The Palace of the Lost City is situated in the North West Province, a mere two-hour drive from the city of Johannesburg.
Entering the famous Sun City Resort, you follow the road to the architecturally intriguing Palace of the Lost City. The hotel sits on an extinct volcanic site surrounded by the picturesque Pilanesberg mountains. The architectural and interior themes are inspired by the legend of a lost African tribe.
The hotel boasts 336 rooms and suites that are exquisitely decorated. There are 3 Presidential Suites, 6 Superior Suites, 151 Luxury Rooms, 6 Junior Suites, 77 Superior Luxury Rooms, 35 Superior Luxury Pool-Facing Rooms, 55 Family Rooms, and 3 Accessible Rooms.
The Accessible Rooms sleep two people and are spacious enough to allow wheelchair access. Features include a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with handrails and a roll-in shower, a lounge area with a couch and coffee table, a writing desk, a hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite television, a minibar, a laptop safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, and views of the hotel garden.
The Luxury Twin Rooms sleep two people and boast mountain views from the balconies. Other features include twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower, marble-topped vanity, and luxury amenities; a separate entrance foyer, a lounge area, dining area, a writing desk, a hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite television, a minibar, a laptop safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The Superior Luxury Rooms sleep two people and boast views of the garden and pool. Other features include a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower, marble-topped vanity, and luxury amenities; a separate entrance foyer, a lounge area, a writing desk, a hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite television, a minibar, a laptop safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The Superior Luxury Family Rooms sleep two adults and two children, with a king-size bed and a sleeper couch in the lounge area. Other features include an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower, marble-topped vanity, and luxury amenities; a separate entrance foyer, a lounge area, a writing desk, a hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite television, a minibar, a laptop safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The Superior Luxury Pool-Facing Rooms have all the features of the Superior Luxury Rooms but boast views of the hotel’s swimming pool and tropical gardens.
The Superior Suites sleep two people and feature a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, shower, marble-topped vanity, a cloakroom, and luxury amenities; a separate entrance foyer, a guest bathroom with a shower, a lounge area, a dining room, a writing desk, a hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, satellite television, a minibar, a laptop safe, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The hotel facilities include a 24-hour reception desk, ATM, luggage storage, complimentary Wi-Fi access, newspapers, a complimentary bus shuttle service, an outdoor pool, and unlimited access to the Valley of Waves.
The resort offers an array of activities, including golf, a maze, a two-level entertainment complex that boasts restaurants, retail shops, Magic Company, a cinema, and Superbowl; a casino, sports bar, nightclub, waterpark, outdoor adventure activities, sports and fitness activities, a spa, a beauty salon, and safari experiences in the nearby Big Five Pilanesberg National Park.
The Palace of the Lost City is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxurious adventure getaway.
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