This hotel's surroundings, with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Kaaiman's Gorge, demonstrate Africa's indescribable beauty. The hotel has good links to National Highway N2, making it easy to reach by car, and a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Numerous shopping and entertainment venues, as well as various restaurants, are located in the immediate vicinity. The beach is roughly a 5-minute walk away, and the Wilderness National Park is only a stone's throw. George Airport is approximately 35 km from the hotel. Built in 1925 and renovated in 2003, this hotel comprises a 2-storey main building and annexe, with a total of 155 rooms. Guests are welcomed in the lobby which houses a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, and a currency exchange desk. Within the hotel there is a small supermarket, several shops, a hairdressing salon, public Internet access, a TV room, and a bicycle hire and storage service. Dining options include a bar, a lounge with an open fire, and a restaurant with a separate non-smoking area and highchairs for infants. Business guests may use the conference rooms. Room, laundry and medical services are also on offer, as well as a car park and a garage. For children, there is a playroom, a playground, and a kids' club. The nautical-style blue and white rooms are carpeted and come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a hire safe, and tea and coffee making facilities. The air conditioning in the rooms is individually regulated. All rooms feature a balcony or a terrace.