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The Alpine Heath Resort

December 11, 2009

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The Alpine Heath Resort Durban South Africa is considered to be one of South Africa’s and indeed Southern Africa’s premier conference venues. Sited between Durban and Johannesburg the exclusive Alpine Heath Resort is nestled in a mountain village  of the Northern Drakensberg. Offering conference delegates a unique experience and state of the art conferencing facilities combined with the wonderful topography of the Drakensberg Mountains.

Conference delegates staying at the Alpine Heath Resort Durban can expect luxury chalet accommodation excellent quisine and a host of indoor and outdoor activities to participate in.

Accommodation

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Conference delegate and visitor accommodation at the Alpine Heath Resort Durban is in the form of a 100 luxury 3 bedroom chalets. Afro-Swiss in design the chalets are sited around the main buildings that surround the village square.

The chalets will comfortably sleep six conference delegates. The 3 bedroom chalets have a master bedroom which is en-suite and two double rooms that are equipped with twin beds.

The second bathroom offers both shower and bath facilities and the comfortably furnished lounge has its own fire place leading out to the personal patio area.

The self catering option offers a kitchen that is fully equipped with crockery and cutlery and is open plan leading out to the dining area which has a table and six chairs. Outdoor furniture and braai facilities can be arranged.

The outstanding views of the Drakensberg mountains and service standards and facilities befitting a four star establishment make for a productive conference environment.

Room Amenities

Each of the 3 bedroom chalets offer staying conference delegates a high standard of facilities.

·        Satellite T.V
·        Telephone
·        Cellular Reception

Special Services and Facilities
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Conference delegates and conference visitors have a choice of self catering or access to the following:

  • a-la-carte at the La Gruyers Restaurant and buffet service
  • Gas braai facilities
  • Gymnasium
  • 2 Swimming pools
  • All weather tennis court
  • Mountain Biking
  • Kids Jungle Gym
  • 9 hole golf course close by
  • Tourist attractions
  • Day time entertainment

Conferencing

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Organising a conference is often a complex task and very time consuming. That is why the Alpine Heath Resort Durban South Africa is an ideal venue as they will take care of all your requirements.

Alpine Heath Resort Durban offers nine outstanding conference venues. Each of these venues is fully equipped with the latest conference equipment and designed to meet every need of a conference.

Alpine Heath Resort believes that it can offer some of the most productive and efficient conference facilities in Southern Africa.

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Premier Hotel Pinetown

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The Premier Hotel Pinetown Durban South Africa is located 20 minutes away from the International airport in Durban and only 18kms away from the city’s central business district. Easy road access to the M13 and other major routes makes this a very accessible conference venue.

Accommodation

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Conference delegates staying at the Premier Hotel Pinetown Durban South Africa has a range of accommodation including twin, double and family rooms making the Premier Hotel Pinetown Durban a very suitable conference destination.  All of the rooms are en-suite with a choice of a bath or shower. Conference delegates can choose smoking or non-smoking room options.

Room Amenities

The busy conference delegate can rest assured that the bouquet of room amenities will meet their requirements.

The Premier Hotel Pinetown Durban South Africa provides rooms with the following:
·        Air – Conditioning
·        Heating Units
·        DSTV – Selected channels
·        Safe
·        tea & coffee making facilities
·        hair dryers
·        telephones

Special Services and Facilities
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Conference delegates and conference visitors have access to the following:

  • a-la-carte at the Saratoga Restaurant and buffet service
  • braai facilities
  • swimming pool
  • laundry,
  • wake up calls,
  • concierge services,  restaurant,
  • 24 hour reception service and room service which is available from 07h00 to 22h00.
  • Secure on site parking

Conferencing

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The Premier Hotel Pinetown Durban South Africa has four conference venues and can cater for up to 150 conference delegates. The hotel provides an additional Boardroom that has seating for 30 conference delegates and is supported by the hotel’s business centre that will cater for all of the conference delegates “away from the office” needs.
Cabaret Room – The Cabaret Room leads into a garden with a Gazebo. This area has vehicle access to the garden, which adjoins the Cabaret Room veranda.
Montego Room – The Montego Room is located on the first floor of the Premier Hotel Pinetown and has undercover patios on both sides of the room.
Rendezvous Room – This intimate venue with its one patio is ideal for smaller conferences of up to 100 guests.
San Soucci Room – This first floor venue is ideal in size for meetings of up to 13 conference delegates and can be used as a breakaway venue.
Boardroom – Located on the second floor and is ideal for up to 30 conference or business delegates and can also be used as a breakaway venue.
The standard conference package includes;
·        Morning: Tea & coffee on arrival
·        Mid-Morning: Tea, Coffee & Pastries with Fruit Juices
·        Luncheon: Special set menu or buffet depending on numbers
·        Afternoon: Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Standard Conference Equipment:
·        Screens
·        Flip Chart, paper & Marker pens
·        White Board with dry markers
·        Stationary for the first day
·        Mineral water & mints

Outsourced Conference Equipment (at an additional charge) – We arrange to hire in any special conference equipment like Data Projector, TV, DVD player, VCR, Laptop, PA system, Microphones etc.

Premier Hotel Pinetown has five air-conditioned conference rooms which can comfortably seat up to 150 delegates and offer all standard conference facilities. A boardroom is available for smaller meetings. These venues are ideal for special functions such as weddings, anniversary celebrations, cocktail evenings and group gatherings.

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Southern Sun Elangeni

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Southern Sun Elangeni Durban South Africa is wonderfully positioned being only 2 kms from Durban city centre and 16 kms from Durban’s International Airport. On arrival conference delegates will be delighted by the breathtaking views of Durban’s Golden Mile beach and the warm Indian Ocean.

Southern Sun Elangeni is one of Durban’s premier hotels consisting of 449 rooms three excellent restaurants and a comprehensive Conference Centre that has become a favourite venue for both national and international conferences.

Conference delegates will enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly and efficient staff. Local Flea markets, amusement parks are all within walking distance and sporting activities can be arranged.

Accommodation
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All 449 rooms enjoy air-conditioning, are well furnished and offer the busy conference delegate every amenity. As well as Standard Rooms there are also family rooms, executive rooms and the magnificent Presidential Suite which offers unsurpassed luxury.

Guest Room Information
Standard Rooms
·   Standard Queen 89
·   Standard King 20
·   Standard Double 108
·   Rooms for physically disabled guests 1

Deluxe Rooms
·   Deluxe Queens 50
·    Deluxe King 14
·   Deluxe Double (twins) 71

Superior Rooms
- Superior Queen 9
- Superior King 2
- Superior Double (twin) 11

Executive Rooms
- Executive King 17
- Executive Double (twin) 46
Suites
- Presidential Suite 1
-         Deluxe Suite 6
-         Standard Suite 4

Total rooms 449
Non-smoking rooms available on request

Room Amenities

The conference delegate can expect the high standards that all Southern Sun Hotels sets. What this means is that the Southern Sun Elangeni Durban South Africa provides guests and conference delegates with excellent room facilities. All conference delegates and conference visitors are assured of comfort and the following features are available in all rooms

•   Individually controlled air- conditioning
•   Remote control TV with radio
•   Direct-dial telephone/voice mail
•   Safe in all bedrooms
•   Coffee/tea making facilities
•   Private bathroom/hair dryer
•   Separate wardrobe
•   Work desk with lamp
•   Guest room voltage – 220V
•   Wi-fi connection in all bedrooms

Special Services and Facilities
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Conference delegates and conference visitors will have an array of services and facilities provided by the SouthernSun Elangeni Durban.   Guest Relations and Concierge desks are able to assist conference delegates and conference visitors with suggestions arrangements and bookings. Other services include
•   Gift shop/news stand
•   Curio shop
•   Safety deposit box
•   Laundry/valet
•   Hospitality lounge
•   Wake-up calls
•   Doctor/Dentist on call
•   Parking
•   Fitness centre
•   Business centre
•   2 outdoor swimming pools
•   Room Service
•   Full business centre

Dining

Fine dining is provided for conference delegates and conference visitors from the Lingela Restaurant a trendy buffet experience, Jewel of India serving authentic Indian dishes, Daruma Japanese Restaurant serving authentic Japanese quisine

The conference delegate can simply relax and take in the atmosphere at the two bars the hotel Elangeni offers L’Afrique & La Mer

Conferencing
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The Southern Sun Elangeni’s position, situated on Durban’s North Beach with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean & Durban’s Golden Mile make this conference venue much sought after for both National and International clients.

As a Signature Conference hotel, Southern Sun Elangeni Durban South Africa delivers a tailor-made conference to help maximise the event. By working hand-in-hand with your conference organizer the hotel can ensure that they give companies a uniquely crafted experience in a creative and energetic
environment, to ensure conference success.

Conference Packages range from Day Conference to Conference Accommodation Packages, themed functions and special menus to suit your tastes.

The Southern Sun Elangeni Durban offers nine conference venues to accommodate up to 1 000 delegates. Eight of these venues boast splendid sea views.   The hotel also delivers consistently high levels of service and quality, combined with the services of a dedicated Conference Host.

Standard Conference Equipment

Conference Package
• Data projector
• VHS video and monitor
• Screen
• White board
• Flip chart
• Lectern
• PA system with one line microphone
• Pens & note pads

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The Westville Hotel

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The Westville Hotel near Durban South Africa was originally established for travelers going from Durban to Pietermaritzburg in the mid 1800’s. Today the Westville Hotel near Durban South Africa is a jewel of peace and tranquility.

Set in the leafy suburb of Westville the hotel offers conference delegates and business travelers excellent and sophisticated accommodation, a peaceful and attractive conference venue with state of the art equipment to meet conference delegates every need.   The Westville Hotel near Durban South Africa is a real alternative to city hotels.

Accommodation

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The rooms at the Westville Hotel near Durban South Africa are beautiful mix of old and new. Decorated period furnishings that portray the hotels history are combined with all the modern conveniences that a conference delegate would expect.

All of the rooms at the Westville Hotel are en suite with either a bath or shower and are accompanied by an impressive range of toiletries for the conference delegates convenience.

The rooms are always serviced daily and conference delegates will find the Westville Hotel Durban’s staff to be friendly polite and well trained.

The hotel has 26 rooms consisting of:

·         13 bedrooms
·         11 Doubles
·         2 Twins

General Information on Rooms
·         5 Rooms bath only
·         8 Rooms Shower only

Room Amenities

The hotel offers a range of amenities that the busy conference delegate would expect in the modern world of today.
These include the following:
·         Air conditioning
·         Direct Dial Telephones
·         Safe
·         TV
·         Selected DSTV satellite viewing
·         Tea/Coffee making facilities

Special Services & Facilities
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The Westville Hotel near Durban South Africa offers hungry conference delegates 2 restaurants. The Sage at  Christina’s Restaurant provides classically simple but tasty eclectic food and Waxy O’Connors Irish pub is an ideal location for home cooked fare.

The busy conference delegate also has the opportunity to get their hair cut at the Unisex Hair and Beauty salon and a gym and shopping centre is situated across the road.

Conferencing

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The recently updated Conference Centre at the Westville Hotel near Durban South Africa can now offer conference organizers and conference delegates 2 Conference venues. These venues are fully equipped and beautifully furnished to ensure conference success.

Dom Perignon
100 delegates Cinema Style
80 Banquet
Zandvliet
15 delegates u-Shape
30 Cinema style.

Conference Facilities include:

·   White Boards
·   Overhead Projectors
·   Screens
·   Flip charts and pens
·   Conference stationery
·   Water Stations
·   Outside tea/coffee area
·   Air conditioning

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The Golden Horse Casino Hotel

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The Golden Horse Casino Hotel Complex in Durban South Africa is much more than just a casino. The Pietermaritzburg lush hillsides provide the backdrop to the Natal Midlands.

The Golden Horse Casino Hotel Complex in Durban South Africa is mere 45 minute drive from Durban C.B.D and only 5km from Oribi airport making this an ideal and indeed exhilarating conference venue.

The Golden Horse Casino Hotel Durban offers the discerning conference delegate a world-class stay with unmatched hospitality coupled with pulse racing entertainment after a busy conference day.   From stylish accommodation and tempting dining experiences to state-of-the-art conference venues and exhilirating gaming facilities, the Golden Horse has everything the conference delegate needs under one roof.

Close to shopping centres and a 5 minute drive into Pietermaritzburg’s CBD, the hotel also features Pegasus, the largest horse statue in the world.

Accommodation
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The Golden Horse Casino Hotel Complex in Durban South Africa has a 4-star grading and has 96 beautifully and stylishly decorated rooms.

The hotel is the perfect location to combine business with pleasure. The busy conference delegate will enjoy the attentive room service and the views from the bedrooms of Scottsville Race Course and the attractive suburb of Scottsville itself.

The room types available for those attending conferences or meetings are as follows:

54 Standard Queen Bedded Rooms
20 Standard Twin Bedded Rooms
9 Deluxe King Bedded Rooms
3 Deluxe Twin Bedded Rooms
2 Deluxe Family Rooms (King Bedded With 2 Twin Beds)
2 Premier Suites
1 (Deluxe) Disabled Twin Bedded Room With Bath
1 (Deluxe) Disabled Queen Bedded Room With Shower
3 Two Room Suite King (Executive Suite)
1 Presidential Suite (Pegasus King Bedded)

Room Amenities

Conference delegates staying at the Golden Horse Casino Hotel Durban South Africa will enjoy the following room facilities.

  • direct-dial telephones
  • DSTV (Satellite Television).
  • Separate bath and shower facilities exist in all rooms
  • complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are provided for your convenience.
  • Mini bar fridges
  • wall safes are available in all suites

Special Services and Facilities
Golden horse pool
Conference delegates and people attending meetings or conferences not only have the casino and turf race course under one roof but can enjoy numerous other facilities the hotel offers.

·         Swimming pool
·         24 hour reception services
·         Disabled facilities
·         24 hour security
·         Laundry, dry cleaning and pressing Service
·         Funland and Educare creche for the kids
·         Internet, Email and Fax Service
·         Foreign Currency
·         Safety deposit Boxes
·         Sports Facilities:  Arrangements can be made for Tennis and Golf at the Pietermaritzburg Country Club.
·         Baby-sitting Service

Conferencing
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The conferencing facilities provided by Golden Horse Casino Hotel Durban South Africa are state-of –the-art. The hotel can offer conference organizers a choice of four versatile conference venues and five racing suites. The racing suites are sub-divideable into your chosen configuration making these very flexible conference venues.

Conferencing Standard Equipment
·         OHP and Screen
·         Flipchart and markers
·         Pens and paper
·         Mints and water on the table

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