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The Hotel

Situated in the heart of the world's diamond capital, this small but exceptionally comfortable and friendly Protea Hotel Diamond Lodge is definitely "a cut above the rest". Ideally positioned near the CBD, the world-famous "Big Hole" and the Mine Museum, the hotel is within easy walking distance of many other historical sites and recreational facilities.

So, if you want all the comfort and convenience of a big city hotel, but relish the attention and friendliness of small town hospitality, you'll find it all at the Protea Hotel Diamond Lodge.

Protea Hotel Diamond Lodge - A cut above the rest.

Location

City centre, opposite the cathedral, 6km from Kimberley Airport, within 1km of railway station and 160km from Bloemfontein.

Features

GUEST facilities include a lounge, coffee shop, cocktail bar, breakfast lounge and undercover parking with 24 hour security. Within easy reach of all museums and historical sites.

Sporting and leisure activities include tennis, squash and bowls 2km away, a golf course 8km away.

Attractions

Kimberley, the city that put South Africa on the world map, is often referred to as "The City that Sparkles". Not only is Kimberley the Diamond City, but its museums and art gallery are rated as the finest in the land.

Situated at the geographical centre of South Africa, there is something for everybody either in the city or in the immediate vacinity. One of the most popular attractions is the Big Hole and Museum. If your interest is History, especially the Angle Boer War, there are plenty of stories to be heard here. The William Humphreys Art Gallery houses various South African collections, as well as Flemish and Dutch masters of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Other attractions incude Digger's Rest, the tabacconist shop where Perilly produced his hand-made cigarettes and Barney Barnato's Boxing Academy. Steam locomotive fans will have a field day when when they visit the Beaconsfield Marshalling yards where a few of these beauties can be seen.

Travel to the Mine Museum in style on the Kimberley Tram - visitors are treated to some noteworthy sites and the tram stops outside the oldest pub in Kimberley, the Star of the West.

Rooms

Accommodation comprises 34 rooms, 32 with two double beds each and two deluxe suites with queen size bed and pull-out sleeper couch. Every room has an en-suite bathroom, remote controlled split-unit air conditioner, remote controlled TV with M-Net, a sports channel and Movie Magic. All rooms are on the first and second floors.

We regret, the hotel is not disabled-friendly, and does not have the features to accomodate such GUESTS, such as elevators.