Conference Venues Blog – Conferences in South Africa

The Ruslamere Conference Centre is known for its atmosphere of luxury and tranquility as well as its friendly and efficient service at all times. Conveniently situated in Durbanville mid-way between the Winelands and Waterfront, just a mere half-hour’s drive from Cape Town’s CBD and the Cape Town International Airport, Ruslamere is considered by many as the number one choice for executive conferencing in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs.

With six luxury conference venues at its disposal, Ruslamere is the ideal venue for conferences, seminars, workshops, functions, product launches and weddings. Large functions for up to 140 conference delegates can be accommodated on the domed pool deck over the indoor swimming pool. For conference accommodation, Ruslamere has 32 luxury bedrooms where delegates will be accommodated in style. The venue has a Spa, indoor and outdoor pools and gym, in addition to its conference facilities. The conference centre also has service partnership agreements offering delegates additional services such as relaxation and beauty treatments and professional décor advice.

Conference accommodation at Ruslamere is upmarket and facilities in the rooms are modern. There are four types of rooms to choose from including luxury studios, loft apartments, executive suits and self-catering studios. All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, telephones, electrical safes, pocket coil mattresses and down-feather duvets. Ruslamere offers conference delegates airport shuttles, point to point transfers, car hire, as well as chauffeur drive services. You can also be assured that you will be able to access your emails and surf the internet with Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the venue.

The owners of the Ruslamere Conference Centre are Russel and Gisela Rathbone, are actively involved in the day to day running of the venue. They and their staff have a professional approach and attention to detail, ensuring that a high level of service is always being met. Ruslamere is fully accredited by the Tourism Grading Council and AA Quality Assurance Program.

Ruslamere Conference Venues

Ruslamere has six luxurious upmarket fully air conditioned venues furnished with multimedia equipment and light-blocking curtains. There is a collection of standard conference packages available, but Ruslamere will gladly customize a package to your specific requirements.

Full Day Conference Package is inclusive of:

• Arrival tea, coffee, fruit juice and muffins
• Mid-morning tea, coffee, fruit juice with savory snack of the day
• Light buffet lunch with fruit juice on the tables
• Afternoon tea, coffee and fruit juice with home-baked biscuits
• Standard Conference Equipment
• Venue Hire

Half Day Conference is inclusive of:

• Arrival tea, coffee, fruit juice and muffins
• Mid-morning tea, coffee, fruit juice with savory snack of the day
• Light buffet lunch with fruit juice on the tables
• Standard Conference Equipment
• Venue Hire

24-Hour Conference Package is inclusive of:

• Three-course Dinner
• Luxury Sharing Accommodation
• Full Buffet Breakfast
• Arrival tea, coffee, fruit juice and muffins
• Mid-morning tea, coffee, fruit juice with savory snack of the day
• Light buffet lunch with fruit juice on the tables
• Afternoon tea, coffee and fruit juice with home baked biscuits
• Standard Conference Equipment
• Venue Hire

Hourly Conference Venue Package is inclusive of:

• Arrival tea, coffee, fresh fruit juice and muffins
• Standard Conference

Conference Accommodation

The four types of rooms available for conference accommodation at Ruslamere are luxury studios, loft apartments, executive suites and self-catering studios.
Luxury Studios include luxurious bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and writing desk as well as modern hotel facilities.

Self-Catering Studios all have spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a writing desk. The rooms include a kitchenette equipped for two people.
The Executives suites have spacious bedrooms with a private lounge and full bathroom.

The Lofts are luxury double volume units with an open plan lounge and kitchen area and main and en-suite bathroom upstairs.

Pure Day Spa and Wellness Centre

Ruslamere’s Pure Day Spa and Wellness Centre is the perfect place to relax the body and soothe the mind. Facilities at the Spa include a Cedar-Wood Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Nail Studio and Gym. Here, you will receive the highest quality of personal service, and a qualified therapist is at hand to assist you. The spa has four private treatment rooms of which two are double rooms. A variety of treatments are offered by the Spa including facials, manicures, massages and indulgence packages.