Limpopo
This remote wilderness camp is wonderfully isolated – there's no fence, it's basic solar power only and you'll need a high-clearance 4WD to get here. The…
Must-see hotels in South Africa
Pretoria
At the upper end of the City Lodge chain spectrum is this Cape Dutch manor house in the heart of the embassy district. The 69 rooms, which occupy several…
Limpopo
With just one cottage and one guesthouse at the site, and with exclusive access to the ecotrails in the area, this stone-and-thatch accommodation is…
Limpopo
On the private Welgevonden Game Reserve close to Marakele National Park, Wild Ivory Eco Lodge has appealing lodge-style rooms with abundant use of local…
Kruger National Park
This large 25-suite traditional bush lodge is perfect for families, with the Elefun Centre providing endless entertainment for kids of all ages. The…
Plettenberg Bay
This extremely friendly backpackers hostel is two minutes' walk from a magnificent beach; body boards are provided free. To reach the house, follow the…
Sunshine Coast
Situated 27km northwest of the main rest camp, this recommended bush camp has four simple safari tents, each with two single beds. There's a shared…
Pretoria
This attractive address is in high demand, meaning you need to book well in advance to snag one of its cosy, excellent-value rooms with sparkling…
Durban
Close to Florida Rd's bars and restaurants, this largish guesthouse has a range of rooms, including some with balconies and a couple of smaller budget…
Northern Cape
Among camel thorn trees and grass savannah, Gharagab’s elevated log cabins survey the red dunes. Perks at the remote spot, accessed on a one-way, 4WD-only…
Johannesburg
There are nine very pleasantly decorated and comfortable rooms at this heritage property that has a Cape Dutch design. Pluses are its highly regarded…
Cape Town
This heritage building, with high-ceiling rooms, parquet floors and a faint art-deco style, has been transformed into a relaxed guesthouse that is smart…
Limpopo
Primarily (but not exclusively) used for conferences, this old-fashioned little beauty provides spacious lodging. Although underneath its smiling veneer…
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cape Town – Upper Eastside
Cape Town
This snazzily designed property is tucked away in the revamped buildings of the old Bonwitt clothing factory. Rooms are large and pleasant, offering…
Western Cape
There are six individually decorated rooms in this 200-year-old house with a gorgeous garden and a refreshing pool. It's within walking distance of the…
Pretoria
Although this budget-friendly hostel won't knock your socks off, it features an assortment of tidy and serviceable private rooms and dorms and is…
Limpopo
Certainly the most novel choice in Mokopane. The rooms are all a bit different – some with interior or exterior kitchens and bathrooms. But all are a good…
Northern Cape
Mokala’s most upmarket accommodation, with amenities such as electric blankets, fireplaces and DSTV in the self-catering luxury executive suites. The…
Cape Town
There's a funky African theme to this very appealing backpackers, just a short walk away from the heart of the Obs action further down Lower Main Rd. The…
Port Elizabeth
This elegant villa in the quiet suburb of Summerstrand is just the ticket for those seeking a cosy home away from home experience in PE. The eight rooms…
Northern Cape
Staying in these stone-and-canvas cabins is like upmarket camping. Great efforts have been made to showcase the camp's magnificent setting in a rocky…
Northern Cape
Surrounded by thorny Kalahari dune bushveld, over three hours from Twee Rivieren Gate, Mata-Mata is a good place to spot giraffes. The riverfront chalets …
Limpopo
Based in a revamped 1920s farmhouse, the rooms here have original steel-pressed ceilings and pine floors that blend comfortably with the modern facilities…
Sunshine Coast
Aloe Again has clean, fresh rooms and a large open-plan lounge and kitchen. The courtyard and garden area offer plenty of space to chill.
Hermanus
A sea-facing room at this stalwart overlooking the ocean means you’ll be able to whale-watch from your bed in season. Rooms have had a bit of a revamp but…
Limpopo
Occupying a 1940s house and a purpose-built building, the family-run Rustic Rest has gorgeous, modern rooms that espouse luxury with soft furnishings and…
Mpumalanga
This late Victorian house on the hillside has three simple but appealingly large doubles offering homey comforts. Rooms open out onto a wrap-around…
Stellenbosch
A comfortable country-style hotel with a variety of rooms, including some with self-catering facilities and others with four-poster beds. A section dating…
Knysna
A tremendously peaceful place to stay, with luxury cottages around an immaculate lawn, some with lagoon views. There is a restaurant (mains R85 to R170)…
Eastern Cape
In this handsome mini-village, the majority of rooms are in old-fashioned low-slung cottages with private porches surrounding a manicured lawn. Right in…
KwaZulu-Natal
Just south of the city centre in a quiet suburb, Tancredi has seven rooms in a beautifully restored Victorian house. The top-notch breakfast and personal…
Port Elizabeth
This refurbished Victorian house a few doors from the Stanley St restaurants offers small but comfortable rooms and a garden with plunge pool. The…
Knysna
This lodge has changed address and had a complete overhaul, but the cheery owners and tasteful African decor remain. Accommodation is in self-catering…
Cape Town
There’s a sophisticated, colourful ‘African modern’ design theme at this appealing guesthouse, sheltering behind the facade of three 19th-century terrace…
Cape Town
A heritage-listed building dating from 1903 has been remodelled into this luxury guesthouse. Rooms are a very chic with contemporary art and African…
Limpopo
Victoria Place is graced with elegance and plenty of smiles. It has spacious rooms with a white wood and linen look, albeit with basic bathrooms; eat…
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers
Garden Route
Southwest of town, this breezy hostel provides awesome ocean views, simple rooms, and a lapa (circular area with a fire pit) bar and cafe serving…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
June and Trevor are the genial hosts of this convivial, upmarket B&B, which has six rooms decorated with period furniture or in breezy contemporary style…
Winelands
Rijk’s provides pleasant accommodation in thatched cottages on a beautiful wine estate with manicured lawns. There are tours and tastings at the winery…
Hermanus
This is a great place with upbeat decor, good facilities and clued-up staff who can help with activities. The simple, help-yourself breakfast is free, and…
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