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City Lodge Hotel Group has a variety of hotels dedicated to providing you with comfort at a level that suits you. With 5 Courtyard Hotels (480 rooms), 19 City Lodge Hotels (3281 rooms), 12 Town Lodges (1507 rooms) and 23 Road Lodges (2 272 rooms), the Group has a total of 7540 rooms and ranks among the 250 largest hotel chains in the world. We are dedicated to providing quality accommodation for business, leisure and 'bleisure' travellers in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. From basic, functional rooms to magnificent luxury studios, we have the range and experience to give you unbelievable service and exceptional accommodation at a price you can afford and in a location near to where you want to be. Go to www.clhg.com for more information.
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City Lodge Hotels announces interim results – average room rates up
City Lodge Hotels has announced its condensed unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and cash dividend declaration for the six months ended 31 December 2024. 21 Feb 2025 Read more

Taste the change at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City
When Natalie Schoonbee-Rozentvaig joined City Lodge Hotels in April 2024 as executive chef of the elegant, upmarket Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City, she brought with her a wealth of experience from both local and international work and travel. 7 Feb 2025 Read more

Unwind, indulge, and save this Valentine’s month with City Lodge Hotels!
February is the perfect time for a well-deserved break, and City Lodge Hotels invites you to check into easy and reconnect with your favourite person. Whether planning a romantic getaway, a relaxing break, or a weekend adventure, enjoy up to 30% off the best available rate (BAR) on your weekend stay throughout the month of February 2025. 6 Feb 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels’ Chef Trevor Boyd to shape SA’s competition landscape
City Lodge Hotels congratulates Chef Trevor Boyd, general manager: food and beverage operations, on his appointment as chairman of the SA Chefs Association’s Competition Committee. This newly formed committee aims to enhance and promote professional culinary competitions in South Africa. 31 Jan 2025 Read more

Stick to your New Year’s resolutions with City Lodge Hotels
How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? January can feel challenging enough without the weight of ambitious goals. City Lodge Hotels is here to make it a little easier with five simple ways to revive your resolutions, minus the stress. 23 Jan 2025 Read more

City Lodge Hotels joins forces to reignite Durban’s magic!
City Lodge Hotels is proud to play a leading role in co-creating a revitalised Durban, ready to welcome visitors this festive season. Through strong partnerships with local and national tourism stakeholders, City Lodge Hotels has been instrumental in initiating this collaboration with tourism partners, dubbed “Take the Lead Tourism” roadshow, to ensure that Durban and its surrounds offer a safe, vibrant, and unforgettable holiday experience. 12 Dec 2024 Read more

City Lodge Hotels’ culinary clash at CSG’s new training kitchen
City Lodge Hotels works closely with its suppliers and jumped at the chance to try out the new training kitchen at facilities management company CSG’s offices in Pretoria on 12 September 2024. 18 Nov 2024 Read more

Don’t miss out! Book SOS summer specials at City Lodge Hotels!
Get ready, as City Lodge Hotels' SOS (Save Our Stay) summer specials is here to offer tired travellers a break. With special accommodation rates across all four hotel brands – Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge, and Road Lodge – plus breakfast specials and more, you will want to bookmark our website for the festive season. 5 Nov 2024 Read more

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024
City Lodge Hotels has just released its 2024 Integrated Report, now live at https://citylodgehotels.com/investors. This year’s report is packed with everything you need to know: comprehensive operational insights, capital performance, details of who we are and how we deliver on our strategy, and much more. 31 Oct 2024 Read more

Hotel Operation of the Year Award overall winner was City Lodge Hotel GrandWest, with the award presented to general manager, Dean Samouilhan. Pictured are: Morne Bester, general manager: Operations; Ross Phinn, divisional director: Operations; Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, COO; Dean Samouilhan; Andrea Anderson, general manager: Operations; Stephan Janse van Rensburg: divisional director: Operations; Tony Balabanoff, divisional director: Operations; and Trevor Boyd, general manager: F&B
City Lodge Hotels proudly celebrated its top performers at the annual CLH Leaders' Conference gala dinner on 17 September 2024. The event, held with great excitement and anticipation, honoured individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, skill, and passion in their roles throughout the year. 9 Oct 2024 Read more

Mental health matters at City Lodge Hotels
October is Mental Health Awareness Month and Lischen Gurovich, Group Human Resources manager for City Lodge Hotels, unpacks the organisation’s approach to staff well-being. This is a masterclass in building and maintaining overall wellness in the workplace. 3 Oct 2024 Read more

Quality over quantity, says Lischen Gurovich, HR manager at City Lodge Hotels
Starting my journey at university with a law degree, I was driven by a desire to help others. However, it soon became clear that my aspirations extended beyond the confines of legal practice. This realisation marked the beginning of my quest to find a career that truly resonated with my passion for making a positive impact. 26 Sep 2024 Read more

City Lodge Hotels annual results – 13% jump in revenue
City Lodge Hotels has released its Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2024, the highlights of which are: 10 Sep 2024 Read more

Chef de partie Cathrine Chetty delivers passion on the plate
Cathrine Chetty, chef de partie at Town Lodge Johannesburg Airport, has proven her culinary flair and leadership skills since joining the team in April 2023, enhancing City Lodge Hotels’ expanded food and beverage offering. 30 Aug 2024 Read more

Lead with love – Ansie Turner, executive housekeeper
Ansie Turner, executive housekeeper at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport, is a manager, mentor, mother figure, and friend to many. Described as one of the hardest working members of the team, her superpower is leading with love, making people feel welcome, and inspiring others to strive for success. 23 Aug 2024 Read more

Grace under pressure: Meet Wania Malik from City Lodge Hotels
Hotel general managers thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic world. Some make it look easy, seamlessly marrying training, aptitude, and opportunity. We ask Wania Malik, a rising star in hotel leadership at City Lodge Hotels, and currently assistant general manager: food and beverage at City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood, to share her recipe for success. 16 Aug 2024 Read more

More than employees: Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, from exile to excellence
City Lodge Hotels proudly belongs to the 30% Club, a prestigious group of companies worldwide that have achieved at least 30% representation of women on their board and in the c-suite. The group’s commitment to gender diversity is evident, with women making up:
  • 45% of the board
  • 66% of the c-suite
  • 39% of senior managers
  • 64% of middle managers
  • 62% of junior managers
  • 61% of the workforce overall
 12 Aug 2024 Read more

City Lodge Hotels makes giving back easy
In City Lodge Hotels' corporate social responsibility calendar, Mandela Day on 18 July marked a highlight of charitable efforts across its 59 hotels. Hotel teams engaged in various initiatives benefiting national and regional charities, alongside innovative recycling and upcycling projects. 7 Aug 2024 Read more

Sip Easy! City Lodge Hotels launches debut house wines
City Lodge Hotels is thrilled to introduce its debut range of Easy House wines, produced in partnership with award-winning Diemersfontein Wine Estate and Thokozani Holdings. As the group’s food and beverage offering continues to grow and develop, adding a signature house wine was a natural next step. 1 Aug 2024 Read more


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