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African Roots Guesthouse and Conference Venue

African Roots Guesthouse and Conference Venue - Main Entrance

Contact:	Mr Douglas O. Walker
Type:	Guesthouse / B&B
Address:	58A Devenish Street Polokwane, 0699 Limpopo South Africa
Telephone:	+27 (0) 15 297 0113
Fax:	+27 (0) 15 297 6714
Mobile:	+27 (0) 83 459 6799
E-mail:	African Roots Guest House

African Roots Guest House is a tranquil guesthouse, situated close to the city centre, restaurants and hospitals. The guesthouse is part of the original farmhouse built in 1928. The original steel pressed ceilings and oregon pine floors have been retained, but the architecture has been adapted to a more contemporary style.

All units have individual entrances onto the garden and pool. The suites have their own lounge and fireplace and are stylishly furnished with a range of antique and contemporary furniture and local artwork. All suites/rooms have TV with MNET and DSTV, mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities.

A Full English breakfast is served accompanied with fresh seasonal fruit, cereal and yogurt and weather permitting, breakfast is served on one of the large porches or in the garden next to the Koi pond.

Secure parking with remote access control is provided.

The guesthouse offers a 24-hr wireless internet zone with a number of rooms equipped with direct LAN access.

The Conference venue caters for 30 to 40 people, depending on seating arrangements and fax and e-mail facilities are also available.

TGCSA - Four star rating

ROOM TYPES:

LUXURY SUITE (2 Units):

Max. Guests:

2 guests

Rates:

Single:

R650–R750

Double:

R900–R1200

Bed(s):

King four-poster

Bathroom type:

En suite Bathroom with Shower and Slipper Bath

Description:

Suite with King four-poster Indian bed and mini-lounge area. TV (All channels including Movie Magic 1 & 2 and Super Sport 1, 2 & 3). Coffee and Tea facilities in room as well as a mini-bar filled with a variety of wine, beers, soft drinks and snacks on request. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioner. Electric blankets and duck down duvets are supplied in winter. Direct access onto the garden and pool. Breakfast is included and dinner is served on request at R100 to R120 per person. Double rate is for two people on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

If booking through an agency the relevant booking fee or agency commission should be added to the rates.

SUITE (5 Units):

Max. Guests:

2 guests

Rates:

Single:

R520-R590

Double:

R680-R780

Child:

R150 in same room

Bed(s):

Queen bed

Bathroom type:

En suite Bathroom with Shower

Description:

Suite with Queen size bed and mini-lounge area with fireplace. TV (All channels including Movie Magic 1 & 2 and Super Sport 1, 2 & 3). Coffee and Tea facilities in room as well as a mini-bar filled with a variety of wine, beers, soft drinks and snacks on request. Rooms are equipped with fans. Electric blankets and duck down duvets are supplied in winter. Direct access onto the garden and pool. Sleeper couch in lounge area. Breakfast is included and dinner is served on request at R100 to R120 per person. Double rate is for two people on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

If booking through an agency the relevant booking fee or agency commission should be added to the rates.

STANDARD (5 Units):

Max. Guests:

2 guests

Rates:

Single:

R440-R500

Double:

R560-R650

Bed(s):

Queen bed

Bathroom type:

En suite Bathroom with Shower

Description:

Room with Queen size bed. TV (All channels including Movie Magic 1 & 2 and Super Sport 1, 2 & 3). Coffee and Tea facilities in room as well as a mini-bar filled with a variety of wine, beers, soft drinks and snacks on request. Rooms are equipped with heaters and fans. Electric blankets and duck down duvets are supplied in winter. Direct access onto the garden. Rooms are equipped with a LAN point for internet access. Breakfast is included and dinner is served on request at R100 to R120 per person. Double rate is for two people on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

If booking through an agency the relevant booking fee or agency commission should be added to the rates.

TWIN STANDARD (3 Units):

Max. Guests:

2 guests

Rates:

Single:

R440-R500

Double:

R560-R650

Bed(s):

2 (Twin)

Bathroom type:

En suite Bathroom with Shower

Description:

Room with twin beds. TV (All channels including Movie Magic 1 & 2 and Super Sport 1, 2 & 3). Coffee and Tea facilities in room as well as a mini-bar filled with a variety of wine, beers, soft drinks and snacks on request. Rooms are equipped with heaters and fans. Electric blankets and duck down duvets are supplied in winter. Direct access onto the garden.Breakfast is included and dinner is served on request at R100 to R120 per person. Double rate is for two people on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

If booking through an agency the relevant booking fee or agency commission should be added to the rates

TWIN LUXURY (6 Units):

Max. Guests:

2 guests

Rates:

Single:

R520-R590

Double:

R680-R780

Bed(s):

2 (Twin)

Bathroom type:

En suite Bathroom with Shower

Description:

Room with twin beds with mini-lounge area. TV (All channels including Movie Magic 1 & 2 and Super Sport 1, 2 & 3) as well as a mini-bar filled with a variety of wine, beers, soft drinks and snacks on request. Rooms are equipped with heaters and fans. Electric blankets and duck down duvets are supplied in winter. 5 Rooms are equipped with air-conditioners as well as a LAN point for internet access. One room has a fire-place. Direct access onto the garden. Extra beds / mattresses are placed in lounge area for children when requested. Breakfast is included and dinner is served on request at R100 to R120 per person. Double rate is for two people on a Bed and Breakfast basis.

If booking through an agency the relevant booking fee or agency commission should be added to the rates.

FACILITIES:

ACCREDITATIONS:

4 Star TGCSA Rating - AA Highly Recommended

SURROUNDINGS:

Suburbs

LANGUAGES:

English Afrikaans Swedish Sepedi


WINING & DINING:	LEISURE FACILITIES:	BUSINESS & CONFERENCING:

Breakfast on request Lunch on request Lunch Box on request Dinner on request Set Menu offered Caters for Vegetarian Caters for Halaal	Braai / Barbecue Garden Swimming Pool	Fax Machine Internet Enabled PC Caters For Conferences Conference Room (25 - 40 people) TV & Video Digital Projector Notebook available

GENERAL FACILITIES:	ROOM FACILITIES:

Curio Shop Tourism Information Desk Disabled friendly Family friendly Fireplace on premises 24hr Wireless Internet Laundry Service Secure off-street parking Room service Safe available No smoking	Bar Fridge Fan Heater TV / MNET Satellite TV Radio No Smoking Tea and Coffee Bed Linen supplied Towels Fireplace Hairdryer Internet Ready

African Roots Guest House - Conference Venue

The conference venue seats 30 to 40 people depending on seating arrangements.
The venue is equipped with flipcharts, white board, overhead and digital projector.
Internet access is available via a wireless zone and two LAN points are available.
Full conferencing and catering is provided.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS / LANDMARKS:


ATTRACTION	Kilometres	ATTRACTION	Kilometres

Peter Mokhaba Stadium	5	Cricket Grounds	3
Virgin Active	3	Polokwane Airport	5
Meropa Casino	5	Mashamba Potters	75
Jackson Hlungwane - Sculptor	75	Waterberg Mountains	100
Mapungubwe National Park	200	Kruger National Park	127
Magoebaskloof Tea Estates	100	Haenertsberg	75


Coming from PRETORIA		Coming from TZANEEN

You will enter Polokwane in Grobler Street. Drive right through town until you reach OOST Street. You will see our brown tourist sign on your left. Turn left into OOST Street. Drive two blocks. We are on the corner of OOST and DEVENISH Street.		You will enter Polokwane in Thabo Mbeki Street. Drive until you pass Capricorn High School. You will see our brown tourist sign on your left. Turn Right into OOST Street. Drive three blocks. We are on the corner of OOST and DEVENISH Street.

Coming from MAKHADO / POLOKWANE Airport

You will enter Polokwane on the N1 from Makhado. When you have crossed the railway bridge at Trade Centre, turn left into Potgieter Street. Cross three sets of traffic lights and turn right into Devenish Street. We are on the next corner of OOST and DEVENISH Street.

Contact:	Mr Douglas O. Walker
Type:	Guesthouse / B&B
Address:	58A Devenish Street Polokwane, 0699 Limpopo South Africa
Telephone:	+27 (0) 15 297 0113
Fax:	+27 (0) 15 297 6714
Mobile:	+27 (0) 83 459 6799
E-mail:	African Roots Guest House

AA Quality Assured - Superior Accommodation

AA Accommodation Awards - Semi-finalist 2008 - Guest House - Dinner

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