The Palace of the Lost City

Sun City, South Africa

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Plume Restaurant, The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City, Johannesberg, South Africa
The Grill
Crystal Court Restaurant
Valley of Waves Water Park
Junior Suite
The Crystal Court at Palace of the Lost City
Lost City Golf Course
Palace of the Lost City
Balcony King Suite, The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City, South Africa
Tusk Bar
Royal Baths
Golf Course
Valley of Waves Water Park
Plume Restaurant, The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City, Johannesberg, South Africa
The Grill
Crystal Court Restaurant
Valley of Waves Water Park
Junior Suite
The Crystal Court at Palace of the Lost City
Lost City Golf Course
Palace of the Lost City
Balcony King Suite, The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City, South Africa
Tusk Bar
Royal Baths
Golf Course
Valley of Waves Water Park

The hotel

One of South Africa’s most sumptuous hotels, The Palace, a member of Sun International’s Sunlux Collection, was based on the idea of a lost African Palace. The Lost City surrounds the Palace - a world of jungles, streams, waterfalls and swimming pools. Each of the luxuriously appointed rooms are fitted with individually crafted furniture. Valley of Waves, one of the most advanced water parks in the world, stands as a central feature of the hotel and will provide endless fun for water lovers. There are also two golf courses designed by acclaimed designer Gary Player that will provide added enjoyment for lovers of the sport.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Theme Parks
  • Kids Club
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Internet Access
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Next to Pilanesberg National Park for 'Big Five' safari game-driving in a malaria-free zone. Transfer time from Johannesburg Airport: approximately 2 hours.

Hotel information

335 rooms, including suites, in 4 wings with lifts. Each room and suite offers royal hospitality with wonderful views over water or jungle and all benefit from a personal touch. All with air-conditioning, TV, mini-bar*, butler station on request, safe and hairdryer. Luxury Rooms have mountain views and twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Luxury Rooms are more spacious with views of the gardens or swimming pool and have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Luxury Family Rooms are ideal for families with 1 king-size bed and a sofa bed in the lounge area sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children.

Superior Luxury Pool Facing Rooms have the same facilities as above but with a pool view, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites are very spacious with a separate relaxing lounge area complete with sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Suites are located on the ground floor overlooking the pool or on the upper floor overlooking the Lost City Golf Course with 1 king-size bed and an open-plan lounge and dining area, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

3 restaurants; Crystal Court, Plume (fine dining), The Grill Room (fine dining). 2 bars: The Palace Pool Deck and Tusk Bar and Lounge. Non heated swimming pools. Sauna, health club* and gym with steam room. 2 golf courses* (bookings necessary). Water sports*. Tennis. Segway, Zip Slide and many more activities. Valley of Waves water park. Both morning and sunset game-drives* available in the neighbouring malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. 'Kamp Kwena' kids' club*. Shops. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary WiFi.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights between 24 Dec-2 Jan.

 * Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst Experience EVER !!!

Sep 27, 2020 Dillon1621

To start it off we arrived with the corona sealed toilet seat in our room and a very off smell in the room . Only later to find out that the staff had left a terrible surprise in the toilet for us. Then we end up going for breakfast at the palace . Firstly it took over 30 minutes to get seated .... then once we got seated by the most incompetent… Read more
To start it off we arrived with the corona sealed toilet seat in our room and a very off smell in the room . Only later to find out that the staff had left a terrible surprise in the toilet for us. Then we end up going for breakfast at the palace . Firstly it took over 30 minutes to get seated .... then once we got seated by the most incompetent and rude staff we were able to go to the buffet . It took 1 hour in the pancake que and when you get to the front they have the worst attitudes and no toppings .... Once we headed to the pool for a relaxing day , we had to practically beg a waiter/ waitress to serve us. We then headed to our room to get ready for dinner and shocker the TV didn’t turn on due to the battery in the remote being flat .... and let me not even get started on trying to get hold of concierge ... I stayed from Tuesday ( 22nd ) until today (27th ) . I can truly say the service got worse everyday. Last point for you guys to think about . If you feel like watered down vodka or tequila head to the Tusk bar . The managers on shift agreed with me and didn’t know what to say ... nonetheless I paid my bill and won’t ever be back again nor will I recommend it to anyone . Read less
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Sep 25, 2020 Renatav1404 Centurion, South Africa

After reading some bad reviews my husband and I were a bit sceptical in booking at the Palace. So glad we booked...From the minute we arrived until we left the service was exceptional.. The complaints about the Crystal court dining area are so unfounded...The food selection was fantastic (so much to choose from) and always fresh and the service… Read more
After reading some bad reviews my husband and I were a bit sceptical in booking at the Palace. So glad we booked...From the minute we arrived until we left the service was exceptional.. The complaints about the Crystal court dining area are so unfounded...The food selection was fantastic (so much to choose from) and always fresh and the service great. The pool area kept clean and cocktail and snack orders taken and served quickly. Few monkeys around but were chased away by security. Staff happy to be back after lockdown and full of smiles. Honestly dont understand the bad reviews...Will definetly be back soon. James and Renata Popper Read less
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Sep 23, 2020 Chopstixchinas

The Palace at the list City in Sun city has gone backwards, the breakfast was the powerhouse breakfast at Sin City at one stage of which everyone spoke of. I am sorry to do this but I suggest that u rather go to the Mug & Bean for a better quality fresher breakfast. The staff at the hotel are grumpy, absolutely useless and unhelpful. I strongly… Read more
The Palace at the list City in Sun city has gone backwards, the breakfast was the powerhouse breakfast at Sin City at one stage of which everyone spoke of. I am sorry to do this but I suggest that u rather go to the Mug & Bean for a better quality fresher breakfast. The staff at the hotel are grumpy, absolutely useless and unhelpful. I strongly suggest that you rather try somewhere else as you will be very disappointed in what the Palace and Sun City currently have to offer, I think that they have run out of money... Read less
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Sep 22, 2020 Roger J Cape Town Central, South Africa

The Palace looks impressive but sadly the hotel no longer offers 5 star accommodation. From reception, we are given a key and told our room number. It’s huge so it was a long unguided search for the room. The room needs updating. Aircon didn’t work. Stuffy and smelled of old smoke. Fridge was off and empty. Had to phone (usually unanswered) for… Read more
The Palace looks impressive but sadly the hotel no longer offers 5 star accommodation. From reception, we are given a key and told our room number. It’s huge so it was a long unguided search for the room. The room needs updating. Aircon didn’t work. Stuffy and smelled of old smoke. Fridge was off and empty. Had to phone (usually unanswered) for drinking water. Brought warm with no ice. Toilet ran non stop. Shower leaked. Phoned concierge for dinner booking but nothing available. Had to shuttle to casino for a substandard meal at Legends. Breakfast was good but chaotic as not enough staff to serve as you can’t help yourself to buffet due to Covid. At checkout waited nearly half an hour for bags despite phoning before to ask for porter. Sad as this could be world class. Just looks like management is missing or untrained. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Incredible place to visit!

Sep 16, 2020 Roxy1932 Botany Downs, New Zealand

This place was absolutely amazing!! Everything from the staff to the rooms to the food was incredible! I absolutely could not fault our stay here other than it wasn’t long enough! It was a little on the expensive side but well worth it!! There was a free shuttle that took us everywhere we wanted to go. So many things to chose from to do each day… Read more
This place was absolutely amazing!! Everything from the staff to the rooms to the food was incredible! I absolutely could not fault our stay here other than it wasn’t long enough! It was a little on the expensive side but well worth it!! There was a free shuttle that took us everywhere we wanted to go. So many things to chose from to do each day it was great Read less