Situated in the village of Bathurst on the Sunshine Coast, a scenic 40km from Grahamstown or 10km from Port Alfred. Halfway between Port Elizabeth and East London on the R72 and halfway between Cape Town and Durban.

Directions from city/airport:

Follow N2 towards Grahamstown.
Take the R72 to Port Alfred, driving through towards East London.
On leaving Port Alfred, turn left at the "Grahamstown/Bathurst" roadsign.
The hotel is situated 10km along the road, on the left hand side.
Turn left at the big pineapple.
Bathurst, home to the worlds` biggest Pineapple and South Africa`s oldest licenced pub, is only 10 minutes` drive from Port Alfred and midway between Port Elizabeth and East London.

The Protea Hotel Bathurst offers 16 luxury en-suite rooms and a 3-bedroom GUEST cottage, all accommodating 40+ people in shared accommodation.

Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, while various sporting and leisure activities are available, with modern conference facilities amidst the pineapple plantations for 10 to 60 persons.

Accommodation comprises 8 standard rooms, 3 suites (with 1 kingsize and 2 twins), as well as 5 family rooms (with 2 twin beds and 1 double bed).

Facilities available include:

hairdryer
telephone
colour tv with satellite channels
tea/coffee making facilities
radio
balcony/veranda
writing desk and
adaptor.
Non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled GUESTS are also available.

The Packshed Restaurant, open from 07h00 till midnight, offers a range of delectable meals, while the Porcupine Bar serves drinks, sundowners and welcome refreshments in a cosy atmosphere from 10h00 to 24h00.

horseriding
swimming pool
jogging tracks
hiking and
game drives
while a fitness centre, tennis, bowls, golf and fishing are available nearby.

Conference facilities:
Two conference rooms are available, seating up to 60 delegates on conference of 100 GUESTS for a banquet.
open parking
babysitting
safe deposit boxes
tourdesk and concierge
currency exchange
laundry, shoeshine and porter
secretarial services and
facilities for handicapped GUESTS
Attractions in the area include stunning beaches and warm oceans, a full variety of watersports (including world class surfing and sailing), quality golf courses, historical trails, a variety of Eco-walks and attractions, many annual festivals and welcoming locals.

Less than an hour from the coast, one is able to view the Big Five in a malaria-free area which boats a unique bio-diversity, or ramble through the agricultural valleys to sample their hospitality and local fare.

Tours and safaris to various game farms can be arranged.