Need a Luxurious Guest House to relax at after running the Comrades Marathon?
Whether you are running the Comrades Marathon or are a spectator, you will need a place to stay. Auberge Hollandaise offers luxury accommodation in Durban North, a short drive down the road and you will reach Umhlanga Rocks, a popular tourist destination offering a variety of shops, blue flag beaches and a variety of restaurants. The Comrades Marathon is a popular event where many tourists book flights and accommodation way in advance, so as to not miss out on this amazing opportunity.
Interesting Facts on the Comrades Marathon
The Comrades Marathon will take place on Sunday 30 May 2010 this year. It is the world's oldest and largest ultra-marathon. It was first run on 24 May 1921 and was won by Bill Rowan in a time of 8 hours and 59 minutes. The race is run over a distance of approximately 90 km between the capital of the Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, and the coastal city of Durban. The direction of the race alternates each year between the up run starting from Durban and the down run starting from Pietermaritzburg.
The race was introduced by a famous World War I veteran Vic Clapham, to commemorate the South African soldiers killed during the war. Clapham, who had endured a 2,700-kilometre route march through sweltering German East Africa, wanted the memorial to be a unique test of the physical endurance of the entrants. The constitution of the race states that one of its primary aims is to "celebrate mankind's spirit over adversity". The race has a huge compliment of runners, the year of 2000 set a record of a staggering 23 000 runners.
Auberge Hollandaise Guest House offers superb facilities
A choice of ten luxury en-suite rooms, with everything you need to enjoy your stay to the fullest.
- All our rooms are serviced daily and are fully air-conditioned, offering a choice of twin or king size beds dressed in top quality linen.
- Splash around in our sparkling pool after a day on the beach whilst enjoying your favourite cocktail or enjoy a sundowner on your private balcony, or a drink at our bar.
- Complimentary tea and coffee tray in all rooms.
- All our rooms have a TV with DSTV.
- Secure Parking which is manned at night
- Mouth-watering meals are served in our elegant dining room.
- From our guesthouse there is a magnificent view of the newly developed 2010 soccer stadium (Moses-Mabhida Stadium), a spectacular piece of architecture.
Auberge Hollandaise Guest House is the perfect Durban location for accommodation before and after The Comrades Marathon. You will be treated like royalty, making your stay a memorable one.