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Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
The Boardwalk Hotel and Spa in Port Elizabeth, which is part of the Sun International Hotel Group of South Africa, is desiged to become an ideal getaway destination for leisure and corporate travelers...
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Address: 2nd Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6019, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 203
Spread over 6 floors, many of the spacious and comfortable hotel rooms at the Town Lodge Port Elizabeth feature spectacular ocean views....
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R740.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Cnr of Beach & Lodge Roads, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6001, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: East London, East London & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 260
Providing scenic views of the coastline, East Londons port harbour and the Indian Ocean, the Premier Hotel EL ICC offers comfortable accommodation for leisure and business travellers alike....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1260.00
Distance from Airport : 12 km
Distance from City Centre : 1 km
Address: ELICC Complex, Marine Park, Esplanade Beach, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Grahamstown, Grahamstown & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 4
The Bucklands Private Game Reserve is beautifully situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, and can easily be reached from Port Elizabeth, East London and Port Alfred....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1600.00
Distance from Airport : 132 km
Distance from City Centre : 32 km
Address: Bucklands Private Game Reserve, near Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Mthatha, Mthatha & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 117
Situated in the beautiful wilderness area of the Eastern Cape, the Garden Court Mthatha Hotel is located off the N2 highway between Durban and East London, in close distance to the Mthatha city centre...
Guest Reviews: 1 Review
Address: Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha 5100, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: East London, East London & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 80
Situated less than 5 minutes from the East London Airport, the Premier Hotel King David in East London is ideally suitable for leisure travellers and business executives alike....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R810.00
Distance from Airport : 12 km
Distance from City Centre : 1 km
Address: Cnr Currie Str & Inverleith Terrace, Quigney, East London 5201, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: East London, East London & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 175
The Premier Hotel Regent in East London provides chic, comfortable and luxurious accommodation for touring groups, business executives, and families alike....
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R1080.00
Distance from Airport : 12 km
Distance from City Centre : 1 km
Address: 22 Esplanade Beachfront, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 86
The Kings Hotel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a luxury hotel offering affordable designer accommodation in hotel rooms and exclusive one, two and three bedroom apartments....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R580.00
Distance from Airport : 4 km
Distance from City Centre : 9 km
Address: Cnr Titian Road & Buffelsfontein Rd, Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Alfred, Grahamstown & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 10
The uniqueness of the Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is that it offers beach, bush and game in one experience....
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R5000.00
Distance from Airport : 155 km
Distance from City Centre : 13 km
Address: Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 7
The Shamwari Townhouse boutique hotel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, sets a new standard in discreet and lavish luxury accommodation....
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R1250.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: 5 Brighton Drive, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Cape St Francis, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 10
The guest rooms at the 4 star Sandals Guest House St Francis Bay are spacious with individually decorated bedrooms....
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R790.00
Distance from Airport : 117 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: 4 Napier Road, St Francis Bay 6312, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: East London, East London & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 173
The hotel rooms at the Garden Court East London Hotel are spacious and meet the needs of both corporate and leisure travellers....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
Address: Cnr John Baillie & Moore Streets, Quigney, East London 5201, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: East London, East London & Surrounds, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 70
The Hemingways Hotel is situated on the corner of Western Bypass and Two Rivers Drive in the suburb of Cambridge in East London, South Africa....
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R1550.00
Distance from Airport : 12 km
Distance from City Centre : 1 km
Address: Cnr Western Bypass & Two Rivers Drive, Cambridge, East London 5247, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 176
The exclusive Radisson Blu Hotel Port Elizabeth is conveniently located within walking distance of several beaches and main attractions....
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R1210.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Cnr Marine Drive & 9th Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 59
The Kelway Hotel in Port Elizabeth is set on the embankment next to Bayworld Oceanarium in Brookes Hill Drive....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R720.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Port Elizabeth 6013, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Cape St Francis, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 5
The Sands @ St Francis in St Francis Bay is situated at the gateway to the picturesque Garden Route and is located in close proximity to the Eastern Cape Malaria-free Game Reserves near Port Elizabeth...
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R1400.00
Distance from Airport : 117 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: 8 Frank Road, St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 91
The Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth features a total of 91 hotel rooms with magnificent sea facing views....
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R1170.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Cnr Lodge and Beach Roads, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Humewood, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 79
The Paxton Hotel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, offers modern comfort, great service and enjoys an excellent location....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R860.00
Distance from Airport : 4 km
Distance from City Centre : 10 km
Address: Carnarvon Place, Humewood Road, Port Elizabeth 6001, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Humewood, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 9
The Windermere Hotel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a hip stylish hotel combining elements of contempory chic with classic comfort....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1330.00
Distance from Airport : 4 km
Distance from City Centre : 10 km
Address: 35 Humewood Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth 6001, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Sundays River, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 13
The Bushman Sands Golf Lodge and Estate in South Africas Eastern Cape is a unique getaway with a delightful blend of rich heritage and modern luxury....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R650.00
Distance from Airport : 90 km
Distance from City Centre : 84 km
Address: Main Road, Alicedale, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 147
Most of the hotel rooms at the City Lodge Port Elizabeth in South Africa provide sea views....
Guest Reviews: 1 Review
R860.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Cnr Beach & Lodge Roads, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 8
Built in 1898, the luxurious Hacklewood Hill Country House in Port Elizabeth offers luxury, comfort and warmth....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1350.00
Distance from Airport : 4 km
Distance from City Centre : 9 km
Address: 152 Prospect Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 34
The Beach Hotel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is probably the most attractive landmark along Nelson Mandela Bay, it is situated in close proximity from the world renowned Hobie Beach....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R970.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Port Elizabeth - Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 100
The close location to major attractions as well as the beach makes the Brookes Hill Suites Hotel in Port Elizabeth a popular destination for leisure and business travellers alike....
Guest Reviews: 1 Review
R680.00
Distance from Airport : 6 km
Distance from City Centre : 15 km
Address: Brookes Hill Road, Off Beach Road, Humewood 6013, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Free State (6)
Location: Mangaung - Bloem, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 115
The comfortable hotel rooms at the Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Central are air-conditioned and en-suite, providing affordable accommodation in quiet elegance....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R990.00
Distance from Airport : 11 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: Bloem Plaza, East Burger Street, Bloemfontein 9301, Free State, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Mangaung - Bloem, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 94
In close proximity to the Protea Hotel Willow Lake are the Loch Logan Waterfront Mall & Restaurants, Mimosa Mall, Kingspark/Vodacom Stadium, Medi Clinic Bloemfontein, Supersport Gym and Grey College....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1380.00
Distance from Airport : 11 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: 101 Henry Street, Bloemfontein 9330, Free State, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Mangaung - Bloem, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
The exclusive Villa Bali Boutique Hotel in Bloemfontein provides easy access from the N1 highway off-ramp and is located within walking distance of a large variety of attractions....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R770.00
Distance from Airport : 11 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: 3 Dan Pienaar Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein 9301, Free State, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Mangaung - Bloem, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 147
Guests staying at the Southern Sun Bloemfontein may enjoy the comfort of spacious bedrooms which overlook the lush gardens....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
Address: Cnr Nelson Mandela & Melville Drive, Brandwag 9301, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Mangaung - Bloem, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 94
The modern Protea Hotel Bloemfontein nestles in a secure landscaped garden with a pool and terrace making it an ideal overnight destination for business and leisure travellers alike....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1240.00
Distance from Airport : 11 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: 202 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Mangaung - Bloem, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 151
The City Lodge Bloemfontein hotel enjoys a central location in Bloemfontein and is situated within walking distance to the Bloemfontein Medi Clinic, the Bloemfontein Zoo, the Free State Stadium, sever...
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R850.00
Distance from Airport : 11 km
Distance from City Centre : 3 km
Address: Cnr Parfitt Ave & Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein 9300, Free State Province, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Gauteng (20)
Location: Morningside Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 104
The Faircity Quartermain Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg offers luxury accommodation and modern facilities for leisure and business guests alike....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1100.00
Distance from Airport : 36 km
Distance from City Centre : 19 km
Address: 60 West Road South, Morningside 2128, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Morningside Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 41
The 4-star Faircity Falstaff Hotel is located in close proximity to Johannesburg's main business and shopping centre....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R980.00
Distance from Airport : 36 km
Distance from City Centre : 19 km
Address: 223 Rivonia Rd, Entrance on Longdon Rd, Morningside 2128, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Location: Rosebank Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 9
The five star Clico Boutique Hotel in Rosebank is the perfect place for business and leisure travellers to Johannesburg, South Africa....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1530.00
Distance from Airport : 26 km
Distance from City Centre : 11 km
Address: 27 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank 2196, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The Peech Boutique Hotel is set amongst big trees and in an indigenous garden, offering sixteen large, airy bedrooms and suites....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1900.00
Distance from Airport : 24 km
Distance from City Centre : 10 km
Address: 61 North Street, Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 59
The sleek five star St Andrews Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa, prides itself on personal service and attention to detail for discerning guests....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1110.00
Distance from Airport : 15 km
Distance from City Centre : 10 km
Address: 22 Milner Avenue, St Andrews, Bedfordview 2007, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 5
The Residence in Johannesburg lies in close proximity from shopping centres such as Killarney and Rosebank and various tourist attractions including the Johannesburg Zoo and the city centre....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1580.00
Distance from Airport : 24 km
Distance from City Centre : 9 km
Address: No 17 4th Avenue Houghton, Westwood 1477, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Pretoria City Center, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 8
With unsurpassed views over the city of Pretoria, the 131 on Herbert Baker Boutique Hotel is located on the very prestigious Herbert Baker Street which borders the Groenkloof Nature Reserve and is loc...
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R3890.00
Distance from Airport : 58 km
Distance from City Centre : 6 km
Address: 131 Herbert Baker Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0181, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Arcadia & Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 119
The Protea Hotel Hatfield is positioned in close proximity to the business centres, tourist attractions, shopping malls and sport stadiums in Pretoria....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R990.00
Distance from Airport : 51 km
Distance from City Centre : 4 km
Address: 1141 Burnett Street, Hatfield 0083, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Arcadia & Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 184
The comfortable en-suite hotel rooms at the City Lodge Hatfield Pretoria provide convenient amenities and facilities including a work desk, safe, TV and air-conditioning....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R850.00
Distance from Airport : 51 km
Distance from City Centre : 4 km
Address: 407 Hilda Street, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 260
Located north of the fast paced business world of Sandton, the Indaba Hotel and Conference Center nestles beneath the vista of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R800.00
Distance from Airport : 32 km
Distance from City Centre : 34 km
Address: William Nicol Drive, Fourways, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Waterkloof, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 6
The most popular and beautiful suburb of Pretoria, Waterkloof, where the Waterfalls Boutique Hotel is located, commands a unique position high up on the mountain with beautiful views of the vibrant ci...
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R700.00
Distance from Airport : 46 km
Distance from City Centre : 9 km
Address: 200 Outeniqua Street, Waterkloof Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Being a landmark Sandton property, the Grayston Hotel in Johannesburg used to be called the Southern Sun Grayston when it was still part of the Southern Sun Hotel Group....
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Address: Cnr. Rivonia & Grayston Drive, Sandton 2146, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Johannesburg Airport - OR Tambo Int, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 275
Guests staying at the Premier Hotel OR Tambo enjoy its central location to the OR Tambo International Airport combined with its various facilities and services....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1290.00
Distance from Airport : 0 km
Distance from City Centre : 22 km
Address: 73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton 1619, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 44
The Royal Elephant Hotel is located just minutes away from Midrand, Irene, Waterkloof, Pretoria-East and the Pretoria city centre and is a short drive away from Sandton and Johannesburg....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1910.00
Distance from Airport : 40 km
Distance from City Centre : 27 km
Address: Cnr Willem Botha & Wierda Roads, Centurion, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Johannesburg Airport - OR Tambo Int, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 92
The Road Lodge Johannesburg Airport Hotel provides comfortable accommodation for leisure, family and business travellers alike....
Guest Reviews: 1 Review
R530.00
Distance from Airport : 0 km
Distance from City Centre : 22 km
Address: Kruin Street off Herman Road, Harmelia Ext 2, Germiston, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 201
Guests staying at the Park Inn Sandton enjoy easy access to the famous local attractions which include the popular Sandton City Shopping Centre and the bustling Nelson Mandela Square....
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Address: 118 Katherine Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Menlo Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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No. of Rooms: 106
The Town Lodge Menlo Park hotel in Pretoria, South Africa, features a total of 106 hotel rooms, wheelachair accessible and interleading family rooms can be requested....
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R740.00
Distance from Airport : 46 km
Distance from City Centre : 10 km
Address: Cnr Atterbury & Klarinet Roads, Menlo Park, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Lynnwood, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 205
Centrally located near major routes, the City Lodge Lynnwood in Pretoria, South Africa, caters to the needs of both business and leisure travellers....
Guest Reviews: 1 Review
R850.00
Distance from Airport : 46 km
Distance from City Centre : 11 km
Address: Cnr Lynnwood & Daventry Roads, Lynnwood, Pretoria 0040, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Google Map
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 216
The Radisson Blu Gautrain Sandton provides both the corporate and leisure traveller with a comfortable stay in an elegant and sophisticated setting....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
Address: Cnr of Rivoria Road & West Street, Sandton 2196, Johannesberg, Gauteng, South Africa
Location: Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
No. of Rooms: 197
The contemporary Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch hotel is ideal for travellers who enjoy being amidst the energetic urban vibe of the bustling city life of Johannesburg....
Guest Reviews: 0 Reviews
R1920.00
Distance from Airport : 24 km
Distance from City Centre : 10 km
Address: Whitely Street, Melrose Arch Precint, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Overview
Quick Facts: South Africa
- Population of South Africa (mid-2009): 49.32-million
- Currency: One rand (R) = 100 cents
- Time: Two hours ahead of GMT
- Area: 1 219 090 square kilometres
- Agriculture: 81.6% of total land area
- Arable land: 12.1% of total
- Irrigated land: 10.15% of arable land
- Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa
- Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa
- Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa
- South Africa is subdivided into 9 Provinces: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumulanga, Northern Cape, Limpopo, North West, Free State and the Western Cape
- Real GDP growth rate (2009): -1.8%
- Consumer inflation rate (March 2010): 5.1% y/y
- Producer inflation rate (March 2010): 3.7% y/y
- Prime overdraft lending rate of banks (April 2010): 10%
- Unemployment (fourth quarter 2009): 24.3%
- Eleven official languages are recognised in the South African constitution
- South Africa also contains the largest European, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa
- South Africa is a constitutional democracy
- South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world
- Njesuthi in the Drakensberg Mountain range is the highest peak in South Africa with its 3,408 m
Introducing South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is situated at the southern tip of the African continent stretching along a 2,798 kilometres magnificent coastline on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. To the north of South Africa are Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. To the east South Africa shares borders with Mozambique and Swaziland while Lesotho is an independent country entirely surrounded by South Africa.
South Africa is known for its great mix in different cultures, religions and languages. Eleven official languages are recognised in the South African constitution. Two of these languages are of European origin which are Afrikaans, a language which originated mainly from Dutch that is spoken by the majority of white and Coloured South Africans and English. Though English has a large role in public and commercial life, it is nevertheless only the fifth most-spoken language in South Africa.
Approximately 79.5% of the South African population is of black African ancestry which can be split up among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different Bantu languages, nine of which have official status. South Africa is home to the largest European, Indian, and racially mixed communities in Africa. About a quarter of the population is unemployed and lives on less than US $1.25 a day.
South Africa is a constitutional democracy in the form of a parliamentary republic with a parliamentarily-dependent head of state. It is one of the founding members of the African Union, and has the largest economy of all Arican member countries. It is also a founding member of the United Nations and NEPAD. South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, Antarctic Treaty System, Group of 77, South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, Southern African Customs Union, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, G20 and G8+5.
The geography of South Africa
South Africa is situated on the southernmost point of the African continent. It is here where the two mighty oceans meet: the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. Coverning a region of 1,219,912 km2, South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world and is comparable in size to Colombia. Njesuthi in the Drakensberg at 3,408 m is the highest peak in South Africa.
Inland, South Africa is a vast, flat, and sparsely populated scrubland. The Karoo is drier towards the northwest along the Namib desert. In contrast, the eastern coastline of South Africa is lush and well-watered, which produces a climate similar to the tropics.
To the north of Johannesburg, the altitude drops beyond the escarpment of the Highveld, and turns into the lower lying Bushveld, an area of mixed dry forest and an abundance of wildlife. East of the Highveld, beyond the eastern escarpment of South Africa, the Lowveld stretches towards the Indian Ocean. This area of South Africa has particularly high temperatures, and is also the location of extended subtropical agriculture.
Part of South Africa is also the small sub-Antarctic archipelago of the Prince Edward Islands which consists of Marion Island (290 km2) and Prince Edward Island (45 km2).
Climate of South Africa
South Africa has a temperate climate due to being surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans on three sides, by its location in the climatically milder southern hemisphere and due to the average elevation rising steadily towards the north towards the equator and further inland. A great variety of climatic zones exist based on its varied topography and oceanic influence.
South Africa is home to the extreme desert of the southern Namib which is situated in the farthest northwest of the country as well as to the lush subtropical climate in the east along the Mozambique border and the Indian ocean. The southwest region of South Africa features a climate which is similar to that of the Mediterranean. It is characterized by wet winters and hot, dry summers. This is where the famous Fynbos Biome of grassland and thicket can be found. This region in South Africa is also well known for its vineyards and award winning wines which are produced here. Further east on the south coast, rainfall is distributed more evenly throughout the year, producing a green landscape. This area is popularly known as the Garden Route featuring towns like Mossel Bay, George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
The Free State in South Africa is flat due to the fact that it lies centrally on the high plateau. North of the Vaal River, the Highveld receives more rainfall and does not experience subtropical extremes of heat. Johannesburg which is situated in the centre of the Highveld, is set at an altitude of 1,740 m. Johannesburg in South Africa’s Gauteng province receives an annual rainfall of 760 mm. The winters in this region of South Africa are cold, although snow is rare.
The high Drakensberg mountains, which are part of the south-eastern escarpment of the Highveld, offer limited skiing opportunities in winter. The coldest place in South Africa is Sutherland which nestles in the western Roggeveld Mountains, where midwinter temperatures can reach as low as −15 °C. The centre of South Africa has the hottest temperatures: a temperature of 51.7 °C was recorded in 1948 in the Northern Cape Kalahari near Upington.
Languages spoken in South Africa
In South Africa, eleven official languages are spoken which are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
The three most spoken first home languages are Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans. Despite the fact that English is recognised as the language of commerce and science, it was spoken by only 8.2% of South Africans at home in 2001, an even lower percentage than in 1996.
Furthermore, South Africa recognises eight unofficial languages which are Fanagalo, Khoe, Lobedu, Nama, Northern Ndebele, Phuthi, San and South African Sign Language.
Many of the "unofficial languages" of the San and Khoikhoi people contain regional dialects stretching northwards into Namibia and Botswana, and other regions.
Additionaly, many white South Africans also speak other European languages which include Portuguese (also spoken by black Angolans and Mozambicans), German, and Greek, while some Asians and Indians in South Africa speak South Asian languages, like Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu and Telugu. French is still widely spoken by French South Africans especially in places like Franschhoek, where many South Africans are of French origin.
Religion in South Africa
Christians account for about 80 % of South Africa’s population. This includes Zion Christian, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Dutch Reformed and Anglican. Members of other Christian churches accounted for another 36% of the population. Muslims make up about 1.5% of the South African population, Hindus about 1.3%, and Judaism 0.2%.
African Indigenous Churches were the largest of the Christian groups. There is no evidence that Islam was known to the Zulu, Swazi, or Xhosa of the east coast prior to the colonial era. Many South African Muslims are described as Coloureds, notably in the Western Cape, especially those whose ancestors came as slaves from the Indonesian archipelago (the Cape Malays). Others are described as Indians, notably in KwaZulu-Natal, including those whose ancestors came as traders from South Asia; they have been joined by others from other parts of Africa as well as white or black South African converts.
The Hindu population of South Africa was primarily established during the British colonial time, but later waves of immigration from India have also contributed to it. Most Hindus are ethnically South Asian but there are many who come from mixed racial origin, and some are converts with the efforts of Hindu missionaries such as ISKCON. Other minority religions in South Africa are Sikhism, Jainism and Bahá'í Faith.
South Africa’s Provinces
South Africa is home to nine provinces which are the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Eastern Cape:
- Capital city: Bhisho
- Area km²: 169,580
- Population ( 2007): 6,527,747
Free State:
- Capital city: Bloemfontein
- Area km²: 129,480
- Population ( 2007): 2,773,059
Gauteng:
- Capital city: Jonannesburg
- Area km²: 17,010
- Population ( 2007): 10,451,713
KwaZulu-Natal:
- Capital city: Pietermaritzburg
- Area km²: 92,100
- Population ( 2007): 10,259,230
Limpopo:
- Capital city: Polokwane
- Area km²: 123,900
- Population ( 2007): 5,238,286
Mpumalanga:
- Capital city: Mbombela
- Area km²: 79,490
- Population ( 2007): 3,643,435
Northern Cape:
- Capital city: Kimberley
- Area km²: 361,830
- Population ( 2007): 1,058,060
North West:
- Capital city: Mafikeng
- Area km²: 116,320
- Population ( 2007): 3,271,948
Western Cape:
- Capital city: Cape Town
- Area km²: 129,370
- Population ( 2007): 5,278,585
SOUTH AFRICA:
- Total area in km²: 1,219,080
- Population ( 2007): 48,502,063
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