The Palace of The Lost City

Hotel Overview

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is one of the most enticing travellers' destinations in the world, a tribute to man's imagination and revered for its art and architecture. Fabled to be the Royal Residence of an ancient king, it is truly one of the Worlds Leading Hotels. The Palace lavishes its Guests with 5-Star Service, and is luxurious in every facet of its fabulous architecture and decor. Surrounding the Hotel is a 25 hectare botanical Jungle. The Jungle is threaded with meandering paths, cascades, lakes, pools and a variety of water-borne adventure rides.

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

Location

The Sun City Resort is set in the stark ruggedness of the North West Region of South Africa, is surrounded by mountains and the untamed majesty of the African bushveld. It is a wedge-shot away from the Pilanesberg National Park, where elephants, rhinos, lions and antelope roam freely.

Rooms

The Palace of the Lost City has 338 Rooms inclusive of four Deluxe Suites:

Standard Room Features & Amenities:

  • Armoires & Writing Desks
  • Mini Bar
  • Computerised Safe
  • Colour Satellite TV with Remote Control
  • Radio & wake up facility on TV
  • Guestlink, Pay TV, Internet facility
  • Hairdryers
  • Telephones are provided in Bathrooms, at bedside Tables or on each writing desk
  • Biz-Comm Centre - Phone, Fax, E-Mail, Copy, Print and store Messages, on a Private Number
  • Air-conditioning units
  • 24-Hour Room Service

King Suite: The King Suite epitomises regal luxury with hand-carved walls, frescoed ceilings and hundreds of custom designed objects:

  • Two Bedrooms both with King Size Beds
  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge
  • Two en-suite Bathrooms with Spa Bath, twin vanities, large walk in Shower
  • Guest Powder Room
  • Butler's Pantry
  • Private Balcony
  • Dining area can accommodate a party of eight
  • Study
  • Sauna in the main Bathroom
  • Butler Service
  • Baby Grand Piano

Desert Suite: The Desert Suite is sumptuous in its simplicity and the fabrics and accessories aptly bring the desert to mind. The Desert Suite has a Sauna and Jacuzzi Bath:

  • One or two Bedroom Suite with King size Beds
  • Two en-suite Bathrooms with Spa Bath, twin vanities, large walk in Shower
  • Guest Powder Room
  • Dressing area
  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge area
  • Dining area
  • Fully equipped Kitchen
  • Butler Service
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • Bar

African Suite: In keeping with the magnificence of the Palace of the Lost City, the African Suite is a tribute to this glorious past and a promise to the future. The African Suite has a Jacuzzi Bath and a Sauna. There is an additional Jacuzzi bath located on the secluded Terrace:

  • Two Bedrooms with King Size Beds
  • Two en-suite Bathrooms with Spa Bath, twin Vanities, large walk in Shower
  • Guest Powder Room
  • Dressing area
  • Entrance hall
  • Lounge area
  • Dining area
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • Butler Service
  • Private outdoor Jacuzzi
  • Bar
  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge
  • Butlers Pantry

Royal Suite: The Royal Suite is fit for a King with its mahogany paneling and richly textured interiors. The Royal Suite has a Jacuzzi Bath and a Sauna:

  • One or two Bedroom Suite with king Size Beds
  • Two en-suite Bathrooms with Spa Bath, twin Vanities, large walk in Shower
  • Guest Powder Room
  • Dressing area
  • Entrance Hall
  • Lounge area
  • Dining area
  • Butler Service
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • Pantry
  • Bar

Superior Suites: There are 6 Superior Suites garden facing and with custom made designer furnishings:

  • 1 Bedroom with King size Bed
  • 2 Bathrooms with twin marble topped Vanities & large separate walk in Shower
  • Lounge with convertible couch

Junior Suites: There are 6 Junior Suites and all the Suites are Garden facing with Balconies:

  • Bedroom with King size Bed
  • Lounge with convertible couch
  • Bathroom with twin marble topped Vanities & large walk in Shower
  • Entrance Hall
  • Cloakroom

Luxury Rooms: There are 113 Luxury Rooms:

  • 26 Rooms have 2 x Single Beds
  • 52 Rooms have King size Beds and curved sofa's
  • 35 Rooms have King size Beds

Luxury Family: There are 51 Luxury Family Rooms:

  • King size Bed
  • Lounge with sleeper couch
Standard Twin Rooms: There are 155 Standard Twin Rooms:
  • 2 Twin Beds alongside each other
  • Entrance Foyers
  • En-suite Bathrooms with separate Shower

Paraplegic Family Rooms: There are 3 Paraplegic Rooms on the ground floor. The Rooms are equipped for wheelchairs:

  • Separate Bath and Shower with specially designed hand rail facilities
  • 1 King size Bed and 1 Sleeper Couch

Services

  • Jogging Trails
  • Swimming Pool
  • The Palace Collection
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Palace Tours
  • The Royal Salon

SPORTS & LEISURE:

Golfers are astounded by the breathtaking beauty of the par-72 Lost City Golf Course. The rich green fairways give a dramatic contrast to the bushveld backdrop and the barren waste bunkers are a special feature of this intriguing course. The desert style design of the Golf Course has an exotic allure all of its own and designer, Gary Player has acknowledged it as one of his favourite courses.

The Lost City Golf Course is flexible: playing off the forward tee a course length of 5 953 metres, extending to 6 983 metres off the back tee. The Course provides spectacular views. The most hazardous area of the Lost City Golf Course is the 13th hole. Inhabiting the water hazard are 38 crocodiles, some of them nearly two metres long. Golfers are discouraged from retrieving their wayward balls from the croc infested pool. The unusual water hazard is just one of the features that make the Lost City Golf Course exciting and interesting to play. No effort was spared to make the course a masterpiece. Playing the back nine is like going on a Golf Safari. It has often been noted that the game is more exciting when played downhill and this is certainly the case here. In addition to the previously mentioned 13th, holes eleven, fourteen, fifteen and sixteen are all played from elevated tees offering thrill, excitement and challenge to the golfer. And some of the most spectacular African views to be had on a Golf Course. On the whole a round at Lost City is an experience that one will not easily forget. But it doesn't end with Golf.

Food & Beverages

The Crystal Court: Exquisitely prepared international cuisine, the Crystal Court is surrounded by towering floor-to-ceiling windows, providing an excellent view of the Tropical Jungle and shimmering waters. Breakfast and Dinner served, as well as traditional High Tea with classical music. Hours of operation: Breakfast: 06:30 - 11:00 High Tea: 15:00 - 17:30 Dinner: 18:30 - 23:00 Dress: Smart elegant, jacket not required - Denims not permitted Capacity: 280 people seated inside and on the Terrace-Summer only 180 people seated inside-Winter

Villa del Palazzo: Classic regional Italian Cuisine is the speciality of this magnificent waterside Restaurant, overlooking the spectacular Palace Pool. The cuisine emphasis is on subtle elegance with regard to presentation, freshness and taste. Items such as, freshly made Mozzarella, Semolina pastas, authentic Parma Ham and delicious Tartuffos, Gelatos and Pastelles are made and served by personally selected chefs and Chef de Ranges. Dinner is served nightly. Hours: 18:30 - 23:00 Dress: Formal - No denims permitted, collared shirts required for gents Capacity: 180 people

Lost City Crocodile Lounge & Country Club: This informal Restaurant serves a light a la Carte menu daily from 11:00 - 15:00. Open Daily: 07:00 - 19:00.

Tusk Bar & Lounge: To the left of the Atrium is the Tusk Bar with its Lounge and Terrace, which overlooks the Valley of the Ancients and the middle lake. Hand-carved teak tusks soar above this beautifully designed Lounge to provide a casual and relaxed atmosphere for drinks. There is live Piano music in the evenings. A gourmet Buffet Lunch is served daily from 12:30 to 14:30 and a light snack menu is available until 18:00. Hours: 08:00 - 01:00 Dress: Smart casual - Long trousers required after 18:00.

Palm Court Lounge: Adjacent to the Villa del Palazzo, the Palm Court Lounge is an elegant meeting place and is ideally suited for pre-dinner and after-dinner drinks. Hours: 18:00 - 23:00 Dress: Smart Elegant, Collar is required

Pool Restaurant / Pool Cocktail Bar: The Pool Restaurant offers a menu of light entrees ranging from sandwiches to entree salads to a selection of burgers. A daily selection of homemade ice-creams and a variety of desserts are available. Buffet barbecues are popular in season and the Snack Bar, located next to the Grand Pool serves traditional pool cocktails under the cool shade of a pavilion. Open Daily: 12:30 - 18:00 - Summer months 12:30 - 17:00 - Winter months 12:30 - 15:00 - Buffet-when available