Sun City reopens after renovations

Sun City Michael Farr, the group general manager for brand and communications at Sun International, said yesterday that Sun City had remained popular since its opening but they felt it needed a complete overhaul and took the decision to invest more than R1bn to achieve that.

“We’ve put this investment into making the resort even more attractive to families, gamblers, convention visitors and a host of new, ­niche-tourists, such as adrenalin-seekers, eco-tourists and millennials,” he said.

Farr added that Sun ­International was confident that with this massive refurbishment and upgrade, it would not only retain its status as South Africa’s favourite ­leisure destination but would also recapture its place as the premier convention venue in the country.

“Sun City remains the jewel in Sun International’s crown, setting the benchmark for leisure and business travel. Creating lasting memories for our guests is a core part of Sun International’s DNA and this is especially true of Sun City,” he said.

The upgrade included building a new entertainment center, new indoor events area and outdoor space, significant changes to the hotels, restaurants and bars at the resort, a new VIP gaming experience, additions to the watersports activities and a new adventure hub for adrenalin seekers.

The new gaming area is a step up from the standard gaming area, providing personalized service, a select food offering with a dedicated bar and a new VIP Concierge Desk. A total of 60 high denomination slots and 12 tables including Baccarat, Roulette, Poker and Blackjack will be at guests’ disposal.