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experienced banqueting teams at each location will
assist you in planning your next conference, function
or wedding.
Apartments
Coastlands Hotels and Resorts has also acquired
apartments in Umdloti and on KwaZulu-Natal’s most
prestigious Zimbali golf and lifestyle estate.
At 30 Degrees, Umdloti, a choice of two apartments -
with spectacular sea views that are walking distance
to the beach - are available. These modern, executive
apartments offer you three bedrooms and two
bathrooms with spacious living areas, fully fitted
kitchens and luxury amenities and linen.
At Zimbali Coastal Resort you can choose from one
of five beautifully decorated and furnished luxury to each hospitality product using trusted business
villas. These four-bedroom houses offer en-suite relationships.
bathrooms, spacious living areas and fully fitted
kitchens. They are offered on short term or at a The dedicated marketing and sales team is focused on
discounted rate for longer periods. implementing the latest marketing trends, resulting
in new business and maintaining the already well
Strategic Direction
established business relationships with existing clients.
Coastlands Hotels and Resorts head office provides The operations team drives the retention of clients and
support to the hotels within the group in terms guests that are introduced to our hotels.
of overall strategic direction in operations, sales,
marketing, human resources, training and financial All areas of the business operations are fully fitted
management. “With no immediate plans for new and with modern technical equipment to produce efficient
major investments, the group’s focus is on continually results and all departments are fully computerised.
improving and maintaining the current facilities and Each member of the staff complement is equally trained
aiming to concentrate on operating sustainable, to execute their duties by using these facilities to give
profitable and well-developed hotels in KwaZulu- efficient service and prompt responses to the service
Natal. In addition to this, the SNG group prides itself demands of guests at any given time.
on developing and operating a number of commercial The group continually participates in general training
and industrial properties,” says Naidu. programmes to develop and improve its skilled staff
and the recruitment process ensures that staff that are
Coastlands Hotels and Resorts is a people focused passionate about their careers within the hospitality
business based on relationships, which are fluent industry are employed.
in integrity, filled with passion and systematically
guided with expertise and driven by excellence. The It is evident that Coastlands Hotels and Resorts is one
credibility of Coastlands Hotels and Resorts is based of KwaZulu-Natal’s leading privately black owned hotel
on its proven senior management’s credentials, groups and look forward to welcoming you to any of
which bring innovative and entrepreneurial skills their hotels.

Full Name of Company: Coastlands Hotels and Resorts KEY PERSONNEL
Services / Products: Hotel Accommodation, CEO: Saantha Naidu
Restaurants, Conference and Event Venues Managing Director: Roshini Naidu, Julie Naidoo,
Date Established: 1993 Chris Naidoo
Financial Director: Julie Naidoo
Subsidiaries: Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel, Coastlands Group Marketing and Sales Manager:
Musgrave Hotel, Coastlands Durban Self-catering Andre-B van Wyk
Apartments, The Royal Hotel Group Operations Manager: Vadi Govender
Customer Base: Leisure, Corporate, Government CONTACT DETAILS
No. of Employees: 350 Head Office
Bankers: First National Bank Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mercury House, 320 Anton
Industry Quality Standards: ISO 9001 TGCSA 4 Star Lembede Street, Durban
and 3 Star Accredited Tel: +27 (0)31 271 8271
B-BBEE Status: Level 4 E-mail: marketingmanager@coastlands.co.za
Website: www.coastlands.co.za
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