Protea Hotel Kimberley

Destination

South Africa

Protea Hotel Kimberley, a luxury 4–Star Hotel built on the edge of the famous Kimberley Big Hole. The centrally situated Hotel forms the ideal base from which to enjoy and explore all that historical Kimberley has to offer including museums, war routes and most importantly, the Kimberley Big Hole and Mining Village. Protea Hotel Kimberley, with its 94 elegant rooms, offers a restaurant and bar as well as conference facilities seating up to 80 delegates. Relax and unwind after a fun filled sight seeing day with a cocktail on the viewing deck overlooking the Big Hole, or cool off in our rather unique swimming pool. The Hotel offers secure, modern, quality accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly and professional STAFF to look after your every need.

Protea Hotel Kimberley Amenities

Protea Hotel Kimberley offers 94 luxury rooms, all en–suite with a choice of standard and de–luxe rooms or a suite. Rooms include a king size bed, twin or double beds, air–conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a LCD TV with DSTV, spacious work desks and high speed internet connectivity. Whether you are travelling to Kimberley for leisure or business purposes, the Protea Hotel Kimberley has all the amenities to make your stay a comfortable and memorable one.

Directions To Protea Hotel Kimberley

Protea Hotel Kimberley is situated approximately 1km from the Kimberley city centre and close to the business and theatre districts. Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape province of South Africa and was famous as the country's diamond capital in the 19th century. The Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Kimberley Big Hole and Mine Museum and other historical tourist attractions. Distance from * Bloemfontein – 170km (closest city) * Kimberley airport – 8km * Kimberley railway station – 8km * Museums – within 5km * The Big Hole – on site * The !Xhu and Khwe San Rock Art Centre – within 5km * De Beers Game Farm Drives – within 5km * De Beers Mines & Head Office – 3km * Kimberley Golf Club – 4km * Virgin Active Gym – 4km * GWK Park - 3.2km (Sports Grounds)

Area Attractions

Kimberley is best known for The Big Hole; the excavated remains of the largest hand–dug mine in the world. Mined to a depth of 215m, over 2 700kg of diamonds were removed from the earth. The Xun Khwe Wildebeestkuil Rock Art Project is based on the outskirts of Kimberley and home to over 400 rock engravings. History lovers will enjoy visits to the Peace and Justice Memorial, the Cape Police Memorial and the Honoured Dead Memorial. To see a very impressive mineral display visit the McGregor Memorial Museum and the Duggan–Cronin Gallery is an ethnographic museum that depicts the cultures and lifestyles of the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa. Don't miss the chance to visit one of South Africa's oldest pubs, the Star of the West, built in 1870 out of wood and iron. Kimberley is a treasure trove for archaeologists and historians. Book a tour on the archaeological route (enquire at the Hotel), visit the diamond fields or take the provincial legislature tour. Visit the War Routes and museums to get a real sense of the regions history. The Africana Library is also based in Kimberley. This is one of the best research libraries in South Africa. For cultural tours, the Galeshewe Township Tour will give you some insight into cultural diversity of the area. If you are looking for some outdoor action, anything you can imagine is happening in Kimberley from fly–fishing, cricket, and rugby to golf. Go horseback riding or take a game drive on one of the neighbouring farms. Make enquiries at the Hotel as to your preference.