Palace Hotel

　　        Introduction       A luxury five-star hotel, it is the most expensive in Sun City and also its iconic landmark.     The hotel resembles a magnificent castle, perched atop the highest point in the center of Sun City, surrounded by jungles, streams, and gardens. Its opulent architecture and intricate, exquisitely carved details exude a rugged and distinctive African style. All the furnishings in the hotel, including wooden doors as tall as 8 meters, are hand-carved and adorned with lavish, elaborate reliefs. All textiles such as carpets are custom-made, featuring patterns of wildlife and plants commonly found on the savannah. These decorations not only showcase the unique charm of Africa but also evoke the majestic aura of an ancient kingdom’s ruler.

　　    Cheetah Hunting Group Sculpture: Located in the front courtyard of the hotel, it depicts a scene of a cheetah hunting with antelopes fleeing — the panic of the antelopes and the agility of the cheetah are vividly rendered.     Dome Mural: The six paintings on the ceiling of the hotel’s main hall cover a total area of 50,000 square meters, themed around jungle animals, and are grand in scale.     Elephant Sculpture: Situated at the end of the corridor in the right-side gallery of the main hall, this is a 4.5-meter-tall bronze sculpture. Modeled after Shawu, the largest African elephant ever recorded in Kruger National Park, it was crafted at a 1:1 scale and took three years to complete by renowned sculptor Dan'e de Jager. It is said that the elephant’s tusks were originally Shawu’s real tusks, but they were later damaged by visitors; the current bronze tusks are replacements.     King’s Tower: The tallest tower of the Palace Hotel and the highest point in Sun City. From the tower, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Sun City.   　    Dining / Accommodation / Shopping        Accommodation: The Palace Hotel has a total of 338 luxurious rooms, where everything from furniture to pencils is custom-made. All suites come with a personal butler service.

　　    Dining: The Palace Hotel houses several high-end restaurants.     Crystal Court Restaurant: Located under the arcade of the main hall, adjacent to flowing water, with floor-to-ceiling windows that blend the interior and exterior of the restaurant. It serves breakfast, dinner, and afternoon tea, all rich in African flavor.     Villa Del Palazzo: An exquisite Italian restaurant offering premium wines, specializing in northern Italian cuisine. Dinner only; reservations are highly recommended.     The Palace Pool Deck: Located by the swimming pool, it serves light meals and, weather permitting, South African barbecue every weekend from 12:30 to 15:00.     Tusk Bar: Evoking a strong colonial-era ambiance, it offers a variety of cocktails from 11:00 to 24:00. Guests can enjoy live serenades played by a dedicated pianist while savoring their drinks.     Gazebo Experience: Situated on the castle terrace, it can provide soft background music upon request.    　    Transportation        Guests driving to the hotel must park their vehicles in the parking lot during their stay and use the Sun City shuttle bus for transit. The bus to the Palace Hotel is brown in color.    　    Tickets / Opening Hours        The Palace Hotel is not open to non-guests. Groups may purchase tickets to register for visits to public areas at a rate of 80 Rand. Guests staying at the Palace Hotel must carry their room key at all times when entering or leaving.

　　 Sun City, South Africa