4 star Irene Country Lodge

• Grading:   4 star
• Location:   Pretoria, Centurion
• Golf info:   Centurion Golf Estate, 2 kilometeres
• Nightlife:   6/10, 3 Bar at hotel, clubhouse bar & lounge.

With lakeside views that rival most paintings, Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection is a luxury upmarket hotel with spacious, luxury accommodations, fine dining, conference, function and wedding venues, and a spa. Winding down the oak-lined lane where cows graze in green pastures, you will arrive at a haven of peace and tranquility in the hub of South Africa’s economic heartland. Nestling in Irene, Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection is centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and a mere 25 minute drive from OR Tambo International Airport. The area has a rich cultural heritage and many national leaders and historic figures have left their mark in Irene. Smuts House is the restored home of General Jan Smuts, a former Prime Minister of South Africa and world statesman. This historical site, as well as other places of interest, can be found in Irene.

Accommodation

This five-star establishment is surrounded by peace and tranquillity in a beautiful natural setting making for a great getaway destination. Each hotel room opens to a patio which overlooks the farm and the outdoor swimming pool. There’s also a presidential suite with 24-hour butler service.

The lodge features 75 elegant hotel rooms which are designed with African mahogany wood furniture. The fabrics in earthy tones create a warm ambience, reminiscent of a countryside manor but offering a uniquely South African flare. Each is fully equipped with a complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, air Conditioning, room safe, multi-function workstations in each bedroom, remote Control Television with DSTV, free Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, a mini bar, En-suite bathrooms with a separate bath and shower.

Spa and Wellness

The Camdeboo Day Spa invites guests to ‘recapture your forgotten sense of well-being’ by offering a variety of therapeutic body care, skin care, beauty and touch therapy treatments. The Camdeboo Day Spa can be found in the farm building within the Lodge grounds. Guests at the Spa will experience nothing but the best from the staff here as attention to detail is one of the primary objectives as well at the invitation satisfaction.

Some of the treatments include; organic skin care, vegan nail polishes and pure sea salt to full cream cocoons from the renowned Dairy Farm. The Spas facilities include three treatment rooms, fully equipped gym, sensation showers, a double treatment suit, a outdoor Swimming Pool, Manicure & Pedicure Lounge, jacuzzi, private change rooms, relaxation areas, steam room, a juice Bar, a sauna and the Spa Cafe

Dining

The well-known Meadow Green Restaurant serves stunning and delicious culinary creations, prepared by some of the country’s finest chefs.  The three bars offer refreshments as well as cocktails which can be enjoyed indoors or overlooking the lake.