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The Royal Hotel - Accommodation in Pilgrims Rest, Mpumalanga, South Africa
The
Royal Hotel, situated in Pilgrim's Rest, was impeccably restored, to
reflect true late Victorian style. It is perhaps one of South Africa's
best-known hotels. This national monument is famous for its atmosphere
and world-class service and facilities. Composed of ten authentic
buildings dating back to the latter part of the nineteenth century,
the hotel offers charming en-suite bedrooms. Trapped in a time warp,
the lounge reflects an epoch of time honoured hospitality and elegance
so typical of the late Victorian era. Upon entering the Royal Hotel,
visitors are immediately taken on a nostalgia filled trip into the
past.
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| Price: 4 |
| bed and breakfast |
| 6 suites 44 rooms |
The
hotel consists of 6 suites and 44 double or twin bedded en-suite
bedrooms in the main hotel and adjacent cottages, still carrying their
historical names. Furnished with genuine antique brass beds, wash
stands, wardrobes and other furniture, visitors cannot but be
transported back into history. Rounding off this atmosphere are
authentic Victorian baths, sanitary ware and fixtures. In these
surroundings, electric shavers, driers and other equipment will seem
out of place.
The
reception walls are lined with the most interesting photographs and
artefacts providing vivid glimpses of Pilgrim's Rest's history. This
theme is carried forward into the lounge as well as the very famous
public bar. The restaurant is informal and serves hearty old-fashioned
meals in a historical atmosphere in keeping with the rest of the
Hotel. Enjoying a meal outside while taking in the scenery, is an
experience worthwhile. The Royal Hotel is the centre attraction of
Pilgrim's Rest. From here visitors can plan all daily excursions and
then come home to a relaxing evening of Victorian comfort. Declared a
goldfield in 1873, Pilgrim's Rest became a cosmopolitan centre of
activity in South Africa. Today it stands as a legacy to these
pioneers. The town was proclaimed a National Monument in 1986. The
Hotel is ideally situated for visitors to this wildlife capital of
South Africa. Our central location enables guests to make easy day
trips to all the major attractions on offer. The world famous Kruger
National Park is no more than a three quarter hour drive away.
Surroundings offer:trout fishing,floodlit tennis courts, bowls, swimming,
golf, hiking trails, horse back riding.