Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, Protea Hotels Zambezi River offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a tour desk, and car rental. All rooms at Zambezi River Protea Hotels feature a seating area, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms overlook the Zambezi River or the garden and swimming pool area. Tafule Yaka Restaurant served local and international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a refreshing drink at the Mushabati Bar. Day trips to the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Zambia, or the Chobe National Park can be arranged. The hotel also offers boat trips, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour reception. The Katima Mulilo Airport is 13 mi from Protea Hotels Zambezi River, and the Salambala Conservancy is 19 mi away. Free private parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Protea Hotels by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Protea Hotels by Marriott

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
6.6
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
6.6
Location
8.8
Low score for Katima Mulilo

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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The TafuleYaka Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • International

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • River view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and charges apply.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
    Additional charge

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

As the lodge is located in a Malaria area, guests are advised to take precautions throughout their visit. For medical emergencies, private doctors and a hospital is available in Katima Mulilo.

FAQs about Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge

  • Room options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge is 1.2 miles from the center of Katima Mulilo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
  • Yes, Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • The TafuleYaka Restaurant
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.