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For Immediate Attention
30 January 2024

Top KZN South Coast Venues for the Ultimate Conference Breakaway Experiences

It’s back to business for most of the country but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing! On the KZN South Coast – with 11 golf courses, Blue Flag Beaches, world-class dive sites, and hinterland experiences – getting back to business can be a whole lot of fun. Breakaway from the monotony of routine on the beautiful KZN South Coast!

“Many corporates are planning for the year ahead, and there are so many benefits to hosting destination get-togethers,” explained Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of SCTIE South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “Taking employees out of the workplace and into a scenic destination like the KZN South Coast can inspire and re-energise, improving productivity. Whether it’s conferences, meetings, golf days, or teambuilding activities, we cater to all corporate needs.”

KZN South Coast Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events (MICE) destinations

The KZN South Coast has a number of key MICE venues, all of which have overnight accommodation and conference facilities. From here, excursions to beaches, golf courses, nature reserves, and hinterland adventures can be arranged, either for teambuilding or leisure.

 

1.       Blue Marlin Hotel (Scottburgh)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 80

Cinema Style: 100

Schoolroom: 90

U-Shape: 60

Website: www.bluemarlinhotel.co.za

 

2.       Premier Resort Cutty Sark Hotel (Scottburgh)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 110
Cinema Style: 190
Schoolroom: 120
U-Shape: 44
Website: www.cuttysark.co.za

 

3.       Selborne Park Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa (Pennington)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 120
Cinema Style: 140
Schoolroom: 90
U-Shape: 30
Website: www.selbornehotel.co.za

 

4.       Pumula Beach Hotel (Umzumbe)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 90
Cinema Style: 120
Schoolroom: 100
U-Shape: 70
Website: www.pumulabeachhotel.com

 

5.       Banana Beach Holiday Resort (Banana Beach)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 90
Cinema Style: 150
Schoolroom: 100
U-Shape: 70
Website: www.bananabeach.co.za

 

6.       Umdlalo Lodge & Venue (Umtentweni)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 100
Cinema Style: 100
Schoolroom: 60
U-Shape: 40
Website: www.umdlalolodge.co.za

 

7.       Umthunzi Hotel & Conference (Umtentweni)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 80
Cinema Style: 125
Schoolroom: 80
U-Shape: 80
Website: www.umthunzi.co.za

 

8.       Lake Eland Game Reserve (Oribi Gorge)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 30
Cinema Style: 30
Schoolroom: 30
U-Shape: 30
Website: www.lakeeland.co.za

 

9.       ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest (Harding)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 180
Cinema Style: 200
Schoolroom: 180
U-Shape: 100
Website: www.anewhotels.com

 

10.   St Michaels Sands Hotel (St Michaels)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: N/A
Cinema Style: 50
Schoolroom: 30
U-Shape: 30
Website: www.stmichaelssands.co.za

 

11.   Margate Hotel (Margate)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 200
Cinema Style: 300
Schoolroom: 200
U-Shape: 120
Website: www.margatehotel.co.za

 

12.   San Lameer Resort Hotel and Spa (San Lameer)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 120
Cinema Style: 140
Schoolroom: 120
U-Shape: 60
Website: www.sanlameer.co.za

 

13.   TO Strand Beach Resort (Leisure Bay)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: N/A
Cinema Style: 250
Schoolroom: 80
U-Shape: 80
Website: www.tostrand.net

 

14.   The Estuary Country Hotel (Port Edward)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: N/A
Cinema Style: 100
Schoolroom: 90
U-Shape: 60
Website: www.estuaryhotel.co.za

 

15.   Wild Coast Sun (Port Edward)

Conference capacity:

Banquet Style: 900
Cinema Style: 670
Schoolroom: 500
U-Shape: 80
Website: www.suninternational.com/wildcoastsun

 

In addition to having the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the province, the KZN South Coast has two world-renowned dive sites at Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks, as well as unique adventure activities such as the highest swing of its kind in the world at Oribi Gorge, and the 80m cable suspension bridge 130m off the ground. There are also several hinterland excursions, such as the Umzumbe River Trail and Weza Trail, the Mission Tourism Route extending into the rural communities, and the Wellness Way Route for mental and physical wellbeing.

SCTIE launched the Meeting Planner Guide as a resource to assist corporates and conference organisers in accessing information for business conferences, meetings, teambuilding events, and accommodation requirements. To access the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide, visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za.

Find out how to make the most of your KZN South Coast breakaway by following South Coast Tourism on Facebook; South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise on YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; and South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise on LinkedIn. And click here to check out previous SCTIE press releases. Follow the hashtags #uncover #uncoverkznsouthcoast #uncoveradventure #kznsouthcoast

 

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Blue Marlin Hotel (Scottburgh).

Premier Resort Cutty Sark Hotel (Scottburgh).

Selborne Park Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa (Pennington).

Pumula Beach Hotel (Umzumbe).

Umthunzi Hotel & Conference (Umtentweni).

ANEW Resort Ingeli Forest (Harding).

Margate Hotel (Margate).

San Lameer Resort Hotel and Spa (San Lameer).

The Estuary Country Hotel (Port Edward).

Wild Coast Sun (Port Edward).

About KZN South Coast

Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions. Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing Agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts several permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous bird and wildlife, and it holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which also plays host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu Film Festival and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series.

 

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