Pezula Resort & Spa is set to join the luxury portfolio of Conrad Hotels & Resorts following the signing of a management agreement with resort owners, Alderney Establishment. 

The Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa is expected to rebrand in November 2012.

John T A Vanderslice, global head, Luxury & Lifestyle Brands for Hilton Worldwide said: “By combining Conrad’s signature style and service standards with such a superior Resort property and location, we will create an exceptional and memorable guest experience.  For 25 years Conrad has epitomised the definition of smart luxury and our arrival in South Africa represents a key milestone in the brand’s ongoing global expansion.” 

Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, Development, Hilton Worldwide, Europe & Africa said: “I’m very excited at the prospect of our luxury Conrad brand making its debut in South Africa with such an outstanding and well known resort property.  Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa will be a valuable addition to our growing international hotel portfolio and helps to underline our position as one of the leading hospitality providers in the continent.” 

The hotel will offer 78 stylish suites housed in detached villas, and five larger family villas, all with spectacular views, and linked by short landscaped pathways to the main building. One unique addition to the resort accommodation is Pezula’s award winning private castle.

Further guest amenities at the property include executive boardrooms, a business centre, an award winning spa and health club and the hotel’s main restaurant, Zachary’s is a winner of 12 different gourmet-led awards and also features one of the area’s largest wine cellars.  

Keith Stewart of owners Alderney Establishment said: “We sought an internationally recognised brand that matches our strategy to provide world class facilities and service.  Conrad’s established global credentials makes for a compelling partnership and will help us to deliver a truly exceptional guest experience.”