Drostdy Hotel Graaff Reinet, South Africa

Drostdy Hotel
Graaff Reinet, South Africa
The Drostdy Hotel is situated in the
historic centre of the town of GraaffReinet, in the Eastern Cape’s Karoo.
The restoration project integrates the
historic fabric with new interventions
throughout the property, creating a
seamless experience of the rich heritage
of the site, while bringing the hotel
provision up to 5* luxury hotel standard
envisioned by the owners. It included
the masterplan of the entire site,
sensitive restoration of significant historic
buildings, and architectural design of
discreet new insertions.
The reinvigorated Drostdy Hotel property
now accommodates 48 new luxury hotel
rooms with three swimming pools, a fine
dining restaurant, bar and lounges, art
gallery, wine shop, vinotheque, and spa
and associated hotel amenities set within
landscaped grounds.
The precinct has been designed with
an urban design approach, and open
spaces between the various complexes
have been reactivated providing new
courtyards, swimming pools and
terraces.
Project Data:
Given that the property has operated
as a hotel on a continuous basis since
1867, it has played a significant historic
role in the tourism of the town, in addition
to the cultural, civic and agricultural
importance of the site.
Area: 14 630m2
The restoration project has returned the
Drostdy Hotel to the stately property
it once was and has re-established its
reputation as the finest accommodation
in Graaff-Reinet and the surrounding
area.
Client: de Oude Graaff Reinetse Drostdy
Pty Ltd
Status: Completed 2014
Awards: 2015 SAPOA Overall Heritage
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