Accommodations in South Africa

Cape Milner

From the pool area of the cosy 4-star boutique hotel, The Cape Milner, you have the most scenic views of the top of Table Mountain. So you know you’re in Cape Town!

The hotel enjoys a central location, with good restaurants within walking distance – but is built in such a way that it is a whole little oasis in itself. In the middle of the hotel, there is a courtyard with a pool, patio, sun loungers and a café – not to mention the beautiful view of the mountain, which is the city’s landmark.

The rooms are modernly decorated in an attractive mix of Art Deco and classic Victorian style. All of them are spacious and offer an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe and a hair dryer.

The hotel’s restaurant serves delicious food, and you can look forward to trying out the drinks menu in the lounge.

Cathedral Peak Hotel

Cathedral Peak Hotel is a charming and historic mountain resort nestled in the heart of South Africa’s stunning Drakensberg Mountains. Here, the beauty of nature takes centre stage, offering outstretched views across lush valleys, dramatic mountain slopes, and crystal-clear horizons as far as the eye can see. This idyllic setting provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable stay.

The hotel offers 104 spacious rooms, where generations of family management have created a warm, relaxed atmosphere that’s almost homely. Each room comes equipped with tea and coffee facilities, a mini-fridge, a TV, a ceiling fan, a heater, a safety box, and Wi-Fi.

The restaurant takes pride in serving an impressive variety of dishes, all prepared with high-quality ingredients and a meticulous attention to detail.

The adventures continue outside, where a wealth of activities await! Play a round on the scenic golf course surrounded by mountaintops, explore walking trails that range from gentle strolls to demanding 12-hour hikes, and choose between guided walks or setting out on your own with a prepared packed lunch. Even a morning spent trout fishing is a delight, whether or not you land a catch!

Premier Sani Pass Hotel

Located close to the iconic Sani Pass, Premier Sani Pass Hotel is nestled amidst majestic mountains and lush valleys, offering a natural landscape that invites both relaxation and adventure.

The ideal location makes it easy to experience Sani Pass on a full-day excursion, as well as to explore the unique scenery of the region at your own pace.

The hotel’s 100 standard rooms are consistent in both design and style, each thoughtfully furnished with an emphasis on comfort and a welcoming atmosphere. All rooms come equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, a TV, a safety box, and Wi-Fi.

The atmosphere throughout is warm and inviting, and the hotel boasts an array of facilities. Unwind in the large outdoor pool or the heated indoor pool, enjoy some pampering in the hotel’s spa, tee off on the golf course, go horse riding, or try your luck with a spot of fishing. The restaurant is sure to satisfy any appetite, serving delicious meals focused on local ingredients and flavours inspired by the region’s rich mix of cultures and traditions.

Rissington Inn

The sweeping staircase by the main building leads you up to the terrace, from which you have a nice view of the pool and the large garden. Far over on the other side of the valley lie rolling green hills as far as the eye can see. This is where the sun goes down.

Breakfast is taken on the terrace. Dinner is most often enjoyed in the cosy restaurant, which offers a small but good selection of delicious homemade dishes that change daily. The vegetables are bought locally and the herbs grow in the back garden. The bar/reception is open all day, and the staff always have a smile on their face. They are all from the neighbourhood. Rissington Inn does a great job of supporting the local community, and all staff are local and trained on site.  You get the impression that they are all one big family rather than employees and employers.

You’ll be taken by Rissington Inn’s charm and personality from the moment you set foot on the stairs. Just wait until you see your room!

There are 20 rooms in total, of which no two are alike – and yet… The style is the same in all rooms: rustic with cast floors and brick surfaces, and at the same time incredibly tastefully furnished with soft chairs, beautiful pictures, bookshelves with books and ornaments – not to mention the port and cookies that welcome everyone. No attention to detail has been spared here, without it feeling over-the-top and extravagant. It’s not all perfect – but the atmosphere is 100% intact.

The rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and a mini fridge. Some rooms have bathtubs, some have outdoor showers and others have double showers. There is also excellent Wi-Fi. All rooms have a veranda. Some have hammocks, others have daybeds – all have views of the garden.

Rissington Inn is the perfect base for exploring the entire area around South Africa’s Lowveld. You’re a mere 20-minute drive from Kruger National Park. You’re close to the Panorama Route, which offers all manner of activities – and the place itself is also conducive to a day or two with a good book, a nap by the pool and perhaps a game of table tennis.

The family-owned inn insists on not giving itself stars, so we’ve chosen to respect that. But suffice it to say we’re pretty much in love with Rissington Inn!

We recommend that you book well in advance if you wish to upgrade to Rissington Inn. As mentioned above, there are only 20 rooms here, and they’re in popular demand!

Rissington Inn also works with a local children’s home, so if you have any surplus children’s clothes, toys, school supplies, etc., you’re very welcome to bring them with you and hand them in at the reception. The staff will make sure it reaches the right people.

Whale Coast Hotel

A 5-minute walk from the old harbour in Hermanus is this cosy apartment hotel. All rooms have their own kitchen and bathroom as well as a balcony with a table and chairs.

The rooms have modern interiors with air conditioning, a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and Wi-Fi throughout.

You can walk to the town’s restaurants and the popular harbour front – and you’re very close to one of the local supermarkets if you need to buy some snacks to enjoy on the balcony.

City Lodge OR Tambo International

A few minutes’ walk from the arrivals terminal at Johannesburg International Airport is the 3-star City Lodge Hotel. It’s the perfect location for an easy overnight stay before your onward journey.

The rooms are traditionally decorated in muted colours, and all have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. The pool invites you in for a quick dip, and you can relax on the sun loungers with a good book.

The hotel also offers a restaurant, which is open all day, and free Wi-Fi.

Peermont Metcourt

The 3-star hotel Peermont Metcourt is just a 5-minute drive from Johannesburg airport. The hotel is connected with one of South Africa’s major casino complexes, Emperor’s Palace. The hotel has 80 modern and well-equipped rooms. All rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, coffee and tea facilities as well as bathrooms with toiletries and hair dryers.
The hotel includes a large garden, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and of course, a casino. A Turkish bath and massage are available for an additional fee.
Free Wi-Fi is available all over the hotel.

Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace

The 4-star hotel Peermont Mondior at Emperors Palace is located in Kempton Park, just a 5-minute drive from Johannesburg Airport. The hotel adjoins one of South Africa’s big casino complexes, Emperor’s Palace, offering evening entertainment.

The hotel has 150 rooms spread over three floors. It is decorated in a modern style with warm colours with a touch of Africa. The rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safe, coffee and tea facilities as well as a bathroom with toiletries and a hair dryer.

The hotel has a large garden, swimming pool, gym, day spa and, of course, a casino. A Turkish bath and massage are available for an additional fee. All facilities at Emperor’s Palace can also be used.

Free Wi-Fi is available all over the hotel.

Kariega Main Lodge

The 4-star Main Lodge is located in a fenced-off area on a ridge of hills in the Kariega Game Reserve. Thanks to this wonderful location, all chalets have an awe-inspiring view out over the reserve, with the opportunity to spot different animals directly from the balcony. The Main Lodge comprises of 21 chalets, each at least 100 m² in size, 7 of which have one bedroom with en-suite, and 15 featuring several rooms with en-suite. In addition, each chalet contains a large living area consisting of a kitchenette and living room.

The rooms and the living area provide direct access to a spacious balcony, which is partially covered so that guests can always choose between sun and shade. All chalets are equipped with air conditioning, a fireplace or wood-burning stove (for the cooler months) and facilities for making tea or coffee, satellite TV, a safe, telephone and internet connection. The lodge also offers a magnificent shared area with a restaurant, bar, viewing balcony, swimming pool, spa and a small souvenir shop.

Kariega River Lodge

The 4-star River Lodge is located in the Kariega Game Reserve on the banks of – and almost extending into – Bushman’s River. The way that the restaurant, bar and swimming pool have been constructed almost makes you feel that you are surrounded by the still, reflective water of the river. The lodge has a unique viewing terrace built out over the river. This is the perfect place to sip a drink at sunset, or to enjoy dinner under a starry sky. Privacy is the defining feature of the lodge and its suites, making this the ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet. The lodge comprises of ten exclusive, luxury suites with thatched roofs, laid out at intervals along the river bank. The suites are very spacious and decorated with examples of African art and crafts. Each suite has its own viewing terrace, air conditioning, ceiling fan, internet, safe and telephone, as well as a well-appointed bathroom with a bathtub.

Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to stay here. There is a TV in the communal area.

Kariega Settlers Drift

This exclusive 5-star lodge is African tent safari at its very best.

It has just nine luxury safari tents, all of which are “free standing” and therefore virtually function as their own little separate luxury lodges.

The tents are huge and consist of a living room, bedroom, large bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, and from the private outdoor terrace, there are beautiful views of the river and the surrounding countryside. It goes without saying that all of the tents have air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar, a safe and their own wood burning stove.

The entire lodge is built on a slope in a slightly secluded part of the wildlife reserve, ensuring that you enjoy unobstructed views of the nature right outside and that you are not disturbed.

The view is pretty much what the lodge is all about. From the rooms, from the bar – and even from the pool – you have the most beautiful views of the valley and Bushman’s River. In fact, the only place without a view is the wine cellar…

The tents are both modern and classically decorated. The colours are brown and beige – the “classic” safari colours – but stone, glass, wood and canvas have been used in the construction of the tents. A modern yet classic feel permeates the entire lodge.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Situated like a little oasis at the heart of the Garden Route is Knysna Hollow Country Estate. Located on the edge of the picturesque seaside resort of Knysna, the hotel provides the ideal base for exploring the area’s stunning scenery and countless attractions.

The entire hotel is stylishly appointed in soft tones in keeping with the surrounding nature and contributing to the peaceful, oasis-like environment. There are 44 spacious, modern rooms equipped with tea/coffee making facilities in the form of Nespresso machines, air conditioning, satellite TV, a safe, a mini fridge, a hair dryer, L’Occitane toiletries and USB sockets. All rooms have a cosy private terrace or balcony overlooking the garden and one of the two swimming pools.

Next to each swimming pool, there is a small outdoor lounge area, perfect for relaxing in the lush nature. A continental breakfast is served in the hotel’s restaurant and bar, Social Eatery & Bar, where you can buy local authentic dishes, enjoy a craft beer or taste the wide variety of unique South African wines at other times of the day.

In reception, there is a cosy little lounge area furnished with comfortable chairs, and you can also rent bicycles to explore the town here. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and good parking.

Premier Resort the Moorings

The 4-star Premier Resort The Moorings is located right between Knysna’s popular Waterfront area with its shops and restaurants, and the viewpoint on the eastern side of the approach to the lagoon. From the large, green garden, you have a beautiful view of the water and Knysna Heads.

There are 74 well-appointed rooms, all with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and a private terrace or balcony.

The hotel offers good parking, a lovely pool and sun loungers in the garden, a restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi.

Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa

The 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club is probably the hotel in Knysna with the best view. The hotel is located high in the hills a little outside the town centre, and from the hotel restaurant, you have the most amazing view of the lagoon and the surrounding countryside. Next to the hotel is one of the country’s best golf courses, and the surroundings are ideal for walks or runs along the numerous trails around the hotel.

The hotel has 80 well-appointed rooms, all with an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, safe, TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel has a spa, pool and gym as well as its own restaurant and bar.

Nkambeni Safari Tented Camp

If you want to get up close to nature without compromising too much on comfort, then the Nkambeni Tented Camp is the right place for you.

Here, you stay in spacious, beautiful canvas tents that are raised above ground on platforms. The tents feature modern facilities such as wooden flooring, electricity, air conditioning, good toilet and bath facilities, and options for making tea and coffee. Thanks to the canvas walls, you can still hear both hear and smell the wilderness outside. Here, you can stay in tents with double beds, as well as tents that are especially suited for families. Each tent has its own veranda.

The camp is located in a private section within the Kruger National Park itself, and from the pool, you have an excellent view facing the National Park. You can often see a bloat of hippopotamuses in the river just beyond the big grassy field, and there are benches (and a fence!) set up for you to comfortably and peacefully sit and listen to them puff and frolic in the water below.

The camp offers a wonderful restaurant, a lively bar, an excellent little shop, as well as multiple “bomas”, typical South African fire pits where food is served under open skies.

This camp is the result of targeted efforts to create jobs in the surrounding villages, and with its 150 tents, Nkambeni is a relatively big camp. The tents are spread across a large area amidst the shade of tall trees, letting them “blend” into the surrounding nature, all connected by good paths.

Nkambeni offers a truly unique atmosphere, especially in the late afternoon, when all the guests return from their safaris and share lively stories of the events of the day.

Pestana Kruger Lodge

The beautiful lodge is located in a wonderful, quiet landscape surrounded by beautiful gardens and a large swimming pool – just a stone’s throw from the Kruger National Park.

With a panoramic view of the savannah and the Crocodile River, you immediately feel in harmony with the nature and the wildlife. Furthermore, the 4-star lodge offers several options for relaxation and wellness including spa cures, massage, swimming and an amazing view.

La Plume Boutique Hotel

La Plume Boutique Hotel is located at a working ostrich farm outside Oudtshoorn. The hotel occupies an old Victorian house from 1904, which has undergone continuous renovation, and has charm and colonial style by the bucket-load.

The 4-star hotel comprises 20 individually appointed rooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and minibar. All rooms have their own veranda overlooking the lush garden surrounding the hotel.

The hotel has its own restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Guided tours of the farm are offered.

Protea Hotel Rimpie Estate

In large private grounds on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, you will find the 3-star Protea Hotel Rimpie Estate. The rooms, which are housed in rondavels – typical African round huts with a thatched roof – are dotted about the large, green garden, making it feel almost like you are staying in a small park.

All rooms have an en suite bathroom, air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and free Wi-Fi.

The location couldn’t be more perfect – just a 20-minute drive from Cango Caves, and you can look forward to a dip in the pool after the day’s drive through the beautiful yet arid landscape. Free parking is available at the hotel.

Radisson Blu Hotel Port Elizabeth

300 metres from Port Elizabeth’s famous Hobie Beach is the 5-star Radisson Blue Hotel.

The hotel has 173 rooms, all with large floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Indian Ocean. The rooms are modernly appointed in bright, welcoming colours, with the bathroom as an integral part of the room itself. There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms, as well as a fridge, safe and tea and coffee making facilities.

The Radisson Blu has its own restaurant and bar, and you can work off the calories with a dip in the pool or at the hotel’s gym.

If you have a hire car, there is free parking at the hotel.

The Beach Hotel

On the outskirts of the popular Port Elizabeth suburb Summerstrand, you will find the stylish 4-star The Beach Hotel. The name says it all really: Right opposite the hotel is one of the city’s best beaches. The historic city centre of Port Elizabeth is around 4 km from the hotel and you are just 5 km from the airport. In other words: a hotel in a perfect location!

There are 58 rooms, all with air conditioning, minibar, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, flatscreen TV and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel has a swimming pool with sun loungers, three restaurants and a bar. The latter are often popular at sunset – who doesn’t want to enjoy watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean with a cool drink in their hand?

Kruger Gate Hotel

Where price, quality, and location reach new heights!

Located by one of the pools, the cosy lounge area offers a view of the Kruger National Park on the other side of the Sabie River. In the very early morning and at the end of the day, the light here is incredible, and if you’re lucky, perhaps a pride of elephants will come by to bathe in the river.

Dinner is served at a cosy boma where you can often enjoy local dance and music, You can enjoy your breakfast in the restaurant or on the small outdoor terrace, and if you happen to feel peckish during the day, we can warmly recommend a visit to the small coffee and pastry kiosk conveniently located in the middle of the lounge area.

The common areas at the lodge are wonderful and invite you to get nice and comfortable in a comfy chair with a book and a cup of coffee (or perhaps alter in the day, a drink).

The spa offers a wide selection of treatments, the fitness room is well-equipped, and there are both tennis and minigolf courses here, plus two pools.

The rooms are spacious and inviting, and each one features a view of the garden and its bird and animal life. They are fully equipped with air conditioning, hair dryers, safes, international power outlets, and TV.

And of course, the lodge sits just a few hundred metres from Paul Kruger Gate.

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa

Round off your South Africa tour in style at the 5-star Erinvale Hotel & Spa. Cosiness, charm and exclusivity unite over the finest wines at Erinvale!

The hotel is scenically surrounded by the Hottentot Holland Mountains, a good 45-minute drive from Cape Town and offers great opportunities for relaxation, good food and spa treatments. Across the road is the neighbouring Vergelegen winery, where you can participate in wine tastings, go on guided tours of the vineyard or learn about its many sustainability projects.

Erinvale supports ECHO, (Erinvale Care and Help Organisation), which, among other things, works to help poor families in the local area. School pupils can apply for scholarships from the organisation, there is support for local sporting events, the possibility of extra help with homework, and the establishment of a soup kitchen, etc.

There are 56 rooms of various sizes at Erinvale, all beautifully and cosily appointed with soft carpets on the floors, fabulous products in the bathroom, a Nespresso machine, slippers and free Wi-Fi.

You’re in wine country here, so it goes without saying that the three restaurants at the hotel offer sumptuous menus – with something for every taste.

Pamper yourself at the day spa, read a good book in the shade by one of the pools or visit the winery right opposite, where you’ll also find several restaurants and, of course, the opportunity for (several) wine tastings.

Premier Hotel Umhlanga

Premier Hotel Umhlanga is perched on the hillside overlooking the vibrant coastal town of Umhlanga, offering contemporary comfort with sweeping views of the surrounding area. You’re only a short taxi or Uber ride from the seaside promenade and the town’s many restaurants. Enjoy easy access to Umhlanga’s iconic stretch of coastline along the Indian Ocean, as well as the nearby Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, perfect for peaceful walks through lush landscapes. 

The hotel features 127 stylish and elegantly designed rooms, all focused on comfort with a modern touch. Each room is well-equipped, offering amenities such as a TV, a safety box, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning, a balcony, Wi-Fi, and a minibar.

Premier Hotel Umhlanga offers a range of facilities to enhance your stay. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or enjoy a drink at the bar with views across the city. The hotel’s own restaurant, located on the second floor, serves delicious dishes inspired by both local and international cuisine.