Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
Location: Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
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Star Rating: 
Hotel Type: Golf, Spa, Family, Conference, Penthouses & Presidential Suites, Leisure, Resort
No. of Rooms: 85
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Address
Pezula Golf & Country Estate
Knysna
Garden Route
Western Cape
South Africa
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
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Overview
The five star Pezula Resort Hotel & Golf Estate is set in an extraordinary part of the southern coast of Africa, in an area aptly called The Garden Route which is located in the Western Cape Province in South Africa a mere 4-5 hours drive away from Cape Town. On one side of the magnificent Pezula Resort Hotel, the Indian Ocean thunders into the exquisitely beautiful rocky coast. On the other side of this luxurious estate, Knysna's breathtaking lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains fill a calmer view. Here guests will find South Africa's true luxury resort hotel, The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa.
The Pezula Resort Hotel in Knysna at the Garden Route is a celebration of African elements with hints of Bali, in overhanging roofs and sliding shutters. The Pezula Spa and Golf Resort could be perfectly described as upmarket, distinctive, exceptional, luxurious and singular.
The games room at the Pezula Hotel is a comfortable haven for the chess master or the beginner. The library provides a quiet space for literary contemplation and exploration. The wine cellar is stocked with the finest selections from South Africa and afar. The Champagne Bar, Cigar Lounge and Whiskey Bar are all a connoisseurs pleasure with world-class brands to suite all palates.
Accommodation at the Pezula Spa & Golf Resort
Each of the suites featured at the Pezula Reort & Spa including the presidential suites, have been designed to be utterly indulgent and completely private - all with a contemporary African style. The interiors exude warmth, with stone and wooded textures, while welcoming earth tones create an unexpected contrast to the colours of the surrounding landscape.
In all suites, sandstone forms a backdrop to the real log fireplaces, while marble is prevalent on many floors, patios and balconies. The suites have individual climate control, satellite television, DVD player, electronic safe, direct telephone, computer and internet access, each has a pantry kitchen with deli snacks and a well stocked drinks cabinet. Each has suite also has spectacular views across the Golf Course, the Indian Ocean or the beautiful Knysna Lagoon.
Dining at the Pezula Resort Hotel, South Africa
Zachary's gourmet restaurant is sure to tantalize all taste buds with the freshest ingredients and eye-catching presentation. In keeping with the style of the Estate, Zachary's is elegant and contemporary, with touches of opulence such as the timber ceiling enhanced with gold leaf and the copper and bronze finishes, creating a relaxed yet chic space.
Intimate and romantic at night, the restaurant's setting is simply spectacular during the day: magnificent views of one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world will certainly tempt you to dine al fresco. Zachary's was also given an "Award of Excellence" by the 2005 Diners Club International Winelist of the Year Award.
Activities at the Pezula Resort Hotel, Knsyna
The Pezula Hotel is well known for its award winning Spa & Gym, the internationally popular Championship Golf Course and the newly established Field of Dreams which provides opportunity for tennis, cricket, golf, archery, petanque, and various other outdoor games, as well as leisure opportunities including horse riding, walking trails, canoeing and beach activities.
Nearby attractions and activities
Knysna itself provides endless opportunity for a wide variety of sports; mountain biking through indigenous forests or scuba diving in the Indian Ocean or Knysna Lagoon. Hire a kayak or abseil above the ocean's crashing waves. C
hoose from action packed adventures, such as quad biking, fly fishing, rock-and-surf angling or deep-sea fishing, sand-boarding or kite-surfing on the waters of the lagoon or even paragliding over the hills and lakes. The Garden Route, South Africa's capital of golf, boasts more than 20 golf courses. All within driving distance of Knysna.
Room Types
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The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa consists of 83 exquisitely appointed luxury suites, linked by short landscaped pathways to the nearby main building and accessed by foot or battery-operated golf carts.
All suites maximise the spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon or Indian Ocean and the Pezula Championship Golf Course, and are decorated in contemporary African style, with warm earth tones predominating.
In this boutique hotel all suites are utterly indulgent, completely private and exude a sense of luxury and comfort from the real log fireplaces to the underfloor heating in the bathrooms.
Luxury Suites
Luxury Suites at Pezula are a generous 58m² (624 square feet) including en suite bathrooms and are available with twin or king-size beds. A comfortable seating area has a real log fireplace, ottoman, desk, leather easy chair, daybed and small dining table and chairs.
There are 56 Luxury Suites in free-standing two-tiered villas (four to a villa). Upstairs suites have private balconies and ground floor suites lead to secluded outdoor patios all with panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon or the Indian Ocean across the golf course.
A ground-floor Studio Suite has been designed and equipped to accommodate paraplegic guests. Interleading Studio Suites are also available to families.
Suite features and amenities:
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Gourmet pantry
- En-suite bathroom with underfloor heating
- Oval-shaped calabash baths
- Twin vanities
- Walk-in shower
- Separate toilet with bidet
- Balcony or patio with lagoon or sea views
- Air conditioning (individual climate control)
- Fireplace
- Cordless direct telephone
- 72cm flat screen television
- DVD player
- International plug adaptors
- Wireless Internet access
- Electronic safe
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Full drinks cabinet
- Hair dryer
- Gourmet pantry stocked with deli snacks from the hotel kitchen
- Tea & coffee tray
- Fresh flowers
- Egyptian cotton linen on beds
- Duvets and pillow selection menu
- Luxurious towelling bathrobes and slippers
- Maruwa signature treatment product range in all bathrooms
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R5010.00
Double Room: R5010.00
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The Superior Luxury Suites at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa are a generous 68m² (732 square feet) including en suite bathrooms and are available with twin or king-size beds. A comfortable seating area has a real log fireplace, ottoman, desk, leather easy chair, daybed and small dining table and chairs.
There are 20 Superior Luxury Suites in free-standing two-tiered villas (four to a villa). Upstairs suites have private balconies and ground floor suites lead to secluded outdoor patios all with panoramic views of the Pezula Championship Course or the Indian Ocean.
Suites have facilities to accommodate one child under 12 years travelling with an adult, on a fold-away bed. Infant cots can be provided at no additional cost and child minders are available. Interleading suites cater for families.
Suite features and amenities:
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Gourmet pantry
- En-suite bathroom with underfloor heating
- Oval-shaped calabash bath
- Twin vanities
- Walk-in shower
- Separate toilet with bidet
- Balcony or patio with lagoon or sea views
- Air conditioning (individual climate control)
- Fireplace
- Cordless direct telephone
- 72cm flat screen television
- DVD player
- International plug adaptors
- Wireless Internet access
- Electronic safe
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Full drinks cabinet
- Hair dryer
- Gourmet pantry stocked with deli snacks from the hotel kitchen
- Tea & coffee tray
- Fresh flowers
- Egyptian cotton linen on beds
- Duvets and pillow selection menu
- Luxurious towelling bathrobes and slippers
- Maruwa signature treatment product range in all bathrooms
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R5290.00
Double Room: R5290.00
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Five architecturally designed Private Family Villas built on the 18th hole of Pezula Championship Course offer the option of a self-catering holiday at Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa.
Each superbly decorated residence, with its views over the golf course to the Indian Ocean, has two stunning en-suite master bedrooms with luxury bathrooms; a comfortable living area with gas fireplace, plasma television, state-of-the-art sound system, well-stocked bar and dining area; a fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances including a dishwasher; a separate guest toilet; and a delightful patio with a heated plunge pool and loungers where you can relax and take in the breathtaking views.
Dine at Zachary's Restaurant or prepare your own meals in the state-of-the-art kitchen. The Villas are fully serviced by efficient, unobtrusive hotel staff who also offer a turn-down service each evening. A personalised butler service completes the luxury.
The Private Family Villas are perfect for families who do not wish to eat out every day or couples who like to cook as part of their holiday. There is also the option of pre-booking a Pezula chef to prepare food in the Villa.
Private Family Villa features and amenities include:
- Two master suites with en-suite bathrooms
- Private terrace with heated plunge pool
- Living room with gas fireplace
- Dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Separate guest toilet
- Private terrace with heated plunge pool and golf course/sea views
- Air conditioning (individual climate control)
- Gas fireplace
- Cordless direct telephone
- 3 flat screen television sets
- DVD player
- International plug adaptors
- Electronic safe
- Full drinks cabinet
- Hair dryer
- Gourmet pantry stocked with deli snacks from the hotel kitchen
- Kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer/ toaster/ coffee maker
- Fresh flowers
- Egyptian cotton linen on beds
- Duvets and pillow selection menu
- Luxurious towelling bathrobes and slippers
- Maruwa signature treatment product range in bathrooms
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R10590.00
Double Room: R10590.00
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The Presidential Suite is Pezula's ultra luxurious and spacious Presidential Suites. Each suite is 137m² (1 475 square feet) in size and boasts a generous bedroom, king-size bed and seating area, reception area, guest toilet, separate lounge and dining area, real log fireplaces in the bedroom and lounge and a well-equipped kitchen.
The Ground floor Presidential Suite has private patios off the bedroom and lounge and upstairs Presidential Suite has two private balconies. Both have breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Pezula Championship Course. A dedicated butler adds to the outstanding level of service.
Suite features and amenities:
- En-suite bathroom with underfloor heating
- Oval-shaped calabash bath
- Twin vanities
- Wet room
- Separate toilet with bidet
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Balcony or patio with lagoon or sea views
- Air conditioning (individual climate control)
- Fireplace
- Cordless direct telephone
- 72cm flat screen television
- DVD player
- International plug adaptors
- Wireless Internet access
- Electronic safe
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Full drinks cabinet
- Hair dryer
- Gourmet pantry stocked with deli snacks from the hotel kitchen
- Tea & coffee tray
- Fresh flowers
- Egyptian cotton linen on beds
- Duvets and pillow selection menu
- Luxurious towelling bathrobes and slippers
- Maruwa signature treatment product range in all bathrooms
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R11560.00
Double Room: R11560.00
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Situated in its own manicured private garden which provides direct access to secluded Noetzie Beach, The Main Castle at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has every conceivable comfort for discerning guests including a heated rim flow pool, a thatched gazebo perched on the rocks, huge terraces with panoramic views of the beach and ocean, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
The magnificent private residence provides the ultimate luxury with two living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, a 10-seater dining room and three spacious suites with sumptuous bathrooms and magnificent views of the Noetzie Beach and Indian Ocean.
You'll love the king-size beds, walk-in wardrobes, individual climate control, flatscreen TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. Bathrooms have walk-in wardrobes, heated marble floors and towel rails, double vanities, separate WCs, free-standing baths and showers.
All suites lead out through double doors onto private terraces with comfortable seating and loungers to soak up the sun and the views.
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R65070.00
Double Room: R65070.00
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Award-winning Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa's ultra-luxury beach accommodation offering, Pezula Private Castle, is one of the most exclusive destinations in the world and is situated on exquisite Noetzie Beach, voted one of the three Top Beaches in South Africa.
Live like royalty in this magnificent residence, which is built into the cliff-face and offers discerning guests direct beach access, huge luxurious suites with private terraces, and personal service from a dedicated team of staff including an executive butler and private chef.
As a guest of the Castle you will live in the lap of luxury in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Your meals will be freshly prepared according to your own personal tastes. You'll find the bar stocked with your favourite drinks and South African wines. You can laze at the heated outdoor pool, work out in the private gym or drink cocktails in the gazebo perched above the most beautiful beach in South Africa.
On request a luxury chauffeured vehicle will transfer you to Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa where you can enjoy further pampering in the Pezula Spa & Gym, dine in style at Zachary's restaurant, shop for souvenirs at the Private Collection boutique, or sip on something exotic at the Champagne & Whisky Bar.
On the resort itself you'll enjoy golf at the Championship Course, tennis, pétanque and archery at the Field of Dreams, horse riding, hiking and canoeing.
The entire Castle complex offers five spacious luxury suites in three separate castles all with sumptuous bathrooms, vast living areas and private terraces overlooking the beach.
Main Castle
Situated in its own manicured private garden with direct access to the beach, this castle offers two living rooms, dining room and three spacious suites with sumptuous en- suite bathrooms.
Honeymoon Castle
An open plan living area comprises a diningroom, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and adjoining bathroom. A spacious bedroom with huge en-suite bathroom.
Cliff Castle
It has a luxury bedroom en-suite with an adjoining open-plan living area that includes a kitchenette and comfortable seating area.
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R84730.00
Double Room: R84730.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
The highly acclaimed Zachary's Restaurant at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna is a sophisticated world-class gourmet restaurant whose Executive Chef delights in serving up local ingredients inspired by global influences.
Named after the Chairman's much loved and well-travelled Labrador, Zachary's is stylish and contemporary and reflects the five star luxury of the hotel.
Zachary's impressive wine cellar stocks a superb collection of local and international wines, including South African boutique blends.
Zachary's Private Dining Room at Pezula
Zachary's Private Dining Room is a beautifully decorated, intimate space which looks onto the exquisitely designed hotel cellar and caters for up to 10 guests in a private party.
Diners may eat à la carte or create a special menu with the Executive Chef . The Sommelier will match food to wines from the award-winning Zachary's wine list on request.
Zachary's Lounge at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Knsyna
This double volume space in the heart of the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has two fireplaces and looks onto Zachary's Terrace and the hotel swimming pool with distant views of the Knysna Lagoon and Outeniqua Mountains.
With its huge windows, glass doors and brightly coloured furnishings, the Lounge is airy, light and spacious. In inclement weather, roaring log fires blaze throughout the day making it an ideal venue for informal dining, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and light meals. Children are welcome and are catered for with special Kiddies menus.
Pezula's Zachary's Terrace
Weather permitting, guests are able to dine al fresco on Zachary's Terrace next to the pool area, with its breathtaking views of the golf course and the Knysna Lagoon framed by the Outeniqua Mountains.
Breakfast, lunch and informal dinners are served here as well as light meals throughout the day. Children are welcome and are catered for with special Kiddies menus.
Latest awards and accolades:
- 2009 Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards - The Ultimate African Cuisine
- 2009 Rossouw's Restaurant Awards - Three Star Certificate
- 2009 Visi Hot List - Best Places to Dine
- 2009 Wine Spectator - Award of Excellence in recognition of an outstanding wine list
- 2009 Diner's Club International Winelist Awards - Diamond Award for Zachary's Wine List
- 2008 Eat Out Restaurant Awards - Top 20 Restaurants
- 2008 Diner's Club International Winelist Awards -Diamond Award for Zachary's Wine List
- 2008 American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award
- 2008 Dine Awards - Top 10 Deluxe Eateries in South Africa
- 2008 Wine Spectator - Award of Excellence in recognition of an outstanding wine list
- 2008 Rossouw's Restaurants -Top 10 Restaurants Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route
Address: Pezula Golf & Country Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
With its superb location and stunning panoramic views of the sea and lagoon, the five star Pezula Resort in Knysna, South Africa, offers many opportunities for picnicking.
Order a delicious picnic hamper from Zachary's restaurant to enjoy with a bottle of wine on secluded Noetzie beach where you can spend the day sunbathing, collecting shells and paddling in the natural rock pools.
Spread a rug on the lush green lawns of the Field of Dreams, surrounded by the sweeping fynbos landscapes and indigenous forests of the Private Estate, and relax as you listen to the cry of a fish eagle circling overhead. Guests may even choose to picnic in front of the fireplace in their suite or on the secluded patio.
Address: Pezula Golf & Country Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
The Boma at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is the ideal venue for a meal with an authentic African feel. A rustic thatched structure houses a bar and log fireplace where you can dine protected from the elements under the African skies, surrounded by stunning views of the fynbos landscapes and indigenous forests.
Sit around the open fire as you watch a spectacular African sunset. As the light begins to fade, allow the sounds of the night to seduce your senses. Then relax at the elegant safari-style table while the staff prepare and serve your meal.
Your tastebuds will be tantalised with traditional barbeque fair. The Chef's Choice Boma Dinner has influences from the whole of the African continent …try "braaied" or barbequed Karoo lamb, game meat and free range chicken or wors sosaties (sausage kebabs) with "pap", a traditional African dish made from maize. Finish on a high note with Malva pudding, a typical South African dessert. The Boma at the Pezula Resort in Knysna, Garden Route, can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests.
Address: Pezula Golf & Country Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
The Montrose Castle on the Beach at the Pezula Golf Estate in Knysna is an informal venue which hotel guests can use as a base to access Noetzie Beach. A change room and bathroom are provided to make your beach experience as pleasant as possible.
Spend the day soaking up the sun and at lunch time freshen up and enjoy a delicious picnic from Zachary’s Restaurant in the cool dining room of the castle or on the castle terrace.
The Castle is open daily from 10:00 until 17:00 and a waiter service is provided on the beach. Staff will assist you with chairs, umbrellas and towels for the beach. Children are welcome and beach games are provided.
Address: Pezula Golf & Country Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
The exquisitely decorated Champagne and Whisky Bar at the luxurious Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is a chic, inviting space on the lower level of the hotel. It carries an excellent selection of champagnes and over forty different whiskies.
The bar leads into the Cigar Lounge, the only smoking area in the hotel, with a Cigar menu that caters to all preferences. The Bar Lounge is a comfortable sitting room with a fireplace and cosy seating areas where guests can enjoy pre or post dinner drinks or rendezvous with friends.
The lounge opens onto the northern terrace with spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon, framed by the Outeniqua Mountains. Sip a daiquiri on the terrace as you watch one of the most dramatically colourful sunsets in Africa.
Address: Pezula Golf & Country Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
The Clubhouse restaurant and bar at the Pezula Club is the ideal venue for light meals, whether guests are playing golf or simply seeking a relaxed snack. Visitors are welcome to join on the deck where they can enjoy a spectacular view of the golf course and the Indian Ocean while sampling the Chef's upmarket diner-style food or one of the assortment of cocktails.
The menu offers a varied selection sure to please any discerning palate, from luxury toasted sandwiches such as chorizo and watercress with garlic mayo, to innovative fresh salads like the smoked game carpaccio with seasonal berries.
The wine list is equally diverse, offering a selection of less common local wines which have each been specially chosen to deliver maximum relish, with value for money.
Address: Pezula Golf & Country Estate, Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
Spa
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Pezula Spa and Gym
Transport yourself to another world, a calm sanctuary that reflects the soul of Africa with its natural elements and textures. Allow yourself to be taken up by the magic of the Pezula Spa & Gym with its world class facilities and diverse range of treatments and therapies.
At the exclusive Pezula Spa the intention is to amplify Nature's gifts while using the very latest technologies to inspire a lasting beneficial effect on your body, mind and spirit.
Spa facilities include a superbly equipped gym, 12m heated indoor pool, outside Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, rainforest shower, sunbed, juice bar, hair studio, nail bar and nine secluded treatment rooms. The post-treatment room with heated massage waterbeds is one of a kind in Africa.
Pezula Spa Signature Treatments harness age-old remedies of nature and offer a unique fusion of therapies. Scrubs, wraps, massages, steam baths, milk baths and hydrotherapy are orchestrated to take you through a sensory experience that creates a feeling of total relaxation and serenity.
Products used for signature treatments form part of the Maruwa collection, a uniquely African range of body treatment products incorporating ingredients and essential essences garnered from the indigenous fynbos of the Western Cape.
The Medi-Spa facility features a comprehensive menu of specialist treatments for a variety of conditions including Dermal Fillers, Botox and Sclerotherapy offered by an experienced aesthetic medicine practitioner.
Pezula Spa awards and accolades:
- 2009 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards - Best Overseas Hotel Spa / 46th overall in the World Top 100 List
- 2008 Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards - Consumers' Choice Award for the Best Retreat in Africa / Leading Wellness Retreat in Africa
- 2008 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award - Favourite Spa in Africa / One of the Top Ten Spas in the Best for Interior Design category
- 2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards - 2nd Best Overseas Hotel Spa
- 2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards - The World's 100 Best Spas list/ 5th Best Spa in the Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean category
- 2008 World Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Spa Resort / South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
Spa facilities include:
- State-of-the-art gym
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- 12m Heated indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Sun bed
- Rainforest shower
- Juice bar
- Nail bar
- Hair studio
- Nine therapy rooms
- Fully equipped Medi-spa
- Post-treatment room with heated massage beds
Activities
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Pezula Spa and Gym
Transport yourself to another world, a calm sanctuary that reflects the soul of Africa with its natural elements and textures. Allow yourself to be taken up by the magic of the Pezula Spa & Gym with its world class facilities and diverse range of treatments and therapies.
At the exclusive Pezula Spa the intention is to amplify Nature's gifts while using the very latest technologies to inspire a lasting beneficial effect on your body, mind and spirit.
Spa facilities include a superbly equipped gym, 12m heated indoor pool, outside Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, rainforest shower, sunbed, juice bar, hair studio, nail bar and nine secluded treatment rooms. The post-treatment room with heated massage waterbeds is one of a kind in Africa.
Pezula Spa Signature Treatments harness age-old remedies of nature and offer a unique fusion of therapies. Scrubs, wraps, massages, steam baths, milk baths and hydrotherapy are orchestrated to take you through a sensory experience that creates a feeling of total relaxation and serenity.
Products used for signature treatments form part of the Maruwa collection, a uniquely African range of body treatment products incorporating ingredients and essential essences garnered from the indigenous fynbos of the Western Cape.
The Medi-Spa facility features a comprehensive menu of specialist treatments for a variety of conditions including Dermal Fillers, Botox and Sclerotherapy offered by an experienced aesthetic medicine practitioner.
Pezula Spa awards and accolades:
- 2009 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards - Best Overseas Hotel Spa / 46th overall in the World Top 100 List
- 2008 Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards - Consumers' Choice Award for the Best Retreat in Africa / Leading Wellness Retreat in Africa
- 2008 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award - Favourite Spa in Africa / One of the Top Ten Spas in the Best for Interior Design category
- 2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards - 2nd Best Overseas Hotel Spa
- 2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards - The World's 100 Best Spas list/ 5th Best Spa in the Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean category
- 2008 World Travel Awards - Africa's Leading Spa Resort / South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
Spa facilities include:
- State-of-the-art gym
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- 12m Heated indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Sun bed
- Rainforest shower
- Juice bar
- Nail bar
- Hair studio
- Nine therapy rooms
- Fully equipped Medi-spa
- Post-treatment room with heated massage beds
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The superb fitness facilities and hi-tech equipment in the Pezula Fitness Centre are complimented by a team of highly trained professionals.
Pezula Championship Golf Course
The prestigious Pezula Championship Golf Course is located in the Western Cape of South Africa in the picturesque town of Knysna, the jewel of the world famous Garden Route. This stunningly beautiful golf course is a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens rolling through the pristine Southern Cape landscape.
The breathtaking, award-winning 18-hole golf course, designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan USA, offers visitors who wish to play the ultimate golf course in Knysna, an unsurpassed golf experience, and rates amongst the best and the most scenic golf courses in the world. In 2001, just a few months after it opened, the course was awarded Best New Golf Course in South Africa. In February 2005 Compleat Golfer rated it a Five Star Golf Experience.
The Pezula Golf Club offers Clubhouse facilities that are in keeping with the overall five-star experience, and includes a terrace with spectacular views, restaurant, bar, golf shop, short game practice area and putting green. The Shareholders' Lounge houses a library, private lounge, dining area and bar. Golf carts are obligatory and the resort's carts are fully equipped with GPS systems and computerised scoring.
Proper golf attire applies and short socks are permitted. Soft spikes are compulsory. Rental sets of golf clubs are available for guests who do not bring their own clubs. Tee times must be booked in advance and handicaps are required. Golf lessons are available from the Club's PGA Professionals.
Pezula Golf Course Overview
Covering 254 hectares on the Knysna cliff-tops, the Pezula Championship Course has views of both the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Par for the course is 72.
It is designed to include a full range of shots, making it a challenging, rewarding and complete golf experience for players of all levels. Signature holes have been earmarked as the 13th and 14th. The average round takes 4 hours 50 minutes, including a half-way break.
Clubhouse Facilities
The stylishly appointed Pezula Clubhouse lies adjacent to the luxury Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. It offers guests exceptional facilities including a vast terrace overlooking the golf course with views across the greens to the Indian Ocean, a restaurant and bar, a boutique golf shop, halfway dining facilities and comfortable change rooms with showers. Other facilities include a shoe cleaning service, a short game practice facility and putting green. Shareholders have access to a plush private lounge with fireplace, bar, diningroom and library.
Friendly and professional service is integral to the Pezula culture. When you arrive at Pezula Club to play a round of golf, you will find your name on your club cart. The professional staff will ensure that you are set for the game.
Facilities at the adjacent Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa include an award-winning spa with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and heated indoor swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant, champagne and whiskey bar and cigar lounge.
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar
The Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar at the Pezula Club is the ideal venue for light meals, whether you are playing golf or simply seeking a relaxed snack. Join us on the deck where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the golf course and the Indian Ocean while sampling the Chef's upmarket diner-style food or one of the delicious cocktails.
The menu offers a varied selection sure to please any discerning palate, from luxury toasted sandwiches such as chorizo and watercress with garlic mayo, to innovative fresh salads like the smoked game carpaccio with seasonal berries. The wine list is equally diverse, offering a selection of less common local wines which have each been specially chosen to deliver maximum relish, with value for money.
Pezula Golf Club Awards
- 2010 The Worlds Best Golf Resorts – Primelocation.com Pezula ranks No 7 in the World
- 2008 VIP International Traveller Readers' Travel Awards - One of the Top Three Outstanding Golf Resorts Worldwide
- 2009/2008/2007/2006/2005 Compleat Golfer - Five Star Golf Experience
- 2006 Compleat Golfer - Pezula rated 4th out of "The 20 Most Beautiful Courses in South Africa"
- 2006 VIP International Traveller Readers' Travel Awards - Most Outstanding Golf Resort Worldwide
- Golf Digest 2006 - Pezula rated 14th for 2005
- 2001 Golf Digest - Best New Golf Course
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Pezula Library and Games Room
For guests who wish to relax indoors and admire the breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains, the Library and Games Room is the perfect place to unwind with a game of chess, backgammon or a good book in front of the fireplace.
The library stocks over 200 carefully selected fiction and non-fiction books which cover a wide spectrum of subjects including:
- politics
- food and wine
- history
- travel
- information about Knysna and the Garden Route
- special interests such as birds, golf and other sports.
Guests are welcome and encouraged to take books back to their suites. Light meals and refreshments can be ordered from Zachary's restaurant to enjoy in the Library and Games Room.
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A paradise for sport enthusiasts
A paradise awaits sports and outdoor enthusiasts at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, Garden Route. Apart from the Pezula Championship Golf Course, guests have access to the Private Estate including the tennis courts, multi-sports oval and golf driving range at the Field of Dreams, and the Barnyard & Stables where guests meet for horse riding, nature trails through the indigenous forests and canoe trips on the Noetzie River. A shuttle service from the hotel also takes guests to secluded Noetzie beach where the Castle awaits.
- Tennis
- Golf driving range
- Horse riding
- Nature trails
- Canoe trips
Younger guests at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa are well catered for with a number of supervised activities. Parents and guardians can be confident that their children will be taken care of by trained, experienced child minders.
At Pezula the emphasis is on fun in a healthy, natural environment and wherever possible children are encouraged to play outdoors, interact with other children and learn about nature. Food and refreshments are provided at meal times, and mid morning and afternoon.
Puppy Club
Housed in its own building, the Puppy Club at Pezula provides an indoor entertainment area for children from three years of age. At least one child minder is on duty at all times.
Activities include:
- Painting and colouring
- Finger puppets
- DVDs
Field of Dreams
Children can be taken to the Field of Dreams under the supervision of trained child minders for activities which include:
- Sport-based obstacle courses
- Games teaching hand-eye coordination and ball skills
Animal Touch Farm
At the Barnyard & Stables, kids can get up close and personal to a variety of farm animals including Goldy, the resident sheep, Babe the pig and numerous rabbits and chickens.
Horse Riding
The Resort's well-schooled Cape Riding Horses are suitable for all levels of experience - and younger children can be put on a lead.
Hiking and Canoeing
Pezula's hike / canoe excursion is suitable for children of old ages accompanied by their parents.
Beach Activities
- Beach games including volley ball, bat & ball
- Canoes and life jackets for children to paddle in the river mouth
- Sand castles
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Pezula Designer Collection Boutique
On the lower level of the hotel, the exquisite Pezula Designer Collection boutique provides discerning shoppers with an opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs of their visit to South Africa.
The boutique stocks a variety of jewellery, gemstones, accessories and crafted items which have been handpicked on the basis of individuality and quality. They include handbags, sculptures and ceramics from Knysna, the rest of South Africa and Africa.
Jewellery is a firm favourite amongst shoppers and the Collection includes highly esteemed prêt-à-porter creations by trendsetting designers as well as authentic Masai beaded accessories.
A 24-hour service to create an exquisite piece of jewellery from your purchase of semiprecious gemstones is offered by a local jeweller. Gems to choose from include amethyst from Zambia, scintillating aquamarine, citrine (including the rare bright yellow) and pink and green tourmaline from Mozambique. Fine leather goods include handbags, picture frames and other accessories in ostrich, crocodile and lizard.
Accessories made from local merino wool, wooden bowls carved from indigenous woods such as white pear, forest alder and white alder from the Knysna area, and ceramics handpainted by Zimbabwean artists add interest to the eclectic Collection.
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Base yourself at Pezula to enjoy the endless activities on offer in the area, from eco adventures to nature walks, gourmet indulgences, water sports or shopping...Knysna and the nearby towns of the Western Cape have it all.
The following off-site excursions can be arranged by the Concierge Desk:
- Adrenaline & Adventure Activities
- Featherbed Eco Experience
- 4 x 4 Trail
- Abseiling
- Quad Biking
- Tree Top Canopy Tour
- Bungy Jump
- Paintball
- Mountain Biking incl. transfer
- Skydiving
- Micro Lighting
- Para gliding
- Coastal Fishing
- Trout Fishing
- Shark Cage Diving
Half / Full Day Tours:
- Knysna highlights
- Meet the people of Knysna
- Millwood Goldfields
- Oudtshoorn (full day)
- Tsitsikamma Forest
- Choo Tjoe Museum to Museum
- Choo Tjoe including Game Drive
- Choo Tjoe including Elephant Back ride
Water Activities:
- Springtide Charters
- Paddle Cruise Dinner
- Private Lagoon Cruise
- Discover Scuba Diving (full day)
- Scuba Diving (boat dives)
- Surfing Buffalo Bay (per lesson)
- Surfing Robberg (per lesson)
Animal Experiences:
- Fly-in Safari (minimum 2 pax)
- Botlierskop Game Drive (half day)
- Whale Watching
- Dolphin Discovery Tour
- Whale watching, elephant sanctuary & monkeyland
- Dolphin Discovery, elephant sanctuary & monkeyland
- Monkeyland
- Birds of Eden
- Monkeyland & Birds of Eden Combo
- Knysna Elephant Park
- Botlierskop Elephant Back Rides
- Elephant Sanctuary (trunk in hand)
- Elephant Sanctuary (trunk in hand + back ride)
- Elephant Sanctuary (trunk in hand) & Monkeyland
Golf
Play one of the many excellent golf courses in the area including Knysna Golf Course, Simola Golf Course, Goose Valley Golf Course, Oubaai Golf Course and the golf courses at the Fancourt Estate in George (Outeniqua, Montague, The Links). Many of these courses have clubs to hire.
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The Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knsyna features two heated swimming pools:
- at the Spa the 12m indoor pool is available to all guests over the age of 16 years
- on the lawn in front of the hotel a 12m pool is available to all guests. Children must be supervised at all times
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Book a one and a half hour outride through the fields and forests of the Pezula Resort. The Cape Riding Horses are well-schooled and suitable for riders of all levels of experience.
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Hire a canoe and paddle along the pristine Noetzie River to the river mouth on secluded Noetzie Beach.
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Join one of Pezula's experienced and knowledgeable guides for a trail and learn some of the secrets of the ancient forest or combine a hike with a canoe trip down the Noetzie River to the beach.
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Noetzie Beach makes Pezula one of the ultimate luxury beach resorts and has been named one of the Top Three Beaches in South Africa. Spend time sunbathing, playing beach games, canoeing in the river mouth, or enjoying a romantic beach picnic.
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With the rehabilitation of the natural forests and vegetation on the Pezula Resort, over 130 species of birds have been recorded to date on the by BirdLife Plettenberg Bay. The hotel provides binoculars and bird books on request for keen birders.
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What better way to view the exquisite coastline between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and do some whale watching? A helicopter charter service is available for scenic helicopter flips over the Pezula Resort and the surrounding area. Helicopter excursions can be tailored on request to include picnics and hotel guests are offered a preferred rate.
Conferences / Events
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Pezula offers the ultimate destination for an incentive getaway for business delegates. Spoil them with the luxury of an award-winning resort, pamper them with sumptuous accommodation, gourmet dining, unique spa treatments, golf and beach activities. Pezula offers excellent conference and meeting facilities for discerning executives.
An experienced management team will advise and assist with every aspect of your event from team building activities to themed functions.
Pezula offers:
- Magnificent location on the Eastern Head of Knysna
- Luxury accommodation in 78 spacious suites
- Excellent conference and meeting venues
- 24-hour business centre and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Dedicated & experienced staff to assist with the coordination of your incentive getaway
- Award-winning Spa & Gym
- A superb 18-hole championship golf course
- Access to Noetzie Beach
- Many dining options including a gourmet restaurant, Zachary's
- A vast range of on and off-site activities, including team building
- All the attractions of Knysna, including waterfront shopping, adrenaline activities, lagoon cruises and excursions
- Easy access from major cities
Conference venues at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
Two executive conference boardrooms open onto terraces with panoramic views of Knysna Lagoon, the Indian Ocean and Pezula Championship Course.
Each is equipped with:
- Airconditioning
- State-of-the-art IT facilities
- Audio visual equipment
Boardrooms can be configured for any type of meeting or conference:
- Boardroom: 18 delegates
- Theatre: 45 delegates
- Classroom: 36 delegates
- U-shape: 18 delegates
Extra equipment, specialised technical assistance and secretarial services can be hired at an additional charge.
Pezula Business Centre
For guests’ convenience, the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has wireless Internet connectivity which provides free access in any area of the hotel.
On the upper level of the hotel a comprehensive air-conditioned Business Centre provides executives with a 24-hour facility to conduct business in a quiet, professional atmosphere with privacy and confidentiality. Two personal computers are available with 17" monitors and up-to-date Microsoft software.
Services and facilities include:
- Fax facility
- Printer
- Photocopier (black & white and colour)
- Scanner
- The whole of the Pezula Resort Hotel has Wireless Internet access
- Document binding - up to 50 pages
- Laptop rental
- Printer rental
- Memory stick
- Stationery including envelopes and writable CDs
Facilities
- Bar
- Boardroom Facilities
- Boma
- Business Centre
- Conference venue
- Garage
- Golf course
- Golf Pro Shop
- Gym
- Hair salon
- Helipad
- Hiking trails
- Indoor Heated Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Kid's Club
- Library
- Lounge
- Nearby golf course
- Outdoor patio
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Sea Views
- Spa
- Steam room
- Sun deck
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis court
- Terrace
- Travel desk
- Wellness centre
- Wheelchair accessible rooms
- Wine cellar
Services
- 24 hour reception service
- 24 hour room service / in room dining
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning service
- Health & Fitness Centre
- Housekeeping service
- Kid's entertainment
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage
- Massage treatments
- Porters
- Valet parking
- Voice mail
- Wake-up call
- Wellness & Beauty treatments
Children of all ages are welcome at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. Spacious family suites provide for a comfortable stay. Younger guests at the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa are well catered for with a number of supervised activities. Parents and guardians can be confident that their children will be taken care of by trained, experienced child minders.
At Pezula the emphasis is on fun in a healthy, natural environment and wherever possible children are encouraged to play outdoors, interact with other children and learn about nature. Food and refreshments are provided at meal times, and mid morning and afternoon.
Puppy ClubHoused in its own building, the Puppy Club at Pezula provides an indoor entertainment area for children from three years of age. At least one child minder is on duty at all times.
Activities include:- Painting and colouring
- Finger puppets
- DVDs
Field of Dreams
Children can be taken to the Field of Dreams under the supervision of trained child minders for activities which include:
- Sport-based obstacle courses
- Games teaching hand-eye coordination and ball skills
Animal Touch Farm
At the Barnyard & Stables, kids can get up close and personal to a variety of farm animals including Goldy, the resident sheep, Babe the pig and numerous rabbits and chickens.
Horse Riding
The Resort's well-schooled Cape Riding Horses are suitable for all levels of experience - and younger children can be put on a lead.
Hiking and Canoeing
Pezula's hike / canoe excursion is suitable for children of old ages accompanied by their parents.
Beach Activities- Beach games including volley ball, bat & ball
- Canoes and life jackets for children to paddle in the river mouth
- Sand castles
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Specials & Packages
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Enjoy a 3 night stay at the luxurious five-star Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, Garden Route, and only pay for 2 nights. You will receive one free night....
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Accreditations
Pezula nominated for five World Travel Awards in 2011
The five start Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in Knysna, South Africa, has been nominated for five awards in the 2011 World Travel Awards.
The categories are:
- Africa's Leading Spa Resort
- Africa's Leading Sports Resort
- Africa's Leading Suite
- South Africa's Leading Resort
- South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
The World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognise excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry. Votes are cast by over 180,000 travel professionals in 160 countries across the globe, as well as the travelling public.
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World.
2009 AA Travel Guides and American Express® Accommodation Awards
Gold Achiever
2009 Welcome Awards
Best Hotel in South Africa
2009 World Travel Awards
Africa's Leading Spa Resort
South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2008 Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards
Consumers' Choice Award for the Best Retreat in Africa
Leading Wellness Retreat in Africa
2008 World Luxury Hotel Awards
Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Africa and the World
2008 Robb Report Luxury Resorts
Top 100 Ultimate Escapes in the World
2008 World Travel Awards
Africa's Leading Spa Resort
South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2008 AA Travel Guides and American Express® Accommodation Awards Programme
Gold Achiever
2007 American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
2007 International Five Star Diamond Award
Gayot.com - The Guide to the Good Life
Top 10 Family Resorts for 2007
2007 World Luxury Hotel Awards
Best Luxury Boutique Hotel
2007 AA Travel Guides and American Express³ Accommodation Awards Programme
Gold Achiever
2007 Robb Report Luxury Resorts
Top 100 Ultimate Escapes in the World
2007 Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Gold List
One of the Best Hotels in the World for Leisure Facilities
2006 Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers' Travel Awards
Top 20 Overseas Leisure Hotels - Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands
2006 VIP International Traveller Readers' Travel Awards
Most Outstanding Golf Resort Worldwide
2006 World Travel Awards
Africa's Leading Spa Resort
South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2006 GQ Magazine
One of "25 of the Sexiest Spots on the Planet"
2006 Qb Award for Interior Design
"Hospitality - Boutique Hotels, Lodges and Spas" category
2006 Travel + Leisure (US)
One of 15 Hotels to watch in the World's Best Awards
2006 Elite Traveler selected the Presidential Suite of Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa to its Fifth Annual Pure Decadence list of the world's most fabulous suites and villas
2006 Robb Report
One of the "World's 100 Best Places to Stay in 2006"
2005 World Travel Awards
Leading African Spa Resort
2005 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler (US)
Condé Nast Traveller (UK)
2005 Luxury Travel Awards 2005
One of the World's Best New Hotels
Pezula Spa & Gym
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is a member of Leading Spas of the World.
2008 Amarula Best Retreats in Africa Awards
Consumers' Choice Award for the Best Retreat in Africa
Leading Wellness Retreat in Africa
2008 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award
Favourite Spa in Africa
One of the Top Ten Spas in the Best for Interior Design category
2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Awards
2nd Best Overseas Hotel Spa
2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards
The World's 100 Best Spas list
5th Best Spa in the Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean category
2008 World Travel Awards
Africa's Leading Spa Resort
South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2007 Shape Magazine/ Professional Beauty Awards
Destination Spa of the Year
2007 Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers' Travel Awards
Top 15 Overseas Hotel Spas
June 2007
Les Nouvelles Esthétiques
Best Resort Hotel Spa in South Africa
2006 Condé Nast Traveller (UK) Readers' Travel Awards
Top 15 Overseas Hotel Spas
2006 World Travel Awards
Africa's Leading Spa Resort
South Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2006 House and Leisure/ Visa Best of SA Awards
Best Spa
2005 Professional Beauty Awards
Best Spa in SA
2005 Les Nouvelles Esthétiques
Best Resort Hotel Spa in SA
Zachary's Restaurant
2009 Visi Hot List
Best Places to Dine
2008 Eat Out Restaurant Awards
Top 20 Restaurants
2008 Diner's Club International Winelist Awards
Diamond Award for Zachary's Wine List
Best Wine Steward: Mortimer Bester
2008 American Express® Platinum Fine Dining Award
2008 Dine Awards
Top 10 Deluxe Eateries in South Africa
Wine Spectator 2008
Award of Excellence in recognition of an outstanding wine list
Rossouw's Restaurants 2008
Top 10 Restaurants Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route
2007 CXPress Gastro Nomix/ Morêson
Top 10 Restaurants on the Garden Route
2007 American Express® Platinum Fine Dining Award
2007 Diner's Club International Winelist Awards
Award of Excellence for Zachary's Wine List
Wine Spectator 2007
Award of Excellence in recognition of an outstanding wine list
Rossouw's Restaurants 2007
Top 10 Restaurants Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route
2006 American Express® Platinum Fine Dining Award
2006 CXPress Gastro Nomix/ Morêson
Top 10 Restaurants on the Garden Route
2006 Diner's Club International Winelist Awards
Award of Excellence for Zachary's Wine List
2006 Wine Magazine in association with Diners Club International Top 100 Restaurants 2006
2006 BoE & Moët Circle of Appreciation Guide
2005 Diner's Club International Winelist Awards
Award of Excellence for Zachary's Wine List
Pezula Championship Golf Course
2008 VIP International Traveller Readers' Travel Awards
One of the Top Three Outstanding Golf Resorts Worldwide
2008 Compleat Golfer
Five Star Golf Experience
2007
Compleat Golfer
Five Star Golf Experience
2006
Compleat Golfer
Pezula rated 4th out of "The 20 Most Beautiful Courses in South Africa"
2006 VIP International Traveller Readers' Travel Awards
Most Outstanding Golf Resort Worldwide
Golf Digest 2006
Pezula rated 14th for 2005
2005 Compleat Golfer
Five Star Golf Experience
2004 Golf Digest Awards
Pezula rated 14th for 2003
2003 Compleat Golfer
Five Star Golf Experience
2001 Golf Digest
Best New Golf Course
Pezula Private Castle
2008 CNBC International Property Awards
Best International Property
2008 Elite Traveler
Top 101 Suites of the World
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