Sabi River Sun hotel in Mpumalanga getting a facelift

The Sabi River Sun hotel, part of the popular Sabi River Sun Resort, lies along the banks of the Sabie River in the Mpumalanga Lowveld, and has been the ideal getaway for families, nature lovers and golf enthusiasts for many decades.

This is according to Wayne Wilson, general manager at the Sabi River Sun Resort, who says in keeping with Tsogo Sun’s focus on the renovation and renewal of their properties to ensure they continually meet the highest standards, the hotel was closed for accommodation from 17 June, for a four month hiatus.

Wilson says the hotel will be refurbished and renovated during this time to modernise and revitalise the offering. The resort and the Sesonke restaurant, outdoor terrace, the golf bar restaurant and public areas of the hotel will remain open for business during the renovations.

Guests can continue to enjoy the resorts’ amenities set in 200 acres of lush bushveld and numerous lakes, which are home to a wealth of birdlife, hippopotami and crocodiles. They can also visit the Kruger National Park and some of the region’s most splendid landmarks such as Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and the Blyde River Canyon.

With the reopening scheduled for 3 October, Wilson says this grand old lady will boast 60 newly refurbished rooms, complete with new soft furnishings and air-conditioning.

The old 1970/80s bathrooms will be replaced with spacious modern bathrooms with walk-in showers, and brand new doors and aluminium window panes - a complete transformation of the current bedrooms and bathrooms.

Wilson says during the renovations, the exterior façade of the hotel will receive a facelift with the necessary touch-ups and new balcony railings.

“At Tsogo Sun we are consistently renewing and refurbishing our properties to ensure that we provide our guests with the best experiences and value. We are confident that our guests will enjoy the revitalised hotel offering, and look forward to welcoming them.”