Protea Chingola — formally Protea Hotel by Marriott Chingola — is a 40-room branded hotel on Kabundi Road in Chingola, in the heart of the Zambian Copperbelt. Protea Chingola is built for mining-sector business travel rather than tourism, and its room mix and conference capacity reflect that.
Best for
Business travellers to the Copperbelt who want a predictable international brand standard, and conference organisers needing capacity for up to 120 delegates. Not for travellers who need accessible accommodation without arranging it well ahead, and not for anyone paying cash — the hotel does not accept it.
Location
Kabundi Road, Chingola, Zambia 10101, in Copperbelt Province. Several third-party listings wrongly file the hotel under Mufulira or Kitwe; the operator’s own published coordinates confirm Chingola.
Rooms and style at Protea Chingola
Forty rooms: 30 standard doubles, 10 standard twins, and one room designed for guests with physical disabilities. Inter-leading and family rooms are available on request rather than as a bookable category. Rooms have air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, electronic safes and DStv.
Facilities at Protea Chingola
San Marco Restaurant and its bar, a complimentary outdoor swimming pool, a business centre, meeting space for up to 120 delegates, Wi-Fi, on-site laundry, daily housekeeping, complimentary on-site parking, and a garden and terrace. The property is low-rise with no lifts.
Trade-offs and what to know
Accessibility is thin. One accessible room and no lifts. Anyone who needs it should call ahead rather than book online.
No cash. Card only, with government-issued ID and a card or cash deposit required at check-in.
No after-hours check-in. The property asks for 48 hours’ notice to arrange a late arrival.
No pets and no service animals.
No rollaway or extra beds, which limits family flexibility beyond the on-request inter-leading rooms.
Getting there and getting around
Chingola sits on the Copperbelt road network between Kitwe and Chililabombwe, and most visitors arrive by road from Ndola or Kitwe or drive up from Lusaka. Parking is free and on site.
Explore the area
For the Copperbelt towns and how they fit a Zambian route, see our Copperbelt & North-West Zambia regional guide.
Before you book
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. The minimum check-in age is 18. Children are welcome and cribs are free on request, but there are no rollaway or extra beds. Pets and service animals are not permitted. Payment is by credit card; cash is not accepted.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Protea Chingola, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.