Team #FinishTime travels far and wide across Southern Africa to time events, and on more than one occasion, our teams have found themselves at Sips B&B in Lusikisiki. Over and above the comfortable, affordable accommodation that we have come to know and love, Sips B&B also provides a scenic backdrop for weddings, conferences and workshops. Situated in close proximity to some of the Eastern Cape’s most beautiful beaches, Sips B&B boasts 35 double en-suite rooms,…
"Sips B&B"Author: Steph Müller
Whenever Team #FinishTime heads to the Pretoria area to time an event, one of our favourite places to stay is the ANEW Hotel Centurion. Between its perfect location and the wide range of amenities on offer, it’s the perfect spot for a race-timing team who needs convenience, reliability and efficiency. One of the key advantages of the ANEW Hotel Centurion is that the rooms offer a workstation, which is invaluable for our team as they…
"ANEW Hotel Centurion"
One of our timing teams had the privilege of spending a night at the Premier Hotel Himeville Arms, located in the southern Drakensberg, while on their way to time sani2c. The hotel is situated in the heart of Himeville, and is characterized by “Olde English” charm and antique furniture that gives the place a feeling of splendor and luxury. While Team FinishTime was there on a tight schedule, the Premier Hotel Himeville Arms would have…
"Premier Hotel Himeville Arms"
Whenever Team FinishTime times an event in or around Cape Town, one of our favourite places to stay at is the President Hotel in Bantry Bay. The area is central to anywhere we need to be in the Mother City, and the fact that Bantry Bay enjoys an average of 290 wind-free days per year is an added bonus. The hotel’s website boasts that sophisticated luxury and personal service come standard, and our team has…
"The President Hotel"
Over the years, team FinishTime has made a number of trips to Mauritius to time events such as the Vistra Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour and the Vets & Masters Cycle Tour. On some of these trips, race timers have had the privilege of staying at the Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort and Spa. To call this resort luxurious and well-appointed feels like an understatement. The private suites, which have been designed with absolute privacy…
"Trou Aux Biches Beachcomber"
Staff members from both Cape Town and Durban travelled to Port Elizabeth to provide timing services at the SPAR Women’s Race 2019, and FinishTime booked them into Kingfisher Guest House in Summerstrand. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, watching TV in the comfort of your beautifully appointed suite or simply relaxing, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better spot. The four-star guest house pays five-star attention to detail in our team’s opinion. Every small touch,…
"Kingfisher Guest House" While preparing to time one of the events in the Nissan Trailseeker Series, a team from FinishTime was accommodated at Die Boskombuis en Gastehuis outside Pretoria. Our team found the ambience of this guesthouse to be extremely laid back and relaxing – which is just what one needs before the frenetic pace of race day! The staff were incredibly friendly, and even with just a one-night stay, our team was made to feel like part…
"Die Boskombuis en Gastehuis"