Fairmont Heritage Place Zimbali Corporate profile
FAIRMONT HERITAGE PLACE ZIMBALI PRIVATE RESIDENCE CLUB
Fairmont is the world’s most storied hotel brand. For more than a century, their grand collection of fabled castles, secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats have hosted the rich and famous, kings and queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers and stars of the stage and screen.
Building upon unique strengths and an established reputation, Fairmont aims to become an unrivalled global presence, yet remain committed to its core values by providing experiences that are authentically local, in hotels and resorts of unrivalled presence, with service that is truly engaging.
In the demanding world of convenience and unrelenting service standards, the concept of Private Residence Club ownership is fast dominating the concept of secondary home ownership and the burden of a traditional holiday property. None so exclusive as Fairmont Heritage Place Zimbali, the only internationally branded Private Residence Club in South Africa.
Located within the heartbeat of the prestigious Zimbali Estate, with a backdrop of the magnificent new, Fairmont International Hotel, each villa is a tastefully designed haven of luxury and attention to detail. Thirteen select owners will enjoy three weeks ownership coupled with a range of outstanding services and amenities, including the personalised layout of your residence on arrival, use of the hotel chef and the privilege of a 5-star hotel concierge service, while still enjoying the privacy of your own home.
The most enticing aspect of Fairmont Heritage Place Private Residence Club ownership is that it is totally transferable, keeping the legacy alive and allowing you to share this wonderful lifestyle with generations to come.
Fairmont Heritage Place villas are built within Zimbali Coastal Resort.
Situated on a pristine stretch of KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast, the resort is endowed with lush vegetation and an abundance of indigenous wildlife. The luxury appointments feature Indonesian-inspired architecture and a touch of local finishes. Owners have access to a range of world-class amenities, including eight exclusive dining experiences, an exclusive health spa, a private, ocean-side beach club, and indigenous nature walking trails.
Avid golfers can play the existing Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course and on completion in 2011, an18-hole Gary Player Signature Course. The Zimbali world of luxury accommodation offers an exceptional quality of life within a pristine natural environment.
IFA Hotels and Resorts is an international leader in the development of premier integrated and mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects and luxury leisure services.
With a portfolio of luxurious leisure properties in Portugal, Zanzibar, Lebanon and Namibia now complemented by the inclusion of South Africa with the addition of Zimbali Coastal Resort, IFA Hotels & resorts sets the standard worldwide.
Only an elite number of people will have the opportunity to acquire membership, offering a holiday home at Zimbali and reciprocal access to some of the most prestigious hotels and resorts in the world.
Imagine spending your nights at the Plaza Hotel Manhattan when in the Big Apple, enjoying the elegance of the Savoy in London, skiing in Colorado, or lapping up the Mediterranean at some of the world’s most sought after hotels and resorts. These are just a few of the exclusive luxuries of being a member of Fairmont Heritage Place Zimbali, the most exclusive Private Residence Club in the world.
Q&A with Kevin Wash
Fairmont Heritage Place Zimbali
Fairmont Heritage Place Zimbali
What are the benefits of purchasing into a Private Residence Club over whole ownership?
[KW] Several, and the biggest being reduced cost to the owner, no maintenance worries or security concerns, also the opportunity for international travel.
Is a Sectional Title Hotel suite the same as a Condominium or ‘Condo’ as they call it in the States?
[KW] No - In America a Condo is a type of property
What makes a successful Private Residence Club?
[KW] Location, branding, international travel, and a proven track record in all of those.
Does a Private Residence Club member at Fairmont Heritage Place - Zimbali have full access of the golf course during their stay?
[KW] Yes at specially negotiated rates
IFA Hotels & Resorts are involved with the development and marketing of both Fairmont Zimbali as well as Legends Golf & Safari Resort – What other resorts are IFA Hotels & Resorts involved in?
]KW] Several, including Pine Cliffs (Algarve) Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Lebanon, Thailand, Brazil, Seychelles, Namibia, Zanzibar and many more
As an owner, can one exchange time into other affiliated resorts within your portfolio?
[KW] Yes - At no cost whatsoever
Contact Details
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Featured Article
IFA HOTELS & RESORTS ACQUIRES ADDITIONAL STAKE IN BOSCHENDAL SOUTH AFRICA
July 2009
FA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) recently strengthened its interests in South Africa by acquiring a further 5.25% in Boschendal Limited, increasing its stake to 37.33%.
This acquisition is part of a set strategy by IFA HR to strengthen its geographic reach as a global developer of mixed-use integrated resorts. It also aligns with its subsidiary's strategy in South Africa (IFA Hotels & Resorts Limited) to deliver new premier resort and residential projects in South Africa.
Werner Burger, President and COO of IFA HR, said: "With our ability to introduce international investors, partners and hotel operators, we are able to explore real value creation by promoting new asset classes of property ownership. The internationally recognised Boschendal brand will be further elevated through our international network located in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America and Africa."
IFA HR is committed to creating a development that will complement its internationally recognised portfolio of top quality integrated resorts. IFA HR is now also responsible for all the sales and marketing of Boschendal Limited, allowing the company to utilise all its international offices and network across the world. Likewise, Boschendal welcomes approximately 200,000 guests per year, a vast audience for IFA HR to cross sell and promote its existing international portfolio of residences, resorts, private residence clubs and experiences.
"Our strong international strategic partnerships and relationships with partners such as Nakheel, Kingdom Hotel Investments, JCI, Tongaat Hulett Developments, United Investments Portugal and Raimon Land provides an outstanding synergy of skills adding significant value to our developments," added Burger.
The first phase of the development, the Boschendal Founder's Estates located among the vineyards on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, will now be further improved with all related infrastructure. Current development plans for the second phase, the proposed mixed-use development on Boschendal's 2,240 hectare estate, includes residential homes set within villages of varying size, an upmarket retirement village, a boutique hotel and a mixed-use precinct combining shopping, offices and apartments. Ultimately only 7% of the 2,240 hectares will be covered by buildings and gardens.
In South Africa, IFA HR owns the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and holds a 50% stake in the joint venture that is developing Zimbali Coastal Resort and is putting the finishing touches to the new Fairmont Zimbali Resort, expected to open in August 2009. IFA HR also holds a 50% stake in the Legend Golf & Safari Resort located in the Waterberg, close to Johannesburg, which recently received an award for being "Africa's Leading Tourism Development Project". The company also received "Africa's Leading Sport Resort" award for the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge.
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