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Welcome to the Royal Hotel, a beautiful establishment nestled in the heart of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. As a premier Hotel, we offer the perfect combination of comfort and modernism to satisfy the needs of business travelers, tourists, and weary explorers seeking a haven of tranquility. For over a century, the Royal Hotel has been the preferred choice of visiting members of royal families, international and local statesmen, celebrities, and businessmen. Our hotel exudes a gentle elegance, providing guests with first-class warmth and caring service from the moment they arrive at this famous la
Welcome to the Royal Hotel, a beautiful establishment nestled in the heart of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. As a premier Hotel, we offer the perfect combination of comfort and modernism to satisfy the needs of business travelers, tourists, and weary explorers seeking a haven of tranquility. For over a century, the Royal Hotel has been the preferred choice of visiting members of royal families, international and local statesmen, celebrities, and businessmen. Our hotel exudes a gentle elegance, providing guests with first-class warmth and caring service from the moment they arrive at this famous landmark. Privacy, comfort, and exceptional care are guaranteed. Situated in the captivating countryside of the renowned "Battlefields Route," our hotel is steeped in history. The very grounds where the battles between Zulu, Brit, Boer, and Voortrekker shaped the history of South Africa surround us. This rich past of conflict, bravery, and survival adds a fascinating dimension to your stay with us. The Royal Hotel boasts 71 elegant and tastefully decorated air-conditioned rooms. Each room offers a harmonious balance of comfort and modernity, ensuring an exceptional experience for our esteemed guests. With soft fabrics, guest amenities, and all the comforts that discerning travelers expect, our spacious bedrooms provide a stylish sanctuary for those seeking a little extra. Our rooms are well-equipped to meet your every need, featuring color televisions, tea and coffee hospitality trays, toiletries, direct-dial telephones, en-suite bathrooms, and free wifi. Whether you're here for business or leisure, the Royal Hotel is the perfect venue. Conveniently located midway between Durban and Johannesburg and in the center of Northern Natal, our hotel offers an ideal destination for business executives, weary travelers, and tourists alike. For your convenience, we provide six individual conference rooms, accommodating anything from intimate board meetings to larger gatherings of up to 200 delegates in Sir Reay's room. Additionally, our different and interesting on-site restaurants offer menus tailored to suit your every requirement. From light lunches to sumptuous dinners and breakfasts fit for royalty, we've got your culinary cravings covered. At the Royal Hotel, we pride ourselves on providing a wide range of services and amenities to enhance your stay. Our guests can enjoy high-speed internet access, and televisions in every room. For business needs, we offer a photocopy machine and a whiteboard, ensuring you have all the resources necessary for productive meetings. With all these exceptional features and more, the Royal Hotel is the premier destination for those seeking the best in accommodations and service. Don't miss your chance to experience the splendor and heritage that awaits you at the Royal Hotel. Book your stay with us today and indulge in a truly memorable and enchanting journey.
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Wedding Venues: 200 people in our largest venue. We can also accommodate the buffet, and the wedding ceremony. Full catering, table napery and draping all included in the price. Full bar facilities. Off street, undercover parking.
Conference Venues: 5 conference rooms accommodating 8- 200 people. We have the following equipment available on site: Data Projectors, screens, white boards, flip charts, Internet access and wifi, PA systems, lecturns, stages and ramps.
Covid Safety Approved: Pre-check in screening of all guests Staff temperatures checked twice a day. Staff trained and checked. SABS approved sanitisers and cleaning materials used in all cleaning, as laid out by FEDHASA protocols. Social distancing
Please note that our reception is open 24 hours per day
Guest Reviews
Royal Hotel
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alex niven, south africa
August 2011
★★★★★ We stayed in six places during our recent tripThe Royal in Ladysmith was the most expensive and the most disappointing:1. Small room2. Dampness on the walls.3. Non smoking room yet there was a bad smell of tobacco.4. Room had a generally unhealthy smell5. Toilet made a long and unpleasant noise after flushing.6. No sound proofing to outside courtyard therefor noise was bad.7. Mattress is well past... Read more
jacques paul, france
August 2011
★★★★★ Interesting hotel.
philip semmens, australia
January 2009
★★★★★ The accommodation was comfortable; the staff friendly;the historic photos interesting and the best steak I have ever had was the Ladysmith steak. We found heaps to see in surrounding areas, Rorke's Drift , Blood River etc.
jacqueline hewitt, united kingdom
July 2008
★★★★★ After having a car accident the manager of the hotel took us to hospital and stayed with us for 3 hours while we got checked out. He insisted that he stayed until he knew we were OK. The staff had the same attitude and made our stay very comfortable and made us feel at home.
stephen kearney, south africa
April 2007
★★★★★ The rooms are basic but the friendly staff adequately compensate for any deficiencies here.
Facilities
Wheelchair Enabled
Laundry Facilities*
Garden
Swimming Pool
Satellite TV*
Wi-Fi
Vitality Collection
Credit Card Facilities
Conference Venues
Restaurant on Premises
Parking on Premises
24H. Security
Air conditioning
Bar/Lounge
Bathroom
Breakfast
Central location
Double/Twin rooms
Iron and board
Kitchen
Luggage storage
House Keeping
Non smoking rooms
Safe
Shower
Wake-Up service
Covid Safety Approved
Languages Spoken
English
Zulu (isiZulu)
Afrikaans
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Royal Hotel location
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Royal Hotel is 0.5km from the centre of Ladysmith (KwaZulu-Natal) , the nearest airport 186.2km (Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport). *Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
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Welcome to the Royal Hotel, a beautiful establishment nestled in the heart of Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal. As a premier Hotel, we offer the perfect