A Celebration of 6 Years at Hotel Izulu

A jet-set style gala evening was held at the 5-star eco-experiential Hotel Izulu in Ballito on Friday 8 October 2010 to celebrate the Hotel’s sixth anniversary and to mark the second, highly successful year of the  “Best of KZN - Destinations of Distinction” Association. 

This glittering occasion attended by luminaries from Government, VIPs, media and leaders in the hospitality industry were entertained throughout the evening and also informed about the exciting new developments at Hotel Izulu and the other Best of KZN member properties.

Comments Hotel Izulu owner and Chairman of the Best of KZN Association, Owen Williams, “ It has been an incredible journey to watch the Hotel develop in to what is regarded as one of the finest examples of 5-star luxury supported by the numerous eco-initiatives we have implemented over the years. Couple this with the fact that the Best of KZN Association has proved to be an outstanding success for educating guests and industry about our unique, year round province as a whole. Hotel Izulu and all the members of Best of KZN Association are passionate about promoting KZN locally and internationally and the industry has welcomed our presence.”

Throughout the lavish event guests dined on fine cuisine, prepared by Executive Chef Guy Gorrie from his private signature menus, which was a showcase of what will soon be available in the new look and named GiGi’s Brasserie, a brand new concept in dining at Hotel Izulu and the addition of a ‘Presidents Suite; rich in unique and indeed priceless Mandela memorabilia.

About Hotel Izulu

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, situated in Ballito is renowned for eco-luxury boutique accommodation, outstanding cuisine at Gigi's and its award winning Impilo Spa, its extraordinary wedding and banqueting facilities, the Chef’s Table in the heart of the kitchen, the impressive wine cellar, the picturesque organic herb and vegetable garden and the Orangery.

Hotel Izulu's warm friendly atmosphere and attentive staff contribute to an unforgettable experience of relaxation, peace and tranquillity. With the personal ambiance Hotel Izulu has to offer, it is the perfect place to start or finish any KwaZulu-Natal holiday adventure. This boutique hotel is a short drive from Durban and ideally situated near to the new King Shaka International Airport .

About the Best of KZN

Chaired by Owen Williams, owner of Hotel Izulu, this is a collection of independent, stylish, totally individual and above all owner-driven destinations in the lush, verdant countryside of KwaZulu Natal.

By combining our various attributes, we have created tours of immense interest as no two destinations are alike. In our diversity, we have celebrated the fact that we are also united in our mutual obsessions namely – warmth, character and charm.

Each destination offers unique and genuine hospitality with great emphasis on the guest’s complete comfort, with attention to all the minute details it takes to create the atmosphere of relaxation, as well as offering exciting and different activities.

The concept has proved very popular with owner, tour operators and guests with the result that more properties are approaching us wishing to be members. However given the very personal and distinctive nature of the association it is likely that we will continue remain a select group of less than 10 properties.

As well as Hotel Izulu member properties include Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse; Fugitives Drift; Duma Manzi; Thanda Private Game Reserve and Three Tree at Spioenkop.