Brandwag, Golden Gate Mountain Resort

Brandwag Hotel

Description

Nestled in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the north-eastern Free State, surrounded by sandstone cliffs of the National Park, is where you`ll find an addition to The San Parks Collections - The Brandwag Hotel in the Golden Gate National Park. Accommodation comprises hotel rooms, a suite and chalets. Being in a National Park, Brandwag offers a host of activities and leisure facilities including hiking and nature trails, game viewing and lookout points. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, coffee shop and curio shop. Conference and banqueting facilities cater for up to 150 GUESTS.

The Golden Gate Brandwag Hotel is a unique retreat situated in the heart of the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the scenic North- Eastern Free State.

Being in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, the Brandwag Hotel offers the fabulous world of sandstone cliffs, sparkling rivers, age-old culture and heritage and spectacular mountain splendor of the Maluti’s.

Brandwag offers a restaurant, ladies bar, coffee-shop, curio-shop, conferencing & banqueting venues, as well as a variety of indoor and outdoor games and facilities.

Brandwag comprises of accommodation with unequalled views in the self catering chalets and as well as the hotel rooms.

Please note that the Brandwag Hotel will be undergoing extensive upgrading between the 12th of January 2009 and the 31st of March 2010.

During this time none of hotel facilities and restaurant will be available.

Accommodation

Chalet Ch2/4b (CHALET CH2/4)

- 1 bedroom with double bed
- 2 single beds
- Barbeque Facilities
- Fully equipped open plan kitchen
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Under roof parking for one vehicle per unit
- Wc and bath

Chalet Ch2/4s (CHALET CH2/4)

- 1 bedroom with double bed
- 2 single beds
- Barbeque Facilities
- Fully equipped open plan kitchen
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Under roof parking for one vehicle per unit
- Wc and shower

Chalet Ch2/4z (CHALET CH2/4)

- 1 bedroom with double bed
- 2 single beds
- Barbeque Facilities
- Fully equipped open plan kitchen
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Television
- Under roof parking for one vehicle per unit
- Unit accessible to the mobility challenged
- Wc and shower

Twin Room (TWIN ROOM)

- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- Breakfast included
- Hairdryer
- Kettle, cups and coffee & tea
- Small balcony
- Telephone
- Television
- Wc and bath

Family Room (FAMILY ROOM)

- 1 Room with two double beds
- Breakfast included
- Hairdryer
- Kettle, cups and coffee & tea
- Small balcony
- Telephone
- Television
- Wc and bath

Double Room - S (DOUBLE ROOM)

- 1 bedroom with double bed
- Breakfast included
- Hairdryer
- Kettle, cups and coffee & tea
- Small balcony
- Telephone
- Television
- Wc and shower

Double Room - B (DOUBLE ROOM)

- 1 bedroom with double bed
- Breakfast included
- Hairdryer
- Kettle, cups and coffee & tea
- Small balcony
- Telephone
- Television
- Wc and bath

Suite (SUIT)

- Breakfast included
- Hairdryer
- Kettle, cups and coffee & tea
- King Size Bed
- Private lounge with bar (unstocked) and fridge
- Small balcony with view over mountains
- Telephone
- Television
- Wc, shower and bath

Vital Information

Climate

Mild highveld summers with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon and cold winters with occasional snow transforming the park into a white wonderland.

The winter temperatures in Golden Gate can plummet to a mere -9 to -15 degrees C and that snow is a regular occurrence in the park.

Golden Gate primarily falls in a summer rainfall area (Sept to April) and the annual rainfall is approximately 760 mm per year. In very wet years this figure can rise to 1250 mm.

Day Visitors

With a public bypass road running through the park day visitors are welcome to drive through the park.

Fuel Stations: Petrol/ Diesel

Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery):

• South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations will accept legitimate petrol/fuel/garage/credit/debit cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase.

Office Hours

Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 17:30.

Tips and Hints

• Pets are not allowed.
• Firearms must be declared and sealed on arrival. Seal will be broken at the reception office upon departure.
• Vehicle repair, medical, post office and police services at Clarens (17 km) or Bethlehem (± 60 km).
• Remember to bring a hat, walking shoes, sun block, camera, binoculars and wildlife reference books.
• Hikers on day and overnight trails must always carry sufficient water.
• Take cool and light clothing for summer and warm clothing for winter.
• Area prone to sudden weather changes.

**Visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 17:30 may collect the keys to their accommodation at the Security Office, Glen Reenen Filling Station.**

Facilities

Facilities available in hotel rooms include:

Telephone

Satellite TV

Shower in some rooms

Tea/coffee making facilities

Adaptor

Balcony/verandah in some rooms

Chalets:

Chalets are selfcatering and all have:

- 1 bedroom with double bed (or 2 single beds)

- 2 single beds in living area

- Barbeque Facilities

- Fully equipped open plan kitchen

- Hairdryer

- Telephone

- Television

- Under roof parking for one vehicle per unit

- Wc and shower

Some chalets are suitable for the disabled.

Directions

Rates

Rates on application