Luxury & Boutique Hotels in South Africa
You can rest assured that the standard of accommodation in South Africa is extremely high. Indeed, the incredible variety of superb hotel options here make it hard to choose where to stay. Do you want to rest your head in a gabled farmstead surrounded by picturesque vineyards at Boschandel in the Winelands, or a glass-fronted tree house floating above the Kruger National Park? Perhaps you'd prefer to sleep at the foot of Table Mountain in the elegantly appointed Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town or sink into a stone tub in a luxurious tent in Marataba Marakele. Maybe your preference would be to snooze under the stars in the wilderness of the Kalahari Desert or simply curl up in colonial comfort at the grand Drostdy boutique hotel on the Eastern Cape. Pick the hotel of your dreams, and know that in South Africa, all this is absolutely possible.
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7 Koppies ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
7 Koppies is an impressive 5-bedroom farmhouse in the heart of The Winelands. Surrounded by 125-acres of fynbos and dramatic...
View here Alkira Lodge ,
The Garden Route
Perfectly situated along the beautiful Garden Route, Alkira Lodge is a real delight from the moment you walk through the...
View here Babylonstoren ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
A 300-year-old Cape Dutch farm spread over 250 hectares and soaked in history, Babylonstoren is a memorable taste of the...
View here Bartholomeus Klip ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
Channel your inner Karen Blixen of ‘Out of Africa’ fame at this supremely romantic farmhouse and game reserve in the...
View here Belmond Mount Nelson ,
Cape Town
A pale pink gem nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, Belmond Mount Nelson is an iconic landmark in its own right, affectionately...
View here Birkenhead House ,
Hermanus
Beach heaven beckons at this relaxed but chic property that overlooks the beautiful beaches of Voëlklip, (meaning ‘bird rock’ in...
View here Boschendal ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
For a taste of tranquil farm living, head to this picturesque wine estate outside Franschoek, one hour’s drive from Cape...
View here Bushman’s Kloof ,
West Coast
Wellness and wilderness go hand in hand at this multi-award winning retreat nestled in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains....
View here Cape Grace ,
Cape Town
Despite being a large landmark property, the Cape Grace holds prime position amongst Cape Town’s most exclusive and loved hotels....
View here Cape View Clifton ,
Cape Town
In a city of Instagram-worthy views, the boutique Cape View Clifton can boast one of the most spectacular settings. Looking over the expanse of Clifton...
View here Castello Di Monte ,
Pretoria
Perfection in Pretoria – Castello di Monte is pure indulgence. A Tuscan villa transplanted to the southern hemisphere, complete with...
View here Chitwa Chitwa ,
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Privately-owned by Charl and Maria Brink, Chitwa Chitwa is a superb lodge overlooking one of the largest watering holes in...
View here Drostdy Hotel ,
Eastern Cape
The Drostdy is one of the best-kept secrets in South Africa. A three-hour transfer from Port Elizabeth airport, this 48-room...
View here Dulini Private Game Reserve ,
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Safari at its most sophisticated, the Dulini Collection, Sabi Sands consists of three lodges set in the eponymous game reserve...
View here Ellerman House ,
Cape Town
The dramatic backdrop of Lion’s Bay is the setting for the privately-owned Ellerman House. Formerly the Bantry Bay mansion of...
View here Fugitives' Drift Lodge ,
KwaZulu-Natal
Owned by an Anglo-Zulu war specialist, the rustic and charming Fugitive’s Drift sports two ‘camps’: The Lodge and The Guest...
View here Gondwana Reserve ,
The Garden Route
This award-winning Private Game Reserve provides an authentic African Safari Experience close to Cape Town. Less than a four-hour drive...
View here Grootbos ,
Hermanus
Authentic African warmth is found at this collection of luxury lodges nestled in the heart of a 2,500-hectare private nature...
View here Inzolo Exclusive Game Lodge ,
Eastern Cape
Surrounded by expansive plains full of rocky outcrops and indigenous fauna and flora, Inzolo Lodge forms part of the expansive Shamwari, Lalibela...
View here Kariega Settler’s Drift ,
Eastern Cape
A five-star luxury lodge deep in the remote and untouched Kariega Game Reserve, the wonderfully-named Settler’s Drift is an inspired...
View here Kurland Hotel ,
The Garden Route
Set on a 700 hectare estate, the family-owned Kurland Hotel is perched on balmy Plettenberg Bay with its Mediterranean climate....
View here Kwandwe Private Game Reserve ,
Eastern Cape
Four award-winning lodges nestled in 22,000 hectares of pristine wilderness; Kwande Game Reserve offers the perfect safari experience. Families and...
View here La Residence ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
La Residence, in the Cape Dutch town of Franschhoek, sits proudly on a hillock like a burnt orange manor house...
View here Le Quartier Français ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
Le Quartier Français is the quirky sister to the Leeu Collection’s Leeu House and Leeu Estates and is its most...
View here Leeu House ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
Leeu House is a charming 12-room boutique town house hotel on the high street of Franschhoek, deep in the Cape’s...
View here Leeu Estate ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
One of Leeu Collection’s three properties, the celebrated Leeu Estate, just under one hour’s drive from Cape Town and a 10-minute drive from the...
View here Lekkerwater Beach Lodge ,
The Garden Route
Lying just a scenic three hour drive away from Cape Town, lies the beautiful De Hoop Game Reserve. The Lekkerwater Beach Lodge...
View here Madikwe Safari Lodge ,
Waterberg Area
The magnificent Madikwe Safari Lodge is without doubt one of the most family-friendly luxury lodges in South Africa for children...
View here Makakatana Bay Lodge ,
KwaZulu-Natal
The heart of Africa’s largest natural estuary, iSimangaliso Wetland Park is also home to delightful safari lodge, Makakatana Bay Lodge....
View here Marataba Marakele ,
Waterberg Area
Marataba Marakele’s setting will live in your memory for a long time. Placed at the Waterberg Mountains, this family-fun camp...
View here Mhondoro Game Lodge ,
Waterberg Area
Mhondoro Game Lodge is an idyllic private game lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve, a malaria-free reserve in Limpopo. Ideally located...
View here One&Only Cape Town ,
Cape Town
The perfectly located One&Only Cape Town is a large harbourside resort with exemplary One&Only hospitality, designer décor and a huge...
View here Phinda Private Game Reserve ,
KwaZulu-Natal
&Beyond’s Phinda Private Game Reserve in Zululand offers unparalleled game viewing. Lion, elephant, cheetah and both black and white rhino...
View here Samara ,
Eastern Cape
Spot cheetah, black and white rhino, giraffe, and great herds of antelope at luxury game reserve Samara. Located in the...
View here Singita Boulders Lodge ,
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Often called Africa’s most ‘luxurious lodge’, Singita Boulders, on the banks of Sand River, has just twelve suites, all overlooking...
View here Singita Castleton Lodge ,
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Your very own estate in the African bush. Formerly the family home of Singita founder Luke Bailes, Singita Castleton is...
View here Singita Ebony Lodge ,
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Singita Ebony Lodge is a strikingly contemporary adaptation of the classic safari lodge, mingling tented camp and bush lodge style....
View here Singita Lebombo Lodge ,
Kruger National Park
This innovative set-up in 33,000 acres in the heart of the Kruger National Park is deeply inspiring. Singita Lebombo Lodge...
View here Singita Sweni Lodge ,
Kruger National Park
Singita Sweni Lodge is made up of six wood and glass suites seemingly floating above Sweni River – luxurious tree...
View here Steenberg Farm and Vineyards ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
Steenberg Farm is a glorious slice of Cape history. The oldest farm in the region, established in 1682, this 28-room...
View here Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel ,
West Coast
The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel is on the outskirts of the gorgeous fishing village of Paternoster, north of the more...
View here Tanda Tula ,
Kruger National Park
Consisting of both a safari and a field camp, Tanda Tula was a forerunner of authentic luxury safari. Opened in...
View here The Beach House ,
The Garden Route
An extraordinary and impeccably styled 4-bedroom villa in one of the Garden Route’s most stunning and sought after islands: welcome...
View here The Cellars-Hohenort ,
Cape Town
Over nine acres of manicured gardens surround The Cellars-Hohenort, set outside Cape Town in the historic Constantia Valley. Owner Liz...
View here The Marine ,
Hermanus
The Marine is a friendly and well-managed seaside property perched on the cliffs overlooking the ravishing Walker Bay, South Africa’s...
View here The Outpost ,
Kruger National Park
Set within the northern most region of the legendary Kruger National Park, The Outpost Lodge is surrounded by a vast...
View here The Oyster Box ,
KwaZulu-Natal
Award-winning The Oyster Box is a Durban landmark established in 1947. Located on Umhlanga’s smart beachfront opposite the iconic Umhlanga...
View here The Plettenberg ,
The Garden Route
The Plettenberg – situated on a rocky headland in one of South Africa's most spectacular beach towns – is a perfect...
View here The Saxon Hotel and Villas ,
Johannesburg
Rated as one of the world’s leading hotels, The Saxon Hotel and Villas is a five-star oasis in every sense....
View here The Silo ,
Cape Town
Modern, cool and luxurious, The Silo sits atop the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town’s...
View here Thonga Beach Lodge ,
KwaZulu-Natal
Revel in one of South Africa’s most photogenic wilderness beaches at this boutique collection of thatched lodges. Thonga Beach Lodge...
View here Three Trees At Spioenkop ,
KwaZulu-Natal
An eco-friendly 18-bed lodge, Three Trees at Spioenkop (also known as Three Tree Hill Lodge) offers magnificent scenery and warm...
View here Tintswalo Atlantic ,
Cape Town
Hailed as Cape Town’s hidden gem, this stylish lodge, part of the family-owned Tintswalo Group, is perched beach-side at the...
View here Tsala Treetop ,
The Garden Route
Magical is almost an understatement when describing this collection of treetop lodges perched in an age-old indigenous forest. The delights...
View here Tswalu Kalahari ,
Kalahari
Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, protecting over 110,000 hectares of scenic grasslands and mountains. Conservation is...
View here Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa ,
Cape Town
Cape Town is your oyster here - a vibrant atmosphere and breathtaking views make this 70-room destination hotel an exciting...
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