South Africa Accommodation

The South African based Three Cities Hotel & Game Lodge Group has an exceptional collection of hotels, resorts & game lodges located in Southern Africa.  Their properties are located in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Province, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Mauritius.

Whether travellers are looking for business or holiday accommodation, the Three Cities hotel group has a wide selection of different accommodation options.  Enjoy the finest city hotel environment on offer, take time out at one of the family friendly resorts, enjoy a safari and marvel at the abundant wildlife or simply indulge and spoil yourself with the best luxury has to offer.  Several Three Cities hotels and lodges also feature modern health and spa facilities.

Executives have a wide choice of exclusive conference venues at the different Three Cities hotels. Whether the client is looking to plan a business lunch or a week long conference, Three Cities has the perfect setting to accommodate different business needs. Cutting edge technology equipment helps facilitate a successful conference, while the award winning chefs will ensure that the taste buds tingle with satisfaction.

The Three Cities Group was formed in 1988 as a hospitality group offering specialized services in the tourism industry. Today the Three Cities Group manages and markets over 30 quality tourism and leisure properties and has a strong network of sales and marketing specialists working out of Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and London.

Its distinctively unique portfolio of properties includes: City Hotels, Resorts, Exceptional Safaris and Exceptional Collection, as well as three campuses of The International Hotel School (I H S and the largest Marine Theme Park in Africa – uShaka Marine World in Durban. Brand flexibility is one of the Group’s hallmarks and allows each hotel to own and maintain its singular identity whilst being sold to the travel trade under the Three Cities Group brand. Each property has its own individual personality and the hotels are combined through a common bond of service excellence of international standard with quality appointed accommodation and facilities appropriate to each of the properties marketed.

Three Cities continues to grow from strength to strength. Its unique portfolio of properties offers a diverse range of Africa’s finest hotels, resorts and game lodges situated in the major tourist and business centres of Southern Africa.

In 2002, Three Cities formed a specialized theme park management company with local empowerment and overseas partners to bid for and manage the largest Marine Theme Park in Africa – uShaka Marine World, being developed in Durban, South Africa. uShaka Management now manages the fifth largest Aquarium in the world. uShaka comprises a 1,200 seater dolphin stadium, 300 seater seal stadium and a re-creation of an old cargo ship with an under ground themed Aquarium Gallery extending through 450 metres of spectacular fish and shark tanks. uShaka also comprises a Water Park called Wet ‘n Wild with 18 fun-filled water slides and a retail village comprising 89 specialty shops and restaurants.

City Hotels: Three Cities

• 1 on 1, Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga north of Durban / KwaZulu-Natal
• Golden Horse Casino Hotel, Pietermaritzburg / KwaZulu-Natal
• Hotel on St Georges, Cape Town / Western Cape
• Inn on the Square, Cape Town  / Western Cape
• Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel & Spa, Cape Town / Western Cape
• Rockwell All Suite Hotel, Cape Town / Western Cape
• Royal Palm, Umhlanga / KwaZulu-Natal
• The Alphen Country House Hotel, Cape Town / Western Cape
• The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, Cape Town / Western Cape
• The Riverside Hotel & Spa, Durban / KwaZulu-Natal
• The Royal Hotel, Durban / KwaZulu-Natal
• The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa, Umhlanga Ridge / KwaZulu-Natal
• The Westville Hotel, Durban / KwaZulu-Natal
• Upper Eastside Hotel, Woodstock Cape Town / Western Cape

Exceptional Safaris: Three Cities Game Lodges and Camps

• Camp Shawu, private concession in the south-eastern section of the Kruger National Park / Mpumalanga
• Camp Shonga, private concession in the south-eastern section of the Kruger National Park / Mpumalanga
• Madikwe River Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve / North West Province
• Shishangeni Private Lodge, private concession in the world-renowned Kruger National Park / Mpumalanga
• Thorntree River Lodge, Oa Tunya National Park near Livingstone / Zambia
• Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls / Zambia

Resorts: Three Cities

• Alpine Heath Resort, Drakensberg / KwaZulu-Natal
• Burgundy Luxury Apartments, Durbanville Cape Town / Western Cape
• Dunkeld Country Estate, Dullstroom / Mpumalanga
• Chobe Marina Lodge, North Eastern corner of Botswana
• Kleine Zalze Lodge, Cape Winelands / Western Cape
• Ocean Shores, Blaauwberg Coast Cape Town / Western Cape
• Greenway Woods Resort, White River / Mpumalanga
• Seasons Sport & Spa at the Seasons Eco Golf Estate, Magaliesberg Mountains near Hartbeespoort Dam
• Shearwater on Sea, between Knysna and George in the town of Sedgefield / Garden Route Western Cape

Exceptional Collection: Three Cities

• Bumi Hills Safari Lodge, Kariba / Zambia
• David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, Livingstone / Zambia
• Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa, Franschhoek Cape Winelands / Western Cape
• Plettenberg Park Hotel & Spa, Plettenberg Bay / Western Cape
• Thaba Ya Batswana Eco Lodge & Spa, Johannesburg / Gauteng
• The Bay Hotel, Mauritius

THREE CITIES PROPERTIES IN DETAIL

• Relax in the comfort of an exclusive mountain village, nestled in the midst of the Northern Drakensburg
• Beautiful 3 bedroom chalets with private patio and fireplace
• Great family activities such as mountain biking, horse riding, hiking, helicopter flips and much more
• ‘Funtastic” supervised kids zone and kids entertainment programme
• Offers 9 outstanding conference venues as well as team building packages

• Comfort and exceptional service is guaranteed
• The only official 4 star hotel in Pietermaritzburg
• On offer is a tantalising array of mouth watering dining experiences to suit most tastes and cultures
• Overlooking the legendary Scotsville Racecourse, and just minutes off the N3 highway, the Hotel's location makes it a convenient stop over for business and leisure travellers alike
• State of the art Casino - with slots opening at 9am each morning and running through to 6am the next morning, each end every day

• Magnificent views of the Indian Ocean
• Offers an authentic resort lifestyle
• Centrally located
• Luxuriously appointed rooms allow for a relaxed environment for either business and leisure
• Suites accommodate families, singles or couples and venues are uniquely versatile with a pool and pool deck
• Opulent spa onsite with lavish treatments

• Situated in the heart of Durban City and is the only hotel in the CBD
• Each of the hotel's newly refurbished luxurious en-suite rooms reflect the past and present, accompanied by breathtaking views of the city complemented with an opulent finish
• Close to the ICC, uShaka Marine World and the sports stadia, The Royal Hotel's convenient location is perfect whether you are in Durban for business or leisure purposes - or both.
• 3 Restaurants to choose from - whether it is traditional fare or fine dining, we have something to tempt any guest's palate

• Situated across from the Gateway Theatre of Shopping - Umhlanga's world class shopping experience and 10 minutes from the King Shaka Airport
• Each of the 94 apartment styled suites with balconies are magnificently appointed and superbly furnished
• The award winning DISH restaurant at Royal Palm offers diners and guests delectable feasts or light refreshments

• Elegant and natural design creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxation
• This trendy hotel offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travelers
• Spectacular ocean views, luxurious rooftop pool and Spa
• Close to the business hub of Umhlanga, Gateway Theatre of Shopping and King Shaka Airport
• Sophisticated restaurant offering diners stylish fusion dishes

• Superb accommodation with modern conveniences, ensuring the utmost comfort and relaxation in the heart of Westville
• A fully equipped gym and large shopping mall close by
• Valley of 1000 hills, city and Zulu or uShaka Marine World day-tours available
• State of the art conference venues accommodate from 20 to 100 delegates

• A perfect and refined destination from which to explore Mpumalanga's spectacular scenic beauty and abundance of wildlife
• Flanks the White River Golf Estate and offers first-rate services
• Superb accommodation in luxury three-bedroom chalets, deluxe rooms and standard rooms
• The Injabula restaurant is an authentic African styled restaurant offering sensational dining experiences with traditional dishes and African music
• Conferences are concluded with hand, neck and foot massages and a host of exciting leisure activities available such as murder dinners, treasure hunts, drumming, fire dance shows, idols, themed evenings and Pheasant Puckers comedy shows

• The luxurious Madikwe River Lodge is settled on the banks of Groot Marico River inside the diverse Madikwe Game Reserve
• Only three and a half hours from Gauteng and a mere 45min by aircraft
• Sixteen comfortable and secluded split-level thatched chalets surround the main lodge, each individually decorated to create a rich African feel
• Activities such as bush dinners, big five spotting, treasure hunts, bird watching programmes, game drives, game walks, star gazing and swimming
• Safari experiences are in 4x4's through the untamed wilderness of the Kalahari Thornveld, home to 66 large mammal species and 350 bird species

• Be enchanted in the heart of Africa's legendary Kruger National Park at Shishangeni Private Game Lodge
• 22 fully equipped individual chalets embrace luxury with a private fireplace, romantic bathroom and private deck for game viewing
• Enjoy early morning or late afternoon game drives as you keep the Big 5 in your sight with an expert guide
• Completely family friendly, Shishangeni is one of the few lodges that welcome little guests

• Overlooking a waterhole, there are plenty opportunities to view the Big 5
• This small and intimate camp features elegant accommodation in five luxury twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms
• A birder's paradise, Camp Shawu is home to more than 500 species of birds, all of which can be seen while lounging next to the pool with a cocktail in hand
• End your day with massage treatments on the privacy of your own deck

• A cherished and exclusive bush retreat in the foothills of the Lebombo Mountains in the Kruger National Park
• Emphasis is placed on the beauty of nature while service and luxury is guaranteed
• 5 Romantic individual tents each lavishly equipped
• Private game viewing decks with reclining chairs ensure each guest's experience of the bush is personal and memorable
• View the Big 5 whilst on a game drive

• Housed in one of Cape Town's oldest buildings, overlooking the vibrant Green Market Square
• Situated minutes away from the vibrant precincts of Cape Town with a myriad of restaurants, bistros, entertainment and tours
• Conveniently located in the corporate business and government district
• The hotel offers 165 comfortable en-suite rooms and onsite facilities such as sauna, fitness centre and heated swimming pool with sundeck on the 8th floor overlooking Table Mountain
• DISH the in-house restaurant, specializes in top quality South African cuisine offering healthy alternatives

• The stylishly decorated 47 rooms and suites of the lodge are set alongside the first fairway of the championship De Zalze Golf Course
• Each room enjoys a breathtaking view of the Stellenbosch mountains
• Guests can enjoy a full or continental breakfast overlooking the first green while being shaded by old oaks
• The entire Lodge overlooks the vineyards and affords guests the opportunity of taking in the natural beauty of the area

• Situated on one of Franschhoek's original country retreats in the Cape Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa is five-star luxury at its best
• Postcard views of Franschhoek Mountains, a perfect setting for sampling contemporary Cape Dutch charm
• The Hotel offers elegant and spacious en-suite bedrooms and suites with balconies overlooking the vineyards
• Indulge in the Camelot Spa, the Winner of the Camelot Destination Spa 2009 award
• The Le Verger & The Orchard Restaurant presents cuisine excellence in glass conservatory dining areas with sweeping views of mountains, streams, vineyards and orchards, offering al fresco and delicious a la carte menus

• Perfectly located within the cultural quarter of the city, premium accommodation in a lifestyle centre
• Camelot Spa in the Hotel offers guests a chance to relax and rejuvenate, along with a well equipped gym and roof top pool for the fitness fanatics
• The luxury apartments prove the ideal accommodation offering to modern travellers as the option exists to 'in or out source' services due to the well appointed apartment kitchen and laundry facilities giving you the 'home away from home' feeling

• With every room offering guests fantastic sea views, open plan bedrooms and lounge, the Peninsula All-Suite Hotel is five star in design - with all the conveniences of home
• The Sunset Restaurant, an al fresco-dining venue, offers culinary delights with dishes ranging from traditional Cape Malay curries to authentic Italian pastas
• The Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service for guests
• Exquisite pool area and luscious garden that provide exotic and intimate settings
• On site activities include a sauna and gym with personal trainers, and just minutes away, the excitement and sparkle of Cape Town, beautiful beaches, wine routes and botanical gardens

• Voted one of the top ten golf courses in the world
• The epitomy of exclusive living with a combination of natural views, dramatic scenery, space and relaxation, embraced by the warm Indian Ocean
• The 98 Pinnacle Point Golf Lodges are inspired masterpieces that set new standards in luxury and refinement
• The magnificent clubhouse with a fine dining restaurant, compact gym and health spa ensure for pure relaxation and the ultimate in hospitality
• Other activities in the area include wine tasting on the Garden Route, fishing, hiking, horse safaris, bungi-jumping, whale watching and shark diving to name a few
• Two intimate white beaches stretch along a spectacular coastline that borders a nature reserve filled with wildlife, birdlife and a wide variety of fynbos

• Poised on the pinnacle of a magnificent cliff, the Hotel is the epitome of sheer elegance
• Ten exclusive and very private suites cocoon you in a world of your own
• The perfect wedding and honeymoon destination - couples can seal their vows on the infinity pool deck while waves crash in the ocean below
• Each suite overlooks the private beach and suite balconies allow guests to watch the whales and dolphins
• Camelot Spa with expert treatments and trained specialists
• Personalized dinners or picnics can be arranged

• Executive apartments, designed with an up-market feel
• Located in the heart of De Waterkant Village, tucked below the historical Bo Kaap, close to the buzzing V&A Waterfront
• Each of the apartments have balconies with views of either: Signal Hill, Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbour and/or Greenpoint
• Facilities include an in-door pool on the 1st floor and a gym
• Close proximity to beaches, Table Mountain, Robben Island Museum and Nelson Mandela Gateway

• 150km from Cape Town, nestled in Shelley Point's private peninsula village on the silver-white sands of the Western Cape coastline
• Haven for whales, dolphins and sea-birds, offering world-class surfing opportunities, diving, kayaking, boating
• 86 En-suite luxury suites with kitchenettes, private lounges and patios, two garden villas, spacious and tastefully decorated with rich textures and state-of-the-art furnishings
• Meals served in IL Venezia Ristorante, with wide open glass windows and a magnificent bar as focal point, is a stunning seafood experience with mussels, crayfish and line fish fresh from the ocean

• Perfectly situated in the highest setting in Woodstock, taking full advantage of the panoramic views that the Mother City has to offer
• Each of the 183 hotel rooms and suites are decorated in a fresh, modern and contemporary style, offering sophisticated furnishings and amenities
• This location enjoys the convenience of being five minutes from Cape Town CBD, the world-renowned V&A Waterfront, and a mere fifteen minutes from Cape Town International Airport

• Relax in the dazzling turquoise waters and brilliant white beaches of Mauritius
• This charming beachfront hotel of just 16 rooms, offers an ambient harmony ideal for those in search of authenticity and warm hospitality
• Perfect location which gives guests access to a large selection of activities
• Enjoy deep see fishing, snorkeling and the 'Black River Gorges' National Park
• Discover the diversity and multi-cultural side of the island

• With an emphasis on total rest and relaxation, this hotel embodies the mystique and natural splendor of Lake Kariba
• 20 lake facing rooms command spectacular views of the lake, each decorated to reflect a true African safari experience
• Amazing game viewing opportunities - elephant, lion, buffalo, kudu and impala
• Almost four hundred bird species - making Bumi Hills a birding paradise

• Located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River
• Safari experiences at the Lodge allows guests to get up close and personal with nature, while river and land excursions at Chobe make this destination unequalled
• Sunset cruises are a perfect way to end the day
• The Big 5 viewing makes Chobe unparalleled with a large population of elephant, buffalo and hippo
• Located in the North Eastern corner of Botswana where four great African countries converge : Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia

• Spacious suites, each with a colonial design
• The fantastic array of activities include cruises on the Lady Livingstone, lion interaction, elephant safari's and game drives
• Lady Livingstone, a 144 seater river cruiser offers amazing conferencing, banqueting and wedding reception solutions
• The Spa offers revitalising and refreshing treatments
• Activities in the area include: helicopter and micro light flights, horseriding, picnicking, game drives, white river rafting and loads more

• A riveting bush experience with breathtaking views of the Zambezi River
• The Lodge, known as the Home of the Elephants is located on the banks of the Zambezi River
• Secluded, comfortable and spacious suites, all with private en-suite bathrooms and thatched verandas
• Interact with both elephants and lions
• Guests are encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors as you dine under the stars

• Intricately designed around indigenous trees, almost creating a large open-plan tree house, and set high on a natural plateau in pristine bush just kilometers the from the Victoria Falls
• Ideally positioned to watch game at a central waterhole and to absorb the breathtaking African bush
• 72 African themed, en-suite bedrooms with private viewing decks overlooking the National Park and waterhole
• Activities at the Lodge include boat trips on the Zambezi, bungi-jumping, white water rafting, trips to the falls, craft market, helicopter and fixed-wing flights over the magnificent falls
• The award winning Boma, Place of Eating, is set in the nearby Gusu forest, offering a unique African experience with traditional dancers and an interactive drumming show