Riviera on Vaal to be managed by Legacy

Dating back to 1929, the Riviera on Vaal Hotel and Country Club boasts a successful and historical background. The double-storey establishment set the benchmark in its formative years of bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Purchased in 2003 on auction by entrepreneur Mac van der Merwe for the Zorgvliet Portfolio, the property underwent extensive refurbishments, reopened three months later, and has since enjoyed permanent five-star status.

“A formidable and memorable alternative”

“We believe that the luxury Riviera on Vaal Hotel will offer another formidable and memorable alternative to both the leisure and corporate markets seeking a superlative and exclusive product,” said Bart Dorrestein, CEO Legacy Hotels. “With an accommodation option boasting choices between Standard Twin Rooms, Luxury Twin Rooms, Luxury Family Rooms, Executive Suites and Garden Suites coupled with the highly acclaimed Zorgvliet Beauty Spa, the immaculate 18 Hole Riviera on Vaal Country Club, the Petit Verdot Floating Restaurant as well as four other upmarket restaurants, we are confident that we will satisfy and please the market we know exensively.”

Ten-year anniversary

Legacy Hotels and Resorts owns and manages a collection of four- and five-star hotels, bush lodges, leisure resorts and casino resorts in key tourism and business locations throughout Africa. Celebrating their 10-year anniversary this month, the Legacy Management team combines massive experience with a profound understanding of, and access to, the international and local corporate markets.”

Melanie van der Merwe, MD of the Riviera, said: “We are pleased to be associated with Legacy Hotels. As business owners we feel comfortable and positive that we have similar priorities with regards to service delivery to our guests and commitment to the advancement of the business and skills development of our staff.”