Set in lush, secluded surroundings on the banks of the Vaal River, you will find the most sparkling discovery in diamond country - Protea Hotel Self Catering Resort Nkolo Spa. A popular holiday destination, the resort has a Wellness Centre and Natural Hot Spa with Treatment Centre.

Nkolo Spa is a popular stopover between Cape Town, Kimberley and Gauteng on the N12 route. We cater for a wide range of accommodation needs, from hotel rooms and self catering chalets to caravan sites. A wide range of leisure activities, such as the Game Reserve (famous for establishing rhino in the province and a lion enclosure) communing with nature on horseback, mountain biking or walking trails through the reserve, as well as Game Drives (morning and evening). Conference facilities for up to 350 delegates are also available.

The resort caters for a wide range of accommodation needs, comprising:

14 Hotels Rooms - 13 rooms with 2 double beds, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, kettle and fridge, bathroom with bath only and parking in front of hotel.
1 Suite with one double bed, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, kettle and fridge, bathroom with bath only and parking in front of hotel.
10 cozy 2-sleeper self catering chalets with private braai area and parking at chalet.
5 fully self-catering thatched, face brick chalets with one bedroom with 2 single beds, very small fully equipped open plan kitchen, bathroom with bath only and toilet, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, private braai area and parking at chalet.
5 fully self-catering thatched, face brick chalets with one bedroom with 1 double bed, very small fully equipped open plan kitchen, bathroom with bath only and toilet, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, private braai area and parking at chalet.
72 beautiful and well-equipped 4-sleeper self catering chalets with private braai area and parking at chalet.
18 Fully self-catering thatched, face brick chalets with 2 bedrooms, 2 single beds in each room, bathroom with shower only, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, lounge and fully equipped kitchen, private braai area and parking at chalet.
35 Fully self-catering thatched, face brick chalets with 2 bedrooms, 2 single beds in each room, bathroom with bath only, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, lounge and fully equipped kitchen, private braai area and parking at chalet.
14 Fully self-catering thatched, face brick chalets with 2 bedrooms, one room with double bed and one room with 2 single beds, bathroom with shower in bath, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, lounge and fully equipped kitchen, private braai area and parking at chalet.
5 recently upgraded and fully self-catering thatched, face brick chalets with 2 bedrooms, one room with double bed and one room with 2 single beds, bathroom with shower in bath, TV with M-Net and 4 DSTV channels, lounge and fully equipped kitchen (upgraded), private braai area and parking at chalet.
170 well-shaded green caravan sites (Power, non-power and riverside)

Sporting and leisure facilities at the resort include:

A Wellness Centre and Natural Hot Spa with Treatment Centre and small gym
Fully licensed restaurant and bar (Prokard Gold members welcome). The restaurant caters for all occasions such as conference groups, weddings, parties, etc.
Convenience shop
Guided game drives, morning and evening
Lion viewing
Horse rides
Bird watching
Walks
Mini-golf
Golf Course (3km from the resort)
Outdoor chess
Cold swimming pool & baby pool
Jumbo slide and jumbo kiddies slide (Only available in season)
Tennis court (Own rackets & balls needed)
Kiddies play park
Trampolines
Fishing
Volleyball court
A 4x4 track
Indoor Games & Pool tables (Only available in season)
White river rafting down the Vaal River
Fly fishing along 20km of river - catch up to 5kg yellowfish!
Babysitting (Only available by prior arrangement)
The resort's up-to-date conference facilities boast a main hall that can accomodate up to 350 delegates. Four other conference rooms are available for smaller groups or workshops. A wide variety of leisure and team building programmes are available or enjoy a feast of indoor or outdoor sporting activities. Accommodation has been designed for absolute relaxation and convenience.