Wine and dine in either Basil's Fine Dining Restaurant, or The Buttery overlooking the garden. For a relaxing sundowner or leisurely after-dinner drink, unwind in the friendly atmosphere of Old Joe's Bar & Lounge, with leather upholstered couches, plasma screen tvs and surround-sound facilities. Superbly equipped conference facilities include 8 well appointed and air-conditioned venues for up to 550 delegates, with satellite and video-conferencing available. Our new Bushwillow venue is a stunning, semi open-air venue catering for up to 500 delegates.

Protea Hotel The Ranch - Experience our Pride and Hospitality.

For GUESTS wishing to fly in, there is a registered 1200m landing strip on the premises, with co-ordinates

1. 2403 South
2. 2917 East
3. Elevation 1372m

Alternatively, Polokwane's Gateway International Airport is only a short drive away.

Sporting Facilities
All the following available on the premises: horse-riding, swimming pool, jogging track, tennis court and mountain biking. Additional facilities include kids playground, trampolines and animal farm. A fitness centre, bowls and two golf courses are within 20 kms of the hotel.

With the latest technology, including satellite and video conferencing, you can be assured that your meeting will make a lasting impression. Various other secretarial services are available, e.g. e-mail, typing and word processing, facsimile and photocopying.

On-site activities include

1. The Ranch Lion Kingdom, with 34 lions, from six-week old cubs to 14-year old adults, as well as a hyena call "Schizo"
2. Game drives
3. 4 x 4 track
4. Mountain Bike Trails
5. Running Routes
6. Children's Playground
7. "Howling Hog" tented camp
8. Teambuilding High and Low Rope Course

Protea Hotel The Ranch has 103 rooms in total, of which 2 are Presidential and 2 Executive Suites with their own private courtyard and spa pool, ideal for honeymoons or other special occasions. Other accommodation ranges from courtyard, deluxe and family rooms (double- or twin-bedded), to standard rooms (with a choice of single, double or twin beds).

All rooms are safe, secure and en-suite, with

satellite TV
tea/coffee making facilities
writing desk
adapters
air-conditioning and fans
Room service, 18 hours a day

Centrally located within the province, the hotel boasts a private 1 200m landing strip, while courtesy transport can be arranged from Polokwane's Gateway International airport. Accommodation comprises 4 suites with private courtyards & spa pools, deluxe rooms, family rooms and double rooms. Each room has its own carport.

Theming of Conference dinners include:

Hawaiian beach party around the lapa
Italian evening
French themed dinners
Boereaand met Mampoer
Murder Mystery days/weekends or dinners
Bush braais out on the farm
Oriental evening
Turkish evening, with authentic Turkish cuisine
African themed evening with traditional dancers