Palace Hotel Sun City

The Palace of the Lost City Hotel in the Sun City Resort is situated in the North West Province of South Africa, adjacent to the Pilanesberg National Park. Fabled to be the royal residence of an ancient king, the Sun City Resort is a fantasy world conjured out of African myth.

Guests staying at the 5 star Palace of the Lost City Hotel are invited to enjoy luxurious accommodation, gourmet dining, many different activities including game drives and golf on either the Gary Player or the Lost City Golf Course, spa treatments, cliff-tumbling gardens, sparkling streams, waterfalls and several swimming pools. Luxurious in every aspect of its architecture, The Palace of the Lost City Hotel is adorned with exquisite mosaics, frescoes, hand-painted ceilings.

Sun City's flagship hotel, The Palace of the Lost City, is one of the "Leading Hotels of the World". Each room is exclusively appointed and fitted with individually crafted furniture. In its position at the head of the Lost City, The Palace is set amid lush vegetation in beautiful landscaping which has achieved its Botanical Garden status in South Africa.

Accommodation at The Palace Hotel of the Lost City, Sun City Resort

The Palace Hotel at Sun City features 338 rooms inclusive of four deluxe suites. The rooms and suites provide the following facilties:

• Air-conditioning
• Hairdryer
• Mini-bar
• 24-Hour in-room dining
• Safes
• International direct dial
• Telephone
• Television
• Voltage 220V
• Internet
• Guest link
• Interactive pay TV
• Paraplegic Rooms are available upon request

The Palace Hotel at Sun City features four suites which are breathtakingly opulent. From the distinctive grandeur of the African Suite to the unforgettable King Suite, resplendent in its maple paneling, delicately frescoed ceilings and stunning panoramas over the Lost City.

Each exquisite suite revels in the magic of this remarkable place. Here and there, artistic flourishes burst with life. Each room and suite offers royal hospitality with wonderful views over water or jungle. All benefit from a personal touch.

Child Care / children activities at the Sun City Resort

The Palace Hotel offers a great kids program to its younger guests:

• Animal world
• Babysitters can be arranged
• Playground
• Playroom
• Baby cots can be requested
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Kids Programme
• Crocodile Farm
• Aviary
• Teenagers Club

Dining at The Palace of the Lost City Hotel, Sun City Resort

Enjoy the grand view while sipping a cocktail by the swimming pool or in the gracious Tusk Bar located at the Palace Hotel. Experience the Crystal Court or Villa del Palazzo, where one can sample signature dishes from the gourmet chefs. It's no wonder business is pleasure at The Palace, with luxurious banqueting and conferencing facilities ranging from the sumptuously appointed Council Room, to the sub-divisible ballroom of the Entertainment Centre.

Villa Del Palazzo

Italian cuisine is the specialty of this magnificent waterside restaurant, which overlooks the swimming pool at the Palace Hotel. Dinner is served nightly. Dress: Smart elegant, Collar is required

The Crystal Court

Exquisitely prepared international cuisine, the Crystal Court at the Palace Hotel is surrounded by towering floor-to-ceiling windows, which provide an excellent view of the tropical jungle and shimmering waters. The Gold room is a small room inside the Crystal Court restaurant.

Pool Braai Buffet And Snack Bar

Situated next to the Grand Pool, light lunches are served daily, weather permitting. Dress: Casual

Tusk Bar And Lounge

Hand-carved teak tusks soar above this beautifully designed lounge to provide a casual, relaxed atmosphere for drinks. There is live piano music in the evenings. Dress: Smart casual Trousers required after 18h00

Palm Court Lounge

An elegant lounge adjoining the à la carte Villa del Palazzo, offering pre-dinner and after dinner drinks. Dress: Smart elegant, formal footwear and a collar is required.

Pool Cocktail Bar

A relaxing pool-side bar under the cool shade of a pavilion. Exotic African cocktails served, weather permitting. The resort's sommelier shows guests how to select wine from the Palace's exquisite wine collection to compliment the food.

Facilities and Activities at The Palace of the Lost City , Sun City

Palace Executive Business Centre

The Palace Executive Business Centre is situated in the Elephant Wing of the hotel.

Swimming Pool

The Palace Hotel at the Sun City Resort features two magnificent outdoor swimming pools each designed in a unique way providing for a wonderful swimming experience.

Shopping

• The Palace Collection

Hand-made knits and distinctive T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring exclusive designs and motifs inspired by the architecture of the Palace. All logo-bearing items are sold exclusively from the Palace Collection.

• Tiger's Eye

African gifts and souvenirs, works of art produced by the local artists

• Charles Greig Jewellers

Well-known in South Africa for fine gems and jewellery.

The Valley of the Waves Water Park

The Valley of Waves water park is the central feature of the Lost City at Sun City. It is one of the most advanced water parks in the world, dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a 6 500-square metre (7560-square yards) wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. Hydraulic mechanisms can generate a 1,8 metre (6 feet 8 inches) wave every 90 seconds. When waves are not generated, a bobbing cycle is generated in a diamond pattern.

All Sun City Resort residents enter the Valley of the Waves park free of charge by presenting their resident cards. For all day visitors there is an entrance fee to the park.

The water park has five exhilarating flume rides: From the aptly named Temple of Courage, swimmers drop a heart-stopping 17 meters (57 feet) down a 70-meter (233 feet) chute, hurtle under a bridge and splash into a small pool at the foot of the slide.The Tarantula and the Scorpion are body slides, and the Viper and the Mamba are flume rides where the swimmers float on large inflated tubes. The Lazy River, which is located at the Valley of the Waves, is a gentle tube ride that flows endlessly round a kidney-shaped island.

The Royal Bath is a swimming pool that is also open to both day visitors and Resort residents. The large pool is adjacent to an amphitheatre, which can accommodate an audience of over 800. On the swimming pool deck, the Observatory Bar offers exotic cocktails and is covered by an antique dome.

Facilities at the Valley of Waves include well-equipped changing rooms, a locker service and a clinic for treating minor medical emergencies. In spite of the breathtaking nature of some of the rides, safety is paramount and lifeguards are on duty in the park throughout the day.

The Bridge of Time is the route to and from the Valley of Waves, through the magnificent Kong Gates onto the Monkey Spring Plaza. This bridge which erupts every hour in a display of Volcanic activity.

The Botanical Garden Trails go around and through the different forests surrounding the Valley of Waves, a Rain Forest, Baobab Forest, the Jacaranda and the Tropical Forest. All contain rare plant varieties. The Sway Bridge, Adventure Paths, Hidden Cave Water Falls and other exciting walkways are in the Garden.

Golf Courses: Gary Player Golf Course and Lost City Golf Course

The Sun City Resort is home to 2 world class 18 hole championship golf courses: The Gary Player Golf Course and the Lost City Golf Course.

The Gary Player Golf Course

The Gary Player Golf Course, designed by Gary Player, and is the home of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, an annual golf tournament. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course, with a 5 km running trail along the course. The Gary Player Country Club overlooks this magnificent golf course and incorporates a Pro Shop, a Health spa and gymnasium, two squash courts and a spinning studio. At the Health Spa guests are invited to indulge in hair and beauty treatments, hydro bath, Vichy Shower, spa-pool and steam room. The fully equipped gym also offers personal trainers.

The Lost City Golf Course

The Lost City Golf Course , also designed by Gary Player, features a spectacular par-72 course is a cart course, complete with a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and is a short stroll from The Palace of the Lost City. It features a water hazard of 20 live Nile crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as a driving range, and a Golf Pro Shop.

Honeymoon at The Palace of the Lost City Hotel

Enjoy a honeymoon filled with luxury, enjoyment and adventure when staying at the 5 star Palace of the Lost City Hotel at Sun City. The Palace Hotel offers 2,3,4 and 5 night Deluxe Honeymoon Packages which are inclusive of luxurious accommodation at the Palace Hotel, a welcome cocktail on arrival, sumptuous full English Breakfast daily, VIP treatment, honeymoon turndown service and others.

Elephant Back Safaris

Guests staying in the Pilanesberg area are invited to join Pilanesberg Elephant Back Safaris on a unique and extraordinary African adventure. Join Chikwenya, Sharu, Sapi, Mana and Michael for a game viewing experience with a difference, on elephant back, as though part of this special herd.

These elephants are all orphans as a result of reduction exercises carried out by the Zimbabwe National Parks Department in the 1980's. Most orphans were sold to Zoo's and Circus's around the world; however these were fortunate enough to stay on African soil and passed their early lives on private game farms. They were soon to outgrow this lifestyle and Wild Horizons in an effort to improve and secure the elephants existing lifestyle, created this amazing safari experience. In 2002, Wild Horizons created Pilanesberg Elephant-Back Safaris. Join Chikwenya and her herd for an amazing safari and at the same time a deeper insight into their lifestyle and history.

The Pick up is from the Gametrackers Outdoor Adventures desk located at the Welcome Centre. Transfer to "The Elephant Wallow" will be approximately 20 minutes through the Letsatsing Game Reserve giving guests an opportunity to view game along the way. On arrival, welcome drinks are served and guests are given an introductory talk and introduced to the elephants and their handlers. The elephants are then saddled and the safari commences. After approximately an hour on elephant back guests return to "The Elephant Wallow" for light snacks. Guests are returned to the Welcome Centre, Sun City.

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

The Hot Air Balloon Safaris are offered every morning, depending on the weather and number of passengers. Guests are collected at their hotel and taken through the park to rendezvous with the balloon crew.

The flight is approximately an hour's duration and on landing sparkling wine is served. A leisurely game drive is then taken through the park to a game lodge where breakfast is served, after which guests are returned to their hotel. Flights are early in the morning and you need to allow some 4 hours for the full activity which includes the following:

• Early morning collection from your hotel by safari vehicle.
• Launch of the balloon from the centre of the park.
• An hour drifting serenely over the park.
• A sparkling wine celebration on landing, a time-honoured tradition in ballooning.
• A Full English breakfast at a Private Game Lodge.
• A First Flight certificate signed by your Pilot.
• Return transfer to your hotel.

Game Lodges nearby:

• Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge, 4 star / Pilanesberg National Park / Legacy Hotel & Resort Group
• Bakubung Bush Lodge, 4 star / Pilanesberg National Park / Legacy Hotel & Resort Group
• Tshukudu Bush Lodge, 5 star / Pilanesberg National Park / Legacy Hotel & Resort Group
• Ivory Tree Game Lodge, 5 star / Pilanesberg National Park
• Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge, 5 star / Pilanesberg National Park
• Black Rhino Game Lodge, 5 star / Pilanesberg National Park

Hotels nearby within the Sun City Resort:

• Cascades Hotel, 5 star
• Cabanas Hotel, 3 star
• Sun City Hotel, 4 star