Nice old vibe with history

Had problems with the aircon system. It was a weakend of 39 degrees days and aircon did not cool the room at all, even after we asked to be moved to another room.
They need to make a plan with the aircon system of the rooms.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Kgosi and Kgalalelo

Plays to be

Beautiful
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
William
Hotel was fine. Kimberley made me a little nervous, worried about crime.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
27 Sep 2024
AT
Rooms were okay, but service was poor. Housekeeping only cleaned the room once. Didnt sweep the floor or clean the cups glasses. Only left 2 towels, whilst the room was a double room housing 4 people.

While dining at the reataurant, the chicken was still raw when served. That after we waited more than an hour for our food, without any indication from the waiters that there will be delays. At check out the staff member had the nerve to acuse me of not paying my restaurant bill, which was not true as I paid the bill after dining even though the kids were served raw chicken.

This speaks to the overall poor management of the facility. I will not stay at this establishment again and will not recommend it to anyone. Very disappointed.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jan 2024
Harriette
The staff were very hospitable and helpful. However, the toilet flush did not work in one room and my daughter got locked in the toilet in the general area for 40 minutes due to a faulty lock.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2023
Hussein

Best Big Hole location

Lovely hotel in best location in Kimberley - literally next door to the Big Hole, with its own pathway. Staff were very helpful. Room and hotel were tastefully decorated to fit into mining theme.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Marko
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Protea Hotel Kimberley, situated next to the famous Big Hole in Kimberley, South Africa.

The hotel itself was everything I could have hoped for - comfortable and spacious rooms and stunning views of the Big Hole. The restaurant offered a delicious range of meals, while the bar was the perfect place to unwind with a refreshing drink.

The hotel's location was the real highlight of the stay. The hotel has direct access to the Big Hole historical area through a small gate The museum, exhibitions, and viewing platform all provided a fascinating insight into the history of the mine.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Protea Hotel Kimberley to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient base from which to explore the area's rich cultural heritage.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2023
MR
Excellent
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2023
Samuel
I visit Kimberley regularly now and it’s the only place I can stay because of the staff, services and comfortable rooms, well ventilated
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2023
Donna
The staff were very kind and friendly, the food was yummy and our rooms were very comfortable.
We easily made friends with other guests which made the stay even more enjoyable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2022
Verified traveler

Great for stop-over

Excellent for a family stop-over between Gauteng and the coast. Great hotel, excellent service
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2022
Christian
Lovely hotel right next to the Big Hole visitor centre. The rooms are spacious and the beds comfortable. Staff are very friendly and there is lovely view from the back garden of the hotel.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2022
Petrus
very well located right next to the big hole and touristic facilities
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2022
Samuel
The hotel is at a unique place overlooking the Big Hole which I could see from my hotel room.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jan 2022
Shaleen
Property located right at the historic Kimberly Big hole. Good security. Rooms are a bit dated.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2021
Beverley Ann

Great location, great staff, tiny rooms.

Amazing location overlooking the big hole. Staff are incredible...so friendly, professional and accommodating. Service is great. I was very disappointed in how cramped the rooms are...almost claustrophobic. It's a pity, as everything else was lovely.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2021
Verified traveler

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Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Great location near The Big Hole. Hotel facilities clean & modern. Pleasant reception. Big disappointment was the restaurant with less than average food quality.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2021
Prudence

Good

Amazing
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2020
Etienne
I checked in very late and the staff greeted me with a smile. Check in was smooth and the room extremely clean.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2020
Hesmarie
Awesome. Very nice
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2020
Phil

Disappointing response to Covid-19

I was very surprised that a hotel of this quality is not taking the Covid-19 epidemic seriously. Checking in, there was no hand sanitizer on the front desk or offered to guests as they entered the hotel. No temperature checks or questions from where guests had travelled within the last month. This is a hotel that has an international client base so it was not only disappointing to witness this behaviour but also highly irresponsible in the current climate
Business
4/10
Poor
27 Feb 2020
Bonolo
There conference room is too close to guests rooms and before the conference commences the participants roam around the hotel grounds waking the guest up.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2020
DR. Yasien

The best stay to-date

Absolutely amazing stay. I never met such friendly staff ever.
Keep up the good hospitality guys!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2020
Keneilwe

Clean and professional staff

Amazing
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2020
Walter
Checking and approval of room conditions prior to new arrivals will help.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
The location is fantastic, beds are comfortable and room was clean in general. Waiters were friendly with great service, dinner and breakfast was good. Would have liked a mini fridge in the room, we were a family of four however only two towels and two coffee mugs were provided. The grouting in the shower could do with a good scrub especially around the shower door. The pool is novel since it looks like a typical farm dam but is not child friendly at all. Parents can't relax at a table next to the pool since you can't see the kids inside, you either have to be in the pool with them or stand around the edge while they swim.
Overall a good stop over, will consider booking there again.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
location. Staff very frendly and helpfull. stunning views of the big hole .
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The hotel room did not have enough towels, cups, and did not have a freezer
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2019
Ozeyr
Accommodation was good, worth the rating
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
Refiloe

Best hotel in Kimberley 👍👍

Beautiful and charming hotel. Safe parking. Great breakfast and very friendly staff. My 1st choice in Kimberley. Thank you very much. Missed room service. Prefer it till 23:00 please for late arrivals.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Next to the Kimberly Mine. Lots of history. Restaurant was nice and good food.
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2019
Ayanda

Good service

Very clean with a nice breakfast
Family
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2019
Phumeza

Disappointed

I confirmed and paid for the accomodation only to arrive at the hotel and be told they were fully booked
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2019
Verified traveler
Nice and close to the big hole and mining museum. Good food and shoos nearby however the condition of the hotel is not what we expected.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
The staff is very friendly and i also liked the cleanliness of the room.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2019
Kgosi and Kgalalelo
Nice place
Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2018
Reginald
The service at the bar was lacking, they ran out of vodka and we had to wait for them to purchase more. Other than that, I thought it was okay... Nothing really special.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2018
Marius

Not 4.star quality

Our stay was marred by several small unfortunate incidents! Please note that the wifi at this establishment is nonexistent although advertised to be reliable and high speed. On check-in, and even worse check-out, it was not noted that I had prepaid my accommodation. We did not have bath towels in our room on check-in and everytime our room was cleaned we were only supplied with 2 towels although we were 3 guests. The towels that we were supplied after our request the first night were smelling very bad. The hotel ran out of water on our first night and the reserve water tanks had to be opened only after what I guess was numerous complaints. We phoned three times to report the problem and only after I got firm with the staff did they give us feedback. Our toilet paper ran out after it should have been noticed when cleaning was done. The manager tried his best to make up for all the mishaps, but please do not expect any reply from the Protea Hotel Group complaints line!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Ok, it's standard accommodation
Ok
Ok, it's standard accommodation
Ok
Ok, it's standard accommodation
Ok
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2018
Yasien

Excellence at its best!

This hotel gets a massive thumbs up!!!
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2018
Kurt

Good Accommodation

One of the best hotels in Kimberly
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2018
Roets

Big Hole best accommodation

Staff were wonderful. The women's rest room on arrival was terrible - the hotel was full with the ABSA road show on their new image and I suspect that to be the reason....management arranged cleaning straight away - it just was not in keeping with the beautiful entrance.
The bathroom in our room was in need of a proper spring clean.
We had a wonderful stay and the staff were all very attentive!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2018
Yasien

Good Stays

Very very peaceful indeed.
A good stay!
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2018
Yasien

Protea Hotel Kimberley

Amazing stay indeed
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2018
Nabeel

good short stay

Well located at the big hole, probably one of the better hotels in kimberly, with spacious rooms and good service
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2018
Yasien

Nice

Good
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2018
Yasien

Great Hotel

Amazing indeed
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2018
Issevani
amazing
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2018
Danie

Good but not great.

The food is not great and charge is too high. Charging 5star prices whilst the quality is not t the same standard. The pool is unacceptable and not child friendly and does not cater for small kids. Be aware that breakfast is not included in the rate. The breakfast is nice but the price is a little steep. Otherwise we enjoyed the proximity to the big hole!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2018
Eddie

Nice family outing

The trip was amazing
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2017
Larise

Stop over on family road trip

We had a quick stay over on route to Gordon's Bay. Hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2017
Yasien

The best hotel in Kimberley

Just super Amazing
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2017
Joe

Diamond on the edge of the Big Hole

Great place to base from for a week Good food and friendly staff
6/10
Pleasant
24 Sep 2017
Mal

Okay room

The room was okay, looked clean. Lacked a few things: ni fridge, no shower cap, the wifi was terrible. The breakfast wasnt the best, I was served coffee with a cup that looked unclean.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2017
Abraham

An excellent hotel

Excellent place to stay.Everybody was friendly and helpful.The room is small but comfortable.I liked the shower but my wife would have preferred a bath.The restaurant was vey good and the service there was tops.Overall a very good hotel and we will recommend it.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2017
Richard

A nice Hotel, if you must go to Kimberley.

No need to go to Kimberley, but if you do, staying at the Protea Kimberley is a great choice. The hotel is very decent, and a great staff. Contrary to others, the food is quite decent. So far most eating establishments prefer comfort food in South Africa. The Big Hole is interesting and the Historic visitor center area are all there is.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2017
Gert

Very clean room and friendly staff.

Our stay was great. Room was clean and neat. Loved the old feel of the Hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2016
Sean

Excellent base in Kimberely

The staff is super friendly and happy in an excellent maintained hotel. This is the only place to stay in Kimberley for business or pleasure. Breakfast is a bit pricy but found nice place nearby. So thumbs up to the friendly staff who could not be more helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2016
Innocent

Convenient and clean

Amazing stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2016
ANDRE
Good value for money very comfortable rooms
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2016
Buyisiwe

Convenient

It was good short but the dinner was terrible
Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2016
Janine
The aircon did not work in our room, so we were moved to a new room. The new rooms one worked for a few minutes and also stopped. A disappointment. We ate in the restaurant and had a great meal with good service. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful!
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2016
Verified traveler

Great place at reasonable cost

had a pleasant stay.
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2016
Sabs

Beautiful but

We stayed at this hotel on two separate occasions. Parking is plentiful and the decor in the lobby area is impressive and stylish. Our room was a standard room and featured a television, safe, coffee/tea making facilities and the usual toiletries provided by hotels. The hotel also provides towels to be used at the swimming pool. Free juice and water bottles are provided in the lobby. The staff is very friendly.
4/10
Poor
16 Feb 2016
Gary

Over priced and hidden costs

Over priced and hidden costs. The bathroom light was hanging by the wires in the bathroom. AC was noisy. Bed very uncomfortable and lumpy. Would not stay at that price again.
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2015
Daniel

Average Protea hotel at a great location.

Not the best Protea hotel I've been to, but the point is that it's on the Big Hole - right on top of it, which is the best location in this dumpy town. Everything else is normal 3-star quality with average restaurant service...pool is terrible - it's an old cistern, but the lobby is nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2015
AJ

Perfect stopover from CT to Pta

Hotel on the edge of the Big Hole, beautiful decor and very comfortable. Interleading rooms great for families. Friendly staff and good service
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2015
Chris

Warm Welcome!

Very nice stay, and warm welcome.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Great place!

We enjoyed in Protea Hotel. Very comfortable, dinner was great. Very good location to the Big Hole. Very nice and interesting stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
Good hotel experience
,comfortable, economical, good breakfast

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Protea Hotel Kimberley
The Kimberley Big Hole, W Circular Rd, Kimberley, South Africa

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