Marriott debuts in DRC with dual Kinshasa hotels blending business, leisure

DRC – Marriott International has launched Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa and Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa, introducing trusted brands to the Congo River city’s diplomatic and trade hub.

Managed by SARV Management LLC, they join Marriott Bonvoy for loyalty perks.

Kinshasa’s Strategic Appeal

Kinshasa’s 17 million residents fuel commerce, arts, music, markets, and Central African adventures. Both properties cater to executives, diplomats, and explorers amid regional growth.

VP Sandra Schulze-Potgieter hailed the entry as African expansion milestone. Owner Karim Minsariya emphasized local jobs and tourism elevation.

Protea Hotel: Riverfront Retreat

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa’s 88 rooms feature balconies and views near government offices and malls. Converted school atrium showcases local art, greenery, and Kinshasa’s first indoor pool.

Marché 15 serves global-local fusion; Lobby Bar hosts meetings. Fitness center and 56 sqm conference room suit small events.

Four Points: Urban Energy Hub

Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa’s 134 rooms offer Four Comfort Beds, free Wi-Fi, and Best Brews beers. Central business district location includes Lufira Restaurant, 83 Sky Lounge rooftop bar, 24-hour gym, outdoor pool, and 230 sqm meeting spaces with AV tech.

Marriott Accelerates Africa Growth with 50+ Hotels Across New Markets

Marriott International plans 50+ properties and 9,000 rooms by 2027, entering Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritania alongside DRC.

Protea and Four Points lead select-service surge.

North and East Africa Dominance

Egypt debuts Aloft Hotels; Morocco gains AC Hotels in Casablanca. Tanzania adds Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara, Mapito Safari Camp; Kenya expands multiple sites. Uganda opens Marriott Hotel and Executive Apartments Kampala with 181 rooms, rooftop bar, pool.

West and Southern Expansions

Nigeria launches six hotels including first Courtyard. South Africa grows Autograph Collection in Cape Town, Kruger National Park. Conversions/adaptive-reuse comprise 30% pipeline.

Jerome Briet credits government agendas, infrastructure, connectivity for tourism boom in Tanzania, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria—over half openings.

Branded residences emerge promisingly, fueling luxury adventure demand.

Marriott advances 12 EMEA openings in 2025, led by The Red Sea EDITION on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, 240 rooms with restaurants, spa, pools, gym.

Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah follows, blending heritage architecture with modern luxury.

Saudi and UAE Dominance

W Residences Al Marjan Island marks W Hotels’ Ras Al Khaimah debut by Dalands Holding. The Residences at Nasim Al Bahr, Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Al Marjan Island enters via ADNH.

The Residences at The St. Regis Jeddah launches St. Regis’ city entry by Miyar Alshati and partners. The Ritz-Carlton Residences Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi sells 60% units rapidly.

59% Middle East/Africa growth since 2023 fuels branded residences pipeline exceeding 50 projects.

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