The company’s founder, hotellier and entrepreneur Advocate Richard Thabo Moloko, was born and raised in Soweto during the height of apartheid. A struggle veteran, he was jailed for his activism but has risen above the disadvantages of his past to create a refreshing marque which is steadily redefining the way the travelling world views premium luxury.
Indeed, Moloko Hotels and Resorts mantra can be likened to the famous quote by Oscar Wilde: “Too much of a good thing, is wonderful!” In other words, when it comes to providing an unprecedented level of comfort and service, it is impossible to overdo it!
But there is more to Moloko than elite retreats and uber exclusive getaways. Indeed, the company’s ever expanding stable of fabulous boutique hotels, eateries and wellness centres takes the traditional five-star concept and takes it to a whole new level. It’s a level which starts very much at grassroots level, from initial concepts and architectural designs, all the way through to exceptional personal service which makes red carpet treatment pale in comparison.
Take, for example, the Moloko Strathavon, one of the most recent accomplishments of Moloko Hotels & Resorts which firmly embodies the company’s commitment to perfection at every level.
The hotel was built on land besides the Sandspruit river in Sandton – Johannesburg’s bustling business district and home to some of its most exclusive shopping malls. But in order to build, the land itself had to first be cleared and the river rehabilitated. This presented the perfect opportunity to build in complete harmony with natural surroundings with a “green” design heavily influenced by the environment and completely respectful of it as a result.
