Must-see hotels in South Africa

  • Browns @ 137 High Street Guesthouse

    Sunshine Coast

    This welcoming abode with a central location has seven cramped but comfortable rooms in a 200-year-old house built by Piet Retief, with thick walls and…

  • Guesthouse

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Five rooms (as well as a self-catering cottage) in a pleasant, neat-as-a-pin, slightly dated house nestled in the hills above Ballito. Richard, the owner,…

  • At the Woods

    Eastern Cape

    This stylish guesthouse has an arty feel, with ceramics on the walls, colourful cushions on the beds and turquoise garden furniture. Rooms upstairs have…

  • Modjadji African Ivory Route Camp

    Limpopo

    This camp is 5km into the Modjadji Nature Reserve and is accessible by car if it hasn’t rained recently. Part of a community-run network, the camp offers…

  • Cycad Guest House

    Limpopo

    An option to file under ‘motel-style’, Cycad makes the most of its brutal brick shell with modern, glossy rooms and slick service. It has an all-weather…

  • Bontle Camp

    Limpopo

    The park has 36 tent sites at Bontle and 10 safari tents with private bathroom and well-equipped kitchens. It's the busiest of the places to stay in the…

  • African Ivory Route

    Limpopo

    The nine community-run camps of African Ivory Route offers accommodation in rondavels or safari tents. Meals, tribal dances and activities are on offer;…

  • Comfrey Cottage

    Eastern Cape

    Delightful guesthouse Comfrey Cottage has three upmarket cottages with alpacas grazing the lawns of its beautiful park-like garden. Geological and…

  • Annie’s Cottage

    Northern Cape

    The ornate bedrooms are cutesy in places, but the Afro-themed rooms are fun; you can also request the honeymoon suite at no extra cost. Afternoon tea and…

  • Under Oaks

    Winelands

    On a peaceful wine farm just 3km north of central Paarl, Under Oaks has spacious rooms decked out in muted shades. There's wine tasting on the premises as…

  • McGregor Backpackers

    Winelands

    More a budget guesthouse than a backpackers, accommodation here is set around a lovely, rambling garden. The brightly decorated rooms all have their own…

  • Colette’s

    Cape Town

    The lovely Colette runs this women-friendly B&B in her spacious and pretty Pinelands home, which she shares with pet ducks in the garden. The four en…

  • Bundox Bush Camp

    Limpopo

    Three kilometres south of Mookgophong off Rte 101, this camp has gorgeous open-plan chalets and East African tents in a reserve that hosts a conservation…

  • Maropeng Hotel

    Gauteng

    Inside the Maropeng complex, this low-slung pad offers 24 rooms that are pleasantly decorated with African crafts and earthy colours, and blessed with…

  • Olive Grove

    Western Cape

    A long-standing guest farm with pleasant rooms and self-catering chalets set on a vast farm featuring hiking trails, wildlife and olive trees. It's 20km…

  • More Quarters

    Cape Town

    This company have a good range of nicely furnished one, two and three bed apartments in the Gardens area, with several on Nicols St. Even though they are…

  • Flamboyant Guesthouse

    Limpopo

    Among the jacaranda trees on the northern edge of town, the Flamboyant has flowery patios aplenty, decor that may take you back a few years and a…

  • Oude Werf Hotel

    Stellenbosch

    This appealing, old-style hotel dates back to 1802, though it has had a dramatic facelift. Deluxe rooms are furnished with antiques and brass beds, while…

  • Cape Valley Manor

    Winelands

    In a peaceful side street not far from Main St, Cape Valley has four individually decorated rooms and a delightful garden – a great spot to open that…

  • Roseland House

    Durban

    A well-established guesthouse with friendly hosts, an excellent breakfast, two swimming pools and a dozen rooms fitted with heavy wooden furniture. There…

  • Townhouse

    Cape Town

    In the heart of the city, the Townhouse offers good service and high standards, making it justly popular. Rooms have been given a contemporary makeover,…

  • Off the Wall

    Cape Town

    In the thick of Claremont's shopping area, this is a handy and appealing hostel should you need to stay in the Southern Suburbs. It's colourfully painted…

  • Nothando Backpackers Hostel

    Plettenberg Bay

    This excellent budget option is owner-run and it shows. There’s a great bar area with satellite TV, yet you can still find peace and quiet in the large…

  • Sabi Sabi Little Bush Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Small but perfectly formed, this luxury six-suite lodge overlooks the Msuthlu River and is perfect for couples. Dine on the lantern-lit riverbed, chill by…

  • The Hampton

    Eastern Cape

    This renovated 1920s landmark building with a waterfront location and contemporary furnishings is a good choice for the centre. Sea-facing rooms, while…

  • Loerie Guesthouse

    Limpopo

    This guesthouse specialises in warm welcomes. The best rooms are upstairs in the separate accommodation wing out the back. All rooms are a decent size and…

  • Talamati Bushveld Camp

    Kruger National Park

    On the bank of the N’waswitsontso riverbed in an exceptionally wildlife-rich area, Talamati has 15 self-catering cottages, two bird hides and a nearby…

  • Cape Breaks

    Cape Town

    Offers great studios and apartments in St Martini Gardens, a complex beside the Company’s Garden, with Table Mountain and Lion's Head views. The complex…

  • Greendoor

    Mpumalanga

    Greendoor has 22 simple en-suite rooms, some with African decor, on leafy grounds in the centre of town.

  • Fish Eagle Loft

    Garden Route

    A stylishly decorated loft apartment with awesome views of the ocean. The loft is closed until mid-2018 due to fire damage in the Goukamma Nature Reserve.

  • Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

    Knysna

    Rooms are tastefully decorated at this stylish hotel. It has an inviting, heated pool and is moments away from shopping and eating options at the…

  • Shakaland Hotel

    KwaZulu-Natal

    You can stay overnight in luxury beehives at this four-star hotel, part of Shakaland. Included in the rate are cultural activities such as spear-throwing,…

  • Lang Elsie’s Kraal

    Western Cape

    These 10 chalets have basic kitchen facilities and decks overlooking the river. Two of the chalets provide 'universal access', having been adapted for the…

  • Island View House

    Northern Cape

    The Mocké family offers a warm welcome and modern rooms with showers, microwaves, fridges and satellite TV. There's a shared lounge, kitchen and balcony…

  • Karoo National Park Cottages

    Western Cape

    The Cape Dutch–style cottages and chalets are clustered around the restaurant and reception area, 6km from the park gate. All have well-equipped kitchens…

  • Radisson Blu

    Port Elizabeth

    You probably won't fall in love with this modern high-rise, but it has the most dramatic beach views you could ever hope for and all the facilities of an…

  • African Perfection

    Sunshine Coast

    Occupying prime real estate in front of Supertubes (with direct beach access), this luxury option is perfect for surfing voyeurs. Most rooms come with a…

  • Milkwood Manor

    Plettenberg Bay

    A remarkable location, right on the beach and overlooking the lagoon. Rooms have a bright, beachy feel. There’s an on-site restaurant (mains R110 to R200)…

  • Highgrove Lodge

    Limpopo

    Classy and stylish rooms with tiled floors, muted colour schemes and plenty of space make this a good option. It's in town, but doesn't feel like it is,…

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