Johannesburg
Rates can vary widely at this slick business hotel that's a brisk jaywalk from Sandton’s Gautrain station exit, but are cheapest on the weekends. The…
Must-see hotels in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)
Eastern Cape
Is this Graaff-Reinet's best-kept secret? There are six upmarket rooms and three self-catering units in these beautifully renovated Karoo cottages on a…
Winelands
Sitting on the southern border of town, this is a family-friendly place with well-kept grounds, affable hosts and a nice pool. There's a restaurant (also…
KwaZulu-Natal
This beautiful renovated Victorian home offers English-style B&B comforts with spacious, individually styled rooms, each in a different colour. There are…
Port Elizabeth
Despite its bland architecture, the well-run Paxton is a solid choice. Some rooms here have harbour views, though the beach itself is a short drive away…
Garden Route
This modern hotel boasts a spectacular location, right above the wave-pounded rocks at the Point. There’s a decent restaurant (mains R60 to R120) and the…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Your eyes will bulge at the flamboyant Afro-chic makeover to which the 1871 Hout Bay Manor has been treated. Contemporary art mixes with brightly coloured…
Pretoria
This calm haven occupies an imposing villa close to the Union Buildings. Owner Lynette Blignaut offers the perfect small B&B experience, with six fresh…
Pretoria
In a residential neighbourhood, this low-slung building feels like a warm, soft nest. It conceals seven rooms that offer attractive tiled bathrooms, crisp…
Kruger National Park
Kruger’s oldest and highest (thus coolest) camp is next to Numbi Gate. Located within an attractive region dotted with granite outcrops and frequented by…
Lesotho
Self-catering huts and rondavels are hidden away in an incredibly picturesque valley at Moorosi Chalets. Guests will delight in the isolation, and in…
Port Elizabeth
Seeking a relaxing cocoon with homely qualities without the exorbitant price tag? This venture that opened in 2017 has all the key ingredients, with…
Cape Town
High up the mountain, this exclusive, chic property offers eight spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, all with balconies and beautifully tiled…
Cape Town
Friendly Maria Maile runs this B&B in her small brick bungalow in Graceland, an upmarket part of Khayelitsha. She can put up four people in her two homely…
Eastern Cape
This restful guesthouse near the golf course has unpretentious yet clean carpeted rooms (two of which have sweeping ocean views), a pool and braai area,…
Kruger National Park
Tamboti has 40 safari tents spread along a curve in the Timbavati River, including 10 very comfy options with kitchens and en-suite bathrooms. All have…
The Wild Coast
Mbotyi Campsite, a joint venture between the neighbouring Mbotyi River Lodge and the local community, is the place for total relaxation and long walks on…
Gauteng
Spitting distance from Vilakazi St (but on a quiet lane), this friendly family home is full of funky decor, from the psychedelic blue-spotted tiles in the…
Sunshine Coast
This airy house with a garden leading straight to the beach is great value. The 1st-floor lounge has superb ocean views – including a glimpse of…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Opposite the golf course, this modern guesthouse has impeccable, well-equipped rooms with sparkling bathrooms and a small kitchenette. The free-standing…
The Wild Coast
Mbotyi River Lodge, a low-key resort at the river mouth, has thatched rooms and a cluster of log cabins overlooking the beach and lagoon. Numerous…
Cape Town
Fresh flowers in plush rooms decorated in soft tones – that's what you get at this elegant 24-room luxury hotel on the historic Steenberg wine estate,…
Lesotho
This comfortable and friendly suburban guesthouse is good value by Maseru standards. The eight garden rooms are plain and their bathrooms old, but two…
Durban
Right in the throbbing heart of Durban’s busiest eating and drinking quarter, this attractive boutique hotel – at two neighbouring locations – balances…
Lesotho
A hillside retreat with 20 lovely chalets and a quaint restaurant (meals M130) serving mostly meat dishes. The owners and management are very tapped into…
Cape Town
You’re well on the way up Lion’s Head at this delightful family home, which offers a range of attractive rooms, mostly frequented by long-stay guests. It…
Kruger National Park
This small self-catering camp's 15 cottages are set along the bank of the ephemeral Biyamiti River (Nos 1 to 9 have the best views). There is a great bird…
Limpopo
This lovely forest location, close to the Limpopo River, has well-equipped safari tents, with a kitchen area containing fridge/freezer and a separate…
Limpopo
In a residence built in 1919 by the first manager of Musina’s copper mine, this guesthouse reeks of class and old-world charm (which is seemingly out of…
Johannesburg
Just a hop, skip and jump from the bustle of 7th Ave, Saffron offers 12 modern, elegant and comfortable rooms with sparkling bathrooms and fancy…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Take your pick between chic, contemporary-designed rooms with balconies and to-die-for views across Hout Bay, and the smaller and more traditionally…
Port Elizabeth
An attractive, secure property in a residential area. This efficiently run haven of peace set in park-like gardens is one of PE's most solid options, with…
Cape Town
This imaginative, cosy backpackers in a Victorian cottage has sought inspiration from different Cape Town suburbs as themes for its rooms. There’s a…
Lesotho
Ka-Pitseng is set in scrubby gardens by the main road on the south (Maseru) side of town. The cool and comfy rooms have satellite TV, plastic flowers,…
Northern Cape
This graceful lodge is the most upmarket place to stay in the area, with large rooms in the manor house, spacious self-catering cottages (from R1850) and…
Garden Route
This well-run and long-established backpackers has two sections – a backpacker wing where rooms share a bathroom and a more upmarket wing with en-suite…
Cape Town
Rooms are modern, compact (no wardrobes but hangers and a rail for your clothes) and generally good value at this new business hotel that shares…
Sunshine Coast
Dutch–South African couple Rob and Marianne are gracious hosts at this well-priced hilltop guesthouse with winning views. The three rooms are spick and…
Lesotho
On the edge of town near the Snake Park, Letloepe offers rustic self-catering rondavels (round huts with a conical roof) and bungalows with lovely…
Lesotho
This hillside guesthouse offers rondavels (round huts with a conical roof) with a view, a restaurant (breakfast/meals M65/90), cheeky garden gnomes, a…
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