Waterberg, South Africa — South of Africa (SOA) is proud to announce that its entire portfolio of properties has now been officially star graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), marking an important milestone for the group and its commitment to delivering exceptional standards of hospitality.
The official grading categories, announced today across the properties’ social media platforms, are:
- Shangri-La Country Hotel & Spa — 4-Star Hotel / 3-Star Conference Centre
- Elephant Springs Hotel & Apartments — 3-Star Hotel / 3-Star Self-Catering Apartments / 3-Star Conference Centre
- Grafiti Boutique Hotel — 4-Star Boutique Hotel
The achievement represents a significant celebration for South of Africa and recognises the dedication, hard work and attention to detail of the entire SOA team. Maintaining the standards set by the TGCSA is an ongoing commitment, with the team focused on ensuring that every guest enjoys a consistently high-quality, comfortable and memorable experience across the group’s Waterberg-based properties.
For South of Africa, official star grading is about more than recognition. It provides guests with confidence in the standards and quality they can expect, while positioning the group’s properties alongside South Africa’s recognised collection of graded accommodation establishments.
As South Africa continues to showcase its tourism offering to travellers from around the world, being officially star graded ensures that South of Africa’s properties form part of the country’s internationally presented portfolio of quality-assured accommodation.
“We are incredibly proud of this achievement and of the teams behind each of our properties,” says MD Stef Venter. “The official TGCSA grading is a testament to the commitment of our staff, who work tirelessly to uphold high standards and ensure that every guest experiences the very best of Waterberg hospitality.”
The achievement further strengthens South of Africa’s position as a leading hospitality group in the Waterberg, offering a diverse selection of accommodation, conferencing and leisure experiences to both domestic and international travellers.
South of Africa looks forward to building on this achievement and continuing to create exceptional experiences for guests across its entire portfolio.
