Mabalingwe - The Oasis Update
Exploring St. Lucia   |   Resort Upgrades   |   Special Occasions   |   Notices

Another year done and dusted! Can you believe it?! 2022 went past like a whirlwind and it was an absolute delight to have made a multitude of beautiful holiday memories and shared endless Sandy Stories with you, our valued Shareholders. There is nothing quite like seeing all the faces gleaming with bright smiles as they make it through our Sandy gates and we hope  

 

that we will witness many more of these moments with you in 2023. But before you go off and enjoy all the festivities of the Holiday Season with your loved ones and get ready to welcome the New Year, we invite you to pause for a moment and catch up with us on all the happenings that have transpired at your favourite Coastal Resort in the second half of the year.


St. Lucia may be a small town but it boasts lush coastal forests, majestic birds and wildlife,
and breathtaking beaches. Its unspoiled natural beauty and tropical warm weather have made
it one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations. It is understandable why it happens to be the most
visited town in Africa; there is virtually something for everyone to enjoy!
Take a peek at just some of the diverse range of activities that you can enjoy while staying at Sandy Place:
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Hippo and Croc Boat Cruises

Shoreline Boat Safaris offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise up the St-Lucia Estuary within Isimangaliso Wetlands Park. On this cruise, you will witness hippos, Nile crocodiles and so much more. The Vessels also have optimal viewing space and allow for awesome photographic opportunities.

Visit the Heritage Tours & Safaris website to find out more about this spectacular 2-hour Boat Safari.

 
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Snorkelling at Cape Vidal

Explore the underwater wonders of Cape Vidal. The Bay makes for some great opportunities because it is a semi-protected bay. Visitors can therefore witness many unique fish species, scattered reefs, and rocks. You may also come across the mast of an old ship which acts as a shelter for some of the fish.

Visit the Safari & Stuff website for more information on this epic activity that the whole family can partake in.

 
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Deep-Sea Fishing

St-Lucia Estuary is home to some of the best fishing waters in the world and deep-sea fishing is a popular activity along the Natal coastline. If you are a big angler, you have an opportunity to catch some prolific fish species including barracuda, dorado, queen mackerel, sailfish, and tuna, and the best part is that what you catch is yours to keep!

Visit the Asterix Charter Fishing website to book your deep-sea fishing adventure.

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BRAAI AREA

New tiles and walls repainted.
Braai rakes and support beams installed.

 
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UNIT MAINTENANCE

Emergency lights installed.
Shower caddies replaced.
Bathroom mirrors replaced.
‘Mind your step’ signs installed.
Gutters replaced.
B Block channel roof repaired.
Walls repaired and painted.
 
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RECREATIONAL AREAS

New table tennis table.
New air hockey machine.
New foosball table.
New rocker in Toddlers’ Room.
Trampoline repaired with new legal sign.

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SWIMMING POOL AREA

All worn pipes replaced.
New sign installed.
Water feature repainted.
New artwork painted on wall murals.

 
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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Borehole pump replaced.
Waste Water system upgraded.

 
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LAUNDRY

New tumble dryer installed.

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RESORT ENTRANCE

Walls and pillar sanded and repainted.
 

The Sandy Place Team loves any excuse to celebrate special days and occasions with our guests! Every holiday celebrated is a real treat for not only our guests but us as well! Take a look at some moments of fun and laughter that we had in the second half of the year:

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Father’s Day

We aim to celebrate every special occasion at Sandy Place and this year’s Father’s Day was no different. Our generous Team gifted all our super dads with an enamel coffee mug decorated with an adorable moustache. Inside the cup were some yummy mini marshmallows, a slab of chocolate, and a rich and creamy cappuccino sachet to keep the winter chills at bay.

 

Woman’s Day

The Reception Area was decked out in floral splendour this Women’s Day. All the beautiful and precious women visiting the Resort were welcomed with colourful and sweet sunrise mocktails, garnished with a slice of pineapple to add some pizzazz. In the Chalets, our special guests arrived to a wonderful surprise in the main bedrooms; towel origami flowers with a centre that read “Happy Women’s Day", as well as a cute little gift containing special teabags and a stunningly fragranced lotion and body oil.

Valentine's Day
 

Spring Day

There is nothing lovelier than springtime. It is a time during which plants begin to grow again and hibernating animals awake – a time of new life and fresh beginnings. To celebrate this magnificent time, our Reception was a Spring explosion of decorative flowers and butterflies. Our guests were treated to a delicious sunrise mocktail and gifted a small succulent with a Spring Day card.

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Heritage Day

We had yet another Proudly South African Heritage Day this year at Sandy Place. The Reception was bedecked with some of our favourite proudly South African snacks; droewors, vetkoeke smeared with sweet apricot jam, and cupcakes decorated with stamps of unique South African products for guests to enjoy.

To make the day even more special for our guests, we gifted them with mugs that had Heritage Day stickers on them, containing some dröewors, a packet of mini marshmallows on a wooden stick to be braaied, and a Jagermeister shot. The guests absolutely loved their gifts!

Sandy Place is a home to many and our Team remains dedicated to providing all our valued Shareholders and guests with the best possible holiday environment. Here’s what a few of our guests had to say about us:

Really enjoyed our stay. Good value for money, and is conveniently located to all the amenities in St. Lucia.
- Anna-Mare Peach (GuestRevu)

 

My first stay in St. Lucia: the accommodation was excellent, I'm surely returning to
Sandy Place.

- Kohler (GuestRevu)

Had a fantastic time and service.
- Rhyn Van Der Vyver (Google)

 

Best RCI Resort I've ever visited!
Thank you.

- G E Oosthuizen (GuestRevu)

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Important Notices
 
2023 Calendar > Download Here
 
RHS Website > Visit Here

We would like to remind our valued Shareholders to kindly check and sign off on inventories upon arrival at your home-away-from-home unit. An inventory list is available in your unit;
any discrepancies must please be reported at Reception.

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In Closing…

Words cannot begin to express what a pleasure it was to have had you along for the wonderful journey we have been on in 2022. We are ever-so-grateful to you – our incredible Shareholders – for your continued loyalty and support during the course of this year.

We look forward to 2023 and all the great things to come, but until then, may you have a fantastic Festive Season filled with love, laughter, and wonderful blessings.

Season’s Greetings,
Marjorie Forssman

Sandy Place
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