Three romantic road trips near Jozi

You don’t need to venture too far for love this Valentine’s Day because we’ve got you covered with three romantic destinations that are super close to Jozi. Whether you want to unwind, enjoy relaxing massages and spoils in a day spa, or share a romantic meal with your loved one, you’ll no doubt fall in love with these three romantic road trips near Jozi.

What could be more romantic than spending the night in the opulence of the Moulin Rouge Suite? The best part is, you don’t have to travel to Paris to find it. The Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel (https://www.villasimonne.co.za/) is your ticket to international travel right at your very doorstep. 

It’s where Monte Carlo meets Manhattan and Rio rendezvous with Rome. This vintage, art-deco boutique hotel in Houghton lets you create your own fantasy travel accommodation with 15 individually themed suites. Whether you want to live out a night of romance in the Bali Garden Suite, the Gatsby Suite, the Olympia or Marakesh Penthouse, you’ll find your perfect accommodation within these walls.

Besides the sophisticated and stylish rooms, they also have lush gardens you can look onto from your balcony, a true 1920s Piano Lounge, a Wild West Snooker Room and an Outdoor Cinema to boast a few of the unique and quirky entertainment offerings.

Let’s just say, if you want to impress, you’ll find it pretty easy to make a statement at the Villa Simonne.

Kievits Kroon Country Estate (https://www.kievitskroon.co.za/) is one of Gauteng’s little pleasures! Only one and half hours from Johannesburg city centre, and a mere 24 kilometers from Pretoria, this wonderful estate will have you thinking (and feeling) as though you’ve arrived in the Cape Winelands. It’s pure indulgence. Everything from the 16-hectare manicured grounds, which feature a spectacular tree arch that welcomes you at the entrance, to the pristine Cape Dutch style building. But in all honesty, it’s the way this place makes you feel relaxed that makes it so incredibly lustworthy and a perfect romantic destination.

Book a stay in one of the many rooms available. For true romance, we recommend the Superior Luxury Room. There are only three of these available, but if it’s privacy and romance you’re after, you’ll feel completely secluded spending the night in one of these. At night, walk through the beautiful grounds to one of the restaurants in the estate. The Grantia Restaurant does a wonderful Gourmet Menu, which offers a six-course dinner menu that is paired with a expertly matched wine from their award-winning wine list.

The next morning, book a couples’ massage in the decadent Winelands Spa and after your treatment, take advantage of the thermae facilities, which are included free of charge to hotel guests (at selected times).

We also love the fact that you can order a gourmet picnic to enjoy on the lawns of the estate. Just say the word and the hotel will supply a basket filled with sumptuous treats, a picnic blanket and cushions where you can savour that feeling of romance without having to pack ahead of time.

Perfecting an idyllic romantic getaway is easy when you’re surrounded by the backdrop of a beautiful forest in your own “back yard”. Just under three hours drive from Jozi lies the glorious and elegant Dunkled Country & Equestrian Estate in Dullstroom (https://www.dunkeldestate.co.za/).

Relax in the forest setting of the country estate, and who knows, you may even be lucky and spot a zebra or other beautiful animals roaming around your veranda while you sip on your morning coffee. It’s the prefect place to enjoy everything once you’ve reached your destination, meaning you can hang your car keys up and just enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

If things like fly fishing or horse-riding appeal to you, you’ll be in your element with over 19 fly fishing dams within the resort and a beautiful landscape to admire whilst saddled atop a majestic stallion.

Dunkled Country & Equestrian Estate also offers a full treatment Spa and two dining facilities (Sporting Horse and 1883) where you can wine and dine knowing you don’t have to stress about driving back home.

Make the most of your romantic escape. Be responsible and book a stay over so you not only enjoy every moment of your trip, but also ensure you’re rested and ready for any travel back home. Stay safe!

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