Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa

Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa

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Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa, Modimolle

Nestled in the picturesque Waterberg mountain range approximately 70 minutes from Pretoria lies Modimolle (previously named Nylstroom), a bustling bushveld town. Named after the Sotho for the ‘God(s) have eaten,’ Modimolle and the surrounding Waterberg area boast plentiful free roaming game, birdlife and beautiful indigenous trees and plants.

A characteristic feature here is the impressive Kranskop Mountain, a natural beacon rising above the surrounding landscape. It lies next to the N1 Highway that runs between Pretoria and Polokwane en route to the Kruger National Park.

Nature and adventure enthusiasts need not travel far from home to experience a host of outdoor activities such as hiking, game viewing and abseiling. The Waterberg’s numerous activities, coupled with its mild year-round weather and warm dry winters have boosted its popularity among people looking to escape the city for a few days.

Here, in the heart of Bushveld country on a 32-hectare farm 14 kilometres from Modimolle, lies a little piece of paradise. The 4-star Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa, hidden in a tranquil tropical setting, reflects the elegant allure of yesteryear.

Named after the mythical earthly paradise (described in British author James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon), the term Shangri-La has become synonymous with any permanently happy paradise land isolated from the outside world.

Guests wanting to escape the madness of modern life soon realise why the name is so fitting. Lush tropical gardens, a trickling waterfall and leafy stone pathways blend with luxurious pampering in 49 en-suite rooms to offer a delightful sense of tranquillity.

In the open veld bordering this tranquil country hideaway hotel, wild monkeys and baboons play in the trees, while laid-back resident ducks and tame cats amble around.

For couples, friends, families and small groups that enjoy peaceful natural surroundings, finding your own piece of paradise at Shangri-La is just an hour’s drive from Gauteng!

Weddings

If getting married in the peaceful countryside has always been on your wish list, consider what Shangri-La Country Hotel has on offer.

Any one of our indoor or outdoor venues can become a fairytale setting to ensure you and your wedding guests remember your special celebration for years to come.

The Kraal is a lovely space for smaller weddings, while the charming chapel in Chimes Square is included in the venue hire pricing. For larger weddings, the recently built 200-seater conference centre transforms into a fine banqueting hall, complete with wooden floors and large chandeliers.

Lush vegetation and arches surround the walkway to a quaint 60-seater brick-faced wedding chapel. If you prefer an outdoor ‘I do’, why not have your smaller wedding ceremony on the pool terrace, or under the dreamy Gazebo in the bushveld grounds below the hotel? You may even see a wild troop of bemused monkeys watching the proceedings from afar to add an authentic African touch!

When your wedding guest list just keeps on getting longer, consider Shangri-La’s tree-lined driveway of Jacaranda trees as an outdoor option. We’ll roll out the red carpet so you can exchange rings under the trees.

Another splendid venue is the Amphitheatre, a renovated reservoir and a unique part of Shangri-La’s heritage. This bush farm venue is within walking distance of the chapel and main complex and easily seats 300 guests.

Set within enclosed cement walls, the venue has a large open fireplace in the centre that doubles as the buffet serving area. The sand floor adds to its charm. The Amphitheatre also features a rustic dance floor, so you and your wedding guests can dance the night away in true Bushveld surroundings.

No wedding is complete without photographs to capture your memories. At Shangri-La, lush tropical gardens, Bushveld backdrops, the Jacaranda Lane and myriad of hidden garden nooks offer excellent opportunities to capture perfect photographic images.

With such an appealing choice of venues to host your wedding ceremony or reception and luxury accommodation for your guests, why not turn the day into a weekend celebration?

Conferencing

Shangri-La Hotel offers a peaceful country venue for conferences, business indabas, teambuilding events and workshops. Conference organisers can opt for day conference- and overnight packages. Offering three charming conference venues, it’s an ideal place to foster creative and productive events. Conference facilities include flip chart, projector hire and sound system hire.

Our helpful staff will happily arrange teambuilding sessions that feature group volleyball contests, potjiekos competitions, treasure hunts and more. Our new Labyrinth (the result of a life long relationship with Dr Bruce Copley, Holistic leader of AAHA Learning) is the perfect option for alternate teambuilding exercises. Shangri-La’s theme evenings – encompassing creative Chinese, Mauritian, Out-of-Africa and traditional barbeque menus – are especially popular among conference delegates and Year End Functions.

Madala & Magogo

The ‘Madala’ and ‘Magogo’ Banquet Hall sets a new standard for conferencing in the Waterberg area. The hotel’s close-knit staff uses these affectionate names to refer to the parents of Shangri-La owner Johan Jansen van Vuuren. Mrs Anndeline Jansen van Vuuren, or Magogo, still work in this proud family-owned business. (‘Madala’ and ‘Magogo’ mean ‘grandfather’ and ‘grandmother in Zulu and Xhosa.)

This impressive 240sq metre hall boasts a large veranda, wooden floors, imposing chandeliers, luxurious bathrooms and high quality sound equipment. With its wooden stacking doors, the centre can be utilised as one large venue or divided into two smaller conference rooms.

Indaba

This thatch-roofed conference venue with its rustic wooden beams, colourful paintings and outer wooden doors opens onto a landscaped Bushveld garden. Doors on the opposite side conveniently open onto the roofed Kraal area where delegates can enjoy lunches and tea breaks.

Indaba seats 80 delegates. Situated next to the Indaba room, the cosy thatched Kgotla room also leads out onto the Kraal area. This intimate venue is perfect for smaller workshops, seminars or conference dining and is the ideal breakaway room.

Boardroom

Adjoining the main building complex is the Boardroom, a small welcoming venue with beautiful antique furniture that leads out onto the patio and swimming pool area. The patio is ideal for tea breaks while the pool terrace provides a relaxing space for lunches. The boardroom seats 90 delegates.

Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa