Premier Hotel The Winkler is located on the Panorama Route and just 10km outside of White River in the Lowveld Area of Mpumalanga. Thanks to its centralised location, the hotel makes it easy to visit a number of famous sites in the area – God’s Window, Kruger National Park, Rocky’s Drift, Mbombela and more.
For those traveling by road, the hotel is situated on the N4 Highway between Witbank, Malelane and the Mozambican Border. For those flying in, the KMIA (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) services the town and is a mere 15 minutes drive away.
The Winkler offers 87 beautiful rooms and suites that incorporate all the comfortable facilities you can expect from a Premier Hotel. This is the perfect base to explore the rich African landscape and, thanks to the variety of accommodation options, it is perfect for both those travelling in groups or alone. .
One of the greatest pleasures of staying at Premier Hotel The Winkler is enjoying a unique dining experience at the Wakuja Restaurant where guests can enjoy meals and beautiful valley views. Of course, no meal would be complete without enjoying a refreshing drink from the bar accompanied by a background of South African beauty.
Mpumalanga offers visitors a front row seat to the majesty of Africa. The largest and most famous game reserve in South Africa lies at the heart of the Lowveld, the Kruger National Park is a wildlife experience like no other. For those wanting to visit the Kruger National Park, the hotel is located just 20min to Numbi Gate, 40min to Phabeni Gate, 1hr to Kruger Gate and 1hr 30min to Malenlane Gate.
It is also conveniently located on the Panorama Route – a cultural, historical route of natural beauty. The waterways of Mpumalanga offer explorers the opportunity to experience a different side of Africa, from the views over the sheer edges of the Blyde River Canyon, 800m above the riverbed below to the tropical rain-forests that dominate the eastern side of the Crocodile River Valley.
For the more adventurous, Premier Hotel The Winkler is near the adventure capital of Southern Africa, with activities such as White Water Rafting, Zip lining, Elephant back safaris, Quad biking, Bungi jumping, Gorge Swinging, Abseiling, Hot Air Ballooning, Bird & Reptile parks and Segway tours all in a radius of 50kms.
ACCOMMODATIONS
87 rooms feature the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel in a comfortable, scenic and spacious setting.
Standard Roms
Available in Twin and King beds, rooms include Tea & coffee facilities and a convenient workstation for guests wanting to relax in the comfort of their rooms and stay connected via Free High-speed hotel WiFi.
Suites
Spacious and elegant, the 5 suites are firm favorites for local and international business and leisure travelers. Rooms include King sized beds, a separate lounge area and well positioned workstation for those needing to stay connected via Free High-speed hotel WiFi.
Wakuja Restaurant
Offering unique dining experiences and cuisine infused with local South African flavours.
With produce freshly grown on the estate, authentic local dishes are prepared with seasonal ingredients. With both options of an á la carte menu and a table d’ hotel offered, guest can indulge in their meals while enjoying views of the beautiful valley.
The Xilobo Bar, accompanied by a background of South African beauty, offers a wide range of drinks and refreshments for guests to enjoy at their own leisure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is available (a la carte & buffet style dining) and meals can also be enjoyed with eat-in room service.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
The Winkler conference facilities are the perfect location for business and corporate events. Situated 10km outside of White River and only 14kms from the Kruger Mpumalanga airport, Premier Hotel The Winkler is the ideal place to capture the essence of Africa.
It has a choice of over 5 different venues, which can cater for up to 300 guests. You have the assurance that the capable staff can create tailor-made package catering to the needs of your event. Conference organisers can expect excellent service standards, flawless event co-ordination and tailor-made packages to suit every need.
Should your delegates need overnight accommodation, they have a choice between 82 standard rooms as well as 5 luxury suites at the Premier Hotel The Winkler. The town has become a tourism centre and very well positioned for delegates to explore the Kruger National Park, which is located less than 30km from the hotel.