Bask in beauty of breede valley

lodge is a separate building from the casino. It’s here you’ll be accommodated in comfortable rooms (it is alongside the N1 so expect a bit of traffic noise if you’re booked on that side), and where you’ll take your buffet breakfast in the morning. The pool has views of the mountains in the distance.

You can stroll across to the casino, where you can try your luck (doubling my R50 on the roulette table was still a win, even if I’m hardly a high roller), have a super meal at Kuipers Restaurant, and enjoy live entertainment in the Winners Sports Bar.

Worcester is a lovely option for a little getaway.

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Cool by the pool at Golden Valley.|Bianca Coleman