Protea House

Protea House offers accommodation in Welkom, the second largest city in the Free State Province of South Africa and the youngest city in South Africa. The Afrikaans word 'Welkom' means welcome and the name suits it indeed.

The planning of Welkom was undertaken by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, the then Anglo American Chairman, and has resulted in the residential, mining and industrial areas of the city being harmoniously blended to form what has become known as the 'Garden City.’

The main house at Protea House was the original house of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer and the surrounding buildings were the rooms for the mining community. Sir Oppenheimer had a vision for Welkom's mining industry and invested in the development of this development for his staff. We are proud to be able to use the original buildings to house overnight guests, longer term guests and offer special packages for corporate training groups.

At Protea House we offer 72 homely rooms. We strive to give you a home from home in all our en-suite rooms, offering both bath and shower facilities. All of our rooms offer air-conditioning, DStv and in-room tea and coffee-making facilities. Secure undercover parking is provided.

Our spacious restaurant, dining and lounge areas are used for functions, intimate wedding celebrations, parties and more. The serene garden setup makes Protea House a popular choice for an entertainment venue.