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Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg is North West Province’s most comprehensive and consistently trusted hotel, conference, and leisure destination — an Orion Hotels & Resorts property at 1 Donkerhoek Road, Rustenburg, North West, 0300, situated at the foothills of the picturesque Rustenburg Kloof and the Magaliesberg mountain range, less than two hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria. With 8 versatile conference venues and outdoor event spaces accommodating up to 500 delegates, 131 guest rooms, the distinctive Peron 8 train cart restaurant, two swimming pools, tennis, squash, golf, and a host of family and teambuilding facilities — Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg is the premier conference and resort destination in the Rustenburg area.
Corporate clients who have trusted Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg include Government departments, MTN, UNISA, Umalusi, Impala Platinum, and various North West Government entities — a client list that speaks to the hotel’s reputation for reliable, professional conference delivery.
Location — Rustenburg Kloof & Magaliesberg Foothills
The Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg’s setting is a genuine competitive advantage:
- Nestled at the foothills of the Rustenburg Kloof — one of North West’s most scenic landscapes
- Views of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range from rooms and the resort grounds
- Surrounded by lush, beautifully landscaped tropical gardens
- Less than 2 hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria — Gauteng’s ideal conference escape
- 48km from Sun City — ideal for combining business events with leisure experiences
- Near Pilansberg National Park — wildlife and nature day trips easily accessible
- Situated amongst some of the largest platinum mines in the world — strategic for mining industry events
Conference & Convention Facilities — 500 Delegates
Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg is the premier conferencing and events venue in Rustenburg:
- 8 versatile conference venues — from small breakaway rooms to large convention halls
- Lush outdoor event spaces for up to 500 guests
- Venues cater for small meetings and brainstorming through to large rooms for weddings, banquets, and gala dinners
- Full-day and half-day conference packages including tea, coffee, and snacks on arrival
- Tailor-made catering by the executive chef for all conference formats
- Themed evenings and teambuilding events arranged by request
- Complimentary parking throughout
- Interactive 3D floor plans and setup charts available
Accommodation — 131 Rooms with Mountain & Garden Views
Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg offers 131 fully air-conditioned rooms across a range of categories:
- All rooms: en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, tea/coffee station, flat-screen TV with selected satellite channels, minibar
- Views: manicured garden views or uninterrupted Magaliesberg Mountain Range views
- Standard single rooms, standard twin rooms, and family room configurations
- All rooms non-smoking (designated smoking areas available)
- Babysitting services available
Dining — Peron 8 & Usutu Restaurant
Peron 8 (formerly the Coach Restaurant) — the hotel’s most distinctive dining experience:
- A distinctive train cart restaurant — a unique architectural and dining concept
- Bold international flavours with African flair
- Silver service dining in a setting that is entirely its own
Usutu Restaurant:
- A scrumptious buffet format
- Indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the garden
- The outdoor terrace provides a relaxed alfresco dining experience
Usutu Cocktail Bar (Ladies Bar):
- Pre-dinner drinks and socialising after conferences
- The place to be seen for pre-dinner drinks
Pool Bar:
- Casual drinks overlooking the swimming pool and gardens
Leisure & Recreation — A Resort in Its Own Right
Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg’s leisure facilities elevate it beyond a conference hotel into a genuine resort destination:
Aquatic
- 2 swimming pools — including a kiddies’ pool
- Tropical garden surrounds
Sport
- Tennis courts (outdoor)
- Squash courts
- Golf course (within proximity — Rustenburg Golf Course with newly upgraded bent grass greens and two dams)
- Miniature golf on the resort grounds
- Volleyball court
For Children
- Kiddies’ pool
- Jungle gyms and swings
Indoor Recreation
- Games room — pool tables and board games
Teambuilding
- Themed evenings and teambuilding events arranged by request
- The extensive outdoor grounds support a wide range of teambuilding activities
Practical Information
- Address: 1 Donkerhoek Road, Rustenburg, North West, 0300
- Group: Orion Hotels & Resorts
- Rooms: 131 (air-conditioned, en-suite, mountain/garden views)
- Conference: 8 venues | up to 500 delegates | outdoor event spaces
- Restaurants: Peron 8 (train cart, silver service) + Usutu Restaurant (buffet, indoor/outdoor)
- Bars: Usutu Cocktail Bar + Pool Bar
- Pools: 2 (including kiddies)
- Sport: Tennis, squash, golf, miniature golf, volleyball
- Parking: Free with 24-hour security
- Business centre, airport shuttle, babysitting: Available
- 48km from Sun City
- Corporate clients: Government, MTN, UNISA, Umalusi, Impala Platinum, North West Government
- Best for: Rustenburg conferences, North West corporate events, mining industry events, government meetings, family resort stays, teambuilding retreats, weddings, gala dinners
For conference packages, accommodation bookings, and event enquiries, visit the official Safari Hotel & Convention Centre page or call the Orion Hotels reservations lines: Johannesburg +27 10 446 8045 | Cape Town +27 21 794 9050 | Durban +27 31 941 5945.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many delegates can Safari Hotel Convention Centre Rustenburg accommodate?
A: The venue can accommodate up to 500 delegates across 8 versatile conference venues and lush outdoor event spaces. The venues range from small breakaway rooms for meetings and brainstorming through to large convention halls suitable for weddings, banquets, and gala dinners.
Q: How far is Safari Hotel Convention Centre from Johannesburg and Pretoria?
A: The hotel is less than two hours from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. This makes it an ideal conference escape for Gauteng-based corporate clients seeking a scenic venue outside the city.
Q: How many guest rooms does Safari Hotel Convention Centre have?
A: Safari Hotel Convention Centre offers 131 fully air-conditioned guest rooms. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee stations, flat-screen TVs with selected satellite channels, minibars, and views of either the manicured gardens or the Magaliesberg Mountain Range.
Q: What dining options are available at Safari Hotel Convention Centre?
A: The hotel features Peron 8, a distinctive train cart restaurant offering bold international flavours with African flair and silver service dining, and Usutu Restaurant, which serves a buffet format with indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the garden. There are also two bars: the Usutu Cocktail Bar and the Pool Bar.
Q: What leisure facilities does Safari Hotel Convention Centre offer?
A: The resort offers 2 swimming pools (including a kiddies’ pool), tennis courts, squash courts, access to nearby Rustenburg Golf Course, miniature golf, a volleyball court, jungle gyms and swings for children, and a games room with pool tables and board games. Teambuilding events can also be arranged on the extensive outdoor grounds.
Q: Is Safari Hotel Convention Centre suitable for mining industry events?
A: Yes, the hotel is strategically situated amongst some of the largest platinum mines in the world. Corporate clients include Impala Platinum and various mining-related organisations, making it well-suited for mining industry conferences and events.
Q: What conference packages are available at Safari Hotel Convention Centre?
A: The hotel offers full-day and half-day conference packages that include tea, coffee, and snacks on arrival. Tailor-made catering by the executive chef is available for all conference formats, and themed evenings and teambuilding events can be arranged by request.
Q: Is the hotel close to any tourist attractions?
A: Yes, Safari Hotel Convention Centre is 48km from Sun City, making it ideal for combining business events with leisure experiences. Pilansberg National Park is also nearby, offering wildlife and nature day trips that are easily accessible from the hotel.
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