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- Property TypeHotel
- Guests70
- Rooms/Units34
The Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest is a Pilgrims Rest hotel providing accommodation in 34 guest rooms for anyone visiting the Panorama Route region.
About The Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest
The Royal Hotel in Pilgrims Rest is a charming national monument, situated approximately 45 km from the Blyde River Canyon and the ‘Panorama' scenic-route.
Accommodation
Built in 1894, the hotel has 11 elegant bedrooms situated in the Royal Hotel itself and the remaining 39 in cottages adjacent to the hotel, set in the surrounding historical gold-rush village.
The hotel sleeps 109 guests in total in six suites and 44 double or twin bed en-suite bedrooms in the main hotel and adjacent cottages, still carrying their historical names. The gracious Victorian accommodation boasts brass bedsteads and ball and claw baths.
Hotel Features
The hotel features a stately lounge with fireplace where you can relax and enjoy a sun-downer or nightcap. The Church Bar – originally a school chapel was brought to Pilgrim's Rest by ox wagon and erected 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.
Additional Facilities
The hotel is paraplegic friendly and children are welcome.
Location & Attractions
The facilities offered in the area are – a nine-hole golf course, horse riding, trout fishing, gold panning, ghost tours and hiking trails. A choice of charming museums and curiosity shop are available for the less energetic.
Features you'll appreciate
- wifi
- parking
- wake up
calls
In Room / Unit
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
On Site
- Child friendly (all ages)
- Childcare / babysitting service
- Guest lounge with TV
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Laundry service
- Parking (off street)
- Parking (undercover)
- Reception (24 hours)
- Safe deposit box (reception)
- Security (guard)
- Smoking: none indoors
- Wake up calls
- Wheelchair access
Food & Drink
- Bar (fully licenced)
- Complimentary tea / coffee
- Restaurant / dining room
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfers
- Tour assistance
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
- Shangaan
- Sotho
- Swazi
- Xhosa
- Zulu
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Royal Hotel - Double
Qty: 5
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Royal Hotel - Double has late Victorian Elegant Decor and is furnished with Brass Double Bed and an en-suite Bathroom fitted with Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin. The room is in the main building.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Royal Hotel - Twins
Qty: 6
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Royal Hotel - Double has late Victorian Elegant Decor and is furnished with two single beds and an en-suite Bathroom fitted with Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin. The room is in the main building.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Royal Cottage
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
One Room furnished with a Double Brass Bed and the other Room furnished with Twin Beds. The bathroom is fitted with a ball n claw bath and there is a separate toilet. The terrace has amazing view of the Mountains. Ideal for Family or Honeymoon Couple.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bank House - B1
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Bank House has late Victorian Elegant Decor with a lounge and a separate bedroom furnished with a brass double bed. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bank House - B2
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Bank House has late Victorian Elegant Decor with a lounge and a separate bedroom furnished with a brass double bed. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin. This room has a fireplace.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bank House - B3
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Bank House has late Victorian Elegant Decor with a lounge and a separate bedroom furnished with a brass twin beds. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Montague - Doubles
Qty: 3
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Montague - Doubles has late Victorian Elegant Decor and is furnished with a brass double bed. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin. This room shares a lounge area.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Montague - Twins
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Montague - Twins has late Victorian Elegant Decor and is furnished with two brass single beds. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin. This room shares a lounge area.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Pilgrims Hotel - Twins
Qty: 12
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Pilgrims Hotel - Twins has late Victorian Elegant Decor and is furnished with two brass single beds. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Pilgrims Hotel - Doubles
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Pilgrims Hotel - Doubles has late Victorian Elegant Decor and is furnished with a brass double bed. The en-suite Bathroom is fitted with a Ball 'n Claw bath, toilet and basin.
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Children: cot, highchair, etc.
- Complimentary toiletries
- Desk
- Disabled equipped
- Fan(s)
- Hairdryer
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
- Tea and coffee facilities
Take the Tour
Guest Reviews
3 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Enjoyed our stay, staff very friendly and helpful.
December 2018
Christine Schneider (Switzerland)
Verified review
I used to live in Pilgrimsrest in 1971 and it was wonderful to go back and see that the hotel is still in its original state - very clean and quaint. Loved it!
August 2017
Judy van der Merwe (Gauteng)
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- Email addressed verified
- Host identification on file
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- Host on SA-Venues.com for 9 years
Need to Know
Response timeThe Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Host on SA-Venues.com for 9 years
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