Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
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Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is situated at the northern end of Durban's Golden Mile
, adjacent to the Kings Park Sporting Precinct
. Besides the casino, the complex houses many restaurants, a beach bar, cinemas and its own semi-private beach, which was rated as one of the top 3 beaches in South Africa
. The design of the complex is aimed to complement the vast art deco
heritage that is found across Durban
.
The casino is used by many recreational cyclists as a base for their training rides up the North Coast
, as well as the start of the Tour de Nandos cycle race in September, and the end of the Amashovashova National Classic in October. Furthermore, the A1 Grand Prix
of Nations is held in the streets surrounding the casino during the end of January. This is the only street race in the entire A1 calendar.
Many restaurants are located within the complex, and the casino offers both smoking and non-smoking sections.
Suncoast is owned wholly by Tsogo Sun, a division of Sun International Ltd.
Golden Mile, Durban
The Golden Mile is the name given to the popular stretch of beachfront in the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, including the promenade that runs along with it. It runs roughly from South Beach to the newly-constructed Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in the north...
, adjacent to the Kings Park Sporting Precinct
Kings Park Sporting Precinct
Kings Park Sporting Precinct is a site located in Stamford Hill, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It was developed primarily to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but will also form part of the city's long term plan to host the Summer Olympics...
. Besides the casino, the complex houses many restaurants, a beach bar, cinemas and its own semi-private beach, which was rated as one of the top 3 beaches in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. The design of the complex is aimed to complement the vast art deco
Art Deco
Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...
heritage that is found across Durban
Durban
Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in South Africa. It forms part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism...
.
The casino is used by many recreational cyclists as a base for their training rides up the North Coast
North Coast
North Coast or Northcoast may refer to :Australia* North Coast , a regionCanada* "North Coast" in British Columbia means the northernmost region of the British Columbia Coast, primarily the communities of Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat and surrounding areas** North Coast , an electoral district...
, as well as the start of the Tour de Nandos cycle race in September, and the end of the Amashovashova National Classic in October. Furthermore, the A1 Grand Prix
A1 Grand Prix
A1 Grand Prix was a 'single make' open-wheel auto racing series. It was unique in its field in that competitors solely represented their nation as opposed to themselves or a team, the usual format in most formula racing series. As such, it was often promoted as the "World Cup of Motorsport"...
of Nations is held in the streets surrounding the casino during the end of January. This is the only street race in the entire A1 calendar.
Many restaurants are located within the complex, and the casino offers both smoking and non-smoking sections.
Suncoast is owned wholly by Tsogo Sun, a division of Sun International Ltd.