Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square

I recently stayed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square in Suite 288 and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience.
The level of noise during the night was unacceptable, especially for a hotel of this standard. Loud music from Soya continued late into the evening, and this was followed by extremely loud talking and shouting from patrons at World of Wine, which went on until around 3:00am.
As a business traveler, a good night’s rest is essential, and this was simply not possible due to the disturbance. The expectation when booking a suite is a quieter, more comfortable environment, which was not the case.
While the location is convenient, the noise levels significantly impacted my stay. I would strongly recommend the hotel address sound management between nearby venues and guest rooms to ensure a better experience for future guests.

This was definitely a rather disappointing property in the Protea/Marriott brand. The room was reportedly a complimentary upgrade but if this is the upgrade, I’d hate to see the actual room I booked. The staff appear helpful but do not address any needs that come up. The area is incredibly noisy in the evening, the bathroom is cramped, the coffee machine leaks water everywhere and the TV didn’t work…all issues that I made staff aware of without being addressed. I definitely won’t be staying at this property in the near future.

Perfect city location close to the mall and supermarket. Beautiful room and bathroom with all amenities.
Good breakfast and excellent housekeeping. Excellent check in and checkout by Keikantse, Tomelo and Tshephang.
I was upgraded for being Titanium Elite.

I recently enjoyed my stay at Protea Hotel Gaborone. The warm welcome from friendly staff made a check-in breeze. My cozy room offered a comfortable bed and a lovely view, complete with thoughtful amenities like complimentary tea and coffee.
The hotel's convenient location allowed me to explore nearby attractions easily.
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I recently stayed at the Protea Masa Square and it remains the best base for business in Gaborone. The location is unbeatable—right in the middle of Masa Square with restaurants like News Cafe and Caravela just steps away.
​The Highlights: The rooftop pool and bar are world-class for sundowners, and the breakfast buffet is genuinely impressive with a wide international variety. The staff, particularly at reception, are incredibly attentive.
​The Fine Print: Rooms are modern with very comfortable memory foam beds, though some standard rooms feel a bit snug if you have a lot of luggage. There is some ongoing refurbishment in 2026, so ask for a recently updated room to ensure the best experience. Solid 4/5 stars.

The rooms are very clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The property is conveniently located in the city centre, providing easy access to major attractions, businesses, and essential services.

WOW! Experienced hospitality at a next level. Staff were helpful, even staying after knock off to first resolve and assist, phenomenal. The surrounding area (haven't seen any unsightly anything) were spotless, quiet (despite being a weekend), no loud noise and I can go on and on. Will go back anytime. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Perfect location within the CBD. Short stroll to the Fields Mall with shops and supermarket. Btw, our stay is in a 1 BR apartment style unit. The fridge is massive. I can't say that loud enough. It's perfect because our stay is for 12 nights so I greatly the size.

I had a remarkable experience with your hotel. Your rooms are very clean, your service is top notch. Keep up the good work.

My stay at Protea Hotel at Masa Square was actually really great. The room was spotless and well-prepared, with all the essentials thoughtfully provided. I especially appreciated the in-room fridge, which made it easy to store our own chilled drinks a convenient touch.
The bathroom had consistent hot water, just as one would expect from a hotel of this standard. Breakfast each morning was excellent there was a wide variety of options, and everything was fresh, well-presented, and delicious.
The rooftop pool and outdoor bar added a unique and vibrant city experience that’s hard to find elsewhere in Gaborone. It’s the perfect place to unwind while enjoying beautiful views. The indoor gym was another plus, fully equipped, clean, and clearly maintained with care.
Overall, the hotel met my expectations. I would gladly return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

The location was great. Walking right or left, you can go to three grocery stores and quite a few restaurants.
This hotel has the best staff. All requested were immediately taken care of. I am a breakfast person, and after the third day, the staff cooking eggs would start on my eggs and take bacon, and make it crispy.
I would occasionally go to the third floor and sit on the terrace. The bar was never staff, but a waiter would come up and take orders.
My room was large and spacious. Some people talked about the older decor, but I look for cleanliness. My room was very clean, and bottled water was put in the fridge daily. I could write a lot more but try it for yourself. They are updating the property.

Plumbing is a problem. Not only water in pipes to shower… not talk about outdated showers in the bath. The flushing of lavatory is also a problem. The normal rooms bathroom is not what I expect of a 4-star hotel. Upgrading clients to the club room will not solve the issue. The staff is friendly and helpful. A great stay turned it a flat ok stay. The food is of good standard both breakfast, dinner and room service.

They have an incredible burger which we had been missing we happily visited our regular spot, to our amazement and disappointment we were totally ignored by the Staff we sat ourselves down 10mins later nobody came, even to greet and promise to come, we decided to leave however sort out the Manager who was just 4meters Away playing on his Phone, this is very disappointing behaviour for a rated international Hotel!
The Food is real Good hence we always visit a lot Can be improved with service!

While the location is excellent and the staff are charming, the whole property smells moist and musty, both in public spaces and in the rooms. Is it because they don’t air condition public spaces or vacant rooms and humidity lingers? Not sure, but the odor was a daily irritant over my 5 night stay on the 7th floor. Rooms are older but comfortable, and the shower was really nice with great pressure, though the hot water took a minute to reach the room. The bed was perfection for me — on the firm side. The pool was closed throughout my early March stay, covered in an organic film one day and perfectly clear the next, likely a sign of chemical treatment. The gym is tiny but has some weights, treadmills, and 3-4 yoga mats, though there is no space to use the mats unless they’re taken out to the pool deck nearby. The restaurant downstairs, Carlito’s, has local specials each evening that my colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed. Their Botswanan cuisine is very tasty! One of the waitresses, Game (pronounced Hi-may), left an excellent impression with her recommendations and friendliness. Final note: avoid 1st floor rooms. A colleague had to switch rooms at 1am the first night because the air conditioner would not function. Also, at breakfast I overheard other guests complaining about various issues with their first floor rooms.

This is a property new to Marriott, and if you are expecting Marriott service, they are not there yet. We visited during the summer, and the air conditioning could not keep up. The bathrooms need to be remodeled, and the service at the restaurant and bar is very close. The location is decent, close to restaurants and a mall.

I'm afraid this hotel (branded with Marriott) is not holding to the Marriott standard.
The room (1st floor) shower and tub was not getting hot. I called and asked and was told, we'll it takes 10 minutes to get hot. So I set my stopwatch and sure enough — 10 minutes it get hot water.
Breakfast was 5 stars.
Room 3 stars — good room, great bed, bathroom shower needs maintenance.
Only 1 coffee pod and not enough water to make coffee an dtea for 2 guests.
Staff — 1 star. Sad to say they were not pro-active, or attentive. Not the Marriott standard.
Nearby Fields mall made it a great location with coffee shops, grocery, and restaurants.

Beautiful, clean, simplistic classic interior design. The location boasts being at the centre of all you may need. The tranquillity is of mountains isolation while still in the middle of a city. So quiet wonder if the hotel is intentionally insulated from external noise. Then you have the gym on the third floor. So clean and well thought of for the space they had to work with. Please keep up the good work.