Says Laurence McGrath, General Manager at the lodge: “This award serves as further encouragement to our dedicated team; we also appreciate the input from our new as well as regular diners for their always welcome suggestions to constantly improve our wine list to complement our services.”
Twenty-two restaurants achieved Diamond status, the highest accolade, while 44 restaurants were awarded Platinum. Gold winners tallied 38 and Silver, three.
Further achievements for Valley Lodge & Spa this year include:
In 2016 the West Rand Tourism Board placed Valley Lodge on their ‘Wall of Fame’ for the four Platinum awards (one needs to win three consecutive years to achieve this).
The hotel received four Platinum (Accommodation, Dinning, Conferencing & Spa) and one Gold Award (Spa best experience), as well as a Floating Trophy for best accommodation in the West Rand Tourism Awards for 2015.
Wayne Walkinshaw, the executive chef, has been accepted into the prestigious international gastronomic society, La Chaine des Rotisseurs, Johannesburg Chapter. This acknowledges his commitment and dedication to the standards that must be attained at this hotel.
Visitors continue to post their reviews on TripAdvisor, which reflects superb guest experiences.
“These achievements give us encouragement to continue to excel in our endeavours,” says Laurence.
Valley Lodge & Spa has just launched a more comprehensive web page to showcase all this prestigious destination has to offer – www.valleylodge.co.za.
If you have not visited the lodge and spa for some years, you are in for a fabulous surprise as this garden property on the private banks of the Magalies River has evolved into a graceful swan, offering rejuvenating leisure and corporate packages designed to thrill and pamper any deflated body and soul. From the world-class Spa, luxe accommodation choices to delectable gourmet country dining – and an award-winning wine list to titillate the most discerning palate.
Contact Valley Lodge & Spa at (27-14) 014-577 1301/5; res@valleylodge.co.za; www.valleylodge.co.za
