upgraded rooms add private patios. there's no air-conditioning. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. subdued, tv-free rooms provide en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and ceiling fans, plus a shared patio with mountain and countryside views. amenities include complimentary breakfast and parking, as well as an outdoor pool. room service is available. suites offer private gardens and fireplaces. family quarters have kitchenettes, sitting areas and sleep up to 6. set amid leafy grounds in the gauteng countryside, this relaxed hotel with views of the magaliesberg mountain range is 15 km from the montecasino leisure complex O.R. Tambo International Airport 50 min
Lion & Safari Park (19 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (33 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (21 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (19 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Wonder Caves (49 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. National Botanical Gardens (18 min) GOG Lifestyle Park (1 min) Happy Island Water World South Africa (14 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (7 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. Cradle of Humankind (12 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Montecasino (21 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Silverstar Casino (14 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Bird Gardens (21 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Emmarentia Dam (33 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Sterkfontein Caves (25 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. |