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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Building design
Water park
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
0B | Jetted tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Spa
The price is NZ$721
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Sun City Resort, Moses Kotane, North West, 0316
  • The Valley of Waves
    15 min walk
  • The Gary Player Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Crystal Court
    1 min walk
  • Pilanesberg (NTY-Sun City)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Luxury Pool Facing Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Luxury Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Luxury Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Moses Kotane

A luxury stay in Moses Kotane awaits you at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of The Valley of Waves and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from The Gary Player Golf Course. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at The Royal Salon can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Crystal Court, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Tusk Bar & Lounge is the hotel's own piano bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, golf course and free water park plus access to ecotours. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include a casino, an outdoor swimming pool and a nightclub. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Moses Kotane hotel include Sun City Casino and Waterworld.

What's nearby

  • The Valley of Waves - 15 min walk
  • The Gary Player Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Sun City Casino - 5 min drive
  • Waterworld - 7 min drive
  • Pilanesberg National Park - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acacia Terrace Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Shebeen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a complimentary water park. There are 3 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A casino, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are also featured at the luxury The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Moses Kotane hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 335 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The Royal Salon has massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s) and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bocado
  • Crystal Court
  • Plume
  • The Grill Room
  • Tusk Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 51 gaming tables
  • 700 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property provides return airport shuttle service from Pilanesberg International Airport (NYT) only.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 May to 23 June:
  • Water park

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1977/071333/06

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

LOST CITY PALACE
LOST PALACE
PALACE LOST
PALACE LOST CITY
PALACE LOST Hotel
PALACE LOST Hotel CITY
Palace Lost City Hotel Sun City
Palace Lost City Hotel
Palace Lost City Sun City
The Palace Of The Lost City Hotel Sun City
The Palace Of Lost City
Palace Lost City Sun City Resort
Palace Lost Resort
The Palace of the Lost City
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort Hotel
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort Moses Kotane

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

Yep, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort on 9 Jan 2025 start from NZ$720.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

Yep, The Royal Salon is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort have a pool?

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort features a full-service spa, a nightclub and an outdoor pool.

Is The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

No, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort?

Yep, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort has an 18-hole golf course. You will also find mini golf.

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 602 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

King

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third trip to The Palace and it was just perfect. Our friends that came along were South African and they had low expectations until we arrived. Their mind was quickly changed after the first day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
5 star hotel with 3 star service.The hotel and the facilities were excellent however the service was very poor on a number of occasions. We also had some issues with the room that weren’t resolved despite raising them a number of times and service in the bars and restaurants was so slow and not very professional. Loved the palace itself and the food was very good but the service was a real let down.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilyara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
African Paradise
Our stay was very comfortable. We enjoyed excellent breakfast and beautiful environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland, Lilongwe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed in the Palace Hotel 8 years ago and it was fantastic. This trip was a little disappointing because the standards have dropped somewhat. The tents at the pool were torn, one had a missing roof, some fountains and waterfalls did not work. Tlsime ponds were green with algae and water stank in places. The jungle between the palace and valley of waves was messy. However people were very friendly and well trained, breakfast buffet must be one of the best in the world. The palace is a remarkable and unique building, just a pity that standards have slipped a bit. Having said that i would go back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal Palce
The Palace EXCEEDED all of my Expectations! This place is extraordinary...it is magical! The service provided by the manager, Francois, Gemolemo at the Front Desk, Seipati, Concierge, and Anna, Housekeeping was second to none! They all went above and beyond to make my stay truly magnificent! The Palace and my stay were Phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes de

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HERVE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely NOT what to expect in a 5 Star hotel
A broken door mechanism should have been replaced - particularly in a room of this category. No turn-down service. Otherwise room is OK. The restaurant "the grill" was most disappointing, with two dishes not available and service either painstakingly slow or no service at all. The evening ended in a "Spur" manner with a little crowd deafeningly screaming "happy birthday" to some guests, in absolute oblivion of the tranquillity of the others. Definitely NOT what you would expect in a 5 Star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Palace of the Lost City is a feast for the eye
My wife and I would like to praise several members of staff: Itumeleng from Room Service - what a nice and efficient man! Then Maddeleine, Betty, Josephine and Beauty from the Main Restaurant, where we had our 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner The Palace is an incredibly beautiful place - we just admired the decorations (African annimals as statues at the front as well as inside, floor mosaics, the structure of the Palace you see on arrival and on the passage from the lobby to bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Another very enjoyable stay here, as it always is. Would throughly recomend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My time at the palace was excellent very Friendly stàff nothing was too much trouble food was great it ŵàs wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Splendid hotel with fabulous breakfast in huge park like gardens Huge swimming pool Stayed several times before Only drawback is the naughty monkeys roaming around
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREI

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Thiagaraj

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazafarin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever been to
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vuk

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Sun City is nestled in an absolutely beautiful area and truly offers a luxurious escape. We stayed at The Palace which we were really looking forward to. The resort itself offers plenty to do and see, or just relax by the pool, at very affordable prices. The negatives is that our bedding and the linen used in the main restaurant had stains on them each of the days we were there. The Palace itself needs touching up as paint is peeling and umbrellas and such have holes in them. Lastly, the staff kept coming into our room multiple times throughout the day for reasons we couldn't quite figure out. Sometimes it was to clean our room, other times to ask if our room has been cleaned, and a few times a staff member walked in, saw us there and simply walked out. We would definitely visit again but there is definitely room for imporovement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire holiday was an unforgettable first class experience from arrival to checkout. We stayed for 9 nights as a family holiday. Facilities and food were all excellent. The steaks in the Grill Room were among the best we have ever had. Staff could not do enough to help and were really friendly. Would love to come back
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsabe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax in comfort and style.
Excellent service and great food. All staff very friendly and informstive.Will definately call again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable hotel!! If I could give it 10 stars I would. Great customer service, the hotel is a real palace, amazing architecture and decorations. The place also Sun city is a must go with great activities for a couple with or without kids. We did Quad, zip line, safari, pools, spa you name it!!!! Love this place and will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024