Finding accommodation

Discussion in 'World Cup 2010: Fans & Travel' started by Shearer9, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. Gronum

    Gronum Member

    Feb 10, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    I know of accommodation in Hartebeespoort - between Pretoria and Rustenburg. 2 bedrooms - one with double bed, one with 2 singles - own bathroom. Pm me for contact details.
     
  2. royial

    royial Member

    May 16, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    I want to find accommodation in Rustenburg for 2 nights:
    I want to be at the Sun City in the evening of the first night, then going back to the hotel, in the morning going again to Sun City and in the evening to watch the R16 game in Rustenburg.

    Do someone find a good accommodation there?

    Thanks.
     
  3. Yolanda

    Yolanda New Member

    Jun 1, 2010
    I have found a place in Pretoria with VERY reasonable prices.

    The accommodation consist of self catering flats and the owner can provide transport as well. Free gym, DSTV and cleaning services. PM me if you are interested and I'll send his details to you.
     
  4. PHX85339

    PHX85339 New Member

    Jun 3, 2010
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    How is the Area around Bezuidenhout Park? Observatory ave. and Homestead St.?
     
  5. Yolanda

    Yolanda New Member

    Jun 1, 2010
    Here is a tip that may help. To see where areas are located - use google earth. It will give you a very good idea as to the location you are looking at in relation to other places where you would like to be and you can see the stadiums clearly.

    If you want to get a feel for the area, maybe do a search on www.private property.co.za. This is one of the most popular websites for property in SA and if you do a quick search on a particular suburb, The results will show you the general style / condition of accommodation in that area.

    Personally I would not recommend staying in JHB city center, so if you have various options and 1 is not in the city center, I'd take that 1. This is just my opinion though. I would also stay away from Yeoville and Hillbrow.

    Gronum, do you maybe know the specific areas referred to in the post above? I don't really know those areas?
     
  6. royial

    royial Member

    May 16, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Hi,

    What is better in Cape Town:
    a. to be near the beach? (On Beach RD.)
    b. in the city (Long Street)

    I'm asking in terms of security, restaurant, night life etc.

    Thanks!
     
  7. kayoss

    kayoss Member

    May 6, 2009
    Club:
    Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC
    Near the beach is safer. Try get as close to camps bay as possible. Nice nightlife there as well.. will be more costly tho
     
  8. royial

    royial Member

    May 16, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Thanks for your reply.
    Do you think I need to rent a car in CapeTown?
     
  9. Yolanda

    Yolanda New Member

    Jun 1, 2010
    The public transport in SA does not nearly compare to that of Europe or the USA and I will definitely recommend that people hire cars if they want to get around independently.
     
  10. supaeagles

    supaeagles Member

    Feb 20, 2010
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    think i saw several posts related to difficulty in finding accom in rustenburg. thought i'll add something that i saw..each host city has its website where you can find lots of information on accom, things to do, restaurants etc etc
    Here is the one for Rustenburg. Look under Bed&Breakfast for contact information - http://www.rustenburg.gov.za/fifaworldcup/

    Edit - found another one - http://www.bafokeng.com/2010
     
  11. Gronum

    Gronum Member

    Feb 10, 2010
    Club:
    --other--
    If you are on the route get a multiday hop-on-hop-off bus pass. No need for car hire then
     
  12. Hayfields House

    Hayfields House New Member

    Oct 6, 2009
    If anyone is still looking for accommodation in the Durban area, then please PM me and I can point you in the right direction.

    Kim
     
  13. gameson

    gameson Member

    May 5, 2006
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Can anyone recommend me a good hotel/hostel/B&B in Capetown (21 - 29 June) and Durban (18 - 20 June)? I am having problems finding one.

    I hope someone can help me with hotel as what this forum has helped me before in Joburg.

    please email me at gameson AT gmail DOT com as my inbox is full.

    Thank you so much for your help.
     
  14. BoughtMyPoints

    BoughtMyPoints New Member

    Mar 27, 2009
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    The manager at the ideally located Formula 1 at Cape Town Foreshore (no car required) told me yesterday that he has availability for every single day for the next month.

    Further out and requiring your own car is the Formula 1 Milnerton location.
     
  15. gameson

    gameson Member

    May 5, 2006
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Thanks, BoughtMyPoints, I was gonna ask here if foreshore area is a nice area. Thank you for confirming that. :) I will book now for several days. :) Now if only I need to spend 8 days in Cape Town. How many days would be enough to see all Cape Town?
     
  16. BoughtMyPoints

    BoughtMyPoints New Member

    Mar 27, 2009
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Outside the WC, I would not recommend the foreshore area as it would tend to be too quiet and desolate, inviting potential ambush. However, this hotel just happens to be no more than 100m from the actual bus stop for the stadium shuttle and the area will be full of people, besides being at the start of a dedicated fan walk towards the waterfront and onto the stadium itself.

    If you get "into" Cape Town, 8 days won't be enough. But we need co-operating weather. Rain due again on Sunday ... perfect for the big rugby match, a day late to spoil the opening WC match in CT.
     
  17. SoccerFan36

    SoccerFan36 Member

    Dec 7, 2009
    Club:
    Celtic FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    how is the area near south beach in Durban? Is it safe?
     
  18. Grecian1904

    Grecian1904 New Member

    May 28, 2010
    Club:
    Exeter City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
     
  19. gameson

    gameson Member

    May 5, 2006
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Which area is safe and close to the action in Durban?

    I have two choices, one is in Durban North (Marine Drive) and one is in Durban South (Kelvin Place). Both are quite close to the beach.

    Also is car a necessaty in Durban?

    Thanks.
     
  20. royial

    royial Member

    May 16, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    What is the best area to look for accommodation in Cape Town? (regarding safety, night life etc.)

    Thanks.
     
  21. Nailsea Hammer

    Nailsea Hammer New Member

    Apr 20, 2009
    Club:
    West Ham United FC
    This has been asked before and I think the basic view was the nearer the stadium the better, or go to Camps bay if you want a holiday resort.
     
  22. royial

    royial Member

    May 16, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Thanks for your answer.
    What do you think about Sea Point / Bantry Bay?

    Thanks.
     
  23. Nailsea Hammer

    Nailsea Hammer New Member

    Apr 20, 2009
    Club:
    West Ham United FC
    I have never been to SA before so I'm only going on what I have read and others have said, but both seems to be good places to stay.

    The fan fest is near the harbour end of Long Street.

    Some of the V&A hotels cut prices recently to about $150 a night which could be an option.

    I settled on staying in de Waterkant, for what it's worth!
     
  24. BoughtMyPoints

    BoughtMyPoints New Member

    Mar 27, 2009
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Actually you mean the Fan Walk. The Fan Fest is elsewhere and is best avoided.
     
  25. Nailsea Hammer

    Nailsea Hammer New Member

    Apr 20, 2009
    Club:
    West Ham United FC
    Why is it best avoided?
     

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