Century Casino Newcastle (South Africa)

Location. The Century Casino Newcastle is located in Newcastle, South Africa, five kilometres from the centre of town, and 100 kilometres from Itala Game Reserve.
Hotel Features. Opened in January 2007, the two storey Century Casino Newcastle is situated in the heart of the Kwa Zulu Natal Battlefields. Amenities include a casino with a full range of gaming tables and 250 slot machines, wellness centre with sauna, fitness suite, and a variety of massage and spa treatments, and a state of the art conference centre. Banking facilities, childcare, and laundry services are available. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can assist with travel and tourist arrangements. Porters are on hand for the transfer of luggage. Complimentary parking is available.

Breakfast is offered each morning (surcharge). The a la carte menu at Mid City Grill Restaurant has a wide selection of international dishes. Drinks are available from the Celebration Bar and room service is offered around the clock.

Recreational activities offered in the vicinity include tennis, golf, and horse riding, with an array of hiking and biking trails nearby. Water sports including windsurfing, skiing, fishing, and boating can be found at Chelmsford Dam.

Guestrooms. The 40 air conditioned guestrooms have contemporary decor in earth tones and solid wood furniture. All have satellite television, complimentary Internet connections, direct dial phones, safes, and coffee and tea making facilities. Complimentary toiletries are provided, and hair dryers are available on request.

Expert Tip. Newcastle has a surprising literary history as both Rider Haggard and Eugene O'Neil lived in here for a time. O'Neil's cottage served as a hospital for British soldiers during the Battle of Majuba and many of their graves remain. The sites of several other battles between the British, Zulus, and Boers are scattered over the now tranquil landscape.