Located in a residential part of Walvis, Protea offers self-contained accommodations among the desert and the ocean. It features free Wi-Fi and parking, and is equipped with a children’s playground. Simple, but well-presented rooms at Protea Hotel Walvis Bay are air conditioned and all come with a kitchenette and satellite TV channels. Some rooms include a lounge area and open out onto private patios, and some rooms have disabled facilities. Guests can prepare their own meals, or enjoy local seafood dishes and some international classics at the restaurant of the hotel. A bar and an outdoor garden provide a chance to sip drinks in a relaxing ambiance. Popular nearby attractions include Walvis Bay Golf Club and a bird sanctuary. The town derives its name for the whales that can be spotted along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. An airport shuttle service is available upon request.