Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Natal Midlands » howickHowick Falls Hotelaccommodation in Howick, near PietermaritzburgDescriptionThe Howick Falls Hotel is located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, just 24kms from Pietermaritzburg. Built in 1872. the Howick Falls Hotel has a proud history and can count such famous historic icons Mark Twain, Cecil John Rhodes and Paul Kruger amongst its list of past guests.
The Hotel is situated in the centre of Howick, in the middle of the Midlands Meander, a stone’s throw from the Howick Falls where the Umgeni river plunges 300ft into the Umgeni Valley. Below the Howick Falls is the Umgeni Valley Project, a 650ha reserve owned and managed by the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa. It contains giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, nana, impala, eland and other mammals
The Hotel was initially the major stop-off point for Pioneers, Explorers and weary travelers making their way from the coastal town of Durban to the goldfields of the Highveld and beyond. It was named after the Secretary for State for the Colonies, Henry Grey, who had recently acquired the title of Lord Howick.
In 2007 the Hotel underwent a major renovation to turn it into a modern boutique hotel offering 18 luxury bedrooms, all en-suite with air-conditioning, DSTV and state of the art high security keyless card entry system. 4 of the rooms are suites/family rooms and today the Howick Falls Hotel offers the most modern accommodation available in the Midlands ideally suited to travelers such as tour groups, holidaying families, relatives of the many scholars and retired people who live Hilton/Howick and sportsmen and women participating in events such as the Comrades Marathon and Midmar Mile swim. The Howick Falls Hotel offers its guests a choice of two venues, the Sidewalk Café & the Delish Dish, each with their own individual style. Both venues were completely refurbished in 2007 and offer some of the most modern eating facilities in Howick. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, just 24kms from Pietermaritzburg, is the town of Howick, named after the Secretary for State for the Colonies, Henry Grey, who had recently acquired the title of Lord Howick. Here you will find the Howick Falls Hotel, one of the oldest Hotels in South Africa. Built in 1872. the Howick Falls Hotel has a proud history spanning 134 years. Visitors to the Hotel have included the likes of Mark Twaine, Cecil Rhodes and Paul Kruger. The Hotel is centrally situated and remarkably close to the Laager Wall, which was built after the 1879 defeat at Isandlwana.
In days gone by, the hotel was considered to be a major stop off point for Pioneers, Explorers and weary travelers. Today the hotel offers affordable accommodation to a variety of travelers such as tour groups, holidaying families, traveling salesmen, and sportsmen and women participating in events such as the Comrades Marathon and Midmar Mile swim.
There are many things to do in the area, a visit to the Howick Museum offers a glimpse into the old Howick and Lions River Areas. The displays include an informal settlement dwelling, and settler's early history, military badges and medical display. For the more energetic, and within the town boundaries, there are several walks on which one can embark. These include the Umgeni River Trail, The Howick Falls/Gorge Trail to the base of the falls, the Stables Trail and the Howick Town Trail.
A hundred meters or so from the Hotel is the Howick Falls where the Umgeni River plunges 300ft over a waterfall. Below the Howick Falls is the Umgeni Valley Project, a 650ha reserve owned and managed by the Wildlife Society of Southern Africa. It contains giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, nana, impala, eland and other mammals.Accommodation The Howick Falls Hotel has three different accommodation options aimed at meeting your individual needs. Standard rooms, available as a double or twin, can accommodate two people and offer en-suite facilities with a shower, DSTV, Wireless Internet (coming soon), air-conditioning and high-security keyless card access.
Executive rooms are larger than the standard room, also available in Double or Twin options, and offer a full bathroom with bath and separate shower. Suites or family rooms consist of two rooms sharing a large bathroom complete with bath and separate shower facilities. These rooms are ideal for the travelling family. They can also be set up as a bedroom and a separate lounge - ideal for the travelling business person to hold private meetings. The Sidewalk Café offers a more relaxed venue for all-day light meals and snacks. The Delish Dish restaurant offers a modern lunch and dinner venue. |
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Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 | AttractionsOff-site facilities include: - big game (less than 30km)
- boat trips (less than 5km)
- canoeing (less than 5km)
- exercise facilities (less than 5km)
- game drives (less than 30km)
- golf (less than 5km)
- hunting (less than 30km)
- lake (less than 5km)
- live entertainment (less than 3km)
- medical facilities (less than 5km)
- nature trail (less than 2km)
- sailing rentals (less than 5km)
- squash court (less than 5km)
- water skiing (less than 10km)
  
FacilitiesIn-Room Facilities- air conditioner (all units)
- DSTV in room
- tea/coffee making facilities
- phone in room
- internet facilities
- high security keyless entry
Hotel Facilities - fax
- secretarial services
- parking on-site
- restaurant on-site
- Café on-site
- bar/cocktail lounge
- guest lounge
- CCTV Monitoring of all public areas
- laundry facilities
Conference The Howick Falls Hotel has a number of meeting rooms and conference facilities ideally suited to hold meetings of up to 40 people. All modern conference facilities will be available - TV's, projectors, Laptop connectors for projectors + TV, overhead projectors. Please contact the Hotel Management for full details of available facilities and bookings. Facilities  - air conditioner (all units) - airport transfers - bar/cocktail lounge - big game (less than 30km) - boat / marine slipway (within 5km) - boat trips (less than 5km) - canoeing (less than 5km) - conference venue onsite - DSTV in room - exercise facilities (less than 5km) - game drives (less than 30km) - golf (less than 5km) - hunting (less than 30km) - internet facilities - lake (less than 5km) - laundry facilities (less than 2km) - laundry facilities onsite - live entertainment (less than 3km) - lock-up safe - medical facilities (less than 5km) - nature trail (less than 2km) - parking all onsite - phone in room - restaurant (less than 5km) - restaurant onsite - sailing rentals (less than 5km) - squash court (less than 5km) - tea / coffee making facilities - tumble dryer onsite - washing machine onsite - water skiing (less than 10km) - wifi hotspot
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