Gold Reef City unveils first phase of major refurb

TSOGO Sun unveiled
the first phase of Gold
Reef City’s R630m
refurbishment at an event
held for members of the
hospitality industry on
November 19.
According to Tsogo Sun
ceo, Marcel von Aulock, the
multimillion-rand investment
is the first step towards
the famous attraction being
recognised as a complete,
world-class entertainment
destination. He said while
Gold Reef City had typically
been seen as either a theme
park or a casino, both parts
of the property would now be
combined to offer one great
experience.
To make this a reality,
Gold Reef City welcomed its
very own cinema complex
– Movies@Gold Reef City.
Themed as a Victorian train,
the cinema complex offers
six theatres – four of which
include 3D capabilities – with
1 048 seats in total.
Additionally, Gold Reef now
has its own 12-lane bowling
alley and a gaming arcade.
An exclusive gaming area –
the Salon Privé – was also
introduced, featuring its own
private entrances, playing
areas, baccarat room, Internet
and cash desk facilities, lobby
and VIP desk, as well as an
exclusive lounge.
Among the additions to
the property are several new
and upgraded restaurants,
including the classic Back
o’ the Moon, which has
undergone a total revamp and
offers accessible upmarket
dining.