A1 GRAND PRIX HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
TOURS
The tour packages on offer by F1 Grand Prix Tours . Com for the 2006 South African A1 Grand Prix include grandstand tickets, general admission tickets, pitwalk tickets or VIP hospitality tickets, as per your own personal preference.
THE HOTEL A
The accommodation we have on offer for the 2006 South African A1GP, is a superior 3 star Protea hotel located in Umhlanga Rocks and only 35 km north of the Durban International Airport . Conveniently situated mere minutes from the beach, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, the hotel will treat you to comfortably appointed accommodation in an appealing selection of rooms. Admirably equipped self-catering rooms with all the mod cons, as well as outstanding features such as satellite TV and breathtaking sea views of the Indian Ocean . Delicious breakfasts are available in the breakfast room, while a variety of restaurants in the area have a range of menus to suit all tastes.
- Self-catering facilities include microwave, fridge, cutlery, crockery and tea-coffee making facilities
- Satellite TV
- Hairdryers
- Modem and laptop plug points
- Telephone
- Central air-conditioning
- Room safes
- Non smoking rooms on request
- Sea views
Five bedrooms are specifically adapted for disabled persons and all facilities are easily accessible by wheelchairs.
Other Services
- 24 Hour reception service
- Private and secure parking
- Laundry service
- Lighthouse breakfast restaurant and bar
- Hairdresser and beauty salon
- Rooftop sundeck and plunge pool
Restaurant and Bar
The Lighthouse Breakfast Restaurant and Bar is situated on the 2nd floor of the Hotel. The restaurant seats 100 guests and is open from 06h30 to 10h00 and the bar is open from 15h00 to 23h00.
Recreational Facilities nearby
Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, Most sporting facilities are to be found nearby. We are a stones throw away from the Umhlanga Country Club, which offers tennis and bowls facilities. The ski boat club has deep sea fishing trips available on request and scuba diving facilities are close by. Horse riding facilities are 5 minutes travel away. Golf, squash, gymnasium, ten-pin bowling, a jogging track, games room and boat trips all within 10 minutes travel of the hotel.
Other Tourist Attractions nearby
Umhlanga Rocks forms part of the Sugar Coast . The name "Umhlanga" means "Place of Reeds" and is also well known for its landmark lighthouse, golden beaches, beautiful parks and a selective variety of accommodation and delicious cuisine, making Umhlanga one of Kwa Zulu-Natal`s prime upmarket holiday destinations north of Durban. Tourist attractions include:
- The Lighthouse
- The Natal Sharks Board
- The Hawaan Forest and other popular sites.
The hotel is a mere 5 minute travel from the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere - The Gateway complex. With everything a guest could want and more than can be imagined, the Gateway Centre has attractions such as:
- 18 Ster Kinekor cinemas
- A fantasy forest
- Wave house
- Jungle park
- Climbing rock
- Live theatre and a skate park.
LOCATION FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN A1GP CIRCUIT
The hotel is conveniently situated only 15 km north from the South African A1 Grand Prix Circuit, which is also located north of Durban , which means you will be missing out the really heavy traffic flow to and from Durban .
