The Royal Country Inn, Dundee, KwaZulu Natal
61 Victoria Street, Dundee, Battlefields Route, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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The benefits of modern accommodation with an old-world charm. In the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Battlefields, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, The Royal Cpuntry Inn is the ideal stopover for weary travellers, a home-from-home with every comfort and amenity, and a convenient base from which to explore the rich history of the area.

Originally known as the Royal Hotel, this inn was established in 1886, just four years after the town of Dundee was founded by a Scottish coal miner seeking his fortune and destiny. Together, Dundee and the Royal Hotel built on their foundations, growing together, and today, the Royal Country Inn stands proudly restored to its former glory. Proprietors, Daniel and Motz Bezuidenhout, have been careful throughout its ongoing restoration not to lose the original charm and historical ambience.

THE HOTEL


The Royal Country Inn has a total of 29 bedrooms - 24 hotel rooms and 5 backpacker rooms - and also boasts one of the finest old-fashioned dining room restaurants, treating guests to an ever-changing menu of hearty meals and other edible delights. Enjoy tea and scones in one of our courtyards, or if you prefer something a little stronger, join us for a drink at the resident pub – the Garrulous Griffin – dedicated to the 24th Welsh Regiment who fought so valiantly at the battle of Rorke’s Drift.

Hotel Accommodation


The hotel bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms with showers, satellite TV and are fully serviced daily by our housekeeping staff. Our downstairs bedrooms (all with wooden floors and beautifully preserved pressed iron ceilings) open onto a peaceful garden courtyard. From the hotel reception and lounge with magnificent parquet flooring, a sweeping staircase leads guests up to more rooms, some of which have been dedicated to the recipients of the Victoria Cross at the battle of Rorke’s Drift.

Backpackers Rooms


The backpacker rooms are sold at a cheaper rate - two very clean, communal bathrooms service the 5 backpacker bedrooms. The backpackers rooms offer comfortable, affordable accommodation for those travelling on a tighter budget.

Tours


The Royal is the ideal place from which to explore the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer War battlefields, and is also in close proximity to the Drakensberg and the Itala Game Reserve. Special packages are on offer for group tours.

Battlefields Tour guides are also available and can be arranged by the hotel.

Conference Facilities


A conference venue is on offer (accommodates a maximum of 50-60 delegates), equipped with all standard conference equipment, and two breakaway facilities (average capacity of 20 pax). All conference facilities are air-conditioned.

Dundee Attractions


Dundee attractions include a fine golf course, water sports, the Moth Shell hole and an excellent Museum at Talana. Zulu cultural experiences are also on offer in the area.

Attractions in the Surrounding Area


The following are but a few in the endless list of things to do and see: The Battle of Blood River Heritage Site and the Ncome Museum; Isandlwana Battlefield; Rorke’s Drift Museum and the site of the death of the Prince Imperial of France. You can also view San Bushmen paintings, Iron Age smelting sites, and enjoy a range of eco-tourism experiences such as numerous hiking trails and horse trails, bird watching, photographic safaris, mountain biking, abseiling and white water rafting.

There are also many game reserves in the area such as the Weenen Game Reserve, the Spioenkop Nature Reserve, the Chelmsford Nature Reserve and Wagendrift Nature Reserve, among others. At Hattingspruit is the Tom Worthington Dam where you will find the Farmer’s Brewery that brews traditional home-brewed German and Austrian beers.

AWARDS


AA Travel Guides Accommodation Awards - Finalist in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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DIRECTIONS:

From Johannesburg
Take the N3 to Durban
Exit highway at Villiers offramp (just before the tollgate)
Turn left to Cornelia/Vrede on the R103
The R103 becomes the R34
Turn left to Vrede on the R34
Just before Vrede, turn right (still on the R34) to Memel
Follow the R34 past Memel to Newcastle
At Newcastle, follow the N11 to Ladysmith 32 km out of Newcastle, turn left to Dannhauser (R621)
At Dannhauser, turn left again to Dundee (will see a service station directly across the road)
Go through Hattingspruit
At the T-Junction, turn left to Dundee
In Dundee, follow the main road, pass through two sets of lights
At the circle, veer left, still following the main road
The Royal Country Inn is immediately on your right, opposite the municipality.

From Durban
Take the N3 to Harrismith/Johannesburg
Take the Ladysmith/Bergville offramp
Turn right onto the N11 to Ladysmith – Newcastle
31 km out of Ladysmith, turn right to Glencoe/Dundee
Pass through the outskirts of Glencoe - when you get to the T-Junction - turn right to Dundee
Come to another T-Junction - turn right again into Dundee
In Dundee, follow the main road, pass through two sets of lights
At the circle, veer left, still following the main road
The Royal Country Inn is immediately on your right, opposite the municipality.

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