Protea Hotel The Ranch Resort

We are situated within a 1000 hectare “malaria free” nature conservancy, just 25 kilometres south of Polokwane, and 2 hours north of Pretoria. Protea Hotel The Ranch is Limpopo’s most highly acclaimed superior 4 star Hotel, and easy access to the property is from both the N1 highway and the R101 main road.

The hotel, offers more than 142 deluxe rooms and self catering accommodation featuring all modern conveniences, whilst our Presidential and Executive suites feature their own court yard and spa pool. Our superior culinary team offers unequalled quality, creativity and proficiency to local and international cuisines. Wine and dine in either Basil's Fine Dining Restaurant, The Buttery Family Restaurant or the Golf Club House overlooking the our Executive golf course.

13 Well appointed air conditioned venues seat up to 900 delegates with outdoor teambuilding facilities and tented camp. Wi-fi availability through-out the property and fully self reliant in all areas of the Hotel with our own back-up generators system. Wedding’s are our speciality and within the heart of our rose garden, lays our in-house non-denominational Chapel. Beautiful manicured tranquil gardens, rolling lawns and glorious flowers offer a truly unique and memorable experience to each couple and their guests. Recently introduced our magnificent 12-hole, par 3 golf course, academy, and Pro shop with a resident professional in-house, offering coaching at any level.

Awaken to the sounds of roaring lions from our lion park and enjoy daily lion tours, game drives, horseback safari, or “Walk with Lions” a one of its kind extreme adventure experience. We invite your to “Come and Experience our pride, where hospitality is a long tradition.

Protea Hotel The Ranch is proud to offer unequalled hospitality and an in-depth understanding of every GUESTS' needs. The following list of facilities is impressive in its range of possibilities to suit everyone: 4 sparkling swimming pools, 2 of which are heated; outdoor Jacuzzi, pool side lapa and bar; the Buttery Family Restaurant offering snack menus, kids menus and a coffee shop; Basil’s Fine Dining Gourmet Restaurant; Old Joe’s Bar Lounge; games room; tennis court; kids jungle gym; trampoline; animal farm, fitness centre; jogging trail within the conservancy; landing strip and helicopter landing pad.

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Whether you're looking for comfortable family accommodation, award-winning luxury executive and presidential suites or de-luxe self-catering options, The Ranch Resort is the place to stay.

Protea Hotel The Ranch:

• All rooms and suites are beautifully appointed, airy and light
• Expansive views of the colourful and tranquil gardens and surrounding countryside
• Room service
• Satellite TV

Self Catering Golf Chalets:

• We offer 32 beautifully appointed five star self catering accommodation Chalets
• Luxury accommodation overlooking the Executive 12 hole Golf Course and Academy

Kolobe Tented Camp:

• The camp is tucked away within the 1000 hectare conservancy to ensure complete privacy.
• There is a combination of large dormitory type tents and smaller sleeper tents.
• It is designed totally appropriately to its bush surroundings and is highly recommended for team building, personal development, school and church groups.

Enjoy your meals at one of the fine establishments at The Ranch.

Basil's Fine Dining Restaurant:

• Intimate and romantic atmosphere
• Our Executive Chef prepares gourmet dishes with style, freshness and creativity
• Splendid selection of South African estate wines, from easy-drinking to rare treasures
• Overlooks the beautiful garden and pool area

Buttery Restaurant:

• Legendary South African Breakfasts to set you up for the day
• Light meals available at all times
• Popular dinner dishes to suit the whole family
• Cheerful friendly décor

Old Joe's Bar:

• Relaxed atmosphere for sundowners, winding down or pre-dinner drinks
• Wide selection of cocktails and all popular drinks
• Leather and upholstered couches and plasma screens TV's

Pool Bar:

• Cocktails, drinks and snacks served while you relax by the pool

Coffee Shop:

• A wide range of freshly roasted coffee is available
• Cakes and pastries freshly baked daily to tantalise any taste bud

• Fitness Centre including a steam room
• Tennis court
• Children’s’ Activity Centre - Games room, computer games, trampolines, jungle gym and animal farm
• Walks with lions through the Bushveld
• Horseback safari’s
• Game drives
• Kolobe tented camp accommodating up to 80 guests
• Mountain biking, hiking, tree/bird/dung/spoor identification walks, home to 25 species of wild life including sable, giraffe, eland, tsessebe, zebra, sable antelope and nyala
• Adventure course with nine obstacles, including high ropes. This is an ideal venue for team-building events
• 12 hole par 3 golf course