The George Hotel

The George Hotel built in1906 is located in Eshowe. The property is situated 600 m from Dlinza Forest Reserve and a 12-minute walk from Viewpoint Tower above the trees. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi. Accommodation is offered in tastefully furnished bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms are equipped with tea- and coffee-making facilities and TV with selected DStv channels.

Area Info

Eshowe, a city (small town) set on a hill is located in the Zulu Kingdom on the east coast of South Africa. We are 1 hour north or Durban and 4 hours South of Mozambique.

Built on the site of the British Residential Commissioner, Sir Charles Saunders's residency. Originally Tavernors then The Provincial Hotel. The land was acquired in 1896 and the present Hotel was Built in 1906 adjacent the Great 300 hectare Dlinza Forest. The Hotel during the mining boom, the 1920s, was operated as a Stock Exchange for four months.

This Hotel has been through the Bambata Rebellion, Union, and Apartheid era and is now part of the changing new South Africa.

Ideal base to have the complete 101 Things to do in Eshowe! We are close to beaches, the big five, Anglo Zulu and Zulu battlefields Route, Zululand Birding Route, KZN Brew Route, Great Five Forests, the Zululand Historical Museum, Vukani collection, Mbongolwane wetlands, Shakaland, Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift. Amatikulu Beach Prawn braai on Sunday.

There are over eight beautiful fully represented churches in Eshowe which makes it an excellent Wedding venue. The George Hotel can cater for a wedding reception of up to 90 guests

Units and Rooms

King Room

Guests: 2

This room is furnished with a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Amenities for comfort include air-con, TV with DSTV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and free WiFi

Triple Room

Guests: 3

The Upstairs Triple Room is furnished with a King-size bed and single bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room has a small sitting area and air conditioning. There is free Wi-Fi, a TV with DStv, and tea & coffee-making facilities.

Twin Room

Guests: 2

The Twin Room is furnished with two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room has a small sitting area and fans to keep the room cool. There is free Wi-Fi, a TV with DStv, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Single Room

Guests: 1

The Single Room is furnished with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room has a small sitting area and air conditioning. There is free Wi-Fi, a TV with DStv, and tea and coffee-making facilities.