The AmmaZulu Palace is unusual in names and nature. It's difficult to put this boutique hotel into any category and rather it shines on its own. It is at heart a boutique hotel, but its soul is an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional African art without any thought to conventional norm in the display thereof. Every room is its own gallery and the main hall is something to see to believe. You could easily spend hours just wandering the place as every nook and cranny is decorated with African art but there is definitely a Balinese influence too. The Gardens are just as fun to wander and the main pool/patio area has stunning views over the gorge. The rooms are huge and for this stay I booked an executive suite but perhaps this was overkill and if I stay again it will be a smaller room as the bigger room really is excessive with separate lounge, massive patio, kitchenette, hallway and an amazingly large and comfortable bathroom. The manager, Alta was very polite and attentive without being obtrusive and her breakfast was top drawer. As other reviewers have commented, beware the driveway. It is definitely not for the feint hearted. My only criticism (but I haven't marked it down as I knew this beforehand) is that there is no bar or meal service onsite. It would have been nice to enjoy a Gin & Tonic while we enjoyed the...The AmmaZulu Palace is unusual in names and nature. It's difficult to put this boutique hotel into any category and rather it shines on its own. It is at heart a boutique hotel, but its soul is an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional African art without any thought to conventional norm in the display thereof. Every room is its own gallery and the main hall is something to see to believe. You could easily spend hours just wandering the place as every nook and cranny is decorated with African art but there is definitely a Balinese influence too. The Gardens are just as fun to wander and the main pool/patio area has stunning views over the gorge. The rooms are huge and for this stay I booked an executive suite but perhaps this was overkill and if I stay again it will be a smaller room as the bigger room really is excessive with separate lounge, massive patio, kitchenette, hallway and an amazingly large and comfortable bathroom. The manager, Alta was very polite and attentive without being obtrusive and her breakfast was top drawer. As other reviewers have commented, beware the driveway. It is definitely not for the feint hearted. My only criticism (but I haven't marked it down as I knew this beforehand) is that there is no bar or meal service onsite. It would have been nice to enjoy a Gin & Tonic while we enjoyed the sunset, but there is a fridge in the room, so bring your own. More
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