Protea Hotel Black Mountain, previously Thaba Nchu Sun, is the latest addition to Protea Hotels in the Free State. Carved from a hillside of unspoilt bush, Protea Hotel Black Mountain overlooks a dam and 5 800 hectares of game reserve. A celebration of African traditional architecture, the design of the hotel combines luxury and elegance demanded of a sophisticated resort. Public areas are under interlinked pyramids, whose patterned walls and grey slate roofs fit into the landscape. Protea Hotel Black Mountain has 118 en-suite rooms, all elegantly furnished and decorated, in spectacular surroundings. Dining facilities include a restaurant, terrace, Residents Lounge and several bars. Leisure and sporting facilities include a fully-equipped gymnasium with sauna and jacuzzi, entertainment centre for children, sundowner cruises, fishing and a Solarium.
Conferencing at Protea Hotel Black Mountain comprises 8 venues, with seating from 27 to 600 in a range of seating styles.
Accommodation at Protea Hotel Black Mountain ranges from standard twin rooms to a Presidential Suite, as follows:
98 standard twin rooms, 10 interleading family rooms, 8 luxury rooms, 1 Junior Suite  and 1 Presidential Suite. All rooms are en-suite, elegantly furnished and decorated, with private garden or balcony and unrestricted scenic views. The luxury suites include a separate lounge and dining area, while the Presidential Suite also has a kitchen and GUEST cloakroom.
In-room facilities include:

• Air-conditioning

• Telephone

• 13-channel TV

• Tea/coffee-making facilities

• Hairdryers

• Laundry, valet and dry-cleaning service