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This air-conditioned hotel was created in the image of a Mediterranean village with cobbled pathways, sparkling fountains and lush greenery cascading down the hillside. Sophisticated and luxurious, it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. The hotel comprises 117 rooms, including 24 suites and 1 apartment. The lobby houses a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and a lift. Within the hotel there is also a cocktail bar, 2 superb restaurants with highchairs for children, a conference room, an Internet connection, WLAN and bike hire. Room and laundry services complete the offerings. Those arriving by car can make use of the garage and car park.

Location

This hotel is set on a hilltop in 3 hectares of gardens, with sweeping views of Johannesburg's most exclusive suburbs and the surrounding area. A public transport stop may be found only 100 m from the hotel, whilst Johannesburg airport is around 25 km.

How To Get There

From Johannesburg International Airport follow the R24 (N3) to Johannesburg (Jhb). Highway splits into three. Keep to the left and follow the N3 N12 (N3) Jhb sign. Pass Van Buuren offramp. Follow M2 to Johannesburg. Highway splits again into M1 Sandton/Pretoria, M1 Bloemfontein and M2 Roodepoort - follow M1 Sandton/Pretoria. Pass Smit Street offramp and Empire Road offramp - keep left. Take Jan Smuts Avenue offramp on left. Follow Jan Smuts Avenue until you see Westcliff Drive on your left. Turn into Westcliff Drive. Then turn 1st left into Woodview Drive. Proceed approximately 500 metres and turn right into the main entrance of the hotel.

Room Description

The air-conditioned rooms come with a marble bathroom with hairdryer, 2 direct dial telephones, a desk, satellite/ cable TV with a VCR, a radio, high speed Internet access, a minibar, a king-size bed and a hire safe. Most rooms have spectacular views and private balconies.

Meals

Daily breakfast buffet, a la carte or in room dining. Lunch and dinner are daily available as a la carte selection. Morning and afternoon tea buffet. Sunday brunch.

Sports/Entertainment

There is a swimming pool in the grounds, as well as sun loungers and parasols. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and spa and massage treatments on offer. Sports enthusiasts may play tennis, go road- and mountain- biking or play golf on the golf course roughly 2 km away.