Premier Hotel The Winkler - Premium Stays in White River
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Rooms at the 4-star Premier Hotel The Winkler are tastefully decorated. They include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom, and a balcony or patio overlooking the garden and forests. Some suites offer a separate living area. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms. Guests mention comfortable beds and clean rooms.
Dining Options
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the Wakuja Restaurant, which uses local and seasonal ingredients. The Xilobo Bar offers drinks with valley views. There is a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus available. A guest noted that the breakfast was fresh and varied, with options like vegan milk. Some reviews mention that the dinner buffet could be uneven, with dry chicken or chewy beef.
Leisure & Recreation
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic mountain views and sun loungers. Onsite activities include a children's playground, darts, table tennis, a tennis court, and a games room with pool and table tennis. The spa offers massages (foot, full body, head, neck, and couples). There is also a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area.
Location & Transport
The Winkler is 14 km from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and a 20-minute drive from Kruger National Park. It is close to Andover Bird & Reptile Park and Blyde River Canyon. The property is near White River town. Guests can access adventure activities like white water rafting and zip lining within 50 km. Free private parking is available.
Services & Facilities
The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, room service, and concierge service. Services include laundry, ironing, babysitting, and board games for kids. It has a soundproofed conference room with audio-visual tech. There are also facilities for disabled guests, pet bowls, and a shuttle service. Some noted that the WiFi was unreliable during power dips.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Darts
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
