The Great Karoo
On the fringe of the Grand Karoo, the Lord Milner Hotel, the last authentic vestige of Victoriana, sits in all its past glory as a 'must' stop on the N1 national highway linking Cape Town to Johannesburg and the northern part of South Africa.
The esprit de corps of the courteous staff, the clean crisp air and the warmth of the atmosphere surrounding the Hotel, makes for a relaxing and revitalising stay. A pond, fountains, a riverbed and beautiful lush gardens can be seen around the hotel and guest rooms. Along with the blood-red sunsets, remarkable fauna and flora and its age-old traditions, Matjiesfontein and the Lord Milner Hotel gives itself to the ultimate tranquil escape.
The Royal Lounge portrays the lives and style of James Logan, famous historic personalities and servants who occupied it centuries ago. Origional furniture and antiques still feature, along its the immaculate condition and ambiance of age-old traditions.
Overlooking the entrance of the Hotel, the dining room boasts the same historic ambiance found throughout Matjiesfontein. It is placed in a Victorian setting filled with period antiques, such as the antique clock - one of just 3 in the world.
The double-storeyed Milner Hotel was built in 1899 by James Logan, in the early stages of the Anglo-Boer War.
The Lord Milner's 58 guest rooms have been well maintained over the years and a high standard of service upheld.
This 100-year-old establishment, with its fine dining, quaint Laird's Arms Bar, Losieshuis and Coffee House, caters to the taste of history enthusiasts.
