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Background

Legacy Hotels & Resorts International is a privately owned company with a portfolio of superior four and five star hotels, bush lodges and resorts. We are firmly established in the corporate, conference and leisure markets and specifically targeted towards the luxury market. We offer a range of hospitality services: management and operations, sales and marketing, design, development and refurbishment of new and existing hotels, as well as providing fully integrated purchasing and management accounting services. Whether you're a hotel owner, developer or manager, we can consult for you on virtually every aspect of the hospitality industry.

Company Profile

Legacy Hotels & Resorts International offers a portfolio of superior four and five star hotels, resorts and bush lodges in key business and tourism locations throughout Africa. We are firmly established in both the international and national corporate, conference and leisure markets and specifically targeted towards the luxury market.

Portfolio of Hotels

Michelangelo Hotel

Our flagship hotel - the elegant Michelangelo Hotel - is one of South Africa’s premier hotels as well as a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. This five-star Renaissance-styled hotel is an icon of culture and taste reminiscent of the finest hotels in Europe, and offers supreme luxury. Not only has The Michelangelo Hotel become one of the preferred venues for accommodating the international corporate client, but it has also become a favourite spot for business meetings and lunches.

Centurion Lake Hotel

Further north between Sandton and Pretoria, close to the Centurion Park Cricket Ground, is the Centurion Lake Hotel. With superb conference facilities and comfortable accommodation, this hotel has become the businessperson’s preferred home from home. The Centurion Lake Hotel has also become a popular lunchtime spot where light meals are enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the waters of Centurion Lake. A unique cricketing theme is maintained throughout the hotel.

These hotels are complemented by three exclusive bush lodges in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park - Kwa Maritane, Bakubung and Tshukudu – all of which offer guests an adventurous "Out of Africa" experience. Just over 1½ hours drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria, the Pilanesberg is the ideal weekend getaway for families or the perfect setting for productive conferences. With the wide variety of game – which includes the Big Five – roaming in the park, all three resorts offer some of the most impressive game viewing in Africa. Guests have the option between daily sunrise or sunset game drives accompanied by a qualified game ranger. If prefered, morning game walks are offered where guests not only enjoy magnificent game sightings, but also learn about the natural heritage of the park.

Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Meaning ‘Place of the Rock’, Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge is magnificently located in the slopes of an ancient volcano and boasts more than 365 species of birds. The Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge’s most unique feature is its 130-metre underground tunnel that leads to the ‘Hide’, offering visitors a personal window to the secrets of the wild.

Bakubung Bush Lodge

Bakubung Bush Lodge, or 'People of the Hippo', is uniquely built in the shape of a horseshoe. This bushveld haven has been designed to ensure that visitors enjoy all the comforts of civilisation deep in the African bush. With various types of game wandering next to the chalets, guests can enjoy excellent close-up game viewing.

Tshukudu Bush Lodge

Tshukudu Bush Lodge is the ideal five-star venue for game lovers and those in search of a true African experience. Also known as 'The Place of the Rhino', has been designed to ensure that guests truly get in touch with nature. Total privacy and attention to detail is ensured with only six luxury cottages accommodating a maximum of 12 guests.

PortsWood Hotel

In the Cape, enjoy a memorable stay at the PortsWood Hotel, situated in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The four-star PortsWood’s nautical theme is consistent throughout – from the Quarterdeck Restaurant to the lavish rooms, which overlook the spectacular Table Mountain. The Quarterdeck specialises in vibrant Cape Malay cuisine and an extensive wine list, including some of the best South African wines, which offers the perfect accompaniment to your meal. The PortsWood is stylish and accessible and offers the ultimate in luxury, service and hospitality.

The Commodore Hotel

Right next door, located on the highest point on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, The Commodore Hotel continues with the nautical theme. The exclusive Imperial Suite on the top floor of the hotel boasts a large balcony with sweeping views from Table Mountain to Robben Island. Due to its location and magnificent conference facilities, The Commodore has become one of the preferred leisure and corporate destinations in Cape Town. The elegant Clipper Restaurant offers superb dining in a tranquil setting, with a focus on seafood fresh from the Atlantic Ocean.

Windhoek Country Club Resort

In Namibia, Legacy Hotels & Resorts International manages two luxury hotels – the Windhoek Country Club Resort and the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre – both complete with fully equipped casinos. Based on a desert oasis theme and surrounded by an 18-hole desert golf course, the Windhoek Country Club Resort promises guests an unforgettable experience. For conference organisers searching for fully equipped conference facilities in a unique setting, the Windhoek Country Club Resort is hard to beat. The Oryx Conference Centre accommodates up to 900 delegates and five breakaway rooms are available.

Swakopmund Hotel

The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is built in and around the beautifully restored Old Station building and combines renowned Namibian hospitality with impeccable service and stylish comfort. Superb cuisine can be enjoyed at both hotel restaurants and the comprehensive cellars stock the finest South African wines. Those who enjoy the thrill of gambling will have found a veritable oasis as both resorts feature Slot Machines, Poker, Blackjack and Roulette tables. Legacy Hotels & Resorts International also offer a portfolio of luxury resorts in strategic tourism locations around South Africa. Each resort is totally geared to providing a unique holiday experience for both young and old.

Kruger Park Lodge

Kruger Park Lodge provides a magnificent base for an unforgettable African experience – an oasis of lush green lawns, dense woodlands and flowing water. This luxurious resort on the banks of the Sabie River is acclaimed for its privacy and is only a few minutes from the Phabeni Kruger Park Gate.

Brookes Hill Suites

Situated on the shores of Algoa Bay in the historic city of Port Elizabeth, enjoying panoramic views of the ocean and unspoiled golden beaches, Brookes Hill Suites provide holidaymakers and business executives with a stylish and comfortable home away from home. Brookes Hill Suites is just minutes away from the CBD and offers excellent conference facilities.

Hermanus Beach Club

The magnificent Cape coastline, some of the finest beaches in the country and the best whale-watching in the world combine to make Hermanus the perfect haven for city-dwellers seeking a well deserved break. Here, you will find Hermanus Beach Club known for its superb facilities and close location to the many attractions of this unique region.

Wilderness Dunes

Situated on the spectacular Garden Route, Wilderness Dunes offers luxuriously appointed chalets surrounded by unspoilt beaches and vast indigenous forests. Enjoy a variety of entertainment options such as boating, sailing, windsurfing, running, hiking, canoeing and much more.

Mirrored on the tranquil waters of Lake Madingofani is Castleburn. This scenic mountain resort, nestled among the foothills of the southern Drakensberg, offers the ideal getaway for those in search of nature’s beauty and peace. Luxuriously decorated cottages with their twin thatched roofs echo the peaks of the Drakensberg and blend in perfectly with their surroundings providing luxurious comfort.

Sunnyside Park Hotel

At the beginning of May 2002, Legacy Hotels & Resorts International signed up the Sunnyside Park Hotel and the Airport Grand Hotel & Conference Centre (formerly the Cullinan) into the Legacy family. These superb properties will add valuable options in key locations for our clients in Johannesburg.

Built in 1895, the charming Victorian-style Sunnyside Park Hotel in Parktown is set in picturesque gardens and has been declared a national monument. This newly refurbished hotel is centrally located providing business executives with easy access to the Johannesburg CBD, Rosebank, Sandton and the Johannesburg International Airport. Four-star service and facilities – from the á la carte Milner’s Restaurant to stylish accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities for up to 220 guests – combined with a peaceful and secure setting, provide the ideal venue for the business traveller.

Airport Grand Hotel

The 151-bedroom Airport Grand Hotel & Conference Centre is situated a mere five minute drive from the Johannesburg International Airport, offering business executives convenient access to the major business centres of Johannesburg and Pretoria. This premier full service hotel provides the East Rand corporate and leisure markets with four-star service and facilities in a safe and convenient location.The development of a conference centre accommodating up to 140 delegates has just been completed.

Legacy Hotels & Resorts International remains a privately owned company, strategically positioned and committed to becoming a leader in the four and five star hotel and resort business.

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