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Guests are a short walk from shopping dining and the lush riverside when staying in the well-appointed rooms at the non-smoking Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington. The low-rise Protea Hotel by Marriott Upington is non-smoking and has 90 elegantly modern rooms all equipped with Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. Some rooms boast balconies with lovely views and all of the rooms feature mini-fridges coffeemakers and hairdryers. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or order up 24-hour room service. Check with the 24-hour front desk for business services and stay in shape using the fitness center. The small outdoor pool is surrounded by an expansive patio area with plenty of loungers and seating. Other pluses include meeting rooms laundry facilities and free parking. Across from the Orange River the Protea Hotel is in the middle of town off Highway 14. Guests have their choice of several shops and restaurants in the surrounding blocks. The border of Namibia is less than two hours west of the hotel and guests can book local safari trips or visit the Bezalel Wine and Brandy Estate for tastings and tours. Upington Airport is four miles away and the rain station is just over a mile away.