When spending a weekend in East London to time a race, our team had the privilege of staying at Casabella Guest House. Over and above the convenience of being situated within walking distance of the East London beachfront and close to the East London Golf Club and various shopping areas, we found hospitality and personal service second to none. Casabella Guest House offers 11 standard and executive suites with en-suite bathrooms and a great coffee…
"Casabella Guest House"Category: Accommodation
As the old saying goes, location is everything in real estate and if you’re looking for accommodation in the heart of Bloemfontein, the Protea Hotel is hard to beat. Aptly described as the ideal venue for the overnight traveller or corporate executive, the Protea Hotel offers the convenience of easy access to both national roads and Bloemfontein’s CBD. If you’re visiting Bloem for either work purposes or a race, our team will attest to the…
"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein"
If you’re looking for a great time in the Little Karoo, then Team #FinishTime recommends that you make Mountain View your home base. Whether you’re here for work, pleasure or a race, you’ll find the tranquillity and great hospitality that you need for a memorable experience. The first thing we loved about this spot is its location. It’s situated in a quiet residential area, but it’s also within easy walking distance of the centre of…
"Mountain View Ladismith"
Villa Jesdene’s website proclaims that they offer exceptional service, a tranquil environment and luxurious finishes. Having stayed there for a few days on a recent work trip to Cape Town, Team #FinishTime can vouch for the fact that this is 100% accurate. Whether we were relaxing on a sun lounger by the pool, enjoying a delectable meal in the dining room or winding down in our comfortable air-conditioned room, we found it rather too easy…
"Villa Jesdene Kenilworth"
If you’re looking for a hotel in Mossel Bay that offers breathtaking ocean views, then Diaz Hotel & Resort is the place to be. Members of our team visit Mossel Bay at least once a year and this hotel is a firm favourite. There’s simply no better way to relax and unwind after a challenging day of work or racing than to spend time in the deck chair on your own private sea-facing balcony. The…
"Diaz Hotel & Resort"
Whether you’re going to Swakopmund for a race, a beach holiday, to enjoy the ambience of where Germany meets Africa or to experience the amazing cuisine in the area, you’re going to need one thing: a great and well-positioned place to stay. When it comes to location in Swakopmund, Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht is tough to beat. Within a few minute’s walk, you can be admiring the architecture of some of the town’s best-loved buildings, sunning…
"Hotel Prinzessin Rupprecht"
If a picture says 1000 words, then the views from Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre must equate to a novel. With the breathtaking mountains in the background and the beautiful greenery of the Winelands front and centre, there can be few hotels in the world that can match these views. While our team was in Stellies on a work trip, we were grateful to be able to spend a few moments admiring the splendour…
"Protea Hotel Stellenbosch"
Two members of our team recently stayed at Cummings Guest House while working on an event near Wellington, and the first thing they told us about the place was that it absolutely lives up to its slogan that calls it “a home away from home”. For starters, the spacious suites overlook a central pool area, which makes one feel as though one’s at home in a welcoming environment. The dynamic mother-daughter duo in charge at…
"Cummings Guest House"
On a recent trip to Welkom to time a race, Team #FinishTime got to experience the warmth of Free State hospitality at its best. At Captain’s Cabin Guest House, we found rooms that each had a private entrance, opening directly into the garden and pool area, which was a perfect solution for our team members who needed to relax after a hard day of race timing. Enjoying some downtime under the lapa next to the…
"Captain’s Cabin Guest House"
Thanks to its central location on the road between Durban and Cape Town, Colesberg is a common stopover for Team #FinishTime en route from events in the Western Cape to our home base in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal. Colesview Guest House is an extremely favourable option in terms of location, being just one kilometre off the N1 highway. At the same time, its surroundings are quiet and secluded – just what our team needs after a long…
"Colesview Guest House"