Zeederberg Cottage & Backpackers
Limpopo
Behind the centre of the same name, Zeederberg has a thatched cottage and a Zulu-style rondavel as well as backpacker dorms and doubles. The only drawback…
Must-see hotels in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)
Limpopo
This place has a bunch of rooms at varying prices – best bet is to see a few. Nos 1 and 2 in the main house are great value and No 2 has a balcony. The…
Limpopo
Close enough to Kruger to hear the lions roar, this is a great spot to plan your foray into the park. The owners have quite a few rules that they ask…
Cape Town
The stylish neutral-toned rooms here featuring a mix of retro and modern furnishings, CD players, as well as fresh fruit and flowers. There's a bamboo…
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
Johannesburg
This hotel is one for theme park fans as it is located inside Gold Reef City, with the thrill rides and attractions all around. While the check-in desk is…
Lesotho
This NGO has an office just off the main road into Mokhotlong; look for it on the left about 2km after the Senqu Hotel. It offers two clean twin rooms, a…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
The rooms in this undistinguished motel-like building seriously lack character, but it will do for a night's kip, especially if you nab a room with a pool…
Mpumalanga
Quiet and well run, this low-key lodge is conveniently located if you're looking for a budget stopover on the way into Kruger. Less than 3km south of…
Limpopo
This lodge has enormous rooms. So big in fact that they’re kinda spartan – if you like your space you’ll love this place. A spruce up in the not-too…
Northern Cape
A palm-lined avenue leads to ‘the Island’, in a wonderful natural setting on the river’s southeastern bank. The somewhat shabby self-catering chalets have…
Faircity Mapungubwe Hotel Apartments
Johannesburg
Popular with the nearby mining and banking businesses, this renovated office building is a safe choice in downtown Jo’burg, despite the fact that it feels…
Durban
The only low-rise hotel on the beachfront, the Balmoral has a faded grandeur born of its former life as a colonial residence. It's in a great location on…
Pretoria
Within stumbling access of Hatfield’s shops and restaurants, this chain hotel is a pretty good option. The tall, modern building has sparkling three-star…
KwaZulu-Natal
These three self-catering units have a pretty, cottage-like feel in a secure environment. The decor is slightly old-world, with lots of pine trimmings,…
Eastern Cape
The Queens Casino would not be your ideal honeymoon hotel but the amenities are fine and the location in the centre very convenient. The 32 rooms…
Lesotho
This reliable hotel is adjacent to both the highway and Leribe's main drag. Rooms are bland but spacious and functional, and they outdo most places in…
Western Cape
Once the hostel for Greyton’s boarding school, this cavernous place has a rather institutional feel. It is part of a larger environmental project and all…
Northern Cape
Tucked behind the Oasis Hotel, this is a peaceful place with spacious if sparsely decorated rooms. They come with large bathrooms, comically small TVs and…
Kruger National Park
A basic but well-maintained campground 8km south of Mopani. There are communal gas cookers and fridges, but no electricity. Alexander, one of Kruger's big…
Port Elizabeth
You're nowhere near the beaches but you're a two-minute walk to the Stanley St restaurants. The Hippo has an inviting backyard pool, a bar and pool table,…
KwaZulu-Natal
Close to Port Shepstone, this is spot-on for position (a right-on-the-beach deal for sand, sun and surf) and is a justifiably popular, albeit slightly…
Cape Town
Although it has a great location, this property's rooms are beginning to look a little tired. They remain spacious and quite stylish with a small kitchen…
Port Elizabeth
A small, lived-in house on a quiet street a short walk from the beach. There are cabins in the back garden, including an en-suite family room, plus a…
Johannesburg
A longstanding institution, the Ritz scores high on its excellent shared facilities, prime location and beautiful views. It's nothing fancy but has a…
Limpopo
Signposted from Rte 101 on the southern side of town, this is a good-sized guesthouse on a large suburban property. The clean, simple rooms are well…
Limpopo
There are 10 campsites here, suitable for both tents and caravans. It's in the western sector of the park, not far from the Limpopo riverbank. It has…
Limpopo
The only hotel in town does a pretty decent job of providing comfortable accommodation. It's located in a central spot and rooms are a good size, although…
Eastern Cape
This characterful venture occupies a thatch, wattle and daub settler house dating to 1910, set in a lovely garden and orchard where two self-catering…
Cape Town
Overlooking the Company’s Garden and Table Mountain, this hotel's location and online rates make it a midrange option worth considering. The public areas…
Stellenbosch
Some of the furnishings are a bit chintzy, but you can't beat this spot for good-value digs in a great, central location. Each apartment sleeps up to four…
Limpopo
These cottages, on a slope above a dam, have a kitchen and a braai (barbecue), along with views of wooded hills. Activities such as fishing are offered,…
Gauteng
It's pure pleasure to walk into Vhavenda Hills' cool interior after a long day's sightseeing, and to savour the double rewards of a friendly welcome from…
Northern Cape
Edgerton's large rooms are in need of a little love. The bedrooms at the front can pick up noise from the nearby Halfway House pub. The Madiba Room has…
Sunshine Coast
Although the structure is starting to show its age, this riverfront hotel with Cape Cod–style architecture is an acceptable plan B, with unexciting yet…
Western Cape
This rustic resort is 3km south of town and a fantastic base for hiking in the Swartberg mountains. Hiking permits are available, and a guide (not…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
These cosy, fully equipped, self-catering wooden cabins, each sleeping a maximum of five, are located near Malolotja Nature Reserve reception and afford…
The Wild Coast
Perched on a slight rise with unobstructed views of Second Beach, this well-kept thatch-roofed retreat has three rooms, each with its own small deck and…
Garden Route
The position of this converted train, right beside the beach, can’t be beaten, but the compartments are undeniably cramped. There’s an attached bar…
Plettenberg Bay
The focal point is the bar and deck with views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains. There are two 'private dorms' – basically a twin room with bunks – offering a…
Eastern Cape
The park's two mountain cottages, accessible in high-clearance vehicles, provide a secluded rustic experience with no electricity. Each has a fireplace, a…
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