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101 Henry Street, Bloemfontein 9301 South Africa See on map
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Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast Buffet
Air Conditioning
Pool
Non-Smoking Hotel
Restaurant
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All reviews open shower open plan the hotel staff beautiful hotel western cape rooms are modern buffet dinner excellent stay enjoyed my stay zoo protea animals bloem privacy colleague stopover mall
TravelingBizzMan
Gendringen
Reviewed 6 days ago A nice hotel, people are very friendly,.
It's clean, and side by the ZOO, so if you have a ZOO view, you can wake up with some real life GAME outside the window.
The restaurant is ok.. breakfast is good, with a life cook who...More
Date of stay: January 2019
Dear TravelingBizzMan,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, this is really much appreciated.
I have to agree with you that we are indeed privileged to be located next to the Zoo as it does bring some tranquility to the Hotel.
I...More
DianneDempseyJozi
Johannesburg, South Africa
Reviewed 2 weeks ago We travelled to East London from Johannesburg this past Dec and decided to break up our trip and chose the Protea Hotel in Bloem... which is located in the Zoo. At first I wasn't too excited about staying in a Zoo... but this was quite...More
Date of stay: December 2018
Dear DianneDempseyJozi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review on TripAdvisor.
It is always great to know that our GUESTS enjoyed their stay with us, as that is why we are here – to serve our GUESTS. The zoo does have a very special...More
Reviewed 2 weeks ago I stopped at Willow Lake on my way back from CPT to JHB. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good food. Interesting surroundings as there is an animal enclosure which you can view whilst having a drink or meal on the veranda. My room was clean and...More
Date of stay: January 2019
Dear CraigM2751,
Thank you so much for your lovely review on TripAdvisor.
It is always great to know that our GUESTS enjoyed their stay with us, as that is why we are here – to serve our GUESTS.
We hope to welcome you back in...More
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile This hotel gets its 4 points because of its amazing stuff and the comfortable room. Check-in could not have been better. the desk clerk welcome to me and thanked me for my Platinum Marriott membership. later, on after I returned from the mall he even...More
Date of stay: January 2019
Dear 7268,
Thank you so much for your lovely review on TripAdvisor.
It is always great to know that our very valuable GUESTS enjoyed their stay with us, as that is why we are here – to serve our GUESTS.
Thank you for choosing Protea...More
marxie77
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile I stayed here for one night as part of a business trip.
First impression was the big wooden doors at the entrance! Love the rustic look. Rooms are perfect for one night.
The amenities in the room is wow! Grapetizer, chocolate as well as a...More
Date of stay: December 2018
Dear marxie77,
Thank you so much for your lovely review on TripAdvisor.
It is always great to know that our GUESTS enjoyed their stay with us, as that is why we are here – to serve our GUESTS.
Please accept my sincere apologies that we...More
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Description
Protea Hotel Willow Lake provides a serene environment that blends in with nature and the surrounds. The hotel comprises of modern and luxurious rooms, including 2 paraplegic bedrooms; all of which are …More equipped with air conditioners, selective satellite television channels, tea & coffee making facilities, executive desk with multi adapter plug points, electronic safes and touch dial telephones. Each room has an open plan shower (no baths), with privacy curtains in all twin rooms. Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to winding down. Choose to relax by the pool or sip on cocktails in the bar and lounge area. Why not visit the exclusive patio, have a bite to eat and experience a breathtaking view of the Bloemfontein Zoo elephant. Less
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Business Centre with Internet Access
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
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Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
Price range
US$77 - US$121 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Free State > Bloemfontein
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Star rating provided by TGCSA.
Contact Information
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
Number of rooms
Price range
US$77 - US$121 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Location
South Africa > Free State > Bloemfontein
Business Centre & Event Rooms (2) "Rooms away from the reception area but overlooking the Zoo grounds"
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alandenisej2015
04 Jan 2018
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