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…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
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…
Lesotho
The ski resort offers myriad accommodation options, all comfortable and modern. Book ahead in June and July, especially over the weekend. Prices peak in…
Durban
A well-established guesthouse with friendly hosts, an excellent breakfast, two swimming pools and a dozen rooms fitted with heavy wooden furniture. There…
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…
Maputo
This popular place offers good-value, well-appointed double-bedded rooms in a small apartment block on a quiet street in the Sommerschield residential…
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…
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,…
Lesotho
If these four, self-catering huts at the entrance to the park look brand new, it's because they were constructed in 2016 and have seen few guests. Bring…
Namibia
The only tourist lodge in Tsumkwe proper is an upmarket affair with a bar, restaurant, small shop and pool. Guests can base themselves here and visit…
Zambia
This reliable South African business hotel chain is set around a palm-fringed swimming pool with manicured grass. Rooms sparkle with modern amenities,…
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…
Damaraland
Aside from hosting the dinosaur tracks, Otjihaenamparero Farm has a three-room guesthouse offering B&B; dinner can be organised for an additional cost (N…
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…
Gaborone
The first luxury hotel in the city overlooks the Mall in the heart of the city. It’s modern and service is helpful, and while there are no surprises, that…
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…
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…
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…
Namibia
East of Solitaire, original Camp Gecko has Meru-style safari tents and unusual, two-storey tents known as Bush Hideaways. It's an excellent choice at a…
Mpumalanga
Greendoor has 22 simple en-suite rooms, some with African decor, on leafy grounds in the centre of town.
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.
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…
Namibia
Khaudum Camp is somewhat akin to the Kalahari in miniature, but this is true wilderness camping – shade can be meagre and facilities are nonexistent. The…
Zambia
A lovely campsite, just a five-minute walk from the falls, with hot-water showers, toilets and a shelter for food preparation. There's a camp attendant to…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Maputo
This place has been recently renovated, and offers reliable, well-appointed rooms, efficient service, a convenient location just up from the baixa and…
Lusaka
The sister lodge to the popular Lusaka Backpackers, this centrally located lodge offers some of cheapest rooms in town, along with camping facilities.
Northern Mozambique
Clean, efficient, central and within easy walking distance of the bus stand, this otherwise journeyman hotel is augmented by its excellent restaurant.
Lesotho
Surveying Maseru from its hilltop perch since 1979, the capital's landmark hotel has a range of rooms and facilities including two restaurants, two bars,…
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…
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…
Botswana
This site has cold showers and sit-down flush toilets, and may be accessible from north of Bokspits in Botswana without having to go into South Africa…
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,…
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)…
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…
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…
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