- The Royal Country Inn - Dundee Accommodation -

The Royal Country Inn in Dundee combines the benefits of modern accommodation with an old-world charm. Situated in the heart of the battlefields, halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, it is the ideal stopover for weary travellers - a home-from-home with every comfort and amenity - as well as a convenient base from which to explore the rich history of the surrounding area.

The Inn has a total of 26 bedrooms – 21 hotel rooms and 5 backpacker rooms. The hotel bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms with showers, satellite TV and are fully serviced daily by our housekeeping staff. All bedrooms (except the backpacker rooms) are en-suite with satellite television and tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms.

Our downstairs bedrooms (all with wooden floors and beautifully preserved pressed iron ceilings) open onto a peaceful garden courtyard. From the hotel reception and lounge with magnificent parquet flooring, a sweeping staircase leads guests up to more rooms, some of which have been dedicated to the recipients of the Victoria Cross at the battle of Rorke’s Drift, and some of which have lovely little balconies overlooking Victoria Street and the municipal grounds.

The backpacker rooms are sold at a cheaper rate – two very clean, communal bathrooms service the 5-backpacker bedrooms. They are comfortable, affordable accommodation for those travelling on a tighter budget Family Rooms are two separate bedrooms, linked by an interleading door, and sharing a bathroom, and are perfect for a travelling family.

The Inn also boasts one of the finest old-world dining room restaurants treating guests to an ever-changing menu of hearty meals and other edible delights.

Dinner is a la Carte or a buffet, depending on the number of guests. There is the larger dining room, which also serves as a breakfast room, and the smaller grillroom for more private dining. The larger dining area opens onto small courtyards on either side.

Daniel and Motz love indigenous trees, and planted a Combritum (or Bush Willow) in the larger courtyard, which we are proud to say is growing very nicely! It is a lovely shady corner to enjoy tea, or a coffee, or even dinner, lunch or breakfast, since our weather usually plays the game!

Join us for a drink at the resident pub – the Garrulous Griffin – dedicated to the 24th Welsh Regiment who fought so valiantly at the battle of Rorke’s Drift. Daniel and Motz restored the original public bar and have created a pub bursting with charm and atmosphere, and highly conducive to a quiet night at the pub counter. Pub lunches are served.

A conference venue is on offer (maximum 50-60 delegates). We have one large conference room – maximum delegate capacity – equipped with standard A/V conference equipment, and two breakaway facilities (average capacity of 20 pax). All conference facilities are air-conditioned.

A secure parking area is located behind the Inn. This area remains locked at all times, and is patrolled by security at night.

We have a safe in reception, if you would like to store any valuables. We also ask guests with weapons to please hand them in on check-in.

The Royal is the ideal place from which to explore the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer War (South African War) battlefields, and is also in close proximity to the Drakensberg and the Itala Game Reserve.

DUNDEE ATTRACTIONS

Dundee attractions include:

a fine golf course
Water sports
The Moth Shell hole
An excellent Museum at Talana
And Zulu cultural experiences are also on offer in the area.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

The following are but a few in the endless list of things to do and see:

The Battle of Blood River Heritage Site and the Ncome Museum; Isandlwana Battlefield; Rorke’s Drift Museum and the site of the death of the Prince Imperial of France. You can also view San Bushmen paintings, Iron Age smelting sites, and enjoy a range of eco-tourism experiences such as numerous hiking trails and horse trails, bird watching, photographic safaris, mountain biking, abseiling and white water rafting.

There are also many game reserves in the area such as the Weenen Game Reserve, the Spioenkop Nature Reserve, the Chelmsford Nature Reserve and Wagendrift Nature Reserve, among others. At Hattingspruit is the Tom Worthington Dam where you will find the Farmer’s Brewery that brews traditional home-brewed German and Austrian beers.

Accredited Battlefields Tour guides are also available and can be arranged by the hotel.

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