Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge
Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River in Katima Mulilo, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Zambezi River Lodge offers a tranquil retreat just steps from the river and a short drive from the Caprivi Arts Centre. This lodge features an outdoor pool, a lush garden, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each of the 42 air-conditioned rooms includes a refrigerator, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and convenient amenities such as a coffee/tea maker and a desk. Guests can enjoy a meal at the Tafule Yaka Restaurant, order room service, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Additional amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The Zambezi Museum, Katima Mulilo Open Market, and Katima Mulilo Stadium are also within a short drive.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 155 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-18
Guests praise the river views, spacious rooms, and friendly staff, with breakfast often rated highly. Major complaints focus on outdated facilities needing renovation, poor food quality and slow service, extremely limited WiFi coverage, and occasional maintenance or hygiene issues.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYSuitable for those seeking views and short stays. Manage expectations for dining/service, verify WiFi, and inspect room condition.
Room types · 3
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Luxury King Room
This room has a bathroom with a bath tub and a shower.
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Standard Room
The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
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Room, 1 King Bed, River View
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the river</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, phone, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar in bathtub</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).