Best hotels in South Africa

Luxurious hotel suites, ideally situated in one of Cape Town’s most coveted locations. With easy access to Sea Point’s top work and play hotspots, Station House is the preferred second home of bleisure travellers from around the world.

Bringing a new level of luxury to the slopes of Noordhoek. Surrounded by vineyards and with the cool blue waters of the Atlantic in the distance, The Alexander Estate offers a contemporary stay complemented by wellness experiences and elevated dining.

From a visionary private estate to a distinguished boutique hotel, The Claremont carries the grandeur of a bygone era into the present day. Originally named ‘The Andros’, the residence stood as an expression of its era. Today, it is known as The Claremont, a boutique hotel that honours its architectural origin while offering modern-day luxury.

With only fifteen rooms, The Claremont, part of the Sabi Sabi Collection, offers a tranquil escape, set in a century-old Cape Dutch Manor, beautifully restored as a luxury boutique hotel located in one of Cape Town’s greenest, most established suburbs.

Perched in Cape Town's northern suburbs, the Protea Hotel Tyger Valley is the perfect option for travellers needing easy airport access or a base near the suburbs of Bellville or Durbanville. The views are the main draw here. Table Mountain dominates the southern skyline, the Boland mountains frame the east, and evening sunsets over Table Bay make the "Point of View" restaurant more than worth a visit.

Under the gaze of Table Mountain and just a two-minute walk away from the Victoria & Albert Waterfront, the Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge is truly winning in the location stakes. Originally part of the Breakwater Prison, which was built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the lodge has the look of a whitewashed fortress. Happily, its original architecture was carefully preserved and, in the early 2000s, converted into a hotel. With an address as central as this, there's so much on offer in terms of activities, whether you choose to shop til you drop, hit the beach or taste your way through the city's restaurants.

In the heart of Sea Point stands The Cole - a sanctuary built for those travelling through life with intention. At its core is The Sun Seeker, a figure that grounds and carries the essence of The Cole, where bold design meets effortless luxury.

Like the modern traveller, she is a lover of both ocean and city. She echoes through the walls of The Cole, shaping moments of quiet meaning: the morning sun spilling onto crisp linen, the soft glow of candlelight over dinner, the hum of conversation against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

Indulge in the option to reserve all five of our meticulously curated rooms as a single villa booking. Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a group getaway, or simply seeking a lavish escape, the Pineapple House Villa offers the perfect setting to create lasting memories. Combine the allure of our meticulously designed rooms to create a personalized villa experience. From the vivid artworks to the custom furnishings, each room offers a distinct ambiance, ensuring a seamless blend of elegance and comfort.

A private home in Cape Town's creative heart for up to six guests. Three en-suite bedrooms, private pool and deck beneath Table Mountain, and the luxury of exploring this city entirely at your pace. A dedicated team ensures every detail feels effortless whilst a private vehicle means Cape Town unfolds on your schedule. This isn't just exclusive use; this is coming home to Cape Town.

Sitting on a quiet street in Cape Town's Sea Point suburb, Pineapple House is a pastel-pink gem with an eternally sunny atmosphere. In fact, pineapples are considered an expression of welcome and the sense warmth and hospitality never fades, whether you're enjoying chilled cocktails on the pool deck or chatting about the bright, bohemian artwork on the walls. The quirky yet totally chic rooms are all decorated in vivid colours with plenty of patterned fabrics and high-end furnishings to go around. Plus, you couldn't wish for a better location for discovering the magic of Cape Town...

There are hotels that swallow you whole — enormous lobbies, endless corridors, a breakfast buffet the size of a football pitch. And then there's this: four suites tucked into a quietly distinguished property at the V&A Waterfront, where the ratio of Table Mountain to fellow guests is refreshingly, almost ludicrously, in your favour. Adjacent to the Queen Victoria Hotel and sitting snugly within the secure Waterfront precinct, this is the kind of place that feels more like a borrowed townhouse than a hotel — old-world charm in the bones, properly modern comforts throughout. Cape Town's best restaurants, boutiques and harbour are moments away on foot, yet the double-glazed windows and intimate scale mean you'd never know it. For those who find conventional hotels a little... impersonal, consider this a very agreeable alternative.