Ladysmith, Battlefields, Kwazulu Natal

The gentle elegance of a comfortable small hotel offering first class warmth and caring service, awaits you on arrival in this famous landmark. The perfect place to mix business with pleasure and conveniently located midway between Durban and Johannesburg, makes this Hotel the ideal destination for business executives, weary travelers and tourists.

The Royal Hotel has 71 elegant, tastefully decorated, air conditioned rooms that offer a harmonious combination of comfort and modernism to meet the needs of business travelers. Warm and inviting, each room has been elegantly appointed with soft fabrics and all the amenities and comforts a discerning traveler expects.
All the Royal’s rooms contain an extensive array of facilities which include : colour televisions with 12 channels to choose from, 15 hours a day room service, 24 hour drinks service, tea and coffee hospitality trays, toiletries, direct dialing telephones, en suite bathrooms, internet connections and turndown service.

Tipsy Trooper Traditional English Pub & Restaurant: One of the essentials of a traditional pub is a warm welcome and our Management & Staff provide this with enthusiasm. Most of today's customers come for the excellent food, good selection of wines and quality real ales.
The Restaurant has a good reputation for food, with a wide choice of interesting dishes, including some excellent South African style bar food as well as traditional fayre. Sumptuous Buffets are served in the evenings during the week & Sunday Lunch provides a welcome break for busy families.

MacKathini’s Sports Bar: “Join the Clan “ MacKathini’s is a sports lover's haven set up to meet every sports fanatic's dream. Catch the game of your choice on one of the TV screens, and have a good meal and plenty of cold beverages. This unpretentious place is usually filled with an after-work crowd catching a game. If it's rugby, cricket or soccer you'd prefer to watch, MacKathini’s can certainly fill the need.

Function’s: Experience the historical atmosphere, excellent service and exceptional food at The Royal Hotel. State-of-the-art- technology, air-conditioned comfort, professional service and expertise in all aspects of the hospitality industry ensure that your event is a success. The hotel is ideally equipped to cater for functions large or small, with minimum of fuss and a maximum of service.
Our professional team will work with you and our chefs to create menu selections to meet your individual needs and budget and to ensure that all aspects of your event are planned and executed to ifinite perfection.

Wedding’s: Number one in professionalism, attention to detail & service. The Royal Hotel has the information, knowledge, ideas and contacts to ensure an absolutely flawless day. Every person is different and your wedding should be something that projects your individuality. Every wedding is someone's fairy tale, and fairy tales only comes true through the details and hard work.
As your coordinators, we become your new best friend. Next to you, we'll be the people who care most about the outcome of the day as it is our name and reputation on the line. We have a passion for weddings and delivering the best possible service. Surround yourselves with traditional elegance while we pay attention to detail so you can relax & concentrate on the most important day of your life. Our elegant venues are the ideal place for celebrating your special day.
Our professional team can handle anything from small, intimate weddings to large, lavish affairs, vow renewals, anniversary celebrations, and much more. Our experienced staff will offer plenty of options and suggestions for creating the perfect event. Everything about this day, your day, should be just as you desire, filled with incandescent beauty and radiant romance. We are here to assist you, in every possible way, to fulfil your dreams, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Suite Charges available on enquiry. Children sharing with two adults only pay for breakfast. Please contact us for group rates. Rates subject to change without notice.