Club Med South Africa's luxury Resort on schedule for July 2026 opening

JOHANNESBURG - Having been in business in South Africa for over 38 years, Club Med takes great satisfaction in providing the best service possible to their guests. 

At this time last year, Club Med announced plans to create South Africa's first all-inclusive resorts with an investment of R2 billion in northern KwaZulu-Natal, Collins Residential, and a global hospitality group.

Eyewitness News got an opportunity to tour the Club Med Tinley Manor Resort site on Monday. What an amazing location. 

It takes 30 minutes to get there from the airport. The pleasant weather and lush surroundings greet you.

With the anticipated July 2026 opening fast approaching, construction is well advanced and excitement is building.

We heard from Gino Andreetta, CEO of Club Med Europe & Africa Resort Operations, about the concept of introducing Club Med to KwaZulu Natal and the rationale behind choosing KZN over Cape Town.

Olivier Perillat-Piratoine, the managing director of Club Med South Africa, said that work was proceeding according to plan for the luxurious resort's debut.

"I'm pleased to report that work is proceeding according to plan, with an opening scheduled for July 2026. We can't wait to talk with our customers and involve the market in this incredible project." 

It is projected that approximately 1,200 people will be employed during the height of development. Within a five-kilometer radius of the project, three local wards and the traditional council supplied the majority of the labor used to build the resort.

 The first-ever Club Med surf school will also open at the resort.

Victoria Wood also talked to us about the interior design and the rationale behind selecting the Tinley Manor Resort's aesthetic.