This makes it Mpumalanga’s preferred entertainment and hospitality destination for families, business travellers, golfing enthusiasts and revellers.
It opened in July 1997 as South Africa’s first official licensed casino resort. Since then, Graceland has modernised and opened several new facilities to cater for changing customer demands. These include VIP parking, upgraded hotel rooms at the four-star Peermont Walmont hotel and gym facility, an upgraded golf course, improved entertainment areas for children comprising a revamped video-game arcade and a modular play area at Blue Bayou.
There is also the New York loft-style Madison’s Bistro and Family Restaurant, the sensational, new cocktail venue – Moo Bar – upgraded pool and leisure facilities, and a feast for the senses at Rootz Boutique Spa. At the pool terrace, apart from the new modular children’s play area, pool pedalos and trampolines have been added as well as gazebos for friends and family. New arcade games, and bright and colourful murals have been added to The Magic Company’s play area.
The KidzDen facility, under new ownership, offers a professional child-care team with heaps of space and a range of toys and games. Another exciting addition is the Thunder Valley Family Entertainment Centre which will get pulses racing with slick new go-karts and a digital-clocking system, the 310-metre track offers the perfect challenge for family fun or team-building activities.
When it comes to dining, guests are spoiled for choice with a wide selection of eateries to choose from.
The Blue Bayou Restaurant, which underwent elegant refurbishment, remains the perfect venue for special occasions. Madison’s is also a firm favourite with its New York-style decor,
all-American menu and indoor children’s play area with TV’s, gaming and a colouring-in station.
A new addition to Graceland is the opening of a sensational new food and beverage venue – Moo Bar. This innovative cocktail bar is ideal for pre- or post-dinner drinks, for after-conference refreshments, catching a game or enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon in the company of family and friends.
According to general manager, Willem van Rooyen, providing exceptional
family-friendly entertainment is one of Graceland’s top priorities. “We want the entire family to feel spoiled for choice with a variety of activities from which to choose – both indoor and outdoor. Parents can create memorable moments with their children, or take advantage of our supervised childcare facilities to enjoy some downtime. The resort is also very close to Pretoria and Johannesburg,” Van Rooyen added.
