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Protea Hotel Gold Reef City

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Gold and the history of Johannesburg are intertwined. The discovery of gold in the late 1890s led to a gold rush by prospectors from all over the world to the area now known as Johannesburg. A mere 6km from Johannesburg's bustling city centre lies Gold Reef City Village, a unique reminder of that bygone era. Centred around shaft No. 14, which was started in 1887, Gold Reef City is an inimitable combination of a theme park, a living museum of Victorian architecture and lifestyle and Africa's most unique hotel - the Protea Hotel Gold Reef City.

This 4-star hotel offers the chance to escape the pressures of modern day living in a safe and secure environment of fun and Old World elegance. There is a choice of 6 restaurants to delight the palate, from stylish restaurants to the more casual eateries. The hotel offers 74 elegantly appointed rooms in classic Victorian décor, all with en-suite bathrooms. Conference facilities cater for up to 180 delegates and a chapel is on hand for "spontaneous weddings".

Protea Hotel Gold Reef City - A new Adventure in a Bygone Era

Facilities

Hotel facilities...

  • Number of Rooms: 74
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Bar: 1
  • Conference Facilities seating: 120
  • Satellite TV
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • WI-FI

Nearby facilities...

  • Distance (minutes) to airport: 30
  • Golf
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Bowls
  • Horse Riding

Location

    Johannesburg Melted Gold
    • Situated in the heart of the City of Gold, just 6kms from the center of Johannesburg and 30 minutes from Johannesburg International Airport, the Protea Hotel Gold Reef City is in the secure environment of a mining theme park. Less than 2km from the Nazrec Trade Fair Centre and across the road from Gold Reef City Casino. The hotel has easy access to the M1, M2, N1 and N12 highways.

    Distances from Protea Hotel Gold Reef City to:

    Gold Reef City Casino - less than 1km
    Apartheid Museum - 1km
    The Lyric Theatre - less than 1km
    Johannesburg CBD - 6km
    South Gate Mall - 4km
    The Glen Mall - 7km
    Eastgate Mall - 14km
    Rosebank - 13km
    Melrose Arch - 14km
    Sandton City - 16km
    Midrand - 33km
    Pretoria - 48km
    O.R. Tambo international - 35km
    Nearest 2010 World Cup Stadium (FNB stadium) - 6km

    How to get to Protea Hotel Gold Reef City

    • From: Pretoria, Sandown, Sandton, Rosebank
      Take the M1/M2 South
    • Pass Jhb City Centre on your left
    • Take the Bloemfontein lane
    • Keep in the Bloemfontein lane until you get to Booysens exit
    • Take Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City

     From: Bryanston, Fourways, Randburg

    • Take the N12 South (Concrete Highway) towards Roodepoort
    • Take the Randshow Road / Witbank exit
    • Take the Witbank lane
    • Take the JHB lane
    • Take the Xavier street exit and follow the Gold Reef City signs

    From the East Rand: Benoni, Boksburg, Edenvale, Springs, Brakpan

    • Take the R22 towards Johannesburg
    • Take the N3 Germiston lane
    • Take the M2 West lane
    • Take the Bloemfontein lane
    • Keep in the Bloemfontein lane until you get to Booysens exit
    • Take Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City

    From:  OR Tambo International Airport

    • Take the R24 lane towards Johannesburg
    • Take the N3 Germiston lane
    • Take the M2 West lane
    • Take the Bloemfontein lane
    • Keep in the Bloemfontein lane until you get to the Booysens exit
    • Take Booysens exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City

     From the West Rand: Florida, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp

    • Take the N12 South (Concrete Highway)
    • Take the Randshow Rd / Witbank exit
    • Take the Witbank lane
    • Take the Johannesburg lane
    • Take the Xavier street exit and follow the Gold Reef City signs

    From: Germiston, Alberton, Alberante, Brackenhurst

    • Take the N12 (Concrete Highway)
    • Take the Kimberley lane
    • Take the Xavier street exit and follow the signs to Gold Reef City

    From:  Vanderbijl Park, Vereeniging, Meyerton, Welkom, Kroonstad, Bloemfontein

    • Take the Johannesburg highway
    • Pass Grassmere Toll Plaza
    • Pass Golden Highway exit
    • Take JHB / Witbank lane
    • Take JHB
    • Take Xavier Street Exit and follow Gold Reef City signs

    Features

    Barneys Restaurant Barneys Restaurant - side view Themed Dinner - Moulin Rouge Swimming Pool

    The newly refurbished and stylish Protea Hotel Gold Reef City restaurant, Barney's Restaurant and Bar, seats over 100 GUESTS and offers a delightful choice of traditional South African cuisine. Barney's is renowned for its variety of cocktails and beers - an ideal venue for sundowers or pre-dinner drinks.

    As the hotel is part of the Gold Reef City complex, GUESTS have access to all of the facilities - gold mine tours, tribal dancing, can-can dancing, horse and carriage rides, fun fair rides, entertainment, shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the casino and Globe Theatre.

    Sporting Facilities
    The hotel has its own swimming pool with a cascading water feature and adjacent braai area. Other nearby sporting facilities include a gym, horseriding, golf, squash and tennis.

    Conference and Banqueting Facilities
    An ideal corporate meeting place or gala dinner venue, away from disruptions and the conventional office, our venues can accommodate from 10 to 180 delegates with a variety of themes to choose from. Ask about our fully-inclusive packages.

    Wedding Facilities
    The quaint and charming Victorian Era non-denominational chapel, with its antique organ, offers a unique wedding venue. A horse and carriage are included to create a memorable and romantic wedding day.

    The Protea Hotel Gold Reef City is the idea lwedding reception venue. Enquire about our Wedding Package, which includes a honeymoon suite!

    Facilities

    Hotel facilities...

    • Number of Rooms: 74
    • Air Conditioning
    • Restaurant: 1
    • Bar: 1
    • Conference Facilities seating: 120
    • Satellite TV
    • Parking
    • Swimming Pool
    • WI-FI

    Nearby facilities...

    • Distance (minutes) to airport: 30
    • Golf
    • Gym / Health Club
    • Tennis
    • Squash
    • Bowls
    • Horse Riding

    Attractions

    Golden Loop Gold Reef Casino Tower of Terror Fun Train

    Theme Park
    Gold Reef City has succeeded in providing something for the whole family. There are robotic shows, clowns, bands, can-can girls, strolling minstrels, gumboot dancers and even a mini-farm.

    Protea Hotel Gold Reef City will undoubtedly add a new dimension to your visit, with exciting new rides such as

    1. The Tower of Terror!!!? Do you dare ...?
    2. The thrilling Golden Loop, which travels from 0 - 100km/h in 3 seconds
    3. The awesome Anaconda, Africa's biggest and most exciting inverted rollercoaster
    4. The Raging River Rapids, South Africa's longest river ride, complete with waterfalls, rapids and a whole lot more.

    There are also more sedate rides such as the fun train and magical Dragon Land for younger visitors.

    Note: The Theme Park is closed on Mondays, except during school and public holidays. For more information on the Theme Park, click here.

    Gold Reef City Casino
    The Gold Reef City Casino never sleeps. Located across the road from the Theme Park and offering free entrance to all our GUESTS, the Casino offers a wide variety of entertainment. There are blackjack tables, slots and games, as well as 5 restaurants, The Back of the Moon Jazz Cafe and The Globe Theatre, showing world-famous shows such as African Footprint and Girl Talk. There is also a games arcade for children.

    The Apartheid Museum
    The Apartheid Museum is located next to the Gold Reef City Theme Park. "This is a journey, not just a destination. A journey to understanding, freedom and equality - maybe the most important lesson you will ever learn."

    This is a journey through the Apartheid Era and the "struggle" for South Africa's democracy.

    Whatever your plans, you're sure to find a host of attractions to explore, including prospecting in the magnificent new Gold Reef City Village Casino.

    Facilities

    Hotel facilities...

    • Number of Rooms: 74
    • Air Conditioning
    • Restaurant: 1
    • Bar: 1
    • Conference Facilities seating: 120
    • Satellite TV
    • Parking
    • Swimming Pool
    • WI-FI

    Nearby facilities...

    • Distance (minutes) to airport: 30
    • Golf
    • Gym / Health Club
    • Tennis
    • Squash
    • Bowls
    • Horse Riding

    Rooms

    Luxury Room - The Fragrance Room The Blacksmith - Suite

    Each of the 74 rooms, ranging from standard rooms to the Market Heights Luxury Suites, combines elegantly appointed, classical Victorian décor with matchless comfort and style, yet discreetly includes modern features such as

    1. en-suite bathrooms
    2. air-conditioning/chiller
    3. satellite TV
    4. hairdryers and
    5. speed-dial telephones
    6. internet access

    All furnishings in the rooms were specially selected to reflect the charm and elegance enjoyed by the opulent residents of the 1890's. Skilled craftsmen ensured that exact replicas of the antique furniture were created by hand, thus giving each item an authentic look.

    Facilities

    Hotel facilities...

    • Number of Rooms: 74
    • Air Conditioning
    • Restaurant: 1
    • Bar: 1
    • Conference Facilities seating: 120
    • Satellite TV
    • Parking
    • Swimming Pool
    • WI-FI

    Nearby facilities...

    • Distance (minutes) to airport: 30
    • Golf
    • Gym / Health Club
    • Tennis
    • Squash
    • Bowls
    • Horse Riding

    Events

    4D

    ODIN 4-D THEATRE - FIRST IN AFRICA!

    The new 4-D cinema will bring cinematic entertainment in four dimensions to Johannesburg for the first time. Visitors will be able to watch images come to spectacular life in glorious 4D, while hydraulic seats, vapors, and a range of smells and scents suited to the illusions on the screen will add an extra dimension to the experience. Get caught up in the experience that feels virtually real with our awesome show!
    Location: Down in the village, next to Barney’s Restaurant!


    Now Showing:

    FLY ME TO THE MOON!
    A 4D theatre film which is on show! Come check it out now!!

    JOHN EDWARD RETURNS TO GOLD REEF CITY! Click Here to find out more...

    Facilities

    Hotel facilities...

    • Number of Rooms: 74
    • Air Conditioning
    • Restaurant: 1
    • Bar: 1
    • Conference Facilities seating: 120
    • Satellite TV
    • Parking
    • Swimming Pool
    • WI-FI

    Nearby facilities...

    • Distance (minutes) to airport: 30
    • Golf
    • Gym / Health Club
    • Tennis
    • Squash
    • Bowls
    • Horse Riding

    Specials

    Rollercoaster

    Johannesburg

    Jan/Feb Special

    Rate includes FREE breakfast, entry & access to GRC Theme Park, FREE parking & kids under 12 eat breakfast for FREE!

    Valid until 28 February 2010

    Terms & Conditions:
    Single rate R980. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Thursday to Sunday nights only. No refunds or cancellations. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

    R 550.00
    per person sharing

     

    Restaurant

    Johannesburg

    Valentines Special

    Rate includes FREE breakfast, entry & access to theme park, champagne, chocolates, decorated room & entry to the casino!

    Valid for 12-14 February 2010

    Terms & Conditions:
    Single rate R960. Minimum 2 night stay. No refunds or cancellations. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

    R 565.00
    per person sharing

     

    Protea Hotel Gold Reef City (4 stars)

    Johannesburg, Gauteng ZA


    Gold and the history of Johannesburg are intertwined. The discovery of gold in the late 1890s led to a gold rush by prospectors from all over the world to the area now known as Johannesburg.

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    Address

    Shaft 14, Northern Parkway, Ormonde
    Johannesburg, Gauteng ZA
    Johannesburg
    Gauteng
    South Africa
    2091

    Tel +27 11 248 5700
    Fax +27 11 248 5791
    Mail reservations@phgoldreefcity.co.za

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