Northern Cape
Sunk into a sand dune and with decks gazing over the vast desert, these gorgeous tented cabins feel like they're in the middle of nowhere, though it's…
Must-see hotels in South Africa
Western Cape
The rooms at this purportedly haunted hotel are decked out in period style. Dinner is available and guests are invited to join tour guide Johnny for a…
Northern Cape
With sliding doors and dark wood, the self-catering chalets sleep up to six in three comfortable, compact rooms with shared bathroom. There's a swimming…
Daddy Long Legs Hotel Apartments
Cape Town
Daddy's super-stylish apartments – an ideal choice if you crave hotel-suite luxury but want to self-cater – are at the top end of Long St, right in the…
KwaZulu-Natal
Comfortable, well-designed rooms with modern amenities net this place glowing reviews from travellers, but it's the ocean views from the deck and pool…
Mpumalanga
A good choice just off the main drag, Holme Lea has spacious, contemporary rooms with tiled floors and private entrances, set in a palm-filled garden with…
Garden Route
It gets rave reviews from readers, and we can’t argue: this is a well-run and very friendly guesthouse offering magnificent lagoon views. Delicious…
Sunshine Coast
Three luxury self-catering cottages among lawns and coral trees on the site of a historic homestead atop Wesley Hill. Offers seclusion, privacy and…
Knysna
A small, friendly hostel run by two former overland truck drivers. There's lots of info on activities in the area, mountain bikes to rent (R20 per hour)…
Pretoria
This delightful property offers well-presented and spacious self-catering rooms and helpful, friendly service. There’s a swimming pool and a shaded…
Plettenberg Bay
Well-run and friendly, Albergo can organise just about any activity in the area and there are free body boards to use. The upstairs dorm has huge windows…
Hermanus
Some of the bright, modern rooms have kitchenettes and all have a balcony or terrace. It's a delightful seaside hotel and the ocean views from the…
Western Cape
There are more than 20 whitewashed, thatched cottages dotted around the town. All are well equipped and comfortable, with some offering ocean views…
Sunshine Coast
This highly recommended tranquil, shaded park has excellent two-bedroom chalets (sleeping four) as well as fully grassed areas for campers and well…
Eastern Cape
Near Nqweba Dam, this fenced campground has four pre-erected safari tents furnished with twin beds and a table and chairs on the deck. There's a shared…
Park House Lodge & Travel Centre
Garden Route
This place, in a gracious old sandstone house next to the park, is friendly, smartly decorated and has beautiful gardens. Breakfast is R55, and staff can…
Winelands
A guesthouse since 1885, this is a friendly place with traditional country furniture and a lovely patio. There are just four rooms so advance bookings are…
Beverley Hills Sun Intercontinental
KwaZulu-Natal
They didn’t pull out all the stops on the exterior, but this top-notch classic is deliciously stylish on the inside. It’s the perfect place for a platinum…
Limpopo
You want privacy? You can have privacy. Set among a gorgeous forested landscape, this lodge is 4km from town along a dirt road of varying quality, and is…
Northern Cape
Lilydale is on the banks of the Riet River, which has good fly-fishing. Its self-catering units, especially the thatched chalets, are perfect for getting…
Garden Route
Luxury sea-facing apartments a stone’s throw from the sand with self-catering facilities. Prices rise in school holidays and everything gets booked months…
Knysna
This inn is said to be the largest log structure in the southern hemisphere. The rooms are comfortable, many with balconies, and there’s a lovely pool in…
Northern Cape
Perched in a tranquil location up against the hills, this guesthouse has pleasant, cool rooms. Some open onto a garden leading to the pool, which has…
KwaZulu-Natal
Rooms here are spacious, with attention to detail and no-nonsense comforts. The hotel's restaurant isn't spectacular but it does serve meals throughout…
Northern Cape
This tented camp is open from mid-August to mid-September. Bookings open 11 months in advance and you need to be pretty quick on the draw to secure a spot.
Franschhoek
There are various lodges and self-catering cottages at this wine farm-cum-game reserve. You can walk to town (though it's a long slog uphill to get back).
Northern Cape
A friendly place in a quiet side street close to Springbok's top restaurant. Rooms are bright and cosy and there's a large swimming pool in the garden.
Eastern Cape
This popular guesthouse has a combination of friendly staff, good food (dinner costs R170) and quiet, well-tended rooms in a pleasing environment.
Franschhoek
The sumptuously decorated rooms at this boutique guesthouse have underfloor heating and sweeping views to the mountains. You can stroll into town.
Knysna
A funky backpackers with excellent communal areas, cheery staff and nicely decorated rooms. There’s a lively bar and a small pool on the deck.
Western Cape
A short walk from the restaurant and shop (in a fenced area), the sites here all have electricity points. Ablutions and kitchens are shared.
Durban
Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials.
And The Cow Jumped Over The Moon
Eastern Cape
Just north of the 'centre' you'll find this cosy venture in a proudly maintained property; the three rooms are spotless, with simple decor.
The Wild Coast
Mthatha's swankiest hotel, the professionnally-run Savoy has shiny-clean standard and superior rooms with a contemporary colour scheme.
Dwesa Nature Reserve Chalets & Campsite
The Wild Coast
The reserve has self-catering chalets and camping near the beach. There's plenty of shade for campers and the chalets have electricity.
Northern Cape
There are pleasant and well-equipped chalets here, sleeping up to three people. Rates are considerably lower outside of flower season.
Durban
A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views.
Northern Cape
In a peaceful garden on a quiet side street near the town museum, this place has pleasant rooms that are decorated with modern art.
Plettenberg Bay
This bright beachfront guesthouse offers airy rooms, all with great views – you might even be able to spot whales and dolphins.
Limpopo
Simple but tidy and well-maintained chalets make this a perfect spot for birders to base themselves while exploring the reserve.
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