Protea Hotel By Marriott Stellenbosch & Conference Centre

3-star hotel with the largest conference venue in Stellenbosch and sweeping views of De Zalze Golf Estate and vineyards

Business & Conference Facilities

Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch & Conference Centre is the largest conference venue in Stellenbosch, offering 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space across 9 separate rooms. The on-site business center provides fax, photocopying, and full meeting and banquet services for corporate events. This Marriott Stellenbosch property also includes a dedicated boardroom and 24-hour front desk support for guests attending conferences.

On-Site Dining

The hotel operates two restaurants: Cultivar Restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast, light lunches, and dinner with either buffet or set menu options. Die Wingerd Restaurant offers an à la carte dinner menu from 16:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 23:00 on weekends, with a wood-fired pizza oven. Both venues accommodate special dietary needs including halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free meals, and the property has a resident's bar with vineyard views.

Rooms and Scenery

All 180 rooms at Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre include air conditioning, a plasma-screen TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi; many offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, vineyards, and De Zalze Golf Estate. The larger guest rooms and executive suites include a kitchenette and separate living area, with some rooms featuring a balcony overlooking the golf course. Guests can choose from guest rooms with two twin beds or one king bed, and the property also has wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers and grab rails.

Wellness and Recreation

The property has two outdoor salt-water swimming pools, one with a pool bar, as well as a separate kids' pool and shallow end for younger guests. The on-site spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, full-body massages, body scrubs, facials, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services. Additional recreational facilities include a fitness centre, bicycle rental, billiards, a games room, a pétanque court, a beach volleyball court, and BBQ facilities with an outdoor fireplace.

Family-Friendly Amenities and Location

Children have access to both an outdoor playground and an indoor play area with board games and puzzles, plus a dedicated kids' pool and shallow-end pool. The hotel is located between two international golf courses - De Zalze and another - and within a short drive of Stellenbosch University Botanical Gardens, the Rupert Museum, and Jan Marais Nature Reserve. A free electric shuttle moves guests between buildings on the property, and the hotel offers airport shuttle service, car hire, and accessible parking for all visitors.

• Location: Between two international golf courses, 5 min from Stellenbosch town center
• Rooms: 180 rooms with panoramic vineyard and mountain views
• Dining: Two restaurants - Cultivar and Die Wingerd - with halal and vegetarian options
• Wellness: Ayurvedic spa, two salt-water pools, fitness centre
• Business: Largest conference venue in Stellenbosch - 11,000 sq ft, 9 meeting spaces
• Family: Outdoor playground, indoor play area, kids' pool
• Ideal for: Business travelers, families, wine and golf enthusiasts