DROSTDY HOTEL

The Drostdy Hotel is situated in the beautiful Eastern Cape town of Graaff-Reinet (often called the Gem of the Karoo), which was established in 1786 and is South Africa’s fourth oldest magisterial district.

The town contains over 220 heritage sites - more than any other town in South Africa - and has examples of magnificent Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture.

The much acclaimed De Camdeboo restaurant at the Drostdy serves a wide selection of delicious Eastern Cape fare and is open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Located on Drostdy Hotel’s premises, De Camdeboo’s setting alludes to the romantic 1800s.

An attractive dining area sets the tone and exceptional cuisine follows. De Camdeboo’s hearty dishes are not only pleasing to the palate, but are also beautifully presented.

Patrons can look forward to traditional meals such as local venison, ostrich and Karoo lamb, among other superb offerings on the restaurant’s à la carte menu.

Dishes are typically infused with fynbos, rosemary and thyme, found in abundance on the surrounding plains and are therefore a true reflection of the region.

To complement meals, De Camdeboo offers a wonderful selection of Cape wines.

Guests have access to many facilities, including the popular Africology Spa, a travel consultancy and information centre, a state-of-the-art gym, a choice of three swimming pools and the Imibala Art Gallery. Conference facilities are offered too.

The hotel is also a proud supporter of the SA College for Tourism and has an on-site travel c Magical moments await in the heart of the Karoo.

Drostdy Hotel hosts weddings in this spectacular region of the country on the basis that all hotel rooms are booked specifically for the occasion.

The property boasts an array of characteristics, from lush gardens and pools to beautifully decorated rooms featuring antiques, which present exquisite photograph opportunities.

This setting is an equally fitting choice for events such as birthday or anniversary celebrations, cocktail functions, networking gatherings or product launches, to name a few.

Events are tailored to organisers’ requirements, allowing them the flexibility to bring in required items and to rely on the hotel for assisonsultancy and information facility.

Drostdy Hotel comprises forty-eight stylish rooms, which have been decorated with crisp whites, wooden elements, bold Karoo art and décor reminiscent of a bygone era.

Stretch’s Court includes thirty-one of these rooms, the Ferreira Precinct hosts seven and Kromm’s Court, ten. Select room types offer private verandahs.

The eight Bachelor Rooms are ideally suited to corporate travellers and accommodate a maximum of two guests.

The seventeen Standard Rooms are comfortably spacious and accommodate a maximum of two guests.

The fifteen Executive Rooms differ in size, but each is spacious and luxurious. Four Ferreira Executive Rooms, located in a private precinct, can be sold together with three Bachelor Rooms for an exclusive area with a pool, ideal for families or friends travelling together.

The eight Suites are likewise spacious and offer the ultimate level of luxury at Drostdy Hotel. Each suite accommodates a maximum of two guests.

The Drostdy Hotel’s leading standards and services are practised with equal excellence at its conferencing and banqueting facilities. Businesspeople, event hosts and bridal couples are therefore granted peace of mind as they look forward to an unforgettable occasion in one of the country’s most charismatic towns.

Graaff-Reinet promises a welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by its historic richness and surrounding natural beauty.