Sibaya Lodge is 7km from Umhlanga and 5km from King Shaka Airport, ideally located for the corporate traveller. The Zulu-inspired architecture melts into modern comforts, making this 3-star hotel a perfect blend of relaxation and inspiration. Sibaya Lodge offers 118 rooms, each with a television, DSTV bouquet service, a hair dryer, an electronic safe and a tea/coffee station. Internet connection is available in all rooms.

The Sibaya Lodge Breakfast Room is open daily between 06h30 and 11h00 and overlooks the landscaped gardens with a view of the Indian Ocean.

t: +27 31 580 5000

Casino

MVG Lounge

The MVG Lounge is reserved for Platinum and Gold MVG cardholders and offers these VIP guests the opportunity to take a break from all the action and enjoy a drink or relax with the day’s newsletters or enjoy coffee or drinks. Featuring separated smoking and non-smoking sections.

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Conferencing & Meetings

The Boma

The Boma is an atmospheric outdoor entertainment venue with wooden tables and benches arranged around a central log fire. African dancers and drumming create an unforgettable evening under the stars. The Boma seats 280 guests.

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The Imbizo Conference Centre

The Imbizo Conference Centre is a large multi-purpose conferencing venue. The Main Arena can be configured in a variety of ways to suit almost any conference or meeting need with a maximum capacity for 500 people, 400 people (school room), 400 people (exhibition), 600 people (cocktail) and 800 people (cinema style). There are also 4 breakaway meeting rooms. All facilities are flexible and feature advanced technological equipment backed by a team of experienced professionals.

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Nandi, Dingane and Shaka Meeting Rooms

Nandi, Dingane and Shaka lend their royal names to the three 30-seater meeting rooms (30 pax cinema and 20 pax u-shape) more suited to classic business dealings. The most advanced technological equipment is available to conference delegates to ensure every event is a memorable one.

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The Royal Court Boardroom

The Royal Court Boardroom is a fully serviced meeting room seating up to 16 people – idea for executive events and meetings and supported by professional staff.

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Entertainment

The Boma

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The iZulu Theatre

The thatched iZulu Theatre is an open-sided venue ideal for major theatre productions, events and product launches and seats up to 593 guests. The dome is the largest thatched dome of its kind in the world.

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Krakatoa Show Bar

Krakatoa is one of Durban’s most revered night spots and the pulse of Sibaya’s nightlife and entertainment. This multi-tiered venue boasts a large dance floor, thundering sound system and dazzling lighting – including two giant, three storey lava lamps. It also features a stage that is used for revues, cabarets and live music.

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Food Court

The Food Court offers a variety of renowned franchises including Nando’s, Debonairs and Steers. Ideal for those on the go or looking for a relaxed dining experience .

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Kids

Children's Crèche

Catering for even the smallest of the Kingdom’s subjects, our crèche is staffed with qualified childcare personnel. Situated in the main casino complex, parents are free to enjoy themselves knowing that their children are being stimulated in a safe and fun environment. We can also accommodate for specific eating requirements should they be required

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The Magic Company

The Magic Company provides interactive family entertainment area for children of all ages. Enjoy the latest interactive computer and simulation games.

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Sweets from Heaven

What’s a child friendly hotel without a well-stocked sweet shop? Tickle your tongue and tantalise your taste buds with an array of local and imported sweets, chocolates and confectionery at Sweets from Heaven! You’ll find a huge selection of the yummiest nibbles; from Jelly Belly, M&Ms, Flake, Aero, Crunchie, to popcorn, soft drinks, candyfloss, ice cream, dried fruits, nuts and a massive selection of biltong! We also stock a range of gifts and novelties for the kids to take home as a memento

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Restaurants & Bars

Africa to Asia Restaurant

Africa to Asia (also known as A2A) offers guests a unique Afro-chic dining experience.

7 island buffet stations offer a superb array of Asian, Middle Eastern and South African specialities – for meat lovers and vegetarians. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes including exotic stir fries, tandoori chicken, curries, salads, pap, wors, shish nyama (various grilled meats) and middle eastern mezzes. Not to mention a delectable desert bar and free dispensed sodas.

Expansive decks overlook lush gardens and offer sea views. No bookings – first come, first served.

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Aqua Restaurant

Aqua is Sibaya’s exotic seafood restaurant and known as one of the finest seafood restaurants in Durban. The larger than life aquatic décor sets the tone for an underwater dining experience second to none. The a la carte menu offers a broad range of fresh seafood dishes and an award winning wine list with a superb range of top South African wines. There are also a number of teppanyaki tables and a sushi bar.

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The Boma

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Gabbiano & Co Coffee Shop

Gabbiano & Co Coffee Shop is the ideal place to take a break and enjoy good coffee, light meals and friendly, efficient service. Good quality ingredients ensure all meals are flavourful and fresh. Gabbiano seats up to 80 guests.

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The Imbizo Conference Centre

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Krakatoa Show Bar

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The Royal Court Grill

The Royal Court Grill is an up market a la carte steakhouse offering steaks, curries, grills and seafood dishes of exceptional quality. Seats 86 guests.

Open for breakfast and dining only and located adjacent to the Royal Sibaya Hotel and below the Salon Prive.

Join us for an evening of fine wine and food pairing with chef Tony Kocke on Wednesday 30 May 2012.

Set Menu: R375.00 per person.
Bookings and deposits are essential,
Please call: +27 31 580 5168

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Sondela Restaurant and Tavern

The Sondela Restaurant and Tavern is set in two Zulu-inspired thatched buildings with open decks enjoying ocean and garden views. Themed as contemporary Zulu with a classic touch, the menu offers a variety of typically South African cuisine with Zulu overtones designed to appeal to an international palate as well as catering for children’s tastes.

Sondela Restaurant gives you a warm Zulu welcome with a freshly brewed mug of Sorghum beer on arrival or a glass African Fruit cocktail.

Sit down, relax and enjoy the Ujeque – steamed bread and the Isinkwa Sombila – corn bread and absorb the authentic atmosphere. The Unique menu offers a delicious array of traditional food ranging from the Ostrich Borewors, Usu ne Itwane – Ox Tripe with Sugar beans, Signature dish Karoo lamb loin chops in Wild Rosemary oil. All traditional African food will be cooked using open flame grills.

It’s certain to become a favourite for locals or foreign visitors.

Trading hours:
Friday – Saturday (18.00 pm – 22.00 pm) and Sunday lunch (11.00 am – 16.00 pm).

Sondela seats 120 guests and booking is essential.

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Virginia Bar

Virginia bar is a smoking bar with comfy couches and tables giving it a mellow and relaxing atmosphere. Located adjacent to Asia to Africa Restaurant.

t: +27 31 580 5900

Spa, Health & Beauty

Mangwanani Private African Day Spa

Experience true African indulgence at the award-winning Mangwanani Private African Day Spa at Sibaya. The spa is set in a spectacular authentic Zulu village overlooking rolling green hills with breath-taking views of the warm Indian Ocean. Mangwanani is a truly unique African experience of decadent revitalization, pampering and de-stressing, for both men and women, based on traditional African healing therapies and indulgent royal rituals. Accommodates up to 70 guests a day.

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