Gold and the history of Johannesburg are intertwined. The discovery of gold in the late 1890s led to a gold rush by prospectors from all over the world to the area now known as Johannesburg. A mere 6km from Johannesburg's bustling city centre lies Gold Reef City Village, a unique reminder of that bygone era. Centred around shaft No. 14, which was started in 1887, Gold Reef City is an inimitable combination of a theme park, a living museum of Victorian architecture and lifestyle and Africa's most unique hotel - the Protea Hotel Gold Reef City. This 4-star hotel offers the chance to escape the pressures of modern day living in a safe and secure environment of fun and Old World elegance. There is a choice of 6 restaurants to delight the palate, from stylish restaurants to the more casual eateries. The hotel offers 74 elegantly appointed rooms in classic Victorian decor, all with en-suite bathrooms. Conference facilities cater for up to 180 delegates and a chapel is on hand for "spontaneous weddings".

Rooms: Each of the 74 rooms, ranging from standard rooms to the Market Heights Luxury Suites, combines elegantly appointed, classical Victorian decor with matchless comfort and style, yet discreetly includes modern features such as

• En-suite bathrooms
  Air-conditioning/chiller
• Satellite TV
• Hairdryers and Speed-dial telephones
  Internet access. All furnishings in the rooms were specially selected to reflect the charm and elegance enjoyed by the opulent residents of the 1890's. Skilled craftsmen ensured that exact replicas of the antique furniture were created by hand, thus giving each item an authentic look.

Attractions
Theme Park: Gold Reef City has succeeded in providing something for the whole family. There are robotic shows, clowns, bands, can-can girls, strolling minstrels, gumboot dancers and even a mini-farm.
Gold Reef City Casino: The Gold Reef City Casino never sleeps. Located across the road from the Theme Park and offering free entrance to all our GUESTS, the Casino offers a wide variety of entertainment. There are blackjack tables, slots and games, as well as 5 restaurants, The Back of the Moon Jazz Cafe and The Globe Theatre, showing world-famous shows such as African Footprint and Girl Talk. There is also a games arcade for children.
The Apartheid Museum: The Apartheid Museum is located next to the Gold Reef city Theme park. "This is a journey, not just a destination. A journey to understanding, freedom and equality - maybe the most important lesson you will ever learn." This is a journey through the Apartheid Era and the "struggle" for South Africa's democracy. Whatever your plans, you're sure to find a host of attractions to explore, including prospecting in the magnificent new Gold Reef City Village Casino.