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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Pilgrims Rest with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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The Royal Hotel sits in the heart of town, welcoming guests with a breakfast buffet each morning. Visitors can unwind in the charming garden, enjoy the sun-kissed terrace, or sip drinks at the cozy bar. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected in the public areas.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Twin Room | Exterior

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Cottage

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

House (Bank B1)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

House (Bank B2)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

House (Bank B3)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Montague)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Montague)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Pilgrims)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Pilgrims)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road, Pilgrims Rest, Mpumalanga, 1290

What's nearby

  • Central Garage Transport Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Printing Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Diggings Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • God's Window - 23 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harrie's Pancakes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Graskop Gorge Lift Co. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Garden Shed - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pointers Rest - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Divine Foods At The View - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest
Royal Pilgrims Rest
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Pilgrims Rest
The Royal Hotel Hotel Pilgrims Rest

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Pilgrims Rest, this hotel is steps from Central Garage Transport Museum, Printing Museum, and House Museum. Diggings Museum and Alanglade House Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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