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The Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest is a Pilgrims Rest hotel providing accommodation in 34 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Panorama Route region.
The Royal Hotel in Pilgrims Rest is a charming national monument, situated approximately 45 km from the Blyde River Canyon and the ‘Panorama’ scenic-route.
Built in 1894, the hotel has 11 elegant bedrooms situated in the Royal Hotel itself and the remaining 39 in cottages adjacent to the hotel, set in the surrounding historical gold-rush village.
The hotel sleeps 109 guests in total in six suites and 44 double or twin bed en-suite bedrooms in the main hotel and adjacent cottages, still carrying their historical names. The gracious Victorian accommodation boasts brass bedsteads and ball and claw baths.
The hotel features a stately lounge with fireplace where you can relax and enjoy a sun-downer or nightcap. The Church Bar – originally a school chapel was brought to Pilgrim’s Rest by ox wagon and erected to the hotel.
The hotel also offers an informal theme restaurant known as “Diggers Den” and the “Peach Tree Creek” where formal meals and functions are held.
The hotel is paraplegic friendly and children are welcome.
The facilities offered in the area are – a nine-hole golf course, horse riding, trout fishing, gold panning, ghost tours and hiking trails. A choice of charming museums and curiosity shop are available for the less energetic.
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Double Bed and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath. Rooms in Main Building.
Qty: 5
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Twin Beds and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath. Rooms in Main Building.
Qty: 6
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
VIP Suite. Lounge. Separate Toilet and Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw Bath. One Room with Double Brass Bed and One Room with Twin Beds. Terrace with amazing view of the Mountains. Ideal for Family or Honeymoon Couple.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Lounge, Separate Bedroom with Brass Double Bed and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Double Bed and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath. Honeymoon Suite with Fire Place.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Twin Beds and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw Bath.
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Double Bed and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath. Sharing Lounge in Annexe.
Qty: 3
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Twin Beds and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath. Sharing Lounge in Annexe.
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Twin Beds and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw Bath.
Qty: 12
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Late Victorian Elegant Decor with Brass Double Bed and en-suite Bathroom with Ball 'n Claw bath.
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
3 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Enjoyed our stay, staff very friendly and helpful.
December 2018
Christine Schneider (Switzerland)
Verified review
I used to live in Pilgrimsrest in 1971 and it was wonderful to go back and see that the hotel is still in its original state - very clean and quaint. Loved it!
August 2017
Judy van der Merwe (Gauteng)
Response timeThe Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the propertyMastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since February 2015
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