Situated less than three hours' drive from Pretoria and nestled amongst some of South Africa's most spectacular mountain scenery. The Magoebaskloof Hotel is the ideal retreat for those wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Accomodation
The reputation for warm hospitality acquired over more than six decades, is still to be enjoyed through all seasons.
Magoebaskloof Hotel is a favourite meeting place for locals, family and friends, and children of all ages are welcome.
As far as the accommodation is concerned, every need has been anticipated and taken care of. All rooms are spacious, have their own patios overlooking the valley views, bathrooms (choice of showers or bath and showers), satellite TV, telephones, fruit and flowers.
There are 38 rooms in total sleeping a total capacity of 76 people. The choice is as follows : 3 Family suites which can accommodate 2 adults in a double or twin bed combination, and 2 children in bunk beds. 19 Twin and Double rooms, and then the new addition of 8 self-catering apartments, which consist of 2 double or twin bedrooms, both en suite, a lounge, dining room, fully equipped kitchen and patio.
CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES
Dickie Dagge Hall (22,4 x 12,1 m) accommodates 220 Banquet style, 250 Cinema style and 160 Schoolroom style. This Hall is a gracious and well loved survivor of the fire which destoyed most of the hotel in 2004.
The Bridge Room is 10 x 5 m in size and can hold a Banquet for 20, Cinema Style layout for 30 and Schoolroom style for 20. The Bridge Room has custom built card tables and beautifully crafted chairs to match for visitors and guests wishing to play bridge.
The King Makgoba Room is a 10 metre square room with innovative ceiling and lighting design, capable of accommodating 80 for a Banquet, 120 in Cinema style and 80 in Schoolroom formation.
Both The Bridge Room and the King Makgoba Room open onto wide verandahs overlooking the view, and these areas are ideally used when breaking for refrehsments during meetings.
Breakaway facilities for up to 6 people can be arranged, using the dining room and/or entrance areas of some of the apartments.
General
Guests and visitors arriving at the Magoebaskloof Hotel are greeted by an attractive entrance square with a magnificent mural and the bronze bust of King Makgoba. This opens out onto the expansive view of this legendary leader's famous valley and the hazy distance of the Lowveld.
Leading off from this square on one side is the Reception area and a well stocked shop. A balcony area for al fresco dining and coffee shop service runs the length of the building and continues across the front, overlooking the valley.
The Coffee Bean coffee shop also has indoor seating and a comfortable lounge section with cozy fireplace. All day light snacks and meals, tempting cakes and freshly squeezed juice are available.
Walk through to the impressive Tlou Restaurant, where an extensive a la Carte menu will temp your palate, as well as the ever popular Table d'hote meals.
The Phoenix and Fireman Pub situated next to the Coffee Bean delivers a particularly special vibe. An impressive long cedarwood bar, huge fireplace for those chilly evenings, and big screen sport are offered.
There is also the trendy Red Post Box Pub offering an alternative for those seeking sports bar facilities.
There are three conference rooms, squash, bowls, swimming pool, forest walks, birding (part of the Capricorn-Letaba Birding Route), and the opportunity to see Samango monkeys in the pristine Afro-montane environs of the hotel.
Facilities
• Sports bar
• Conference
• Squash
• Bowls
• Swimming pool
• Forest walks
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