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Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square

Masa Square, New CBD, Cnr 1st & Western Cnr 1st & Western Commercial Avenue, Gaborone, Botswana
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About us

Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square is designed as a beacon for comfort, class and to capture the essence of the elegance of Botswana whether attending a conference in the center of Botswana or escaping for leisure. Located in the iconic Masa Square poised to be the ultimate work, shop, play and stay center in the country. Boasting 152 stylish guest rooms and 30 long stay self-catering apartments, each accommodation is furnished in a classic, comfortable style. Dine in at Don Carlos restaurant or relax at Carlito's Cafe while enjoying brewed coffee sourced specifically from renowned coffee bean regions throughout Africa filled with exotic and rich flavors. Explore the rooftop pool and Gin bar for social moments. Featuring a conference center perfect for both big and small events, our hotel in Gaborone CBD is conveniently located just 20 minutes away from the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport . On-site amenities include a fitness facility, cinema in Masa center and golf course nearby.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandProtea Hotels
Built2012
Renovated-
Total meeting space6,329 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms182
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,329.2 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,314.2 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
1,367.0 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Khwai 1
1,367.0 sq. ft.
36.1 x 3,733.6 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
120
60
70
120
75
75
Khwai 2
1,108.7 sq. ft.
29.5 x 39.4 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
60
40
60
60
50
50
Khwai Suite
2,314.2 sq. ft.
59.1 x 39.4 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
200
100
140
200
140
140
Tuliblock
462.8 sq. ft.
29.5 x 16.4 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
40
20
20
40
30
30
Domboshaba
247.6 sq. ft.
19.7 x 13.1 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
18
12
10
18
12
12
Three Dikgosi
258.3 sq. ft.
19.7 x 13.1 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
18
10
10
18
12
12
Nxai Pan
215.3 sq. ft.
16.4 x 13.1 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
12
8
10
10
12
12
Goo Moremi
301.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 16.4 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
25
10
10
25
15
15

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
182

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 9.76 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

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Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress towards Marriott International's waste to landfill reduction and responsible sourcing goals.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, clean.marriott.com
Does Protea Hotel Gaborone Masa Square clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, clean.marriott.com
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