Nestling in the historic village of Irene, Irene Country Lodge is centrally situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria and is just 20 minutes from JHB International Airport. A haven of peace and tranquillity in the hub of South Africa’s economic heartland, Irene Country Lodge offers superior accommodation in 49 luxury bedrooms, each of which opens onto a patio overlooking the adjoining farm and the crystal blue swimming pool.
ROOM CONGIFURATION
· 49 Bedrooms, sleeps 100
· All rooms are en-suite bedrooms including 3 luxury Suites
· 15 Standard Twin rooms
· 30 Standard Double Rooms
· 1 Standard Twin Room catering for the disabled
· Cots are available on request
STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
· All rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities
· Sitting area and private patio
· Air conditioning in rooms
· Telephone & TV in rooms
SUITE ROOM FEATURES
· King size or twin beds, dining room, lounge area and private patio/balcony
· Air conditioning in rooms
· Telephone & TV in rooms
GENERAL ROOM INFORMATION
· Air Conditioning in all rooms
· Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
· Remote Control Television in all rooms
· Direct dial telephones
· Hairdryers in all rooms
· Room safes in all rooms
· MNET/DSTV
· Guestlink in all the rooms - this includes: Infra red Internet access, Pay movies and international channels
VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
· Irene Lake and meadows
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Check in – 14h00 | Check out – 10h00
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Only GHD card holders and online members may reserve at the GHD Exclusive discounted rate!
| * Rates are quoted per person per night and include bed & breakfast, Tomsa Levy and VAT at 14% / children: 02-12 years = 160.00 zar - From: 31/Oct/2008
To: 30/Dec/2008 |
| Room Types |
Full Seasonal Rate |
Discount |
GHD Discounted rate |
| double suite |
ZAR 855.00 |
10% |
ZAR 769.5 |
| single suite |
ZAR 1290.00 |
10% |
ZAR 1161 |
| standard double room |
ZAR 695.00 |
10% |
ZAR 625.5 |
| standard single room |
ZAR 920.00 |
10% |
ZAR 828 |
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Facilities and Services:
· 24 hour Reception services
· Currency exchange facilities
· Major credit cards accepted
· Ample free car parking
· Shuttle Service to/from Airport & CBD (needs to be booked in advance)
· Disabled facilities
· Baby-sitting facilities
· Swimming pool with sun deck
· 24-hour security
· Laundry Service
Activities:
· Smuts House Museum - House of General Jan C Smuts
· Centurion Country Club - Superb 18 hole golf course
· Irene Country Club - Superb 18 hole golf course
· Rietvlei Nature Reserve - Game Drives and nature walks
· Irene Village Market
· Irene Dairy Farm - To purchase farm fresh products and view the cows being milked
· Centurion Virgin Active - Gym facilities
· Pretoria Zoo
· Splash (Water world) - Only open during the summer
· Centurion Theatre
Climate:
Summer - the temperature varies from 10 degrees at night to 30 degrees C in the heat of the day.
Winter - the temperature varies from night to day. Daytime temperatures are mild normally about 20 degrees C. Night time temperatures are considerably colder dropping to around –2 degrees C. Temperatures drop dramatically just after sunset.
What to Take:
December to March: Summer Clothes. A warm jacket or jersey for the cooler mornings and evenings.
April to November: Winter clothes. A very warm insulated Jacket for the cold morning and nights.
Swimming costume, sun block, insect repellent, sun hat, sunglasses and lip balm are recommended.
Dining:
Oak Bar – The Oak bar provides a wide selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Our wine selection is available on display in the bar and also includes the Three Cities wine collection. The Oak Bar is open daily from 10h00 until late.
Meadow Green Restaurant – The Meadow Green restaurant overlooking the pool and Gazebo area has a sumptuous array of dishes on offer.
Add Heading – Lakeside Country Kitchen – Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with our famous scone and fresh Irene Dairy Farm cream or sundowners around the pool with a variety of light meals on offer.
ROOM SERVICE
Available until 22.30pm
Conferencing:
EQUIPMENT
STANDARD CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT
· Infra-red controlled lighting
· Built in screens in standard positions
· Internet Facilities
· Fax & Photocopying Facilities
· Screen
· Flipchart
· Whiteboard
· Overhead Projector
· Dancefloor
· Power & Audio points available
· All conference delegates equipped with conference pad and pencil
· Complimentary cordials & mints
· Independent thermostatically controlled air-conditioning
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE:
· Data Projector
· Television & Video Machine
· Microphone with a P.A System
· Video Conferencing
VENUES
ST. ANDREWS
· Our largest facility is one large room that can be divided into two smaller rooms
· This room is ideal for a large conference group or a dinner dance
· Maximum seating capacity 120 people
MEADOWS
· Small venue that adjoins St. Andrews
· Can either be utilized as breakaway rooms for the larger venue or used as a smaller conference venue for a small intimate group
· Maximum seating capacity 30 people
LIBRARY ROOM
· Wooden panelling, book shelves, fireplace and bar counter create a warm atmosphere for a conference, banquet, cocktails or wedding
· Maximum seating capacity 60 people
THE BOARDROOM
· Conference venue with a difference - with an en-suite bathroom the lounge en suite ideal for tea breaks or a small breakaway room
· Maximum seating capacity 30 people
FULL AUDIO VISUAL IN ALL ROOMS
Weddings:
Whether it is a breakfast or a banquet or a ceremony under the Oak trees allow Irene Country Lodge to help make your wedding day an extra special day.
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Location:
Irene Country Lodge is located in the heart of the historic Irene village, in Gauteng approximately:
· 2km from Centurion Country Club
· 500m from the Dairy farm
· 5km from Centurion Shopping Centre
· 1 hour’s drive away from Johannesburg
· 4km from Jan Smuts Museum
· 25km from the Johannesburg International Airport
· 5km from Health and Racquet
· 10km from the Pretoria Zoo
· 2km from Irene Country Club
How to Get There:
BY AIR:
Nearest Airport is Johannesburg International; transfers are available from the Airport to the hotel at a additional cost.
BY ROAD:
DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
· Take the R21 from Johannesburg International Airport towards Pretoria
· Take the M31 Off-ramp onto Nellmapius Drive, Irene
· At the stop street, turn left onto Nellmapius Drive
· Carry on with Nellmapius Drive, under a bridge to a 4-way Stop Street
· Go over the Stop Street and carry on towards a traffic circle, Irene Dairy will be on your left-hand side
· Carry on straight; Irene Country Lodge is approximately 50m on the right hand side after the traffic circle
DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG
· Take the Ben Schoeman Highway (N1) from Johannesburg towards Pretoria
· Take the Pietersburg Highway split
· Take the first Off-ramp, John Voster Drive
· At the end of the Off-ramp, turn right
· Carry on with John Voster Drive over 4 Robots towards Irene
· At the T-Junction, turn left. There will be a golf course on the left-hand side
· Irene Country Lodge is situated approximately 200m on the left hand side
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Country Side |
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Bar |
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Restaurant |
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Room Service |
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Internet Access |
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Parking |
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Pets Welcome |
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Non-smoking Rooms Available |
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Alarm Clock |
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Fax (at reception) |
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Bath/Toilet On Room |
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Minibar |
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Air-Conditioning |
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Hair Dryer |
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Shower/Toilet On Room |
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Telephone |
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Room Safe |
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TV With Cable Or Satellite |
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Tea/Coffee making facility |
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Swimming Pool |
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solarium |
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American Express |
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Visa |
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MasterCard |
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Diners |
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Japan Credit Bureau |
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Euro Card/Mastro |
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