Kruger National Park
With eight individually styled suites, each named after a famous African explorer, Tintswalo has more personality than most lodges. With large private…
Must-see hotels in South Africa
Western Cape
A modern, friendly guesthouse set on a beautiful property, it offers Zen-like privacy to go with the luxurious, colourful rooms. Health and beauty…
Northern Cape
Kgalagadi’s most upmarket option is owned and operated by the local San community. The lodge is a dreamy fantasy in ochre, overlooking a circular pan so…
Stellenbosch
This opulent place consists of a 300-year-old manor house and winery set in grassy grounds with awesome mountain views. One suite even has a private pool.
KwaZulu-Natal
Taken over by new management in 2014, this upmarket choice has a bit more character than the rest of the behemoths that crowd the Ballito coastline. The…
Franschhoek
Along with the winery of the same name, this boutique hotel and restaurant were bought by Richard Branson in 2014. As you would expect, it offers gilt…
Winelands
This colourful boutique guesthouse is impeccable, thanks to hosts Luc and Hilde. A champagne breakfast is served, as are superb dinners on request, and…
KwaZulu-Natal
The village’s flashest place, with enormous decks, forest views over Umlalazi Nature Reserve and the ocean, and luxury trimmings. In 2017 the owners added…
Kruger National Park
The highest-end option within the private 100-sq-km Mluwati concession, Hamiltons has six sumptuous safari tents that are built on stilts next to the dry…
Stellenbosch
In a suburban neighbourhood bordering a small nature reserve east of the town centre is this elegant guesthouse. The immaculate rooms are bright and…
Kruger National Park
On a rise overlooking a riverbed, Senalala is quietly luxurious with contemporary-styled rooms in spacious thatched bungalows. Excellent guides and…
Northern Cape
Perched on the banks of the Auob River, these four stilted cabins are connected by raised walkways between the camel thorn trees. Urikaruus is the second…
Winelands
A superluxurious hotel set in a Cape Dutch manor house, offering wonderful mountain views, a heated swimming pool and the excellent Bosman’s Restaurant…
Franschhoek
Set around a leafy courtyard and pool, the large rooms at this opulent hotel have fireplaces, huge beds and stylish decor. If you're feeling flush, try…
Garden Route
Part of the Protea chain, this is a classy hotel set in the old post office building. Its restaurant, Café Gannet, has a large seafood, meat and pizza…
Kruger National Park
If your dream safari involves classic safari decor – animal-skin rugs, wooden chests, colonial artworks, brandy decanters and silver water jugs – Kings…
Garden Route
This is the area’s most luxurious option, with three 18-hole golf courses designed by Gary Player, a health spa and four restaurants. It's about 6km from…
Plettenberg Bay
Built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas, this five-star place is pure decadence, with fantastic rooms, a spa and a top-class restaurant (mains…
Hermanus
This wonderful place, built in the style of a Provençal villa, is right in the centre of town. Many rooms have ocean views. Rates do not rise during peak…
Durban
King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor.
The Wild Coast
Bulungula is legendary for its stunning location, community-based activities and ecofriendly ethos. It’s 100% owned by the local Xhosa community, which…
The Wild Coast
Power down and disconnect at this ecologically minded coastal retreat, which offers accommodation (six doubles and one eight-bed dorm) in traditionally…
The Wild Coast
On the isolated northern bank of the beautiful Mtentu Estuary, just across from Mkambati, is this lodge. Six comfortable wood cabins and a dorm with ocean…
Eastern Cape
About 15km south of Hogsback, located in Elundini village on the gravel road to Seymour, this backpackers offers total immersion in a Xhosa village…
Blyde River Canyon
This rambling resort has a wide choice of accommodation. The solid brick chalets on the canyon's edge are well set up, with TV, kitchenette, shower and…
Eastern Cape
Get way off the grid at this unique and inspiring mountainside farm retreat situated at 1350m. The DIY aesthetic and philosophy of the owner (bareback…
Limpopo
If you don’t mind roughing it a little, this unique property offers accommodation in climbers’ huts beneath rocky escarpments. The glass-walled huts have…
Johannesburg
There are 12 loft-style rooms, each one designed by a different artist and inspired by a particular era in the city’s history, at this art-themed hotel in…
Sunshine Coast
A cool spot for budget-conscious travellers, this no-frills venture has a prime beachfront location despite being 500m south of the centre. It has a wide…
Kruger National Park
This modern brick-built camp, 12km from Malelane Gate, lacks the old-school bush feel but its location in the Malelane Mountains' shadow makes up for it,…
Northern Cape
Occupying a series of beautifully restored townhouses, Hantam is the perfect place to soak up Calvinia’s country quiet and old-world charm. Die Dorphuis,…
Durban
After opening a hit backpackers in Johannesburg, Curiocity turned its sights on Durban. Accommodation here is in a perfectly charming colonial building…
Kruger National Park
Although more town than camp, Kruger's largest camp is unobtrusive and has a great location on the Sabie River. There’s an extensive range of…
KwaZulu-Natal
Dundee is not known for its wildlife viewing, but Ingundlane is an excellent private reserve that features a superb lodge with upmarket accommodation. Its…
Cape Town
Set in expansive gardens, this handsome Cape Dutch Revival homestead dating from 1908 was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The rooms and suites are spacious…
Cape Town
A stay at this boutique hotel-cum-art installation is anything but boring. Thirteen artists were given free rein to design the boudoirs of their dreams;…
Cape Town
A glitzy makeover has transformed this historic estate into a bling-tastic property with 19 suites offering features such as 'his and her' bathrooms…
The Wild Coast
An enduringly popular option for travellers looking to surf, hike and party, situated off the main drag. The complex is rather labyrinthine, with bright…
KwaZulu-Natal
Dripping with character, this grand old hotel (1902) is a good midrange option. Rooms are a bit old and rickety (and water pressure can be hit-and-miss),…
KwaZulu-Natal
This old dame exudes a slightly faded, late-19th-century charm, and its English-style flavour is perfect for a spot of post–Rorke’s Drift R&R. The rooms…
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