Q2 2020

14 MEA MARKETS / Q2 2020 , Feb20013 Best Boutique Accommodations - Southern Gauteng South Africa has a plethora of world-leading luxury establishments that often go ‘under the radar’. Ultimately, it’s only amatter of time before South Africa’s secrets become more common knowledge, but for the time being, those in the knowhave its treasures for themselves. This certainly extends to Little Eden Guest Lodge, whichwas recently recognised as the Best Boutique Accommodation in Southern Gauteng. Here, we take a deep dive into what makes this boutique establishment shine. In the luxury sphere, there’s a certain excitement that comes from the use of the word ‘boutique’. It speaks to an individualism, and a mindset that seeks to be unique. Boutique establishments are a treat to visit, as they are driven by a unique perspective, a particular – often unusual - vision. This speak true for Little Eden Guest Lodge. Over its 21 suites, the lodge embraces a whimsical sort of spirit, playing with bold colour choices amidst the usual and expected South African deep browns and beiges. Here and there are suites that delve more liberally into the country’s influence, sporting intricately thatched ceilings and tribal iconography that never fail to interest. Of course, many of the rooms positively pop with oranges and yellows, offering quick bursts of life and vitality. But, more importantly, each of these suites is unmistakably, and in their own way, luxurious. The boutique nature of the lodge offers a helping hand when it comes to allowing a freedom to explore themes in a way that larger, chain hotels often cannot. Suite one, for example, embraces an almost pop-art vibe, with a monochromatic palette and checkerboard floor interrupted throughout with bombastic displays of purples, reds and blues. Make no mistake, Little Eden Guest Lodge is bursting with character from the moment you step over the threshold. Naturally, it is a deserving recipient of the title of ‘Best Boutique Accommodations’ in the region of Southern Gauteng. Little Eden Guest Lodge Address: 48 Danie Theron St, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Website: http://www. littleedenguestlodge.co.za/