Bushman Sands Hotel, the old railway training college was built with imported bricks by Scottish masons in 1900. Now declared a national monument, it has undergone a metamorphosis and emerged as the main building of a prestigious four-star hotel. During its restoration, the bricks in a certain section were painstakingly removed one by one, cleaned and reset.
The Bushman Sands Hotel comprises individual buildings around a pool area and overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course. Original houses form the cornerstones of what are now three rows of four-star terraced accommodation, linked to the main hotel building by raked gravel walkways lit by Victorian lampposts.
The decor throughout references the legacy of the Khoi San and Alicedale railway history.
ROOM & SUITE TYPES:
The 4-star Bushman Sands Hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage and modern luxury. The Hotel comprises of 39 bedrooms around a pool area overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course. Original railway houses form the cornerstones of what are now three rows of en suite accommodation - comprising of a choice of standard rooms, luxury rooms and junior suites - each tastefully decorated with locally produced furniture and original art and linked to the main hotel building by walkways lit by Victorian lampposts.
Standard Room: Twin bedded, en-suite bathroom with twin vanities, Victorian style bath, shower and private toilet, private patio overlooking landscaped indigenous gardens, the swimming pool and final green of the golf course
Total of 26 Standard Rooms, including 1 with specially modified wheelchair friendly bathroom and 2 sets of inter-leading rooms.
Luxury Room: Twin bedded, en-suite bathroom with twin vanities, Victorian style bath, shower and private toilet, private patio with breathtaking views of the fairways, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hils beyond, upgraded guest amenities
Total of 8 Luxury rooms
Junior Suite: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom with twin vanities, Victorian style bath, twin showers and private toilet, private patio with breathtaking views of the seventh fairway, the Bushmans River and the magnificent hills beyond.
Total of 5 Junior Suites
All rooms have air-conditioning, limited satellite TV, direct dialing facilities, tea/coffee facilities, mini bar, in room safe, hairdryer.
FOOD & WINE:
The onsite Bunkers Restaurant and Bar the cuisine AT Bushman Sands Hotel is traditionally South African with influences of Xhosa, English and Cape Malay. Hearty Breakfasts, a la carte lunches and evening dinners are served here. A significant selection of wines are available to compliment your meal, while an after-dinner cigar and good single malt can be enjoyed in the library.
FACILITIES/ACTIVITIES:
– Library with Internet access, TV & full DSTV bouquet
– Spa & Wellness Centre with gymnasium
– Golf Pro-shop
– Golf Course - 18 hole Gary Player designed
– Bar overlooking the 18th Green
– Gents & Ladies changing room facilities with steam rooms
– Scenic swimming pool
– Three-hour game viewing through the Bushman Sands Reserve take place daily from the hotel.
– Other activities: Boat and sunset cruises,Mountain Biking, Abseiling & Gorge Gliding
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