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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay
7.4

Good

63 Guest reviews

7.4
Good
63 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness8.2/10
Service7.8/10
Comfort8.0/10
Condition7.4/10
location8.8/10
Neighborhood7.8/10
Amenities7.6/10

The Esplanade, Walvis Bay, Namibia. See map

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
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Hotel Description

Located in Walvis Bay, Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay is near the bay, a 4-minute walk from Walvis Bay Port and within a 5-minute drive of Rhenish Mission Church. This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Walvis Bay Museum and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Salt Works. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available

Professional property host/manager

Pets not allowed

Service animals not allowed

Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-in by: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out by: 10:00 AM

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Important information

You need to know
  • Children 6 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.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Minimal age
18
Optional fees
  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately NAD 250 for adults and NAD 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 250 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NAD 250 (one-way), (from 4 to 18 years old)

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

Spoken Language

Afrikaans

English

Amenities

Most Popular

Free WiFi

Parking available

Airport transfers

Dining services

Concierge

Laundry

Entertainment

Beach services

Non-smoking

Business facilities

Banquet facilities

Transportation services

Accessible facilities

Other

Elevator

Concierge services

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Laundry facilities

Garden

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Free newspapers in lobby

24-hour front desk

Business center

Express check-out

On private beach

Meeting rooms

Wedding services

Express check-in

Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Wheelchair accessible parking

Free area shuttle

Number of restaurants - 1

Free reception

Free self parking

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Beach sun loungers

Terrace

Banquet hall

Hotel reviews

7.4
Good63 Verified Reviews
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Cleanliness8.2/10
Service7.8/10
Comfort8.0/10
Condition7.4/10
location8.8/10
Neighborhood7.8/10
Amenities7.6/10
10/10
Exceptional
Brad, 23 Feb 2025
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Best hotel

Found this hotel to be very nice and all the staff were lovely they really made me feel welcome. The views are amazing to enjoy your morning coffee. Thanks for the pleasant experience 😊

10/10
Exceptional
Douglas, 21 Feb 2025
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We enjoyed our stay

2/10
Poor
Thandi, 29 Jan 2025
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Rude staff. Dirty. Broken doors. Rusty showers. Noisy. Terrible breakfast - nothing fresh.

10/10
Exceptional
Sarah, 02 Nov 2024
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This is like home to me. The staff was lbetter than family. They were amazing . The food was amazing . The staff is so helpful and I want to live here. The best vacation ever. Namibia is amazing and so relaxing. I love everyone at this motel. If I could give it 10 stars ⭐️ I would . Laundry service so affordable and the best!!!! The tours are affordable and amazing. The rooms are wonderful and the cleanest ever !!!! Love my ladies at the front desk !!! Love y’all you made it great for me!!! Sarah the American 🇺🇸 from florida !!! I miss you all so much!!

10/10
Exceptional
Joanne, 14 Jun 2024
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Beautiful property right along the waterfront where you can walk and view the flamingos and a stunning sunset.

10/10
Exceptional
Eugene, 22 Apr 2024
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A truely delightful location with access to all the best parts of Walvis. Protea magic

6/10
Fair
Oleg, 20 Feb 2023
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The room door wasn't working one day. Internet is very poor. Everything else below the average. The people are good.

10/10
Exceptional
Roland, 28 Aug 2022
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All good

8/10
Excellent
Jason, 20 Jan 2022
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It’s ok

Was a nice place for a night or too kinda dated decor but the views of the water are nice.

10/10
Exceptional
Rupert, 20 Aug 2021
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay

Used as a base prior to waiting for vessel

10/10
Exceptional
Esme, 30 Jan 2021
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Breeze

Stay was fine

10/10
Exceptional
Benny, 02 Mar 2020
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View of th beach tha was nice , quite place as well

8/10
Excellent
Godwin, 24 Sep 2019
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Walvis Bay stay

Clean hotel and friendly staff. Could do with a porter to assist needy tourists.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 25 Apr 2019
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The property was in nice shape and the staff was friendly and professional. But our room was not in good shape, we were given a smaller bed than promised and mechanicals were worn. The shower curtain was missing and we could not take a decent shower.

8/10
Excellent
I B, 16 Jan 2019
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Renovation of

Our stay was good besides the entry card to our room was not working

6/10
Fair
Anathi, 16 Aug 2018
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A bit disappointed for a Protea Group

There was no hot water during the time I was there. No communication was sent out to inform the guests that there was a problem with the boiler. I had to complain a few times and only on the day I was leaving I was told what the actual problem was. At the end the manager gave us discount on our stay. Great location and beautiful views.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 26 Jun 2018
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Nice hotel, at the end of the bay, beautiful view

Hotel is very nicely located, at the end of the bay, offers a nice area to walk or run (up to 8K) and observe the pelicans, sun set and more.

8/10
Excellent
William, 16 May 2017
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No complaints other than noisy neighbours in the next room and the non-delivery of room service.

8/10
Excellent
Natalie, 05 May 2017
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An African take on Typical.

We were here for only one night. But we were put on the second floor, and there is no elevator.. My bags defintely weighed close to 70 pounds all together, so it was alot to carry up stairs. Room was clean, Bathroom seemed dingy and slightly intimidating. We lost hot water that night, so they had to fire up the back up (Africa stuff) . Overall, it wasn't too bad. I would consider staying there again. It was really close to our kayaking venue (literally a 3 minute walk). Breakfast was a big buffet, but fairly basic. The one thing that bothered me is that there was a back door that we used to exit for dinner, and when we came back in that way we realized that it was unlocked and you didn't even need a key to get in which seemed like a big security issue.

8/10
Excellent
Val, 13 Feb 2017
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By far the best position in Walvis

This Protea hotel was built around 2004 but has been renovated for the most part. All rooms give onto the ocean and work well apart from the dim lighting in the bathrooms. Breakfast is copious and varied. And best of all it's next to the Raft Restaurant and several others clustered around the place where you can embark on sailing trips and safaris into the high dunes of Namibia

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 10 May 2016
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Give this place a miss

Room was clean but need maintenance tasks need to be attended to. Taps were dripping and the cupboard needed repairs. Bed and bedding was excellent. The restuarant was appalling. Breakfast was the best meal as it was self-service and the chef was brilliant - he had wonderful omelets. Dinner service was absolutely dreadful. Service was slow - waited more than an hour for soup that go a thumbs down. Kitchen staff was not trained. Would not recommend a stay here to anyone. Good place to pop in for a drink as the bar was stocked with excellent wines - at ridiculously high prices.

8/10
Excellent
Anthony, 23 Apr 2016
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Comfortable, clean & functional

A 3 day business trip to Walvis Bay. The hotel was comfortable, albeit a little lacking in amenities (no real bar area). A functional, clean and friendly hotel. Wonderful views from the room over the lagoon with great bird sightings. The local restaurant was excellent and just a short walk away.

4/10
Poor
lucy, 13 Mar 2016
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This hotel is in a great location but not worth it

No hot water in the morning. It's too expensive for nothing. Great location but would not recommend anyone to go there. What a waste of our money

8/10
Excellent
Fairfax Travlr, 17 Nov 2015
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Pleasant Hotel next to teh bay - good location

We had a good experience and would definite;y recommend this hotel. The hotel itself is very comfortable although some items like the room safes need updating. The rooms look out to the bay and the sheets are clean. The morning breakfast is nice. Overall, a pleasant experience.

8/10
Excellent
Brandon, 29 Jul 2015
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Internet slow or non existent.

8/10
Excellent
Alan, 05 Mar 2015
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Clean and friendly overnight stay, great view

We had a very comfortable overnight stay as a family. The rooms were well appointed and clean, there were plenty of nice bars and restaurants within close walking distance, great views and the breakfast was very comprehensive and nicely presented. Our luggage went missing on the flight and the hotel staff were extremely helpful and sympathetic.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 01 Dec 2014
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Walvis Comfort

great place to stay while in walvis bay close to city center

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 21 Oct 2014
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No wi-fi but a great sunset.

The hotel information says that they have wi-fi and this is my 3rd time to stay here and the wi-fi has never worked in the bedrooms and works only on rare occasions in one small section of the lobby. If you need internet connectivity at all you will need to find another place to stay or expect to go to an area restaurant for a signal. Other than that the hotel was acceptable for the reasonable price.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 20 Sep 2014
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Condition of the hotel and service.

Not bad but not excellent, could be better. The hotel needs to be refreshed. Restaurant below standards.

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 28 Jul 2014
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Great value, consistent service

This is my second stay at this hotel and it hasn't failed to satisfy. I would definitely recommend this to both business and leisure guests travelling in this area.

8/10
Excellent
colyn, 26 Jun 2014
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good location,good service, good food

had a good time. glad of good meal on sunday night. would have appreciated a ramp for luggage. enjoyable stay. have stayed before and will do so again

10/10
Exceptional
Albert, 26 Jan 2013
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Relaxing Winter Holiday

Initially, we were situated on the ground floor, almost opposite the cleaning staff entrance. Due to the arrangement of the doors there was a lot of disturbance (door slamming) from 6 AM on-wards! Once we mentioned the problem we were promptly moved and soft closers fitted to the outside door with-in 2 days. Impressive! This is a single example of the care and attention paid to each and every guest; we loved our stay

8/10
Excellent
Mike, 03 Jan 2013
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This hotel is worth the money! Great breaskfasts.

Protea is a chain of hotels all over Africa. The ones I have stayed in have been a good value. This hotel is no exception. The complimentary breakfast is first class.

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 12 Nov 2012
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Very beautiful location

Had a very good stay, thought the hotel was very good value for money. The location is amazing overlooking the lagoon which is filled with flamingos. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was of a good standard and with a good variety. Staff were helpful.

4/10
Poor
Verified traveler, 02 Jan 2020
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Die Lage ist wunderschön, die Ausstattung war mal sehr schön, wird aber nicht gut instand gehalten. Das Essen im Restaurant war mittelmäßig, das Frühstück allerdings gut. An Silvester hatte nicht mal die Bar bis 24.00 Uhr geöffnet. Das Personal an der Rezeption war unfreundlich. Insgesamt bei den Preisen nicht zu empfehlen.

8/10
Excellent
Carmen, 31 Dec 2019
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Prima voor een nachtje

We hebben hier een nacht verbleven. Standaard kamers, zoals je van een keten kunt verwachten. Wel een mooi balkon met zeezicht. Ontbijt was prima en divers. Eten vonden we niet geweldig. Maar er is genoeg in de buurt. Leuke locatie vanwege de vele pelikanen.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 15 May 2019
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Pas terrible

Hotel vétuste, personnel froid

10/10
Exceptional
Verified traveler, 08 Jan 2017
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nice

部屋は広くて快適でした。一階の部屋からは直接海辺に出られ、そこからは夕方や朝の干潮時にフラミンゴやペリカンを見ることができます(双眼鏡が必要かも)。周辺にはレストランが多数あり、治安も良いです。朝食の野菜が少ないのが少し難点かもしれません。

8/10
Excellent
Verified traveler, 18 May 2016
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Super Location. Sehr schöne Zimmeraussicht. Gerne wieder.

6/10
Fair
Verified traveler, 23 Jul 2015
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Decevant

Bien situe au bord de la bay il est clair que le Protea a un avantage certain. Cependant la nourriture et le restaurant sont decevants, la proprete est assez douteuse et le service d'une lenteur effarante. NOus avons ete horriblement decu et avons regrette le dejuener pris la-bas : un curry de mouton gras, viande filandreuse voire immangeable. Bref cher pour ce que c'est. Le petit dejuener etait malheureusement decevant, les fruits frais sont a disposition et le choix de pain et confitures est la mais en dehors d'un petit dejeuner continental, je ne conseillerais pas le petit dejeuuner complet ou buffet. De plus les chambres bien que propres sont assez mal insonorisees, la finition catastrophique et il est clair que cet hotel aurait vraiment d'etre refait completement ( et pas chambre par chambre avec des travaux dnas la chambre voisine). N.B: le ponton a cote de l'hotel est dangereux vermoulu glissant et des planches manquent. A interdire !

8/10
Excellent
Béatrice, 25 Aug 2013
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Parfait pour un point de départ vers lesphoques!

Etape très agréable et pratique pour faire une excursion aux phoques à Walvis Bay. Personnel professionnel et aimable. Les+: son emplacement près du port, un restaurant dans l’hôtel et un restaurant très agréable sur pilotis juste à côté, rapport qualité-prix très correct, possibilité de laissé les bagages à la réception pendant les excursions, personnel agréable. Les -: WIFI pas vraiment accessible (débit trop lent), chambre pas très spacieuse, manque un peu de charme...

6/10
Fair
Kim, 14 Jan 2013
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beste hotelet i walves bay

vekdig greit hotel, er å anbefale.

6/10
Fair
PA, 03 Nov 2012
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Fin beliggenhet.

Rommet jeg hadde var veldig pent, litt falsk patina på skapdørene fungerte fint. Sengen var myk og god, og jeg hadde utsikt mot havet.Fikk umiddelbart et veldig positivt inntrykk av rommet da jeg kom inn i det, men det var ting som trakk ned. Det negative for meg var at det er veldig lytt, hørte godt folk i naborommet og på gangen som snakket normalt sammen. En annen uheldig ting er at dusjhodet er fast på veggen, i nesehøyde for meg på 1.80, og at det blir lett veldig vått på gulvet. Andre jeg reiste sammen med opplevde det samme på sine rom. Ellers er det verdt å nevne at balkongen går langs alle rommene, så folk kan komme gående forbi og titte inn til deg. Men det som irriterte meg med balkongen var at balkongdøren var ulåst, så hvem som helst kunne ha spasert rett inn via balkongen. Det eneste interessante i nabolaget er stranda med flamingoer og pelikaner, og restauranten The Raft som ligger like ved hotellet.

8/10
Excellent
Julio, 31 Jan 2012
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Baño incómodo

El hotel es encantador por diseño y situación. Los empleados son muy amables aunque poco eficientes, algo habitual en Africa, según mi experiencia. Es una pena que el baño sea tan incómodo. La ducha es fija de pared y está a una altura de 1,50, ¿alguien me puede decir cómo me puedo duchar si mido 1,80? me da mucha rabia que no se piensen éstos pequeños detalles que tan incómoda te hace la vida, cuando el resto del hotel es maravilloso.

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