Legend has it that an ancient civilisation from North Africa journeyed
South to build a palace for their much-loved King. They stopped in long-extinguished
volcano crater – a veritable cradle of life. A place where weird and
wonderful creatures, both great and small, roamed free amidst glittering
streams and dreamy waterfalls. Here, they built a magnificent palace
to befit the surroundings; their King was well-pleased. And so, the
palace served as the spiritual centre of their vast empire until an
earthquake reduced it to ruins. Now, restored in form and rejuvenated
in spirit, The Palace of the Lost City is a modern day marvel that will
make your journey, legendary.
The Palace of The Lost City at Sun City
- situated on the world famous Sun City Complex and voted
one of the top hotels in the world. Set
in the North West Province, 180km north west of Johannesburg,
and adjacent to South Africa's 3rd largest safari game park
- The Pilanesberg.
Facilities and Activities
Sun City’s flagship hotel, The Palace of the Lost City,
takes its architectural and interior themes from a lavish
lost African tribe fantasy. It is one of the “Leading Hotels of the
World” and one of the most beautifully situated in the World. Each room
is luxuriously
appointed and fitted with individually crafted furniture.
In its position at the head of the Lost City, The Palace is set amid lush
vegetation
in superb landscaping that has achieved its Botanical
Garden status in South Africa.
Palace Executive Business Centre
The Palace Executive Business Centre is situated in the
Elephant Wing of the hotel.
Operating hours: Monday to Saturday 07h00 – 22h00, Sundays
07h00 – 20h00, Public Holidays 07h00 – 15h00
Facilities
The Palace has a beautifully appointed swimming pool with
a lifeguard in attendance daily.
Shopping
The Palace Collection
Hand-made knits and distinctive T-shirts and sweatshirts
featuring exclusive designs and motifs inspired by the architecture of
the Palace. All logo-bearing items are sold exclusively from the Palace
Collection.
Tiger’s Eye
African gifts and souvenirs, works of art produced by the
local artists.
Charles Greig Jewellers
Well–known in South Africa for fine gems and jewellery.
The Valley of the Waves
The Valley of Waves is the central feature of the Lost
City at Sun City. Part of the magical legened of the Lost City.
It is one of the most advanced water parks in the world,
dominated by the Roaring Lagoon, a 6 500-square metre (7560-square yards)
wave pool with a palm-fringed beach. Hydraulic mechanisms can generate
a 1,8 metre (6 feet 8 inches) wave every 90 seconds. When waves are not
generated, a bobbing cycle is generated in a diamond pattern.
All Resort residents enter the park free of charge by presenting
their resident cards. For all day visitors there is an entrance fee to
the park.
The water park has five exhilarating flume rides:
From the aptly named Temple of Courage, swimmers drop a
heart-stopping 17 meters (57 feet) down a 70-meter (233 feet) chute, hurtle
under a bridge and splash into a small pool at the foot of the slide.
The Tarantula and the Scorpion are body slides, and the
Viper and the Mamba are flume rides where the swimmers float on large
inflated tubes.
The Lazy River is a gentle tube ride that flows endlessly
round a kidney-shaped island.
On the island is an ethnic village with a clothing store,
a sweet shop and a fast food outlet, as well as a pool and playground
for children.
The Royal Bath is a swimming pool that is also open to
both day visitors and Resort residents. The large pool is adjacent to
an amphitheatre, which can accommodate an audience of over 800. On the
pool deck the Observatory Bar offers exotic cocktails and is covered by
an antique dome.
Facilities at the Valley of Waves include well-equipped
changing rooms, a locker service and a clinic for treating minor medical
emergencies. In spite of the breathtaking nature of some of the rides,
safety is paramount and lifeguards are on duty in the park throughout
the day.
The Valley of Waves is open daily from 10h00 until 17h00
in winter and 09h00 until 18h00 in summer. However, the park will be closed
for annual maintenance between 07 May and 20 June 2008 (both days inclusive).
The Bridge of Time is the route to and from the Valley
of Waves, through the magnificent Kong Gates onto the Monkey Spring Plaza.
This bridge which erupts every hour in a display of Volcanic activity.
The Botanical Garden Trails go around and through the different
forests surrounding the Valley of Waves, a Rain Forest, Baobab Forest,
the Jacaranda and the Tropical Forest. All contain rare plant varieties.
The Sway Bridge, Adventure Paths, Hidden Cave Water Falls and other exciting
walkways are in the Garden.
The Golf Courses
The Sun City Resort proudly boasts 2 world class 18 hole
championship golf courses.
The Gary Player Golf Course.
The Gary Player Golf Course needs no introduction, this
world renown course was designed by Gary Player, and is the home of the
Nedbank Golf Challenge, an annual golf tournament with total prize money
of US $4 385 000. This is an 18 hole, par 72 walking course, with a 5km
running trail along the course.
The Gary Player Country Club overlooks this magnificent
golf course and incorporates a Pro Shop, a Health spa and gymnasium,
two squash courts and a spinning studio. At the Health
Spa you can indulge in hair and beauty treatments, hydro
bath, Vichy Shower, spa-pool and
steam room. The fully equipped gym also offers personal
trainers.
The Lost City Golf Course
The Lost City Golf Course was also designed by famed South
African golfing figure, Gary Player. This spectacular par-72 course is
a cart course, complete with a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and is a short
stroll from The Palace of the Lost City. It features a water hazard of
20 live Nile crocodiles on the 13th hole and offers facilities such as
a driving range, and a Golf Pro Shop.
Dining & Bars
Drink in the view while sipping a cocktail by the pool
or in the gracious Tusk Bar. Then succumb to the culinary
splendour of the Crystal Court or Villa del Palazzo, where you can sample
signature
dishes from Michelin star chef Conrad Gallagher. It’s
no wonder business is pleasure at The Palace, with luxurious banqueting
and conferencing
facilities ranging from the sumptuously appointed Council
Room, to the sub-divisible ballroom of the Entertainment Centre. All the
technical
wizardry you need is on hand, and our experienced conference
staff is always one step ahead. This, after all, is The Palace and you
can expect
nothing less than being treated like royalty.
Rooms and Suites
The Palace lavishes its guests with 5-star service, and is luxurious
in every detail. All four suites are breathtakingly opulent. From the
distinctive grandeur of the African Suite to the unforgettable King Suite,
resplendent in its maple paneling, delicately frescoed ceilings and stunning
panoramas over the Lost City.
Each exquisite suite revels in the magic of this remarkable place. Here
and there, artistic flourishes burst with life. Each room and suite offers
royal hospitality with wonderful views over water or jungle. All benefit
from a personal touch.
The Palace has 338 rooms comprising of the following:
Luxury Twin Rooms
151 - 2 x single adjoining beds of which 25 rooms inclusive
of 4 twin adjoining luxury suites
Superior Luxury Rooms
109 - 52 1 X king size bed with curved sofa
26 2 X single beds. 32 1 x king size bed
Superior Luxury Family Rooms
55 - 1 x king size bed with convertible couch inclusive
of 3 x paraplegic rooms
2 children maximum (age twelve and under)
Suites
1 x KING SUITE (KS) 2 bedrooms with king size
beds, 2 bathrooms and cloakroom
3 x LUXURY SUITES (SU) 2 bedrooms with king
size beds, 2 bathrooms and cloakroom (Desert,
Royal and African)
6 x SUPERIOR SUITES (SS) 1 bedroom with king
size bed, lounge, convertible couch, and two
bathrooms
6 x JUNIOR SUITES (JS) 1 bedroom with king size
bed, convertible couch, lounge, one bathroom and
a cloakroom
Standard In Room Facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Mini-bar
- 24-Hour in-room dining
- Safes
- International direct dial
- Telephone
- Television
- Voltage 220V
- Internet
- Guest link
- Interactive pay TV
- Paraplegic Rooms
- Video on suites only
UK Toll Free: 0800 169 7795 | 
South Africa: +27 11 461 6464 | 
USA / Canada Toll Free: 1866 996 7795
From outside the UK: +44 800 169 7795
