Protea Hotel Abuja

Destination

Abuja

The brand new 28-roomed Protea Hotel Abuja is located in Maitama, Abuja, is only 10km from the Main City Centre, 5km from the British Embassy and within walking distance of the Irish Embassy. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar and coffee bar are on hand for dining and social get-togethers. A 24-hour Business Centre and 20-seater state-of-the-art Boardroom are available for corporate GUESTS looking for an alternative to formal conferencing venues and wireless internet connectivity is available 24 hours a day. Leisure and sporting activities nearby include golf and bowling.

Protea Hotel Abuja Amenities

Accommodation at Protea Hotel Abuja comprises 1. 20 standard en-suite rooms with a small lounge area, work station and king-size bed 2. 4 Executive Rooms with king-size bed, separate lounge area, separate bath and shower 3. 4 Executive Lofts - double-storey with downstairs lounge and GUEST bathroom. Each Executive loft has its own walk-in shower, separate bath/jacuzzi.

Directions To Protea Hotel Abuja

Protea Hotel Abuja is 35km from the airport, 10km from the Main City Centre of Abuja and close to Irish and British Embassies.

Area Attractions

Situated on Herbert Macaulay Way, approximately 2 kms from the hotel, the International Conference Center can accommodate up to 3 000 delegates with full simultaneous translation facilities. Aso Rock and Cave Dominating the landscape of Abuja, this is the largest rock outcrop within the Abuja Metropolis, towering to 936 meters above sea level. Meaning victory in the local Gbagyi dialect, the rock has become synonymous with the nation?s seat of power being a symbol of strength, power and success. The rock has some caves within its structure where people used to take refuge during inter-tribal wars and it can be visited with the permission of the local priest. IBB Golf Course Located 7 kms from the hotel, this international standard 18-hole golf course is the pride of Nigeria, regularly holding both domestic and international competitions. Visitors are welcome to have a round, subject to normal playing conditions green fees and day membership. Smart casual attire is necessary. Strabag Hill Situated within the city is Strabag Hill, which is generally accepted as the central point of Nigeria. Easily accessible by vehicle, visitors are welcome. Zuma Rock The Inselberg named Zuma Rock is situated approximately 50 kms north of Abuja, on the way to Kaduna. This fascinating rock appears different from each point of the compass, changing from a grotesque face with a crooked nose, through a giant head resembling a Red Indian facing skyward, to a crouching elephant. Many discussions have lead to endless debates about the innumerable interpretations available. Gurara Water Falls Gurara Falls are situated along the Suleja Minna Road, approximately 100 km from Abuja. The waterfall gained its name from the village bordering the river and was said to be a popular site for sacrifices for its local inhabitants. However, with the advent of tourism, Gurara Falls has become one of the nations most beautiful tourist attractions with both picnic and recreational facilities available. The waterfall is most impressive during the rainy season when the river is at its fullest with large volumes of water cascading over the top, creating rainbows in the spray below. During the dry months, the magnificent rock formations created by Mother Nature are worth a visit on their own.