Protea Hotel Zambezi River Lodge
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Protea Hotel Zambezi River Lodge
Ngoma Road, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi, Namibia
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Set on the banks of the Zambezi River bordering Katima Mulilo in the Eastern Caprivi this hotel is ideal for an overnight stay enroute to the many tourist destinations in the area. Protea Hotel Zambezi River is your gateway to Victoria Falls and the Chobe National Park. We have 38 standard twin and four luxury double en suite rooms overlooking the Zambezi River garden or pool areas. Our restaurant The TafuleYaka Restaurant and bar offer the perfect places to take a break and soak up the beauty of the hotels natural surroundings. It is a hotel that complements your travel style. We have conferencing facilities that can accommodate up to 90 guests and offer standard equipment. The hotel can also arrange day trips to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Zambia and Chobe National Park.Show More
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Amenities
Childcare service
Private parkingFree
Bar
Business center
Wi-Fi in public areas
Conference room
Multi-function room
Wake-up call
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Property Description
Set on the banks of the Zambezi River bordering Katima Mulilo in the Eastern Caprivi this hotel is ideal for an overnight stay enroute to the many tourist destinations in the area. Protea Hotel Zambezi River is your gateway to Victoria Falls and the Chobe National Park. We have 38 standard twin and four luxury double en suite rooms overlooking the Zambezi River garden or pool areas. Our restaurant The TafuleYaka Restaurant and bar offer the perfect places to take a break and soak up the beauty of the hotels natural surroundings. It is a hotel that complements your travel style. We have conferencing facilities that can accommodate up to 90 guests and offer standard equipment. The hotel can also arrange day trips to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Zambia and Chobe National Park.
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3.3/5
Cleanliness3.3
Amenities3.3
Location3.3
Service3.3
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Katima Mulilo Masjid
(1.2 km)
Landmarks: Katima Central SDA Church
(1.4 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
8
King Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
River view
Electric fan
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6
Larger Guest Room, 1 King, Zambezi River View
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Guest Reviews
3.3/5
12 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.3
- Amenities3.3
- Location3.3
- Service3.3
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AI Summary
Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and amenities. Prime riverside location for a serene getaway, yet far enough for tranquility.
Guest User
February 20, 2025
Worst service ever for any Protea hotel I’ve ever gone to. Booked a table for 2 and ordered fried rice . They made the rice drenched in cooking oil and the waiter Solmon was very rude. Had to serve my own drinks from the bar area because the waiters kept on ignoring our table.
Stefan
December 1, 2024
Require maintenance and so rounding
Iris
August 28, 2023
Comfortable 2-night stay
Overall, I enjoyed my 2-night stay at this Marriott hotel. The best part is the view from the restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River, which is also the best place to catch the beautiful sunsets. I had dinner at the restaurant, which serves pretty good food. The buffet breakfast that was included in my room rate was also excellent. The restaurant staff is very friendly & accommodating. They even packed a breakfast box for me when I had to leave early in the morning for my transfer to Victoria Falls.
As for my room, it was spacious and clean, and the bed was really comfortable. There was a hot water kettle, coffee, & tea in the room, as well as a small refrigerator with a couple of bottles of water. The only downside is that the wifi didn’t work outside the reception & restaurant area. Since my room was close to the reception area, I was able to connect to wifi but it was too weak, so I still had to go to reception or the dining area if I really needed to get online. Other than that, this hotel was everything I needed for my short but comfortable stay in Katima Mulilo.
Guest User
January 25, 2024
Don’t expect much here! Stayed two nights - 1 before Livingstone/Sambia (2 days there, border procedures and road are nightmares) and 1 night after Sambia. In one room the aircon did not work, in the other there were no lights, in the third the toilet and shower were broken and it smelled. Beds were nice though. Guy in bar where you can have some small dinner was sleeping deeply. Breakfast also in the bar-very small and basic. You need to ask everything separately, I.e. Butter, toaster etc. And service is extremely slow. Pool is big but dirty. Most important thing here is you pay upon check in. But card payment only worked after 4 attempts. Views of Zambezi are astonishing though. Really needs renovation and proper management.
Stephen
September 16, 2023
Convenient and quiet stay on the way from Etosha to Kasane
Richard
June 28, 2023
Food at restaurant was very good. Room was fine. There was no electricity for an entire day, which was not the hotel's fault. However, since the hotel knew that the electricity would be turned off by the town, it would have been nice to warn the guests so they could take a shower prior to the water being unavailable and charge devices prior to the power being shut off.
Guest User
August 28, 2023
Overall, I enjoyed my 2-night stay at this Marriott hotel. The best part is the view from the restaurant overlooking the Zambezi River, which is also the best place to catch the beautiful sunsets. I had dinner at the restaurant, which serves pretty good food. The buffet breakfast that was included in my room rate was also excellent. The restaurant staff is very friendly & accommodating. They even packed a breakfast box for me when I had to leave early in the morning for my transfer to Victoria Falls. As for my room, it was spacious and clean, and the bed was really comfortable. There was a hot water kettle, coffee, & tea in the room, as well as a small refrigerator with a couple of bottles of water. The only downside is that the wifi didn’t work outside the reception & restaurant area. Since my room was close to the reception area, I was able to connect to wifi but it was too weak, so I still had to go to reception or the dining area if I really needed to get online. Other than that, this hotel was everything I needed for my short but comfortable stay in Katima Mulilo.
Guest User
March 15, 2023
Wonderful place to unwind after a long day. River frontage is superb!! May have an opportunity to see a Hippo grazing, I just hear them but didn’t get to see any. Limited food choices. Seems a little understaffed too. Rooms are clean and spacious though you may see a roach or two… Wonderful place for morning walks or swimming. May hear some loud music from neighboring Zambia but once you shut your door its quite enough to sleep.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Childcare service
Additional charge
Private parking
Free
Bar
Business center
Wi-Fi in public areas
Conference room
Additional charge
Multi-function room
Wake-up call
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Currency exchange
Bar
Conference room
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Business Services
Business center
Conference room
Additional charge
Multi-function room
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
Wake-up call
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
Luggage storage
Tour and ticket booking service
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Public Areas
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
BBQ
Additional charge
Health & Wellness
Beauty and makeup
Cleaning Services
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes steamer
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Childcare service
Additional charge
Accessibility
Pool ramp available
Safety & Security
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:30–23:30
Check-out: 01:00–10:30
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2014
- Number of Rooms: 42
Set on the banks of the Zambezi River bordering Katima Mulilo in the Eastern Caprivi this hotel is ideal for an overnight stay enroute to the many tourist destinations in the area. Protea Hotel Zambezi River is your gateway to Victoria Falls and the Chobe National Park. We have 38 standard twin and four luxury double en suite rooms overlooking the Zambezi River garden or pool areas. Our restaurant The TafuleYaka Restaurant and bar offer the perfect places to take a break and soak up the beauty of the hotels natural surroundings. It is a hotel that complements your travel style. We have conferencing facilities that can accommodate up to 90 guests and offer standard equipment. The hotel can also arrange day trips to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Zambia and Chobe National Park.