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Vanzylsrus Hotel
Vanzylsrus Hotel is a welcoming 3-star boutique hotel located in the quaint desert town of Van Zylsrus, nestled along the dry Kuruman River in the Kalahari. Perfectly positioned for travellers en route to Johannesburg, Botswana, or the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the hotel offers warm hospitality and a unique desert experience. The hotel features individually decorated en-suite rooms, including a luxurious honeymoon suite with a private garden and outdoor heated shower. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, a TV, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and a fridge. Guests can relax on private patios with tranquil garden views. On-site amenities include a refreshing swimming pool, a cosy lounge, a fully licensed bar, a stylish dining area serving traditional Kalahari cuisine, a boma for outdoor braais, a curio shop, and a conference room for small events. With free Wi-Fi, secure parking, and attentive service, Vanzylsrus Hotel offers comfort, character, and convenience in a truly memorable setting.
Area Info
Van Zylsrus is a small settlement in the Northern Cape’s John Taolo Gaetsewe District, located on the Kuruman River's dry banks and bordering the Kalahari's southern edge. Known for its proximity to the Kalahari Meerkat Project – featured in shows like Meerkat Manor – it consists of just a few shops, a post office, and a hotel. Surrounded by the rust-red dunes of the Kalahari, Van Zylsrus is a popular stopover for travellers heading to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The area offers activities such as game viewing, 4x4 off-road driving on local guest farms, and excellent trophy hunting opportunities on some of the region’s most prosperous game ranches, making it a paradise for hunters and biltong lovers alike.
Units and Rooms
Honeymoon Suite
Guests: 2
The Honeymoon Suite – Ancient Molopo features a king-size bed and a fully equipped bathroom. It includes coffee/tea facilities and a bar fridge. Guests can relax in the beautiful garden, enjoy the pool and BBQ area, or dine at the on-site restaurant.
Deluxe Family Room
Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2
The Deluxe Family Room is perfect for a family of 4 guests. It has a king bed, 1 bunk bed, and a bathroom with a shower and bath. Guests can enjoy a bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, the garden, pool, and on-site restaurant.
Standard Double Room
Guests: 2
The Standard Double Room has a double-size bed and a bathroom with a shower. It includes Wi-Fi, a desk, coffee/tea facilities, and a bar fridge. Guests can enjoy the garden, relax by the pool, or dine at the on-site restaurant.
Classic Twin Room
Guests: 2
The Classic Twin Room features 2 twin beds and a bathroom with a shower. It includes a bar fridge and coffee/tea facilities. Guests can enjoy the garden, relax by the pool, or dine at the on-site restaurant and bar.
Luxury Self-catering Family Unit
Guests: 4
The Luxury Self-Catering Family Unit has a king-size bed, 2 single beds, and a fully equipped bathroom. It includes a kitchenette with an oven and fridge . Guests can enjoy the garden, relax by the pool, or visit the on-site restaurant and bar.
