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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with an area shuttle

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Esplanade, Walvis Bay, PO BOX 713

What's nearby

  • Walvis Bay Port - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rhenish Mission Church - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Walvis Bay Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Salt Works - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bird Paradise - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg And Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Mama's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anchors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slowtown Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay

Hotel near the airport
Take advantage of a free manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and sailing. The on-site restaurant, Aquarius Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like windsurfing, hiking/biking, and motor boating. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 10 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NAD 250 for adults and NAD 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Aquarius Restaurant
  • Neptunes Coffee Shop

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rafting
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2003
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Pelican Bay Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay Hotel
Protea Hotel Pelican Bay Walvis Bay
Protea Pelican Bay
Protea Pelican Bay Walvis Bay
Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay Walvis Bay
Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay Hotel Walvis Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NAD 250 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Walvis Bay hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Walvis Bay Port and Rhenish Mission Church. Walvis Bay Museum and Salt Works are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 67 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Beautiful property right along the waterfront where you can walk and view the flamingos and a stunning sunset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

A truely delightful location with access to all the best parts of Walvis. Protea magic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

Rude staff. Dirty. Broken doors. Rusty showers. Noisy. Terrible breakfast - nothing fresh.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

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!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

The room door wasn't working one day. Internet is very poor. Everything else below the average. The people are good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10

Was a nice place for a night or too kinda dated decor but the views of the water are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

Used as a base prior to waiting for vessel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Stay was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10

View of th beach tha was nice , quite place as well
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020