Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest

The Royal Hotel Pilgrim's Rest is situated in the historic and unspoiled gold mining village of Pilgrim's Rest. The village was proclaimed as a National Monument in 1986 and has succeeded in preserving the quaint atmosphere of yesteryear, composed of authentic buildings dating back to the 19th century. The Hotel itself was built in 1894 and celebrated its 105th birthday this year.

The hotel is described in the third person as having gracious Victorian accommodations that boast brass bedsteads and sumptuous ball and claw baths. It consists of six suites and 44 double or twin bedded en-suite bedrooms in the main hotel and adjacent cottages, still carrying their historical names. The hotel features a stately lounge with a fireplace where guests can relax and enjoy a sundowner or nightcap. The Church Bar, originally a school chapel, was brought to Pilgrim's Rest by ox wagon and erected adjacent to the hotel.

The hotel also offers an informal theme restaurant known as Diggers Den and the Peach Tree Creek where formal meals and functions are held. The facilities offered in the area include a nine-hole golf course, horse riding, trout fishing, gold panning, and hiking trails. For those who prefer less energetic activities, a choice of charming museums and curiosity shops are available. The hotel is paraplegic-friendly, and children are welcome. It is situated close to unequalled venues such as the Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park, and the Panoramic Route.