Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray | Hotel in Cape Town

| 8.4 (144 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Observatory Hotel | Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Hotel in Observatory, Cape Town

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room, and concierge services.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets. Housekeeping is provided on request.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Turndown service
  • Separate sitting area
  • Access via exterior corridors
Breakfast
  • Room service available
  • 1 bar
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 195 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 35.00 per day)
Accessibility
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Activities
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Outdoor pool
Entertainment
  • Satellite channels
  • LCD TV
General
  • Meeting room
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Zulu
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Vegan dining options
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegetarian dining options
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Vegetable garden
  • Picnic area
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 pm; check-in end time: 11:30 pm late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for zar 260.0 per night. free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately zar 195 per person airport shuttle fee: zar 300.00 per person (one way) self parking fee: zar 35.00 per day rollaway bed fee: zar 260.0 per night the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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)

Reviews

colin
Jan 8, 2026 10:42:54 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A most beautiful main building, Cape Dutch at its historical best. My room was luxurious.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Room, 2 Twin Beds
Room Size: 250 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Room, 2 Twin Beds

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Ping - 7, Garden view, Square feet - 250, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 23, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room Size: 527 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

General

Square feet - 527, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Square meters - 49, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Separate dining area, Ping - 14.81
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room Size: 689 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

General

Square feet - 689, Ping - 19, Square meters - 64, Garden view, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Separate dining area, Bed count maximum 2
Loft, 1 Bedroom (Barn)
Room Size: 256 square feet m2
1 Queen Bed
Loft, 1 Bedroom (Barn)

General

Ping - 7.19, Garden view, Square feet - 256, Square meters - 24, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Separate dining area
Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 288 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed

General

Ping - 8.09, Number of bedrooms - 1, Garden view, Square meters - 27, Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square feet - 288

FAQ's

Is this Observatory hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Observatory hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Observatory hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Observatory hotel?

Best-rates for the Observatory hotel starts from $115 per night with includes Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Designated Smoking Area, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Laundry, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Toiletries, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Air Conditioner, Pool, Accessibility, Bedding/Linens, Breakfast, Kitchen, Business Services with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Observatory hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Observatory hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Observatory hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Observatory hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Observatory hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Observatory hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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