Johannesburg Hotels
Sandton Towers Intercontinental Johannesburg
Guests staying at the InterContinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg, on either business or leisure, can enjoy exclusive accommodation, from the Club Floor, with its 24 - hour private butler service to the penthouse suite, which offers the ultimate in luxury and elegance.
The contemporary Atrium Restaurant and Bar, which received an award of Excellence from Diners Club 2006, is the only 5-star hotel in Johannesburg to qualify for this recognition. Superior facilities at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers Hotel in Johannesburg include a well appointed Fitness Centre, a swimming pool which is set in a secluded position amongst a magnificent cycad collection, an exclusive boardroom, a Business Centre, a health and beauty spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel and a host of other facilities.
Dining at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers Hotel in Johannesburg
The Atrium Towers: This restaurant offers its visitors a unique South African Breakfast buffet with an A la Carte hot section and an authentic Japanese buffet. An a la carte menu option is also available for lunch and dinner. An assortment of imported and local tea's, specially ground coffee's from Africa and Europe and a light snack menu is available.
Business Services at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg:
• Business centre
• Facsimile service
• Photocopiers Graphics (for business cards)
• PC / printer services
• Mobile phone
• Internet & e-mail free to hotel residents
• Secretarial services
• Private business lounge
• Club floor facility
• High speed internet access, free to hotel residents
• Telkom T-Zone wireless internet
• Business centre internet connectivity
• In-room high speed wireless service, free to hotel residents
Hotel Services provided to guests at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers Hotel:
• Laundry / valet (same day)
• Safety deposit box
• Shoe shine
• Turndown service
• Guest relations desk
• Concierge offers a range of services
• Doctor / Dentist on call (24 hours)
• Secure underground parking is available
• Baby sitting facility on request
Room Services at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers:
• Complimentary high speed wireless internet
• Air conditioning
• Remote control TV
• Satellite TV
• Direct dial telephone
• Modem connection
• Safe
• Voice mail
• Wake up facility
• In room internet access
• Bathrobe
• Coffee / tea making facilities
• Hairdryer
• Iron / ironing board (on request)
• Mini bar
• Private bathroom with a large separate walk-in high pressure shower
• Separate wardrobe
• Trouser press (selected rooms)
• Bed boards (on request)
• Work desk lamp
• Guest room voltage: 220V
Sport and Leisure at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers:
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Sauna / Steam baths
• Health and Beauty Spa which is located at the Sandton Sun Hotel linked to the hotel via a skywalk
• Nearby: Golf, Squash, Tennis
Sandton Sun Hotel (5-star)
The luxurious Sandton Sun Hotel is one of Johannesburg's finest landmarks in South Africa. Situated in the heart of the Central Business District of Sandton, Johannesburg, this luxury hotel is easily accessible from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the Johannesburg city centre and Pretoria.
Situated on the Sandton Sun Hotel’s doorstep, guests will find a number many attractions including Sandton City, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere and the exquisite Nelson Mandela Square – host to a wealth of restaurants, boutiques and cafes. The Sandton Sun Hotel is connected to the world-class Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) and is in close proximity to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
At the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, guests can expect superior accommodation as well as a range of executive and business services. On the leisure side, the Hotels features swimming pools, a health club, a health and beauty spa and excellent restaurants.
Business Services at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
For the local and international business traveler, the Sandton Sun Hotel has a dedicated business centre for business - related services. Guests staying at the Sandton Sun Hotel are provided with complimentary internet access (WIFI) in each guest room:
• Facsimile service
• Photocopiers
• Graphics (for business cards)
• PC / printer services
• Mobile phone
• Internet & e-mail
• Secretarial services
• Private business lounge
• High speed internet access
• Telkom T-Zone wireless internet
• Business centre internet connectivity
• In-room high speed wireless service
Services and Features at the Sandton Sun Hotel
The Sandton Sun provides its guests with a number of special services and features to enhance the comfort:
• Laundry / valet (same day)
• Safety deposit box
• Shoe shine
• Turndown service
• Theatre, restaurant and tour reservations
• Doctor / Dentist on call (24 hours)
• Professional VIP Protection Services
• Airport handling service
• Secure underground parking is available
• Baby sitting facility on request
Hotel accommodation at the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg
The following features are available to guests staying at the Sandton Sun which are either located in the guest rooms or available on request:
• Air conditioning
• Remote control TV
• Satellite TV
• Direct dial telephone with extension in bathroom
• In - room safe
• Voice mail
• Wake up call facility
• Video check out
• Computer internet access via WIFI
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Coffee / tea making facilities
• Hairdryer
• Iron / ironing board on request
• Mini bar with 2 x fruit juice, 2 x mineral water, 2 x soft drinks complimentary daily.
• Phone in bathroom
• Private bathroom
• Separate wardrobe
• Refrigerator
• Trouser press (selected rooms)
• Bed boards (on request)
• Work desk lamp
• Plug points (voltage: 220V)
• Room meal service (24 hours)
• Luggage rack
Sports and Leisure at the Sandton Sun Hotel
The Sandton Sun Hotel has various recreational activities and facilities on offer to its guests: fully equipped modern gym, an outdoor swimming pool, health and beauty spa, sauna and steam baths.
The Health and Beauty Spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel
The Spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel is situated on the mezzanine level between the lobby and the main dining area. This oasis of tranquility is steeped in the values of the East, yet inspired by Africa - and the soothing therapies are designed to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. There are eight treatment rooms (each with its own shower) so privacy and exclusivity are guaranteed. The style of the spa at the Sandton Sun Hotel is contemporary and chic with a focus on natural light and products that are inspired by nature.
• Eight treatment rooms, each with private shower
• No machinery used for treatments
• Signature treatment – The Sea Whisperer
• An Asian theme mingled with African inspirations
• Slippers and gown
• Guests are welcome to use the spa to neaten up in-between meetings
• Therapists all trained in Eastern therapies.
Dining Facilities at the Sandton Sun Hotel
Ferns Restaurant: This elegant restaurant at the Sandton Sun Hotel offers guests a selection of dining options: continental or full English breakfast, a buffet or á la carte menu is available for both lunch and dinner, South African specialities on both menus, served up, of course, with the best of local wines.
Upper West Side Cafe and Bar: This friendly landmark is one of Johannesburg’s most popular meeting places. The establishment is perfect for all-day dining in a relaxed atmosphere. The varied menu makes it the place to enjoy a business breakfast, a light lunch or sundowners. There really is something for everyone at the Upper West Side Café and Bar.
Vilamoura: Located on the ground floor of the Sandton Sun, the Vilamoura restaurant focuses on traditional Portuguese cuisine. The finest seafood is always on offer at Vilamoura. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Chefs' Table: The Sandton Sun has become renowned for its Chef’s Tables. They take place in the "Heat of the Kitchen". The Chef’s Table can take between 12 and 16 people and is a unique way of entertaining.
Palazzo Montecasino (5-star)
JOHANNESBURG CASINO HOTEL, GAUTENG HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, PALAZZO MONTECASINO
The five star Palazzo Montecasino Hotel is perfectly situated in the upmarket suburb of Fourways, Sandton, North of Johannesburg in South Africa and is easy accessible to all major highways, business hubs and only 42km from the O R Tambo Johannesburg International Airport.
The Palazzo Montecasino Hotel which was previously known as the Intercontinental Palazzo Johannesburg Montecasino, provides luxurious features and lifestyle facilities for both the business and leisure traveler staying at the hotel.
The Palazzo Montecasino Hotel is linked by open-air walkway to the spectacular MonteCasino Entertainment complex which offers a selection of Restaurants, Retail Shops, Cinemas, Theatres, Casino plus an outdoor Piazza area.
Reminiscent of the grandeur of age-old Tuscany, the Palazzo Montecasino Hotel Sandton epitomizes true style and luxury, with world-class facilities.
The hotel rooms at the Palazzo Montecasino Hotel are elegantly furnished and offer all the comforts and modern facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Guests staying at this hotel in Johannesburg can enjoy the magnificent outdoor swimming pool area set amongst landscaped gardens as well as a fitness centre and business centre.
Dining at the Palazzo Monetcasino is a true experience in the Medeo Restaurant which serves contemporary international cuisine that incorporates flavours from around the world. The terrace and deck offer outdoor dining with views of the gardens and water features.
All hotel rooms at the Palazzo Montecasino Hotel provide the following features:
• Air conditioning
• Satellite TV with audio channels
• Direct dial telephone
• Modem connection
• Electronic safe
• Voicemail
• Coffee / tea making facilities
• Wake-up call facility
• High speed Broadband internet access
• Wireless Internet access
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobe
• Mini bar (stocked)
• Phone in bathroom
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Separate wardrobe
• Trouser press (only available in suites)
• Work desk with lamp
• Guest room voltage: 220V
• Free morning newspaper delivered to room
• Room meal service (24 hours)
Facilities at the Palazzo Montecasino and nearby:
• Outdoor pool
• Fitness centre
• Nearby: golf, tennis, squash, bowls, indoor rock climbing, horse riding, hot air balloon rides, jogging route
Montecasino Entertainment Complex:
• Casino
• Outdoor bird gardens
• Helium balloon ride
• Cinemas
• Children's entertainment centre
• Theatres
• Retail shops
• Conference facilities
• Selection of restaurants
• Coffee shops
• Pubs and supper clubs
New lifestyle extension featuring an open - air piazza with restaurants, a 1900 seater Theatre, 400 seater Conference Room, and the SunSquare MonteCasino Hotel.
The Michelangelo on Sandton Square (5-star)
Over the heart of Sandton Square Johannesburg towers the majestic Michelangelo - the perfect vantage from which to observe the entertainment and corporate capital of Africa. Immerse yourself in the culture and breakneck pace of Sandton. Then return to the serenity and elegance of The Michelangelo.
218 Deluxe & Superior Rooms, 22 Premier & executive suites and 2 Presidential Suites are available.
All of the suites at The Michelangelo have private bathrooms, hairdryers, radio, colour TV, pay movie channel, CNN and CNBC, individually controlled aircon, direct dial telephones, direct in and out dialling for personal fax/modem, Internet, electronic razor plug, tea & coffee and mini bar.
For your security, all rooms are equipped with electric safes and smoke detectors with sprinkler systems.
Facilities at The Michelangelo include:
• Express checkout
• 24-hour room service
• Same day laundry
• Dry cleaning
• Valet service
• Airport shuttle
• Covered parking
• Babysitting service
• Doctor and dentist on call
• Car rental & VIP limousine service
• Residents' Lounge for early arrivals & late departures
• Conference and banqueting facilities
• Executive Lifestyle Fitness Centre with heated pool, sun deck and steam bath
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Michelangelo Towers (5-star)
MICHELANGELO TOWERS / JOHANNESBURG,
GAUTENG JOHANNESBURG LUXURY HOTELThe exquisite Michelangelo Towers is rising an impressive 135 metres above the Sandton skyline in Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa. Due to its central location, the 5 star Michelangelo Towers offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg and Gauteng region.
With 194 suites of unparalleled luxury, complete business facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as a private gymnasium, the Michelangelo Towers is rated amongst the top five star hotels in Southern Africa.
Conveniently located adjoining the Sandton Convention Centre and the five star Michelangelo Hotel, the Michelangelo Towers also boasts its very own shopping mall
Amenities and services at the Michelangelo Towers:
Guests staying at the Michelangelo Towers do not only enjoy unparalleled views and luxury including an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and private gymnasium, but also have direct access to all the lifestyle and entertainment facilities of the popular Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City, shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatre.
• 194 luxury suites
• Suites range in size from 72m2 to the 800m2 Cupola Suite
• 26 kms from Johannesburg International Airport
• 5 on-site restaurants at the Michelangelo Towers
• Room Service
• Fully-equipped kitchens
• Linked to Sandton Convention Centre
• Wireless Internet Connectivity
• Health & Beauty Spa
• Private gymnasium
• Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
• Safes in rooms
• Michelangelo Towers Mall
• Easy access to Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City’s entertainment facilities
Dining facilities which are available for guests at the Michelangelo Towers
Piccolo Mondo at the Michelangelo Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served seven days a week in this magnificent restaurant which overlooks the Square.The Mediterranean-style à la carte menu which changes with the daily availability of fresh ingredients and offers superb dishes.
Il Ritrovo Bar & Lounge at the Michelangelo Hotel
The elegant II Ritrovo Bar & Lounge is situated in the spectacular atrium. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar or relax over a light meal or high tea served daily in the lounge.
"8" at Michelangelo Towers: 8 offers a contemporary variety on classical dishes in a convivial atmosphere. This restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pigalle's at Michelangelo Towers Mall
The epitome of baroque sophistication, this restaurant wows its guests with Victorian couches, carved mahogany seating, frameless stackable glass doors, Spanish imported Art Deco chandeliers and the finest Italian marble. The venue will focus on seafood and traditional Portuguese specialties.
The Raj at Michelangelo Towers Mall
This exciting establishment, located on the 3rd floor of the Michelangelo Towers Mall, brings to Johannesburg the taste of traditional Indian flavours and aromas.
Annica's Deli at the Michelangelo Towers Mall
Annica's Deli located on the 3rd floor of the Michelangelo Towers Mall offers a variety of delectable home made cakes and biscuits as well as a wide variety of imported delicatessen items.
Raphael Penthouse Suites (5-star)
The Raphael Penthouse Suites Sandton are located just 20 metres from Sandton's town centre. The suites are situated on over four floors and offer a choice of classic or contemporary decor featuring imaginative and original works of art. Every one of the Raphael Penthouse Suites offers a balcony with a view of the indoor atriums and murals, fully equipped kitchens and separate sitting areas along with satellite television and pay movies, DVD players, CD players, complimentary high-speed internet access, and direct-dial phones with voicemail, safes and minibars. The bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, separate baths and showers, and makeup mirrors. Housekeeping is offered daily and cribs and in-room childcare are available on request.
Guests to The Raphael Penthouse Suites in Sandton, Johannesburg, can make use of high-speed internet access in air- conditioned public areas, browse free newspapers in the lobby and order room service which is available 24 hours. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and steam rooms, and guests can enjoy a work out with complimentary use of a nearby fitness centre. The 24-hour front desk offers a safe deposit box, currency exchange and a dry cleaning service, and there are laundry facilities available. Secure valet parking is available in the hotel's garage.
The Raphael Penthouse Suites are in close proximity to Sandton's town centre which is located a mere 20 metres away, and 50 metres away guests can find the Liberty Theatre on the Square and the Sandton Civic Art Gallery. If guests wish to venture slightly further afield, there are the botanical gardens and the beautiful Emmarentia dam, 15 kilometres away. Johannesburg International Airport is located about 40kms, or 45 minutes drive away.
The services offered at the Raphael Penthouse Suites are:
• security guard
• babysitting or child care
• concierge desk
• parking (free)
• atm/banking
• dry cleaning service
• use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
• elevator/lift
• room service (24 hours)
• swimming pool
• outdoor
• sauna
• currency exchange
• complimentary breakfast
• laundry facilities
• shoe shine
• parking garage
• safe-deposit box
• patio
• shopping on site
• parking (secure)
• airport transportation (surcharge)
• internet public area
• high-speed
• air-conditioned public areas
• parking (valet)
• comp newspapers in lobby
• steam room doorman/doorwoman
• limo/town car service
• multilingual staff
• porter/bellhop
• 24-hour front desk
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
Since then another 6 premier suites and a presidential suite, a conference centre, a large fully equipped gym and a spa have been added to this exclusive property. Once the private home of John and Anna Thacker, the current owners, the property was bought from the Little Brenthurst Trust of Oppenheimer fame, (hence the Oppenheimer Suite), and consisted of a 10 acre property with horses and stables and rolling lawns (hence the name Fairlawns). Portions of the property have unfortunately been sold off, but it has managed to retain its stately, park-like ambience with ancient trees and prolific bird-life. The external architecture is Palladian, but there are a variety of styles in the bedrooms, one to definitely suit every discerning taste.
Apart from the exquisite Highveld surroundings, which without exception seems to elicit the response “one would never say one is in Johannesburg”, the warm, homely ambience at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is unerringly remarked upon as is evidenced by the comments in the visitors’ book. As one visitor commented “a home away from home, only better’.
The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sandton, Johannesburg, boasts highly individual, world-class, exclusive suites: Courtyard Suites, Premier Suites and a Presidential Suite. At the Fairlawns Hotel in Sandton a list of complimentary services are offered which include, but are not limited to: transfers within the Sandton district; use of the gym and steam room facilities.
The focus of the The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Sandton, is to provide personal, flexible service in a refined and elite establishment. A full English breakfast and continental are included in the room rate and may be enjoyed.
In winter, guests congregate around the welcoming fireplace like moths to a flame for some good old-fashioned gemutlichkeit. The bar is a fully stocked, award-winning bar.
To date, 2 merit, 3 platinum and 1 diamond award (one of only 5 National recipients) have been awarded by Diners Club "Wine list of the year" award. The Rose Terrace is open to non-residents for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
The Spa which is located at The Fairlawns Hotel, right in the heart of Sandton, seeks to recreate the principles of holistic healing in a pampering environment. The newly built Balinese Spa Garden, with its hydrotherapy treatments, relaxation and dining pavilions and outdoor massage areas is as close as one is going to get this side of the Indian Ocean to what we all instinctively crave – time-out to renew our batteries, get our skins to glow and our energies to flow. Spa guests are welcome to make use of the Balinese Spa Garden, with its hydrotherapy, relaxation and dining areas. It is, however, for the exclusive use of guests who have booked treatment packages.
All candlelit dinners at The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel can be served in either the Private Dining-Room, in the restaurant or on the terrace. In the summer, guests may request a table be
set on the lawns under the stars, or near the lit fountains, a service which we are happy to provide. A light lunch menu and room service menu are also available. In the evenings, relax with an aperitif on the tranquil terrace or sip cognac in front of the winter fire in the Colonial Bar, with its hand-carved elephant heads.
Balalaika Sandton Hotel
For the discerning guest, who seeks premier quality and elegance, the Balalaika Sandton Hotel is the perfect choice, lending its distinctive atmosphere of luxurious tranquillity to the hectic schedule of business people and tourists alike.
For shopping sprees, the Balalaika Sandton Hotel is situated near to Sandton City and the neighbouring Village Walk Shopping Centre and a convenient 25 km from the Johannesburg International Airport
Built in two sections, each with their own private garden and swimming pool, this stylish property boasts 325 bedrooms each tastefully furnished to depict the ultimate in comfort and style. All rooms are en-suite and air-conditioned and most of the suites have their own Jacuzzis.
Dine in style at The Colony, Balalaika Sandton Hotel's very own restaurant that offers a wide anti-pasta variety buffet or an extensive a la carte menu - an opportunity to eat out without having to leave the comfort of the Balalaika Sandton Hotel. Alternatively, retire to Lords Bar, an after-hours meeting place complete with an international cigar menu for your enjoyment.
Balalaika Sandton Hotel's conference rooms, which are newly renovated for complete comfort and convenience, portray a delightful reflection of the English country theme. The personalised service of the Balalaika Sandton Hotel is a quality not easily matched and extends a welcoming hand to you, the busy traveller.
Facilities at the Balalaika Sandton Hotel include:
• Television with DSTV/Satellite
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Swimming Pools
• Undercover Parking
• Conference Facilities (200 delegates)
• Disabled Facilities
• 30 minutes from Johannesburg Airport
Courtyard Sandton
Johannesburg is by far the largest city in South Africa. Founded in 1886, Johannesburg is a city of Business, Sport and Culture. Johannesburg is Africa's commercial powerhouse generating more then 35% of South Africa's gross domestic product. The city offers excellent shopping in the suburbs of Sandton. Whether your visit to Johannesburg is for business, pleasure or both, the City Lodge Hotel group has a number of hotels in Johannesburg and the near surrounds to suit business and leisure travellers' needs.
The Courtyard Hotel Sandton offers the discerning guest an exclusive and gracious alternative to an ordinary hotel. Each Courtyard Hotel has its own distinct atmosphere, although they all share an air of elegance and charm not readily found today. There are several accommodation options available, from the studio through to one or two bedroomed units, each of which offers a lounge area with a dining table, a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave oven.
Accommodation at the City Lodge Courtyard Hotel Sandton:
• Well appointed bathroom(s)
• Private access to your own room
• Discreet fully equipped Kitchenette
• Personal electronic safe in each room (big
enough for laptops)
• International dial direct telephone
• M-Net and DStv
• Air-conditioned rooms
Services and facilities at the City Lodge Courtyard Hotel Sandton:
• Intimate lounge area
• Courtesy bar (17h00 – 19h00)
• 24 hour enhanced security
• Secure parking just meters from your door
• An elegant boardroom for guest use
• Personal use of guest office and internet
• Sparkling pool in landscaped garden
setting
• Full English and Continental
breakfasts daily
• In room dinning by arrangement with
local restaurants
• Same-day laundry and dry cleaning
service, weekdays only
• Launderette 24
Rosebank
DELUXE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
**Please note that the name of the PARK HYATT JOHANNESBURG has changed to HYATT REGENCY JOHANNESBURG**
The Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, Park Hyatt Sandton, captures the spirit of modern day Africa for the international and local South African traveller.
Johannesburg South Africa is acclaimed as the city of gold, home to the rainbow nation, where civilisation & sophistication move to the rhythm of the wild. Indulge in the rich and colourful splendour of South Africa at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, a bold landmark in tree-lined cosmopolitan Rosebank, where the rooms offer unrivalled luxury, space and comfort. Designers at the Park Hyatt Sandton have interpreted local cultural traditions and handcrafts and elevated them to art, paying endless attention to detail in the rooms and public areas at the Park Hyatt Gauteng.
The hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg offer a harmonious blend of ethnic African touches, classical style and modern day conveniences combined to provide a peaceful setting where muted, neutral tones preside over bold, black granite bathrooms. The Hyatt Regency Johannesburg's rooms include 244 Deluxe Hotel Rooms, including 11 Junior Suites, Executive Suites and a Presidential Suite. The Regency Club® hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, are located on the top two floors of the Park Hyatt Sandton hotel, offering luxurious VIP hotel accommodation. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg.
A myriad of culinary influences from around the world combine to create a unique blend of honest cooking and international flair at the Park Hyatt Sandton.
Gaze across the horizon as you laze by the pool at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, or maintain your health and fitness programme at the hands of trained professionals at The Phumula Spa. At the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, saunas, steam rooms and specialised beauty and fitness treatments provide an antidote to the challenges of modern life.
The Hyatt Regency Johannesburg is accredited with the international Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Group which represents luxurious and exclusive hotels worldwide.
Guest Services and Facilities at the Hyatt Regency, Rosebank:
• Adjoining shopping centre
• Chauffeur driven airport transfers
• Babysitting by prior arrangement
• Butler service on request
• Car park for 750 cars
• 24 hour currency exchange
• Complimentary Health Club facilities
• Satellite television
• 24 hour room service
• 24 hour business centre
• Laundry and valet service
Recreational facilities / Phumula Spa:
The Phumula Spa provides its visitors with a break-away from the hectic schedule to indulge in the facilities that this day hydro offers. Laze by the magnificent swimming pool, or maintain your health and fitness program with state of the art equipment. Pamper yourself with specialized beauty treatments facilitated by the Spa.
Business Centre:
The 24 hour state of the art Business Centre provides professional support services and facilities and offers a boardroom with a seating capacity for 5 guests.
Guest Room Amenities at the Hyatt Regency:
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Private bathroom with separate shower
• Remote controlled colour satellite television
• In room safety deposit box
• Minibar
• International direct dial telephones with voicemail
• Modem access
• Electronic door lock
• Doorbells and spyholes
• Fax and modem lines are in selected rooms
Guest Room information for the Hyatt Regency in Johannesburg:
• Total number of rooms 229
• Rooms for disabled guests are available
• Non smoking rooms can be requested
• Check in time is 14h00 pm
• Check out time is 12h00 noon
Regency Club rooms at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg:
Regency Club rooms provide the ultimate in personalized service and attention. The Regency Club Lounge offers an extensive continental breakfast each morning, canapés and beverages every evening and tea / coffee throughout the day and includes a Regency Boardroom, with natural daylight and seating for up to 8 guests.
A separate check in and check out area.
Location of the Hyatt Regency:
Situated in one of Johannesburg's most important social and business districts, just 35 minutes from the Johannesburg Airport, ten minutes away from the Johannesburg CBD and Sandton CBD and only 50 minutes from Pretoria.
Points of interest:
• Gold Reef City
• Pilanesberg National Park (2 hour road drive)
• Lededi Cultural Village
• Hartebeespoort Dam (1 hour road drive)
• Johannesburg Zoo
• Musical Fountains
• Oppenheimer Tower
• Planetarium
• Union Buildings in Pretoria
• Soweto
• Cradle of Mankind
• Apartheid Museum
The Grace Hotel - five star
The Grace is an ideal choice for guests seeking a sophisticated city hotel with the highest levels of service and luxury, as well as that personal charm found only in small establishments. The Grace won the prestigious AA and SAA Accommodation Award for "Best Luxury City Hotel" for 1999, only one year after opening and was voted 3rd in the world for service and 3rd in the Middle East and Africa by Condé Nast Traveler 2001.
Set in the heart of stylish Rosebank, a secure leafy suburb, The Grace has easy access to Johannesburg's most prominent businesses and the international airport.
The Grace has generously proportioned double or twin rooms each with adjoining bathroom and separate shower. French casement windows afford views to the north, south, east and west. Guest accommodation starts on the fifth floor. Each with a spacious bedroom, bathroom and separate shower, separate lounge and guest toilet, with superb views, separate lounge suitable for small business meetings and private dining for up to six people. On the top (10th) floor there are three luxury, one-bedroomed penthouse suites, each with en-suite lounge, guest toilet, adjoining bathroom and separate shower. French doors open onto a private balcony.
Offering an elegant yet convivial atmosphere and consistently good food, The Dining Room is a favourite haunt of many well known businessmen and celebrities alike. In the five years of its existence, The Dining Room has earned a reputation for its creative menus, elegant yet unpretentious ambience, consistently good cuisine and attentive service. The series of sumptuous gourmet food and wine evenings held monthly at The Grace have become an ever popular feature of its restaurant. The Grace's Vinoteque is an intimate private dining venue which can seat up to 22 guests for discreet functions or special celebrations. During our balmy summers The Grace's tranquil roofgarden and pool terrace is an idyllic setting for alfresco breakfasts, lunches or evening drinks.
Parktown
LUXURY HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, JOHANNESBURG, SUNNYSIDE, GAUTENG
The Sunnyside Park Hotel in Johannesburg’s suburb Parktown was built in 1895 and has been declared as a National Monument due to its history and unique architecture. Situated in a beautiful parklands garden, the Sunnyside Park Hotel features Victorian style architecture, which attributes to its majestic character in a safe and peaceful setting.
Sunnyside Park Hotel, Johannesburg, is located conveniently in Parktown from which easy access is provided to the city centre of Johannesburg, Rosebank, Sandton, the Johannesburg International Airport as well as Pretoria.
The four star service which is provided at the Sunnyside Park Hotel makes this hotel a popular retreat for discerning guests and business executives. Stylish accommodation is complemented by the Milner’s restaurant as well as the conference and banqueting facilities.
The guest rooms at the Sunnyside Park Hotel provide the following amenities: en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, colour TV, telephones, wake up facilities, PC modem points as well as coffee and tea making facilities.
Service and facilities at the Sunnyside Park Hotel include the Milner’s Restaurant, the Penny and Pound Irish Pub, a spacious fitness centre, a curio shop, an airport shuttle service, secured parking, babysitting service, a business centre, concierge service, PC modem points, safety deposit boxes, hospitality lounge, outdoor swimming pool, room service, air conditioning in public areas, laundry service as well as shoe shine.
Sights, which are close to the Sunnyside Park Hotel, are art galleries, game parks, botanical gardens, arts and craft markets, diamond cutting factories, mine museums as well as historical buildings.
The distances from the Sunnyside Park Hotel to certain locations are as follows:
• Johannesburg International Airport: 30 km
• Johannesburg Railway Station: 5 km
• Lanseria Johannesburg Airport: 40 km
• Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg: 12 km
• Gallagher Estate Conference Venue Johannesburg: 30km
Kempton Park
Emperor Hotel Caesars Gauteng - five star
GAUTENG HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, JOHANNESBURG HOTELS, SOUTH AFRICA
**Please note that the name of the CAESARS GAUTENG has changed to the EMPERORS PALACE and the EMPEROR HOTEL's name has changed to the D’OREALE GRANDE HOTEL**
Situated within the impressive Caesars Gauteng complex in Johannesburg, the Emperor Hotel offers a unique experience to the discerning traveller.
An experience of luxury and elegance, the Emperor Hotel will stimulate your senses and evoke awe and wonder. Marble floors, hand painted murals, frescos and intricate mosaics merge together in an atmosphere of classical elegance and luxury. Sumptuous fittings and décor will make you feel as though you have entered a different world altogether, and all this conveniently located minutes from the Johannesburg International Airport.
Guests enjoy the best of relaxation and entertainment, be pampered in the health and beauty spa or enjoy the magnificent casino, shops and fountains.
Accommodation at the Emperor Hotel is luxurious with all 196 rooms built around the theme of the Roman Empire and reflecting the excitement of the gaming world. Suites include: Classic, Deluxe, Superior, Executive, Premier and Presidential, each with TV, air-conditioning, 24 hour room service, writing desk and a modem connection.
Facilities at the Emperor Hotel include:
• Casino
• Octavia's Sensorium Health and Beauty Spa
• Pool deck
• Restaurants & Cocktail Bars
• Conference facilities
• Theatre, Showbar
• Shopping Emporium
The dining options at the Emperor Hotel alone would take a long stay to cover let alone the world-class restaurants in Johannesburg itself. Choose from eight fine dining restaurants or 14 casual eateries in the resort before taking in a show at the Circus Maximus Theatre or the Colosseum Showbar, followed by an all night dance party at Monsoon Lagoon.
Senator Hotel Caesars Gauteng - three star
The Senator Hotel is an experience of luxurious accommodation and relaxation, ideal for the domestic and international traveller.Guests will enjoy this incomparable resort, whether they stay for business or pleasure.
The Senator Hotel is a functional and friendly hotel that emulates the extravagance of the Roman era at its prime: gold, brass and everything shiny adorn the stone masonry and marble architecture of the time.
State-of-the-art conference facilities including executive boardrooms, video conferencing and a business centre dedicated to handling the delegates' business needs.
The Senator Hotel offers its visitors a unique experience, luxurious accommodation and relaxation facilities, the finest in dining and entertainment and a unique retail concourse.
Guests of the Senator Hotel are accommodated in 80 elegantly appointed rooms and suites. Recently refurbished, all rooms are large and conveniently equipped with an interactive Pay-TV system, selected DSTV channels, radio, hairdryer, and fully adjustable air-conditioning. Senator Hotel guests have full use of The Emperor Hotel facilities. All suites include a fax machine (on request) and hi-fi system.
Facilities at the Senator Hotel include:
• 24-hour room service
• Secure Open Parking
• Shopping arcade
• 24-hour reception
• Secure covered parking
• Car cleaning service
• Baby sitters & child day care centre
• 24 Hour laundry & valet
• Children's Gaming Arcade
Northern Johannesburg
Melrose Arch Hotel - five star
Staying in a truly stylish 5 star hotel can redefine a travel experience, and Melrose Arch Hotel succeeds in doing just that. The Melrose Arch Hotel has become, through its inventive architecture and dazzling design, an exclusively unique destination attracting the discerning guest who takes pleasure in chic urban sophistication. Whilst staying at Melrose Arch Hotel one can feel the rhythm of urban Africa and whether for business or absolute pleasure, the Melrose Arch Hotel combines outstanding facilities and service excellence to ensure a truly unique Hotel experience in Johannesburg.
The urban traveler who visits the smart new Melrose Arch Hotel for business will find that the hotel has work-hard/play-hard ambience echoed in Johannesburg's own pulse. Do a deal over lunch or dinner, then down a Scotch before heading out on foot, to one of the many nightclubs on the hotel's own doorstep. Melrose Arch is Johannesburg's newest neighbourhood, a gated urban community purpose-built to ensure safety on the streets. It is popular and busy and it is the place to gauge what's new and happening in this incredible City.
Like its location, the Melrose Arch Hotel is uncompromisingly modern, with opaque, underlit glass floors and concrete, steel and leather surfaces throughout the public areas. A laidback soundtrack swirls through the double-volume entrance lobby day and night. This is where smart, black Johannesburg plays, moving from the lobby to the bar to the lounge in serious suits and Africa-meets-Vogue jewellery. Breakfasts in the restaurant are generally high-visibility meetings (you don't come here for poached eggs on toast and a quiet read), and dinners are taken at a long communal table. The dining experience can be brusque, so eat up and look forward to sleeping on possibly the most comfortable mattresses in Africa.
The Melrose Arch is a truly hip Hotel and promises not only to be aesthetically pleasing, but to guarantee that guests will experience the ultimate in guest service and technology. Melrose Arch Hotel's conference facilities comprises of 5 boardrooms and one auditorium. The boardrooms seat from 10 to 18 people and the auditorium sits an audience of up to 55 people. Each boardroom features unique paintings and artwork so your business meeting is bound to be not only productive, but also colourful and inspiring.
All boardrooms at the Melrose Arch Hotel in Johannesburg and the auditorium are equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, cappuccino machines and mini-bars. Melrose Arch Hotel's fully equipped business centre will be open 24 hours a day, providing internet access and a complete PC with printer.
The Melrose Arch is a hotel unique to Johannesburg and offers personalised facilities and services of exquisite standard.
Centurion
The Centurion Lake Hotel - four star
Centurion is located between Johannesburg and Pretoria and the Centurion Hotel is therefore in easy reach to the Johannesburg Airport which is 42 kilometres away from the Hotel, Johannesburg city centre, Sandton and Pretoria. Being easily accessible to major centres, it has become a popular destination for business and leisure travellers alike.
The hotel’s guest rooms provide beautiful views of the Centurion Lake. All rooms have a unique decoration and provide air conditioning, television, tea/coffee making facilities, bathrooms with bath, shower and toilet, as well as telephones. Services, which are provided at the Centurion Lake Hotel, Johannesburg, include laundry, dry cleaning, babysitting, covered secure parking, as well as room service.
The Lords Restaurant at the Centurion Lake Hotel provides a sumptuous buffet breakfast, a comprehensive a la carte grill lunch menu with speciality carveries, as well as snack and dinner menus. The food served at the Centurion Lake Hotel is a fusion of Mediterranean, German, Italian and South African cuisine. On the outside terraces at the Centurion Lake Hotel, guests can enjoy light meals and snacks overlooking the lake.
Nearby attractions at the Centurion Lake Hotel are the Pretoria Zoo and the Aquarium, the Cullinan Diamond Mine, the Lion Park and the Rhino Park. Other sights include the Centurion Shopping Center, which is in walking distance to the Centurion Lake Hotel, the gymnasium, the Supersport Park and golf courses.
The Centurion Lake Hotel features numerous conference and banqueting venues, which are equipped with high tech conference equipment. Secretarial services such as photocopying, faxing and e-mailing are available upon request.
Emperor's Palace
Mondior Concorde (three star)
Modern needs are given particular attention with wireless high-speed Internet access in all public areas, including the Business Centre and Lounge, and wired (cable) high-speed Internet connections in all the rooms.
Conveniently located next the Convention Centre with secure parking and a covered walkway through to the Emporium retail concourse, the Mondior Concorde Hotel at Emperors Palace ensures ease of access to the myriad of facilities at Emperors Palace and Johannesburg International Airport. The Oriana Restaurant is the breakfast restaurant on the ground floor at the Mondior Concorde Hotel, which offers sumptuous breakfast. The restaurant overlooks the gardens and the Convention Centre at the Emperors Palace and comprises of 148 seats in the main area as well as 72 in a separate smoking section.
The contemporary cocktail bar at the Mondior Concorde Hotel called The Silver Moon offers a variety of delicious cocktails and shooters as well as traditional bar service. This venue is a smoking facility.
Each room at the Mondior Concorde Hotel offers tea and coffee making facilities as well as a mini fridge. All hotel rooms have a walk-in shower and separate bath (with the exception of the paraplegic suites which offer a shower only).
Each hotel room at the Mondior Concorde Hotel also has a 20 inch flat screen remote controlled television showing selected D-STV (satellite) channels. Full laundry and valet services are also available.
The Mondior Concorde offers a convenient Business Centre and Lounge on the ground floor with high-speed wireless Internet access in all public areas, including the Business Centre and Lounge, and a variety of office away from office services.
For the guests convenience, all the hotel rooms at the Mondior Concorde Hotel have high-speed wired (cable) Internet connections The Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort combines timeless classical elegance and sheer excitement. This Resort in Johannesburg offers a unique experience with luxurious accommodation and relaxation facilities, a magnificent casino with unparalleled gaming enjoyment, the finest in dining and entertainment, a unique retail concourse, a children's paradise with an in-door entertainment centre, multi-faceted conference facilities and impeccable service.
Sandhurst
Saxon Hotel - five star
Nestled in the exclusive Sandhurst suburb of Sandton, the Saxon makes a word class statement of ethnic African elegance, combined with personalised attention to detail. The Saxon has always been a place of welcome. First as a home, now a home away from home with its roots in the heart of Gauteng, it has drawn the warmth of the city that bred it - from the world it has won its refinement and ease.
The welcoming entrance with stately staircase sweeps around a central glass dome, permitting natural light to blend with and enhance the contemporary African decor and handcrafted ethnic art effects. Leading off this area is a boutique shop, piano lounge, smoking library and the dining room. Set in six acres of lush landscape gardens, the Saxon has been designed to capture and embrace its natural environment. One of the design themes is the extensive use of water. The central point of the water theme is the magnificent nine hundred and twenty square metre swimming pool.
Saxon boasts twenty-six suites of various sizes. All suites incorporate a strong element of African art, latticed shutters covering large bay windows, looking onto the tranquil gardens or pool area. Each suite features large screen televisions, VCR and DVD player with surrounding sound systems. Workstations fitted with multi telephone, fax and ISDN lines provide each guest with an incomparable experience in business-orientated hospitality.
The four presidential suites feature a separate lounge and dining area. The spectacular Mandela and Mbeki platinum suites consist of 500 square metres of unadulterated luxury. There are two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a reception area, lounge, dining room, bar and butler's kitchen with a private elevator - a set up worthy of the most discerning traveller.
Despite being embedded in the city of gold, a place most known for it's frenetic pace and mining town mentality, there lies a scenic jewel surrounded by lush landscape gardens called Saxon. With its extensive use of water, it naturally lends itself as a reprieve from the daily stresses of major corporate deals and the hectic pace of city living.
The ambience of the dining room offers a homely atmosphere, boasting an exclusive and unique wine display. A brigade of world class chefs ensures personalised cuisine, catering for our well travelled guests. The cocktail bar leads off the expansive pool terrace, koi pond and outdoor heated pool. The health centre includes an elaborately equipped fully supervised gymnasium, Clarins beauty salon and steam rooms. Revitalising massages can be taken under the shaded gazebos next to the pool, or in the privacy of your suite.
Vaal River
Riviera on Vaal - five star
Beautifully located on a bend in the Vaal River, the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club offers comfortable 5 star accommodation, well equipped conferencing facitilies as well as various outdoor activities. Attention to detail and service excellence in a peaceful and secure environment are offered to the guests staying at this magnificent resort.
Guests staying at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club are surrounded by authentic décor in 89 stylishly, furnished rooms all overlooking the picturesque Vaal river. Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club offers both the business and leisure traveller a special and unforgettable experience.
The 5 star Riviera on Vaal Resort features two restaurants, the Inyama Grill House and Matthews Restaurant, terrace café. The iconic Petit Verdot Floating Restaurant is also available to conference groups. These provide the guest with a unique and diverse dining experience catering for the discerning, enthusiastic palate.
With 5 fully equipped conference venues, the scene is set for your most productive and enjoyable conference ever at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club, Gauteng South Africa. The friendly staff ensures a conscientious service in picturesque surroundings guaranteeing the client's conference or meeting is a special experience.
The Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club is a multifunctional conference venue with the emphasis on style and elegance. It is designed to meet the guests private, corporate and launch requirements, while providing a memorable experience for each business delegate.
Amongst other activities, guests can enjoy rejuvenating spa treatments at the heath and beauty spa, a great game of golf on the magnificent 18 hole golf course, quad biking, squash and tennis as well as other sport facilities with an array of water sports.
The golf course course is situated along the banks of the Vaal River and forms part of the 5-star Riviera on Vaal Resort. Once you arrive at this excellent Parkland layout on relatively flat land, the club and surroundings offer tranquility and seclusion from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The course is an 18-hole par 72 with a course rating of 71 for men and 71 for women. A flood-lit 9-hole par 3 Pitch and Putt course lies next to the 18th hole.
Golfers enjoy taking in sweeping views of the Vaal River from the historic club house at sunset at this golf course which has been designed by the legendary Herbert Baker.
Coupled with this is the warm hospitality and friendliness of the people of the Vaal Triangle, as well as the highly trained staff who cater to the guests every need. The course itself boasts bent grass greens with Cynodan / Kikuya fairways and tees. There are many different and unusual holes where the added feature of water attractions come into play.
Westcliff
The Westcliff Hotel - five star
All of The Westcliff's 80 spacious bedrooms and 35 suites are individually decorated, fully air-conditioned and feature luxurious en suite bathrooms. All rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views.
Each room and suite has:
• Satellite TV (cable)
• Bathroom speaker
• Alarm clock radio
• Towel heater
• International electrical sockets 22 volts & 110 volts
• Fax/copier/printer
• Digital safe
• VCR player
• Three DID telephones
• Dedicated computer and fax line
• Butler station with minibar
• Room service is available 24 hours a day
Guests can cool off in two large, heated swimming pools and two plunge pools, and within the grounds there is also a floodlit tennis court with a resident coach and an executive gym. Golfers can enjoy the facilities of a nearby club, which offers guest membership benefits.
To pamper the mind and body even further, qualified staff offer a wide range of treatments at The Health Spa.
Guests have a choice of dining in The La Belle Terrasse & Loggia fine dining restaurants, or in the more casual Polo Lounge and Bar. Alternatively relax on the Pool Deck with its glorious heated pool and spectacular views of the city and the Zoological Gardens.
The Westcliff is fully equipped to handle incentive and business groups, board meetings and special events. Two of the four available rooms may also be used as private dining rooms, accommodating up to 12 people, with spectacular views across the elevated pool deck. The terrace and pool deck also provide a unique venue for informal cocktail functions. A professional banqueting team is also on hand to attend to every detail.
Magaliesburg
Mount Grace Country House - four star
The Mount Grace Country House is a beautiful stone farmhouse with charming thatched bedrooms, a charming verandah and timber sundeck. Mount Grace undoubtedly offers the international traveller the best of South African rural life.
All of the hotel's bedrooms and the lavish Mountain Village suites are set amongst captivating gardens which have received high acclaim in the media. The latest addition to The Mount Grace is the "Treetops Village", comprised of luxury stone guestrooms perched above a ravine which is dotted with exquisite indigenous vegetation and inhabited by prolific birdlife.
Outdoor activities at Mount Grace include bird watching, picnics, tennis, swimming, mountain biking and trout fishing. For the less energetic, relaxing around the pool, reading or listening to classical music CD's in the library are a great antidote to stress.
Another exciting outing is the tour to the fossil sites of Sterkfontein, known as the "Cradle of Mankind", only 20 minutes from Mount Grace. Honoured as a World Heritage Site in 1999, this is one of the most important archaeological and palaeo-anthropological regions in the world.
The Mount Grace Country House regularly hosts classical music concerts in its acoustically designed theatre, with performers ranking among the best in South Africa.
The Spa at Mount Grace
The thatch-roofed, natural stone spa complex has been built away from the main hotel in Mountain Village to ensure peace and tranquility. Surrounded by Mount Grace’s magnificent gardens and natural bush, this is truly a destination spa experience. Guests to the Mount Grace can take time to enjoy the healing and relaxing benefits of water therapy in our outdoor Hydrotherapy Spa Garden, featuring a heated Jacuzzi pool, a refreshing waterfall and the Elixir Liquid Sound Flotation Pool designed for floating.
Rooms
Thatchstone Village:
These rooms are closest to the main hotel; they are the original part of the hotel and are therefore older and decorated in a more "country style". They are in close proximity to all amenities and facilities and overlook very our beautiful garden pathways.
Grace Village:
These rooms are on either side of the pool and consist of 4 rooms per unit, two upstairs with thatched roofs and two below. They all have patios with lovely garden views. Their décor is warm and inviting and these rooms feel as if each room has been individually decorated. They are not too far from the main hotel, but tend to offer more privacy than the Thatchstone Village.
Mountain Village:
Comprises of Upper and Lower Mountain rooms which have recently been re-done to become part of our superior room type with Treetops. They are the most private of all our villages. These rooms have exceptional views of the gardens and in some instances the surrounding hills and Magaliesburg countryside.
Each unit is totally separate and consists of a spacious bedroom en suite with a separate shower as well as a sunken bath. All 14 rooms are uniform in décor and are equipped with mini bars, heated towel racks and other amenities. Although a leisurely walk from the hotel, they are favoured by many for their privacy.
Treetops Village:
The latest addition is the ultimate in luxury. Situated a fair distance from the hotel they nestle in a ravine filled with birdlife and forestry. The Treetops Village is accessible on foot or by golf carts.
There are 15 rooms in total each with a balcony/patio and a living area within the bedroom. The bathrooms are generously proportioned with heated floors and towel racks, a window the length of the bath with wooden blinds, separate shower, walk in dressing room, minibar and many other additional and unexpected luxuries are included. The décor is exquisitely stylish, yet in keeping with the relaxed country feel of the rest of Mount Grace.
Sun City Hotels
The Palace of the Lost City - five star
Luxurious in every aspect of its architecture The Palace of the Lost City is adorned with exquisite mosaics, frescoes, hand-painted ceilings - works of art you would find nowhere else in the world. The Palace of the Lost City can only be described as the seventh wonder dominating the skyline with its fine and extraordinary charm.
The Palace has 338 rooms inclusive of four deluxe suites: The King, African, Royal and Desert Suites are available on request. The King Suite is the epitome of regal luxury with hand-carved walls, frescoed ceilings and hundreds of custom-designed items adorning two bedrooms, lounge, two en-suite bathrooms, guest powder room, library, butler's pantry and balcony. All luxury suites at The Palace also feature a sauna and Jacuzzi bath, while the African Suite has an additional Jacuzzi on the terrace. All standard rooms at The Palace have entrance foyers, en-suite bathrooms, lounge or seating areas. Standard amenities include a carved armoire which contains the colour TV, safe, refrigerator and butler stations; a direct-dial telephone; radio; electric razor plug (110/220V); air conditioning, ceiling fan and 24 hour room service. All paraplegic rooms are fitted accordingly and are located on the first floor.
At The Palace of the Lost City there is never a dull moment and guests can swim and frolic in the waves of the only sub-tropical water adventure park in South Africa - the Valley of the Waves.
The Cascades Hotel - five star
Situated amidst lush gardens the Cascades Hotel is the grand old lady of Sun City and still retains her timeless elegance. Understandably the Cascades Hotel is a firm favourite among visitors who know Sun City well.
The Cascades Hotel offers a world of fantasy with its theme of cascading water, tropical lagoons and giant boulders creating a paradise for pink flamingos and swans. Tumbling waters and luxurious gardens, all a short walk from the glittering entertainment centre.
The 243 rooms at the Cascades Hotel have en suite bathrooms and face the tropical splendour of the Cascades Hotel's gardens and pools. All rooms include the following facilities for comfort and luxury: TV, radio, air-conditioning, telephone and minibar. Luxury rooms and suites have spa baths. Suites have private patios, sitting rooms and bar areas. The Presidential suite at the Cascades Hotel is even equipped with its own jacuzzi.
Dine in style with the excellent restaurants and elegant bars at the Cascades Hotel at Sun City. Two superb restaurants are The Peninsula which serves and international dinner menu and has a resident pianist. This restaurant serves a full continental buffet for breakfast. Lighter food is served at the Fishmonger Restaurant.
Cocktails and bar service can be enjoyed at the Vistas Bar which has a view of the mountains and valleys surrounding Sun City. Pre dinner drinks at The Cascades Hotel can be drunk at the Peninsula Bar.
The Sun City Hotel - four star
Guests are spoilt for choice with wining and dining options at the Sun City Hotel. Tempting treats from the Orient at the Orchard restaurant while South Africa's traditional specialities are served at the Calabash. The Lobby Lounge serves an interesting selection of light meals and pastries while peacocks strut past the lavish buffet at the Sun Terrace; and a sophisticated international hotel menu can be enjoyed at Harlequins Restaurant and Bar.
The Sun City Hotel in South Africa has a total of 340 rooms. The standard hotel rooms all face the pool and are equipped with all the facilities you would expect of South Africa's Sun International hotel group. The luxury rooms at the Sun City Hotel have a lounge and dining area and patio with sun lounger. All suites are luxurious and spacious with dining facilities, and feature private patios with space for lounging in the sun. The Sun City Hotel is the perfect hotel for groups traveling to South Africa, as the Sun City Hotel is reasonably priced, is big enough for groups to be able to stay together, has a central lobby, and is conveniently located for access to the all the amenities of Sun City.
Sun City Cabanas Hotel - three star
COMFORTABLE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, SUN CITY, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
Situated in the scenic Pilanesberg National Park the Cabanas Hotel Sun City is the perfect destination for letting off steam and running wild with plenty of space throughout the extensive gardens.
Guests will relax in the refreshing laid-back atmosphere and with the excellent service, focusing on the needs of families, this is an ideal location for a family vacation. This affordable family accommodation is the perfecting setting for a holiday to remember.
The superb accommodation at Sun City Cabanas in South Africa is perfect for families with young children. Guests can choose between Standard Cabanas, which are all air-conditioned with TV and radio and a shower en-suite, whilst the Family Cabanas are larger, accommodating four people with a full bathroom. The palette of vibrant colours used throughout the rooms at the Cabanas accentuates the fresh and relaxing atmosphere that you will find at this hotel. There is direct access onto the rolling lawns above Waterworld, providing its lush lake-side setting. This widespread lake is a watersport playground for visitors of all age.
The pools at the Cabanas have been designed with children in mind with a shallow paddling pool and a "grownups" pool, which are both heated. Letting off steam and running wild is easy at the Sun City Cabanas as there is plenty of space throughout the extensive gardens.
Kamp Kwena, the animal farm and waterworld are all in close proximity to the Sun City Cabanas Hotel and offer perfect entertainment options for children. Parents are presented with a fantastic opportunity to relax and enjoy the facilities at Sun City knowing that their children are looked after and supervised by professionals. The Sun City Lake offers a full range of watersports including pedalos, wake snake and rubber ducks. The activities offered by the Sun City Cabanas are ideal for children of all ages and ensure a fun-packed holiday in South Africa.
The Cabanas Hotel offers fine family fare with three superb restaurants at the hotel, The Morula Restaurant, Morula Café, and Palm Terrace. There is also a pool bar situated on a terrace overlooking the Cabanas swimming pool. The Morula offers juicy steaks and grills - South Africa's favourite food, and is only open for dinner. Light daytime fare can be enjoyed at the Morula Café, and the Palm Terrace serves a full breakfast buffet in a garden setting whilst at night the chefs excel at creating imaginative theme style buffets.
Excursions and short Tours
-Full day Lesedi (traditional African village experience including dinner)
-Full day Pretoria and Lesedi Tour (a visit to the capital city of Pretoria followed by the Lesedi Experience including dinner).
-Half day Johannesburg City tour
-Half day Gold Reef City tour (old preserved mining town)
-Half day Soweto tour/Half day Pretoria tour
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Map of South Africa
Aerial view of Johannesburg
South African safaris
Selecting your safari
A few hints and tips
We recommend you carry neutral-coloured light clothing, comfortable shoes, a warm pullover (mornings and evenings can be quite chilly), insect repellent, camera, binoculars and soft baggage not exceeding 15 kilograms per person. Malaria precautions are advisable. Children under eight years are not permitted on game drives at private game reserves, and under the age of five in semi-open vehicles in Kruger National Park.
Private game reserves:
The popular private game reserves of Sabie Sands, Thornybush and Timbavati are close to Kruger National Park and offer excellent chances to see the Big Five.
Accommodation: Private game reserves have lodges that range from luxurious to affordable ones.
Thornybush
Thornybush is situated on the private, exclusive Timbavati Game Reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park and 16 kilometres from Hoedspruit Airport.This reserve is home to three outstanding lodges each with it’s own unique ambience and spirit.
Main Lodge
Facilities: 20 luxury suites, restaurant, two lounge area,bar,laundry facilities,babysitting on request and swimming pool and the main lodge accepts children.
Main lodge suites: All suites have a glass frontage overlooking a deck with air-conditioning, telephone, minibar,refrigerator, hairdryer and indoor/outdoor showers.
N’kaya Lodge
Facilities: Four deluxe thatched suites,central lounge and dining area with open fire place,boma(reeded enclosure),outdoor terrace and bar overlooking water-hole & swimming pool.
N’kaya lodge suites: All suites are tastefully furnished in warm earthly tones and indigenous wood with private lounges & air-conditioning.
Chapungu Lodge
Facilities: Five colonial-style suites, dining room,boma, bar,rock pool and laundry facilities.
Chapungu lodge suites: All suites are furnished in colonial-style splendour and are air-conditioned.
Credit Cards: American Express, Diner Club Internanational, MasterCard and Visa.
Time: Check-in 1300 hours
Check-out 1100 hours
Singita
The tranquil Singita game lodge, a member of the exclusive “Relais & Chateaux” group and a winner of the Tatler award for the most luxurious safari lodge is situated about 20 kilometres from Skukuza Airport.
Singita boasts two unfenced,lavish all-suite lodges-the Ebony Lodge,situated on the banks of Sand River and the Boulders Lodge situated further downstream.
Ebony Lodge
Facilities: Nine suites,dining room,club room,boma(reeded enclosure),bar,wine cellar,library with cable television,small fully equipped gymnasium with steam room,salon offering facials,pedicures,and body wraps,laundry and 24-hour room service.
Ebony lodge suites:The colonial-style Ebony lodge suites have a private lounge and game-viewing deck with private plunge pool with air-conditioning,fan,fireplace,IDD telephone,minibar,hairdryer,indoor/outdoor shower and in-room safe.
Boulders Lodge
Facilities: Nine suites and this lodge has all the facilities outlined in the Ebony Lodge description.
Boulders Lodge suites:These suites carry all the amenities listed in the Ebony Lodge suites.
Mala Mala
Mala Mala Game Lodge set in the magnificent surroundings on the banks of the Sand River is located 25 kilometres off Skukuza Airport.Mala Mala Game Lodge consists of three lodges –the main camp which is constructed amidst shady trees on the banks of Sand River,Harry’s Camp –the smallest and most intimate of the three and the colonial-style Kirkman’s Camp.
Common Lodge suites: All three lodges have a boma (reeded enclosure), bar, boutique, fax facilities, laundry & room service.
Common Room Amenities: The rooms in all lodges have private balconies overlooking the surrounding bush, insect-proof screening on all windows and doors, insect repellant and magazines.Air-conditioning, IDD telephone,hair-dryer, bathrobes and purified water inclusive.
Main Camp:
Facilities: 25 luxury bedrooms and suites and in addition to the common lodge facilities,this camp offers lounge,dining room,game-viewing deck,wine cellar,video den and library,babysitting services,gymnasium and a cozy swiiming pool and the main camp accepts children.
Main Camp Rooms:In addition to the common room amenities these rooms have a minibar,electric shaver plug and mini safe.
Harry’s Camp
Facilities:12 twin rooms and in addition to the coomon room facilities the camp has a video den and library,safety deposit facilities,jogging track,gymnasium and a cozy swimming pool.
Harry’s Camp Rooms: In addition to the common room amenities these rooms feature walk-in closets, fans, international adaptors, shaver plug, bath and separate shower.
Kirkman’s Camp
Facilities: 18 twin colonial-style bedrooms and in addition to the common lodge facilities this camp offers lounge, tennis court and a fantastic swimming pool.
Kirkman’s Camp Rooms: The rooms in the lodge host all the listed common room amenities.
Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club International, MasterCard and Visa.
Time: Check-in 1200 hours
Check-out 1100 hours
Sabi Sabi
Lodge Location: Sabie Sands Game Reserve
Sabi Sabi is situated 20 kilometres from Skukuza Airport and basically consists of three lodges namely –Earth Lodge, Selati Lodge and Bush Lodge.
Earth Lodge is constructed to accommodate the surrounding environment whereas Selati Lodge is furnished with turn-of-the century charm and the Bush Lodge is fashioned in warm African textures.
Common Lodge Facilities: All three lodges have a lounge,dining balcony,boma(reeded enclosure),bar facilities,library,telephone,fax facilities,curio shop,meditation retreat and swimming pool.
Common Room Amenities: The suites in all the lodges have a lounge area,private patio,dressing room,fans,air-conditioning,coffee making facilities,indoor/outdoor showers and in-room safe.
Earth Lodge
Facilities: 13 ethnically decorated thatched chalets and suites and in addition to the common lodge facilities, the lodge provides wine cellar,television in the library,health and fitness centre.
Earth Lodge suites: In addition to the common room amenities these suites have a private plunge pool.
Selati Lodge
Facilities: Eight suites and these lodge provides all the amenities outlined in the common lodge facilities.
Selati Lodge Suites: In addition to the common roon amenities these suites retain the old-world charm using oil lamps and lanterns for evening lighting.
Bush Lodge
Facilities: 25 suites and this lodge provides all the amenities listed in the common lodge facilities.
Bush Lodge Suites: These suites provide all the facilities listed in the common lodge amenities.
Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club International, MasterCard and Visa.
Time: Check-in 1200 hours
Check-out: 1030 hours
Game drives: Game drives are conducted in open-safari vehicles, accompanied by a professional game ranger and skilled tracker-guide.
Kruger National Park:
Kruger with its 3,000 kilometres of well-maintained roads is a relatively inexpensive way to discover South Africa’s wildlife.
Accommodation: Kruger offers a range of accommodation including basic tourist class selfcatering rest camps, some of which have restaurants, supply stores and petrol stations.
Game drives: Game drives are conducted on the excellent network of tarred or gravelled roads, as off-road driving is not permitted. Clients who have booked a Fly-In safari will be escorted by a ranger for morning and afternoon game drives in semi-open vehicles.
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Maggie Kigwe
Apr 30, 2018