Meikle’s Hotel was officially opened on 5th November, 1915 in Salisbury. In 1913, Thomas Meikle decided to pursue his vision (originally conceived with brother Stewart before he died) of constructing a hotel on the influential site of Cecil Square in the heart of Salisbury.
In 1969 plans were created to build a new hotel. In 1974 the old buildings were demolished. The new building was opened in November, 1976 and Southern Sun Hotel (Pty) Ltd overtook management of the hotel.