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The Royal Hotel

3.0 of 5
Main Road, Pilgrim's Rest 1290, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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29 reviews 29 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Staying in Pilgrim's Rest and the Royal Hotel was like taking trip back in time. If you are looking for modern hotel with all the trimmings, then the Royal Hotel is not for you. However, if you want a nostalgic look back in time when men were trying their luck at finding their fortune with gold, then this is the... More

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Melkbosstrand, South Africa
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81 reviews 81 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We were disappointed to see that this beautiful town, lost its old world charm. The town was not busy at all and we could wonder everywhere. To many informal people and stalls that sell their African goods. The idea of a historical town depicting the life at the time are lost with the African influence and car washers. The sweet... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

I visited Pilgrims Rest 17 years ago and vowed to return to stay in the Royal Hotel. It is a real step back in time to the days when the gold panhandlers were busy trying find their fortune. The Hotel is the cherry on the top of the town. Arrived by car to be greeted by the bell boy who... More

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Hogland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Not the fanciest hotel you could stay in, but we enjoyed the old school nostalgia of the place. This hotel is old and has loads of history, but not for someone looking for a slick modern hotel. It has a great location in the middle of town, and I enjoyed the pub. Dont worry about the ghosts, they seem friendly!

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nelspruit
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

new years day lunch at the royal had a buffet on offer for R120 or an overpriced menu. i did have a look at the normal menu which looked very well priced. we all had the buffet and a zonneblom pinotage also for R120. beef, gammon, prawns, mussels, pasta, soup, breads, salads, quite a variety.as buffets go an average spread... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Shocking Experience! Wow! We could not believe our eyes when we got to this dilapidated hotel. The wooden floors had a hole so big, we were scared that our kids were going to break their legs walking through there. Secondly, what was supposed to be a Victorian chair had an arm rest that looked like it had been plucked out... More

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Bruges, Belgium
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13 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

The accomodation at the old bank house, used for lodging hotel guests is fantastic. the rooms are kept in their Original style regarding furniture. there is a sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. only negative point is that the shower is not fixed to the wall, and that you need to find the best temperature for the hot water yourself.

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Lisbon, Portugal
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

Excelent! Just amazing this little village in Mpumalanga, remarkable and well preserved.All the way to get there is astonishing, beautiful landscapes, very good roads and friendly people, make this trip fantastic.And the food is superb...I suggest a visit!

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Maputo
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

The hotel is very well kept in the old Victorian style. Many nice details and seemingly genuine artifacts, photos, furniture. But this is theatre decor only without substance or athmosphere. No host is present - probably not even in the village - to greet you. The person at the reception desk did not utter a word of welcome. He demanded... More

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ostermundigen, Schweiz
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

I stayed here one night. I absolutly loved the look of the room. The whole furniture and decor is beautiful and really makes you feel like in 1920. Staff was okay - they did their job and were friendly. But never as cordially and cheerful as in all the other places I staid in during my 3 week trip. Breakfast... More

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Also Known As:
Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest
The Royal Hotel South Africa/Mpumalanga
Address: Main Road, Pilgrim's Rest 1290, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Mpumalanga > Pilgrim's Rest
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Pilgrim's Rest
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

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