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Fun Things To Do In South Africa During Winter

June 1, 2023 No Comments

Winter may not be everyone’s favourite season, but South Africa has plenty of activities and destinations that will make you forget all about the chilly weather. From skiing to whale watching, there’s something for everyone. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some fun things to do in South Africa during winter activities in each province. Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape is known for its stunning beaches, but during the winter months, it’s all about whale watching. Head to the coast to see the majestic southern right whales as they migrate to warmer waters to mate and give birth. Great accommodation in the Eastern Cape Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth City Lodge Hotel Port Elizabeth Town Lodge Port Elizabeth Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Road Lodge East London Free State While the Free State may not be known for its skiing, it’s still possible…

Great accommodation near Mzansi Tenors at Montecasino

June 1, 2023 No Comments

The Mzansi Tenors, the beloved South African operatic group, are set to perform special concerts at Montecasino in Fourways from 21 to 25 June. These shows promise to be once-in-a-lifetime experiences for fans of the Tenors, who are known for their beautiful renditions of classic opera pieces as well as their unique fusion of classical and contemporary music. Explore Mzansi Tenors at Montecasino, and a great place to stay nearby, below: About the Mzansi Tenors at Montecasino The concerts will take place at the Teatro at Montecasino, a world-class venue known for hosting some of the biggest shows and events in Johannesburg. The Mzansi Tenors will be backed by a full orchestra, ensuring that their soaring voices will be complemented by stunning instrumental accompaniment. The concert is sure to be a feast for the senses, with the performers’ beautiful voices, stunning costumes, and expert choreography all contributing to an unforgettable…

Where to stay nearby The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

June 1, 2023 No Comments

The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival is one of the biggest comedy festivals in South Africa. The festival has been entertaining audiences with top-notch comedy for over two decades, and this year’s event promises to be no exception. With a diverse lineup of comedians from around the world, The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival is sure to be a hilarious and unforgettable experience. If you’re planning to attend the festival, it’s important to find a comfortable and convenient place to stay nearby. Luckily, the City Lodge Hotel Group has six properties in Cape Town that are perfect for festivalgoers. About the comedy festival The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival is an annual comedy event that features a diverse lineup of comedians from South Africa and around the world, including both established and up-and-coming performers. The festival typically runs for several weeks during the winter months (June-July) and takes place at…

Town Lodge & Road Lodge Stays Just Got Tastier

February 24, 2022 No Comments

We appreciate all of our guests, that’s why we offer such a wide range of hotel experiences – from our luxurious Courtyard Hotels to our simple yet brilliant Road Lodges. To offer such a wide variety means we think about exactly what our guests are looking for at each of those price points, so that they feel as comfortable as possible without breaking for the bank. One of the things that our Town Lodge and Road Lodge hotels hadn’t included previously was lunch or dinner. Breakfast makes sense – it’s the most important meal of the day, after all. But we had made the decision to limit dining options to breakfast to streamline our offerings and deliver better value. But we noticed what our guests were doing – ordering takeaways to fill in those meals. For a while, this has bothered us. This is an inconvenience to our guests and…

A Gift Your Mom Will Cherish

April 23, 2021 No Comments

Moms. What can we say, right? We owe them so much for all that they do for us, but anything we do pales in comparison. No matter how old we get, spoiling moms, grans, the mother of our children and other mother figures is always so tough. This year, City Lodge Hotel Group is excited to be making it easier than ever to spoil moms. You see, Mother’s Day is coming up in May and, as we’ve already said, there’s a lot of pressure to get her something extra special. Too much pressure to cram into one day, in fact. Which is why we’re proud to announce that we’re turning Mother’s Day into Mother’s May! You read that right, instead of one measly day, we’re giving our moms the whole month! Let’s take a look at what that looks like: A Break from It All No doubt, this past year…

Eggstra Special Easter Holiday Deals

March 17, 2021 No Comments

Easter is right around the corner and, with South Africa moving down to Coronavirus Alert Level 1, we’re even more excited to share our great deals with you! You Deserve a Break We know it’s been tough, we’re right there with you. There’s been so much stress to deal with over the last year that a holiday will probably be as good for you mentally as it will be physically. With inter-provincial travel picking up again, we can recommend staying at any one of our wonderful hotels found all around our beautiful country. With these deals, taking the break you deserve is more affordable than ever! Get the Gang Together Whether it be with family or friends, nothing beats taking a holiday with the people that matter most to you. Our rooms are single or double occupancy, but chat to us about interleading family rooms too, to keep the whole…

(Still) Safer, Simpler, Seriouser

February 1, 2021 No Comments

We were hoping for 2021 to be the year that things go back to normal – that we could leave our masks at home, give our friends a hug and start attending events again. It was when President Ramaphosa delivered the somber announcement that the second wave of COVID infections was passing through South Africa that we all started to realise that this wouldn’t be the case. Now seems like a great time to do a refresher course! Keep It Up Experts have identified behaviour called “pandemic fatigue”, where you’ve kept your guard up for so long that you simply get tired of following the protocols. Please don’t! The simplest actions, like wearing a mask in public and washing or sanitising one’s hands are as important now as they were last year. If anything, we’re in a better position now – there’s a ready supply of sanitiser, and businesses, like our hotels, are well-equipped to make…

4 Tips to Starting the New Year on the Right Foot

January 6, 2021 No Comments

2020 was a whole different kind of year. The less said about it the better. So, as we leave it behind and look ahead to what 2021 holds, now is a great time to share some tips about getting the year started right! Lighten Your Load A scientist once said that the clutter on one’s desk is directly proportionate to the clutter in one’s mind. We may have made that up, but it feels just about right to make a statement like that. When we’re stressed, even the neatest person lets a bit of clutter build up because their mind is focusing on all of the other million demands. Before the year picks up its pace again, now is the perfect opportunity to do some cleaning and get things back where they used to be. This doesn’t even need to be physical clutter either, sometimes an overflowing inbox or an overpopulated desktop can have…

Just When You Thought Fridays Couldn’t Get Better

November 19, 2020 No Comments

Ah, Fridays. The gateway to the weekend. The last little bit of work before you can kick off your shoes, let down your hair, and do the things that you want to do. It’s so good at what it stands for that even its next-door neighbour, Thursday, gets some attention – but we digress. Friday is a magical day and something we look forward to. Our team wanted to bring out a new promotion, something fantastic to make your stay at our hotels even more affordable. We’ve had some great ideas throughout the year, but we really wanted to push the boundary on this one. When someone brought up leveraging Fridays, the rest of the team looked at them funny for a second – that’s a risky move to attach something to as beautifully successful as Friday. But, as the idea evolved and our exciting WOZA Friday promotion began to take shape,…

5 Reasons to Take A Holiday Before the End of the Year

November 4, 2020 No Comments

We were reading such an interesting psychological study the other day. It looked at the positive psychological benefits to taking a holiday. Granted, we’re no psychologists, but we couldn’t agree more with their findings, and thought they may be interesting to share with our guests. It’s been a taxing year in so many ways – physically, emotionally, financially, it’s just been a lot. Rightfully, we followed our President’s orders to stay at home, with many of us still working from home and doing our best to avoid populated areas. With countries like the UK and the USA still struggling to get infections under control, it truly does seem as though our planet will be fighting to get back to some form of normal deep into 2021. There are calculated risks that may be worth taking though, this article implies. There are immense psychological benefits to getting away that we’ve been…