{"id":811428,"date":"2025-02-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=811428"},"modified":"2025-02-14T18:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:44:29","slug":"south-africas-new-r2-billion-luxury-resort-in-a-top-holiday-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/811428\/south-africas-new-r2-billion-luxury-resort-in-a-top-holiday-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa’s new R2 billion luxury resort in a top holiday destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Construction on the new Club Med South Africa beach resort, which started in March 2024, is progressing well and is set to open in July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spokesperson for the development told BusinessTech that over 1,000 people work on the development site every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said the project remains on track for completion before the launch date next year, which is good news for the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the resort will open in July 2026, Club Med\u2019s global reservations will open between June and July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon launch, the resort expects to welcome 400 foreign guests weekly, primarily from the French and Belgian markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Club Med South Africa beach resort, a partnership between Club Med and the Collins Residential Consortium, includes a hotel, luxury villas, and conference facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collins Residential director Chris du Toit said they partnered with Club Med in 2018 to develop the resort in KwaZuly-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The R2 billion resort is located in Tinley Manor near Ballito, on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and is bordered by wildlife reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Club Med resort is aimed at international and South African travellers, offering the brand\u2019s signature all-inclusive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At an all-inclusive price, guests can expect premium accommodation, gourmet meals, open bars, a wide range of land and water activities, and a dedicated kids\u2019 club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kids clubs will offer tailored Club Med facilities and certified staff for children ages 4 months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a strong focus on sports with sailing, surfing, diving, snorkelling, padel tennis, beach rugby, beach volleyball, archery, and a surf school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resort will also offer a spa, fitness centre with several daily classes, yoga school, adult-only Zen pool, and bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resort Centre will offer a shopping experience and gourmet food and beverages at its restaurant, bar, or wine corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Safari Lodge, which is tied to the Club Med experience, lies in the heart of a big five game reserve in the north of Kwazulu-Natal province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 80-room lodge will be developed to Club Med standards to offer guests a dual beach and safari experience during their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cub Med project has already enjoyed significant recognition and was identified as one of the Catalytic Projects rolled out in KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Club Med Villa-Suites open for sale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the end of 2024, Collins Residential launched the sale of the 66 Villa-Suites at Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are delighted to bring this unique investment opportunity to South Africans as part of the Club Med offering, due to open in 2026,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 66 Villa-Suites within the Exclusive Collection are available for purchase on a sectional title basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South African and international buyers are eligible, with ownership including profit-sharing benefits from hotel operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two options for investors looking to buy one of the 66 Villa-Suites at Club Med South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n