Set within the dramatic landscape of Sun City, near Rustenburg in South Africa’s North West Province, The Palace of the Lost City is an iconic five star hotel built around the legend of a lost African kingdom. Since opening in 1992, the property has captivated visitors with its monumental architecture, intricate mosaics, frescoed ceilings, sculpted wildlife, cascading gardens, and richly detailed interiors. Surrounded by the Pilanesberg mountains, the hotel combines royal hospitality with luxurious rooms and suites offering views across the gardens, water features, and surrounding bushveld.
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Beyond its extraordinary design, The Palace offers a complete luxury resort experience with fine dining, wellness facilities, swimming pools, access to the Lost City Golf Course, and proximity to wildlife experiences in the Pilanesberg region. Its distinctive combination of African-inspired storytelling, extravagant architecture, entertainment, and refined hospitality has established it as one of South Africa’s most recognisable luxury hotels, offering guests an experience that feels less like a conventional resort stay and more like stepping into a grand African fantasy.
