Nogixa Lodge

Nogixa Lodge in Umzimkulu offered Team #FinishTime a comfortable and affordable stay during a recent trip. This guesthouse-style property features clean, well-maintained rooms, each with a private bathroom, small kitchenette area and a flat-screen TV. The kitchenettes are equipped with a fridge, microwave and tea/coffee maker, which meant that we had everything we needed to make a quick meal after a busy day’s event timing. The lodge has a relaxed, welcoming feel with spacious terraces…

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The Yellow Butterfly

During a trip to time a race in Vereeniging, we had the privilege of staying at The Yellow Butterfly, an apartment-style property in Three Rivers. It proved to be a solid choice for our short stay and also would have made a great locale for a longer visit to Vereeniging. It offers a blend of comfort, convenience and value that suited us perfectly. The location of The Yellow Butterfly is a real highlight. We were…

"The Yellow Butterfly"

Garden Court Kings Beach

On a recent trip to Gqeberha, Team #FinishTime had the luxury of staying at Garden Court Kings Beach, a solid, welcoming beachfront hotel. Located right on Kings Beach, we couldn’t have been closer to the race day action, and the sweeping views of Algoa Bay kept our Instagram feed looking great. The hotel has 280 well-appointed en-suite rooms, that come with air conditioning, unlimited free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities and DSTV – everything you need…

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Sha-Mani Guesthouse and Conference Venue

Sha-Mani Guesthouse & Conference Venue is a welcoming and professional base that’s great for any visit, whether you’re in Gauteng for a race, a holiday or business. The property offers 10 comfortable, well-appointed rooms with modern amenities, including WiFi and tea/coffee stations as well as fridges and microwaves. Each room also includes a work desk, which is a feature always valued by Team #FinishTime. This gives us a comfortable space from which to complete race…

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Peter’s Guesthouse

While in Pretoria to time a race, members of our team got an opportunity to stay at Peter’s Guesthouse , a wonderfully secure and welcoming base in Equestria. Thanks to its location within the gated Peter’s Place complex, it offers 24-hour security and controlled access. One of the things that made this guesthouse stand out is that it is impressively powered by a fully integrated solar-energy system, which means this is one place you are…

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Capital on French Guesthouse

Tucked away in the quiet suburb of Pelham, Capital on French Guesthouse delivers a peaceful and professional stay that proved ideal for our team on a recent trip to time a race in the KZN Midlands.The guesthouse features a relaxing garden and a shared lounge, giving team members a comfortable space to unwind before and after the race. Our room featured a work desk, which is always valuable to our team. There’s always work to…

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Under The Oak Cottage

On a recent trip to the Drakensberg to time a race, Team #FinishTime had the privilege of staying at Under the Oak, a charming self-catering cottage that provides a perfect opportunity to recharge in nature. The cottage comfortably sleeps up to four people, with two bedrooms (one with a queen bed and the other with twin beds). The cottage’s open-plan kitchen was well-equipped for self-catering and the cosy lounge featured a Jetmaster fireplace – which…

"Under The Oak Cottage"

Laings Lodge

If you’re travelling between Cape Town and either Durban or Joburg by road, Laingsburg is a practical option for an overnight stay on the road. On one such roadtrip, we had the opportunity to stay at Laings Lodge, and we found it to be an ideal retreat. It combines the comfort of a guesthouse with the flexibility of self-catering options, making it ideal whether you’re just stopping in for the night or settling in for…

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Roodenburg House

Whether you’re heading to Cape Town for a race, a holiday or work, Roodenburg House in leafy Rondebosch will prove to be a truly warm and welcoming base. The historic Victorian-style guesthouse is beautifully placed with sweeping views of Table Mountain and peaceful gardens. The result is a sense of calm, privacy and tranquillity – all within a short drive of the city centre. There are five en-suite rooms, each thoughtfully decorated and fitted with…

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Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston

On a recent trip from our home base in KwaZulu-Natal to time a race in Sandton, we had the privilege of staying at Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, which offered a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and reliability. This 158-room hotel is Hilton’s first Hampton property on the African continent, making it not only fresh but also part of a trusted global brand. The first thing that makes this hotel stand out is its superb…

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