Protea Hotel Bathurst Eastern Cape, South Africa

Bathurst, home to the worlds' biggest Pineapple and South Africa`s oldest licenced pub, is only 10 minutes' drive from Port Alfred and midway between Port Elizabeth and East London. The Protea Hotel Bathurst offers 16 luxury en-suite rooms and a 3-bedroom GUEST cottage, all accommodating 40+ people in shared accommodation. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, while various sporting and leisure activities are available, with modern conference facilities amidst the pineapple plantations for 10 to 60 persons.
Hotel Location: Situated in the village of Bathurst on the Sunshine Coast, a scenic 40km from Grahamstown or 10km from Port Alfred. Halfway between Port Elizabeth and East London on the R72 and halfway between Cape Town and Durban.
Nearest city/station/harbour/airport: Port Elizabeth - 120km
Directions from city/airport:
Follow N2 towards Grahamstown.
Take the R72 to Port Alfred, driving through towards East London.
On leaving Port Alfred, turn left at the "Grahamstown/Bathurst" roadsign.
The hotel is situated 10km along the road, on the left hand side.
Turn left at the big pineapple.
Other Points of Reference:
43 Air School - 10km
Pineapple Trolley Train - 2km
Hotel Rooms: Accommodation comprises 8 standard rooms, 3 suites (with 1 kingsize and 2 twins), as well as 5 family rooms (with 2 twin beds and 1 double bed).

Facilities available include:

Hairdryer

Telephone

Colour tv with satellite channels

Tea/coffee making facilities

Radio

Balcony/veranda

Writing desk and daptor

Non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled GUESTS are also available

Other hotel facilities include:

Open parking
Babysitting
Safe deposit boxes
Tourdesk and concierge
Currency exchange
Laundry, shoeshine and porter
Secretarial services and acilities for handicapped GUESTS
Sporting and leisure facilities at the hotel include:
Horseriding
Swimming pool
Jogging tracks
Hiking and game drives
While a fitness centre, tennis, bowls, golf and fishing are available nearby.

Hotel Attractions: Attractions in the area include stunning beaches and warm oceans, a full variety of watersports (including world class surfing and sailing), quality golf courses, historical trails, a variety of Eco-walks and attractions, many annual festivals and welcoming locals. Less than an hour from the coast, one is able to view the Big Five in a malaria-free area which boats a unique bio-diversity, or ramble through the agricultural valleys to sample their hospitality and local fare. Tours and safaris to various game farms can be arranged.
Hotel Facilities: The Packshed Restaurant, open from 07h00 till midnight, offers a range of delectable meals, while the Porcupine Bar serves drinks, sundowners and welcome refreshments in a cosy atmosphere from 10h00 to 24h00.
Conference facilities: Two conference rooms are available, seating up to 60 delegates on conference of 100 GUESTS for a banquet.