The Centurion Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year at the Tshwane Tourism Association’s Tshwane Tourism Awards.
Held on Saturday, 22 August 2026, the awards celebrate excellence within the city’s tourism and hospitality sector, recognising businesses and individuals that contribute to the growth and development of Tshwane as a destination.
Established by Legacy Hotels & Resorts in 1991, the Centurion Hotel has become a trusted base for both business and leisure travellers visiting Tshwane. Known for its spacious rooms, friendly service and unpretentious comfort, the hotel continues to embody the Legacy ethos of quality hospitality. This award recognises the hotel’s contribution to Tshwane’s and its longstanding commitment to genuine, welcoming hospitality.
“We are incredibly proud to receive the Hotel of the Year award,” says Hara Jackson, Sales Director of Legacy Hotels & Resorts.
“For us, hospitality is about much more than providing a place to stay. It is about making guests feel welcome, providing attentive service and creating a reliable home base from which they can experience everything that Centurion and Tshwane have to offer. This award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the dedication and commitment of our entire team.”
That team is led by Kamala Douglas, General Manager of the Centurion Hotel, whose leadership, together with the commitment of the hotel’s staff, plays an important role in delivering the warm and consistent guest experience for which the property is known.
The Centurion Hotel occupies a strategic position in the heart of Centurion, midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, with direct access to the N1 highway. The hotel is also just 500 metres from the Gautrain Station, providing convenient connections to OR Tambo International Airport, and 900 metres from SuperSport Park. Guests have direct access from the hotel grounds to Centurion Mall, placing shopping, restaurants and entertainment within easy reach.
The hotel’s proximity to SuperSport Park has also shaped a distinctive sporting identity. Its perimeter wall features a giant graffiti mural celebrating leading South African athletes, while sports art and memorabilia feature throughout the hotel, reflecting the area’s strong connection to sport.
The Centurion Hotel offers spacious and well-equipped rooms overlooking either the pool deck or SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium. Designed for work, sleep and play, the accommodation combines comfort and practicality, with modern amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, workstations, air-conditioning and tea and coffee facilities.
The hotel also caters strongly to the business and meetings market. Its conference and function facilities, supported by a professional team known for efficiency and attention to detail, make it a popular choice for regional meetings, conferences and training sessions. Its proximity to both the highway and Gautrain Station further enhances its appeal to corporate travellers.
At the heart of the hotel’s dining offering is Brunos Restaurant, a warm and approachable dining destination that has recently introduced refined Italian-inspired elements to its menu. Named after Bruno Corte, one of the founders of Legacy Hotels & Resorts, the restaurant pays homage to his Italian roots and the passion, hospitality and authenticity that helped shape the Legacy brand.
Beyond dining, guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, pool deck and on-site gym, while the hotel’s newly designed lounge provides a dedicated environment for remote working, with work pods, charging stations and high-speed Wi-Fi.
The hotel’s convenient location, welcoming service and versatile offering make it well positioned to serve a broad range of travellers, from business commuters and conference delegates to sports enthusiasts, families and weekend leisure guests.
The Hotel of the Year award provides further recognition of the Centurion Hotel’s role as a welcoming and accessible gateway to Tshwane, while celebrating the team behind the guest experience.
For more information visit https://www.legacyhotels.co.za/centurion-hotel or email centurion@legacyhotels.co.za.
