Sun City Hotel and Casino R350m refurbishment hits major milestone in South Africa
African-inspired luxury and world-class gaming highlight major upgrades ahead of the 2025 festive season.
South Africa.- Sun City Hotel and Casino is on track to complete more than 70 per cent of its R350m (€18m) refurbishment ahead of the 2025 festive season, marking a major milestone in the transformation of the South African venue. The overhaul at the resort, operated by Sun International, promises to elevate luxury and leisure, blending high-end gaming, world-class amenities and African-inspired design.
Ensuring the destination is ready for the Christmas period, the refurbishment will pause ahead of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, taking place there from December 4 to 7, with majority of the work planned to be completed by November 2025. The project, which began in August 2024, is expected to be fully finished by 2026.
Sun City Resort GM Brett Hoppe, said according to Engineering News: “From the day that Sun City hotel first opened its doors, South Africans have streamed through them, all caught up in the magic and the dream that Sun City offered. We promised the glamour of Vegas, balanced by world-class family leisure and entertainment facilities.”
He added: “But at 46 years old, our hotel was looking tired, so we knew we had to restore the hotel to its former glory. There was nothing like it back then, and after the refurbishment, we know that guests will agree there is nothing like it now.”
The redesigned casino entrance and upgraded VIP areas aim to enhance the gaming experience for high-rollers and leisure visitors alike, improving guest flow and showcasing Africa-inspired luxury. Sun City Casino continues to offer 24/7 slots, table games and the exclusive Salon Privé for premium players.
Sun City highlights African craft
This milestone forms part of broader R530m (€27m) investments across the Sun City Resort complex in South Africa, covering upgrades to the hotel’s public spaces, corridors, terraces, the casino, luxury accommodations and solar-powered sustainability features, reinforcing its status as a premier African destination.
Interior designer for Sun City Hotel, Ryan Ilgner, said: “Drawing inspiration from Tswana (African culture) artistry, the new interior design features bold geometric motifs that echo the intricate patterns found in the newly renovated guest rooms.”
The transformed Sun Terrace restaurant, blending Tswana cultural heritage with sleek modern design, offers panoramic views and caps off the resort’s ambitious refurbishment, highlighting Sun City’s renewed commitment to luxury, culture and world-class guest experience
