Must-see hotels in South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini (Swaziland)

  • Madi a Thavha

    Limpopo

    A cleansing Soutpansberg hideaway, this farm lodge is very involved with the local community. Accommodation is in colourful little cottages, with Venda…

  • Prana Lodge

    The Wild Coast

    Combining old-world European sumptuousness with the tranquillity of a Southeast Asian resort, this intimate property hidden in a dune forest a short walk…

  • Lennox Guest House

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Set on a picturesque farm about 8km outside of Dundee, Lennox Guest House offers guests much more than the typical B&B experience. Hosts Dirk (a former…

  • Drostdy Hotel

    Eastern Cape

    The Karoo's flagship hotel offers a fine mix of historic charm and modern luxury. Accommodation is in mid-19th-century cottages, originally built for…

  • Taj Cape Town

    Cape Town

    India’s luxury hotel group has breathed new life into the old Board of Executors building. There’s plenty of heritage here, but a new tower also houses…

  • Pat Busch Mountain Reserve

    Winelands

    These well-equipped cottages are based on the edge of a nature reserve 15km northeast of Robertson off Rte 60. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing and…

  • Tlopi Tent Camp

    Limpopo

    This two-bed tented accommodation is 15km from reception and is a wonderful spot. The furnished tents, overlooking a dam where antelope and wildebeest…

  • Vineyard Hotel & Spa

    Cape Town

    This delightful hotel's rooms have a contemporary look and are decorated in soothing natural tones. Built around the 1799 home of Lady Anne Barnard, it’s…

  • De Kloof

    Western Cape

    One of Swellendam’s swankiest options, this is a supremely stylish guesthouse with a surprisingly personal touch. It's on a large estate dating back to…

  • Fernery Lodge & Chalets

    Eastern Cape

    Hugging the edge of a cliff overlooking the Sandrift River gorge, the Fernery takes full advantage of its dramatic setting. Luxurious chalets and suites…

  • Orange Kloof Tented Camp

    Cape Town

    Perhaps the best of the Table Mountain National Park tented camps, Orange Kloof is tucked away in a beautiful area near Constantia Nek and provides direct…

  • Wish U Were Here

    Cape Town

    The designers clearly had a lot of fun with this place, just a short stroll from the Old Biscuit Mill. One dorm is Barbie-doll pink; a romantic double has…

  • 57 Waterberg

    Limpopo

    We're yet to hear a bad word about this place in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, northeast of Marakele National Park but part of the same prolific ecosystem…

  • Platinum

    Limpopo

    The appearance of this suburban house belies the luxury accommodation on offer. Rooms are beautifully presented with touches of elegance and comfort…

  • &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    As we've come to expect over the years with high-end &Beyond, super-stylish rooms in a lovely setting and with plenty of wildlife nearby make for a…

  • Shindzela

    Kruger National Park

    A great entry-level option at reasonable prices, Shindzela has eight safari tents, each with attached loos under thatched roofs. Most tents overlook the…

  • Honeyguide Mantobeni

    Kruger National Park

    Aimed at couples, this small camp has 12 East African–style safari tents dotted among trees (No 4 overlooks a water hole; No 1 is the most private)…

  • Sefapane

    Limpopo

    With a whiff of exclusivity, this 1000-sq-metre resort has a restaurant and sunken bar, a long list of safaris for guests and mushroom-shaped rondavels…

  • Views Boutique Hotel

    Garden Route

    With bright, modern, glass-fronted rooms looking on to the glorious beach, this hotel makes the most of its awesome location. It's worth paying the…

  • Mannabay

    Cape Town

    Nothing seems too much bother for the staff at this knockout property, decorated with stunning pieces of contemporary art by local artists. The eight…

  • La Grenadine

    Cape Town

    Expat couple Maxime and Mélodie ladle on the Gallic charm at this imaginatively renovated former stables, where the ancient stone walls are a feature of…

  • Cape Heritage Hotel

    Cape Town

    Each of the 19 rooms at this elegant boutique hotel, part of the Heritage Sq redevelopment of 18th-century buildings, has its own character. Some have…

  • Residence

    Johannesburg

    If you could smell charm, this super-smooth boutique hotel set in a former embassy would reek of it to high heaven. This quiet little paradise is the…

  • Hog Hollow

    Plettenberg Bay

    Hog Hollow, 18km east of Plett along the N2, provides delightful accommodation in African-art-decorated units overlooking the forest. Each luxurious unit…

  • Vindoux Guest Farm

    Winelands

    A must for the romantically inclined, these luxury tree houses each have a spa bath and views of a small wildlife area with zebras, wildebeest and…

  • Turbine Hotel & Spa

    Knysna

    The clever design of this power station-turned-boutique hotel makes it one of Knysna's coolest places to stay. Elements of the original building have been…

  • Kalahari Tented Camp

    Northern Cape

    Kgalagadi’s most luxurious wilderness camp has 14 stilted desert tents with rustic furnishings and views of a water hole in the Auob riverbed – a popular…

  • Marataba Safari Lodge

    Limpopo

    In a wonderfully remote corner of the Waterberg, Marataba is a magnificent place. The stone-and-canvas accommodation is surrounded by splendid Waterberg…

  • 75 on Milner

    Northern Cape

    Highly recommended by travellers, this very friendly guesthouse has spacious, well-equipped rooms set around a small patio. Little touches set it apart,…

  • Ocean View House

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    It's all about location at this family-run guesthouse, set in a fynbos (literally ‘fine bush') garden between the Twelve Apostles range and the rocky…

  • Under Milkwood

    Knysna

    Perched on the shores of Knysna Lagoon are these highly impressive self-catering log cabins, each with its own deck and braai (barbecue) area. There's no…

  • Imbali Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    The largest lodge in the Mluwati concession, Imbali is fenced and welcomes children three years and over. There are 12 large suites (each with private…

  • Kaia Tani

    Limpopo

    This ‘exclusive guesthouse’ delivers a lot of style for your money. The six rooms with traditional African furniture have flourishes such as rope-lined…

  • Glen Boutique Hotel

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    This gorgeous, gay-friendly boutique hotel occupies an elegant old house and a newer block behind. Spacious rooms are decorated in natural tones of stone…

  • Kings Walden

    Limpopo

    The sizeable rooms here are as dreamy as the gardens and mountains they overlook, with fireplaces, antiquated prints everywhere, and bathrooms you could…

  • Oudebosch Eco Cabins

    Western Cape

    These modern, glass-fronted cabins were designed to meld with the natural surrounds and be as ecofriendly as possible. Delightful and well equipped, they…

  • Sondzela Backpackers

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Sondzela is a top choice for budgeteers, located in the southern part of the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. It boasts fine, breezy dorms, clean private…

  • Maguga Dam Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Scenically positioned on the southern shore of Maguga Dam, this laid-back venture is blessed with commanding views of the dam and surrounding hills. It…

  • Lidwala Backpacker Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    What a magical setting! This comfortable, well-run spot is nestled in a splendid garden with a pool, among big boulders and a chuckling stream. Rooms have…

  • Aloes Guest House

    Lesotho

    The reception area is situated within an old sandstone trading post, and these charming, old-fashioned bungalows vary in size and decor, with some family…

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