South Africa’s ‘slum-themed’ luxury hotel slammed worldwide

Frances Cha, CNN
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Updated 5:09 AM EST, Fri December 6, 2013
At this controversial South Africa hotel, guests stay in a re-creation of the shacks inhabited by the poor. Each shanty sleeps four and goes for $82 per night.
'Luxury Shanty Town,' South Africa —
At this controversial South Africa hotel, guests stay in a re-creation of the shacks inhabited by the poor. Each shanty sleeps four and goes for $82 per night.
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The hotel has come under fire for presenting luxury travel under the guise of "slumming it." On its website, the hotel advertises itself as "the only Shanty Town in the world with under-floor heating and wireless internet access!"
'Full African Experience' —
The hotel has come under fire for presenting luxury travel under the guise of "slumming it." On its website, the hotel advertises itself as "the only Shanty Town in the world with under-floor heating and wireless internet access!"
courtesy emoya shanty town hotel
"The Shanty Town is ideal for team building, braais (barbecue), fancy theme parties and an experience of a lifetime," says the hotel's website.
Themed living —
"The Shanty Town is ideal for team building, braais (barbecue), fancy theme parties and an experience of a lifetime," says the hotel's website.
courtesy emoya shanty town hotel
Shanty Town is located within the Emoya Wildlife and Conference Estate, home to more then 30 species of animals, including lion, giraffes and ostriches.
Private game reserve —
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