Hospitality made easy: festive dining with no stress this Christmas

• City Lodge Hotels offers curated festive feasts at select properties on 25 December.
• Guests enjoy relaxed, chef-prepared Christmas menus without shopping or cooking stress.
• Great summer rates and specials turn festive dining into an effortless staycation.

A hospitality tradition designed for the festive season

‍Every December, as South Africans navigate packed shopping aisles, soaring temperatures and the annual pressure of preparing the “perfect” Christmas meal, City Lodge Hotels leans into a long-standing tradition: serving generous, stress-free festive feasts across select hotel restaurants.

Instead of spending hours in a hot kitchen or juggling last-minute prep, guests can step into cool, spacious, air-conditioned dining rooms where friendly teams handle everything from planning to plating. It’s hospitality the way it should be: effortless, warm and centred on quality time.

City Lodge Hotels has built a strong reputation for convenience, value and comfort, and its festive dining offering reflects these strengths. Whether travelling, visiting family, or simply wanting a break from the holiday rush, diners can sit back and enjoy Christmas lunch without the workload.Festive feasts at select hotels

‍This year, several hotels across the Courtyard, City Lodge and Town Lodge brands will offer curated Christmas Day menus. Expect seasonal classics, refreshing summer flavours and a few creative touches from their culinary teams.

Participating hotels include:

• Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City
• Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha
• Courtyard Hotel Rosebank
• City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
• City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood
• Town Lodge Gqeberha
• Town Lodge Bellville

From coastal flavours in Gqeberha to the urban energy of Rosebank and Waterfall City, each property brings its own signature hospitality to the festive table.

Stay over and make the most of summer

‍City Lodge Hotels doesn’t just offer festive dining — it offers flexibility. Guests can turn lunch into a full-blown summer break thanks to competitive seasonal rates, Summer on Your Terms deals and WOZA Friday specials, available across multiple properties.

This makes the experience ideal for:

• families visiting from out of town,
• solo travellers wanting a fuss-free festive day,
• couples looking to unwind,
• or anyone wanting to avoid driving after a long, indulgent lunch.

All offers, menus and pricing are available at citylodgehotels.com, and bookings can be made directly with each hotel.

Warmth, value and “home away from home” comfort

At its core, City Lodge’s festive dining tradition is about simplicity — removing barriers so guests can reconnect, relax and enjoy a memorable Christmas Day.

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“This time of year reminds us how important it is to slow down, gather and savour moments with the special people in our lives,” says Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, Chief Operating Officer at City Lodge Hotels.

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“Our hotel restaurants offer warm, welcoming spaces where guests can enjoy generous festive feasts without the stress of preparation. Whether you’re travelling or dining solo, we’ll make sure it feels like a home away from home. Life is hard. Check into easy.”

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The combination of reliable service, great value, and thoughtfully prepared menus has made City Lodge Hotels a go-to hospitality brand for both travellers and locals during the festive season.

Christmas lunch should be about connection, not chaos. With its relaxed dining spaces, welcoming teams and well-priced accommodation options, City Lodge Hotels offers a seamless alternative to the traditional holiday scramble. Whether you’re hosting family, treating yourself, or simply looking for an effortless festive experience, the group’s Christmas Day feasts deliver hospitality at its warmest and most convenient.

Bookings are essential, and menus vary by hotel. Visit www.citylodgehotels.com to secure your festive table and discover why more guests choose to celebrate the season with ease rather than effort.

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