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Forever Resorts opens first hotel in KZN

Forever Resorts recently opened the Vulintaba Country Hotel, their first hotel in KwaZulu-Natal, in collaboration with Nico Oosthuizen from the NIDA Group Companies. The hotel is located in the Northern Drakensberg Mountains just outside of Newcastle. Forever Resorts has now established a presence in Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, Mpumalanga, Western Cape and Kwazulu Natal.
Forever Resorts opens first hotel in KZN

The Vulintaba Country Hotel is located 20km outside the third biggest economy in KZN, on the picturesque Vulintaba Country Estate and is easily accessible from town. The Nida Group of Companies recently tarred the 20km road from Newcastle to the Vulintaba Country Estate.

Designed for natural living, the 69 bedroom Vulintaba Country Hotel operated by Forever SA is designed to deliver a restful stay and a comfortable work environment. All guests have access to free Wi-Fi which is available throughout the hotel. All rooms are equipped with LCD flat screen televisions that offer a wide selection of DSTV channels. Innovative design elements are featured in all aspects of the rooms, as well as dedicated workspaces, in room safes, bar fridges and floor to ceiling windows. Guests staying in one of the Luxury Suites have access to a host of additional benefits.

Forever Resorts opens first hotel in KZN

Golf fanatics will be pleased to know that the hotel is situated on a Golf Estate. The golf course layout has been planned by the DDV Design Group and includes nine holes and 18 tee variations. The course was opened on 7 March 2013 and the facilities include a clubhouse, Pro Shop, driving range and academy. The course adheres to USGA standards and has been named as one of the top 9-hole courses in South Africa by Golf Digest.

For conferences, meetings, and events the hotel offers a 425-sqm Grand Function Room and two additional meeting rooms which are flooded by natural light and the newest multi-media equipment. The Hotel bridges the gap that separates business and leisure in order to enable guests to find the right balance between work and play. The hotel’s leisure services include mountain bike tracks, running tracks, and pool and spa facilities which provide hotel guests with a space to unwind and relax.

The Hotel and Spa is the flagship food and beverage offering in South Africa for Forever Resorts, moving well beyond the traditional hotel restaurant. Traditional South African specialties are served alongside great Asian and European dishes including some of finest selections of wines. The restaurant also showcases some brilliant art exhibits by renowned South African artists.

Forever Resorts opens first hotel in KZN

“The Hotel has been awarded 4 Star Grading, but with our general manager, Hanno Oosthuizen and his management team on board I am sure the service of Vulintaba Country Hotel will be 5 Star” said Oosthuizen, owner of the hotel, during his speech at the opening function on Saturday 4 June.

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