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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay

3.5 star property
Coastal escape where gentle waves meet the shore, offering rejuvenation on beautiful beaches with parasailing and sailing opportunities for adventurous travelers

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay offers a beachfront retreat with private beach access. Guests enjoy parasailing, sun loungers, and ocean views. The Aquarius Restaurant serves local specialties, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Walvis Bay, Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay is near the airport and on a private beach. Walvis Bay Museum and Swakopmund Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sandboarding and National Marine Aquarium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing and other activities like golfing. Visit our Walvis Bay travel guide
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
  • Swakopmund Lighthouse
    34 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • The Dome
    35 min drive - 28.2 miles

Getting around

  • Walvis Bay (WVB)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg And Bean
    8 min drive
  • Probst Willi
    4 min drive
  • Anchors
    7 min walk
  • ye shanghai club
    4 min drive
  • Champ's
    4 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 rowing. The on-site restaurant, Aquarius Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like rafting, parasailing, and windsurfing. 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, smoke-free premises, and motorized watercraft on site
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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 Lagoon are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place with value for money

Great place with the water front close by. Very friendly staff. Good coffee and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truely delightful location with access to all the best parts of Walvis. Protea magic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thandi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff. Dirty. Broken doors. Rusty showers. Noisy. Terrible breakfast - nothing fresh.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Oleg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s ok

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 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay Pelican Bay

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

10/10 Excellent

Esme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Breeze

Stay was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benny, Walvis Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of th beach tha was nice , quite place as well
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Godwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walvis Bay stay

Clean hotel and friendly staff. Could do with a porter to assist needy tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Pas terrible

Hotel vétuste, personnel froid
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

I B

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Renovation of

Our stay was good besides the entry card to our room was not working
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Anathi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints other than noisy neighbours in the next room and the non-delivery of room service.

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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 Good

Val, Narbonne, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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