Mafikeng
- Mmbatho Palms Hotel
- Nelson Mandela Drive, Mafikeng
Located in the capital city of the Northwest Province in South Africa, Mmabatho Palms Hotel is around three hours’ drive from Jo’burg. The resort offers its clientele four-star accommodation.
Guests enjoy access to restaurants, conference facilities, and the casino, plus, there’s an 18-hole golf course – Leopard Park Golf Course – very close by.
Accommodation consists of 150 rooms, and includes three suites and one Presidential Suite for those who seek their creature comforts.
Rustenburg
- Cocomo Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre
- Cannon Crescent, Ifafi, Hartbeespoort
The four-star Cocomo Hotel and Conference Center is a short drive from Gauteng, and ideally situated for those who prefer to escape city life, but still have easy access to all the facilities. The island-themed, luxury boutique hotel provides leisure and corporate accommodation and offers easy access to local nightlife and a plethora of restaurants.
Besides the conference suites, facilities include a barbecue and braai area, swimming pool, gardens, and a bar.
Royal Marang Hotel
- Bafokeng Sports Ground, Phokeng
The five-star Royal Marang Hotel is located at Bafokeng Sports Campus, not far from Rustenburg. The hotel reflects a luxurious design, indoor opulence, comfort, and outdoor harmony. The establishment also features a perfect combination of African authenticity with contemporary style.
As you may expect, given its location on a sports campus, guests have access to a recreational gym, sauna, and spa. There are two designer restaurants, and a number of bars for guests to choose from.
The 68 luxury suites are fully serviced.
Sun City
- The Palace of the Lost City Hotel
- Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg
If you’re intent on pure luxury at a luxurious cost, then you’ll have found it in this rather fascinatingly named five-star hotel, which is located in Sun City Resort, close to the Big Five Pilanesberg Park.
The Palace, and it does resemble a palace, offers gourmet dining venues to guests, with an array of activities and entertainment options.
Characterized by the beautiful gardens adorned with cascading waterfalls, sparkling streams and unique architecture, the hotel is an abundance of exquisite mosaics, beautiful frescoes, as well as hand-painted ceilings.
This preeminent establishment is regarded as Sun City’s flagship property, and is a member of the group known as “The Leading Hotels of the World”.
Hotel rooms afford guests with stunning views over the scenic valley beyond, in addition to the lushly tropical gardens that surround this opulent facility. Really has to be seen to be believed!
Cascades Hotel
- Sun City Resort off R556
The five-star Cascades Hotel does not offer quite the same level of Alice in Wonderland luxury as The Palace of the Lost City Hotel, but it still fits the bill for those who seek creature-comfort delights.
Set amidst lushly tropical gardens which are more befitting to a jungle scene, this facility is set at the rear of the 18th hole of the distinguished Gary Player Golf Course.
The swimming pool comes complete with a sandy beach, together with a poolside bar and restaurant. There’s also a Jacuzzi and a pool for the kids.
The nearby Big Five Pilanesburg National Park, which is certified as malaria-free, offers an unforgettable experience. Guests can enjoy a safari on elephant back or by hot air balloon.