The prestigious estates in Cape Town’s northern suburbs are sought after for an array of reasons. For a start, they offer their residents and guests the highest possible level of security and an idyllic way of life. The beautiful scenery all around the estate is infinitely Instagrammable and, in the opinion of Team #FinishTime, there can be few better places to stay during a work trip. Homestead Villas, a boutique hotel in the heart of…
"Homestead Villas"Category: Accommodation
Whether you’re sunning yourself by the rooftop pool, working out in the fitness centre or attending a conference at the on-site business centre, one thing is clear: Everything about the Southern Sun Sandton exudes sophistication and elegance. In short, it’s a fitting hotel for Africa’s most prestigious precinct. The rooms exude elegance from every surface, from the high-quality linen to the granite tops in the bathroom. There is an array of room types to choose…
"Southern Sun Sandton"
There are a million reasons to visit Knysna and timing or taking part in a race in one of South Africa’s most scenic locales is just one of them. You could be there to experience the majestic lakes and forests, the cuisine at the region’s outstanding restaurants or the amazing array of adventurous activities that the Garden Route has to offer. Whatever your incentive for being on the Garden Route is, one thing is clear:…
"Aha The Rex Hotel"
If you’re looking for accommodation that offers a wide array of amenities in the Roodepoort area, look no further than Afrique Boutique Hotel Ruimsig. From standard features like air conditioning, electronic safes and flat-screen TVs to added extras like under-floor heating, 24-hour room service and international adaptors, this hotel has your needs covered. There is also an array of options, depending on what type of accommodation you’re looking for. There are six uniquely appointed and…
"Afrique Boutique Hotel Ruimsig"
While Team #FinishTime typically travels for work, those of us who were lucky enough to stay at Leaves Lodge and Spa in Mbombela unanimously agreed that this would be an amazing place to come back to for a holiday. With Instagrammable views over an indigenous forest, a delightful mountain stream nearby and, of course, proximity to Kruger National Park, it’s an ideal place to go and leave the worries of everyday life behind you. One…
"Leaves Lodge and Spa"
If there’s one thing that everyone in Team #FinishTime agrees on, it’s this: if you ever get the chance to visit Clarens, clear your diary and go! This beautiful town captures the heart of everyone who visits it with its jaw-dropping mountain views, quaint shops, friendly people and array of restaurants. We recently discovered that if you’re going to Clarens, the town’s Protea Hotel is one of the very best places to stay. Nestled in…
"Protea Hotel Clarens"
Having stayed at Sun City Cabanas while using our race timing equipment to track delegates’ attendance at various sessions of a conference, Team #FinishTime has come up with a list of reasons why the Cabanas is an outstanding place to stay. For a start, whether you’re at Sun City for work or pleasure, there are great views to be enjoyed. Most of the Cabanas’ rooms either boast views of the lake or open up onto…
"Sun City Cabanas"
Team #FinishTime spends a lot of time travelling around Southern Africa in the course of their work, and the first thing that grabbed our attention about Tranquility Lodge was the description on their website of “a haven of ocean and forest”. What better place could there be to unwind after a hard day’s race timing or route scouting? We can confirm that this lodge absolutely lives up to its statement of creating a tranquil haven.…
"Tranquility Lodge"
The thing our team loved most about Newlands Peak Aparthotel by Totalstay is that it offers the best of both worlds: everything luxurious that you’d expect from a hotel stay and everything comfortable that you’d expect from home. Rather than staying in a room as you would at a hotel, Newlands Peak Aparthotel offers, as the name implies, apartments. All apartments are equipped with comfortable queen-sized beds, smart TVs and seating, offering a perfect place…
"Newlands Peak Aparthotel by Totalstay"
If you’ve ever been to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, then we don’t need to tell you how quaint and picturesque the area is. What you may not know, however, is that the iconic Anew Hotel Hilton, originally established in 1936, boasts 97 renovated rooms with every modern amenity. Whether you’re in the area for a race, for work or just to explore, Anew Hotel Hilton is an ideal home base in the Midlands. We asked our…
"Anew Hilton Hotel"