Best hotels in South Africa

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Walkers Beach

Plettenberg Bay

From $210 per person/night

Indulge in an Exquisite Oceanfront Retreat at Walkers Beach, where you can immerse yourself in Unforgettable Luxury. Experience the Epitome of World-Class Hospitality in the breathtaking destination of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.

Periwinkle Guest Lodge

Plettenberg Bay

From $170 per person/night

Periwinkle Guest Lodge is a 4 Star Luxury Lodge situated on Beachy Head Drive, Plettenberg Bay, directly across the road from the Robberg blue Flag Beach, a safe swimming beach. The Lodge is on 3 levels and has breathtaking views of the famous Robberg Peninsula, Tsitsikamma Mountains and the sea. All the rooms are very stylishly decorated and reflect the surrounding sea and mountains. Six of the seven rooms have balconies where guests can enjoy the panoramic view from the Robberg Peninsula to the right and the Tsitskamma Mountains to the left. The lodge can accommodate children, if the suitable rooms are available.

Barrington's Small Hotel

Plettenberg Bay

10 Rooms

From $50 per person/night

The Barrington’s Small Hotel is an intimate 10 bedroom hotel situated directly above the Barrington’s Brewery and a few short strides from the impressive Barrington’s Restaurant and Bar. Expect personalised service and attention to detail which will ensure a stay that is as unique and memorable as the location itself. Barrington’s Small Hotel has four beautifully appointed Deluxe Rooms. Spacious and light, the Deluxe Rooms include private balconies with daybeds overlooking the beautiful Barrington’s kitchen garden or riverbank. Six white on white, light filled compact Standard Rooms overlook the valley behind Barrington’s. The rooms feature pristine linens and locally produced organic amenities ensuring an indulgent stay. Barrington’s is situated in the serenely beautiful Piesang River Valley, a mere 5 minutes away from the golden sands of at least one of Plettenberg Bay’s 6 premier Blue Flag Beaches. The world championship Plett Country Club Golf Course is a short 1.8km drive further up the valley. Quite the “perfect place” to stay & play.

BLOU in Keurbooms

Plettenberg Bay

8 Rooms

From $210 per person/night

For decades the owners of Babylonstoren and The Newt in Somerset have been holidaying at Keurboomstrand on the Western Cape coastline. One of the most charming little beaches in the world, famed for its rugged coastline and unspoilt beaches. Over recent years, we’ve restored or upgraded a few beach cottages on a sea-facing strip of land.

BLOU has only eight self-catering cottages. They are dotted around a central courtyard with a swimming pool, sauna and steam room. It’s the epitome of barefoot luxury on the edge of the Indian Ocean.

Lion Sands Fish Eagle Residence

Central Kruger

From $2.6K per person/night

Your private luxury safari residence

Choose how you spend your stay, whether it’s wiling away lazy, hazy days at the pool or spending hours on a game drive (or on foot) in the wild. Action-packed or idle, we invite you to make yourself completely at home. Magical evenings around the fire pit await and your dedicated service team is ready to welcome you, including a concierge, residence butler, housekeeper, chef, masseuse, field guide and tracker. This is an unforgettable escape in every sense of the word – and the perfect way to reconnect with family or friends

Abelana River Lodge

Central Kruger

20 Rooms

From $550 per person/night

This stylish, newly rebuilt 20-room lodge offers spectacular views over the Selati River, which is home to a plethora of wildlife such as hippo and crocodile and a variety of bird species. The main area and swimming pool overlook the river and include indoor and outdoor dining areas and a bar, as well as a lounge and fire pit for sharing safari experiences and sightings in the evenings.

Nkambeni Safari Camp

Central Kruger

From $170 per person/night

Nestled in the heart of one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world, Nkambeni Safari Camp welcomes you to Big Five country. Here, in the world-renowned Kruger National Park, thrilling up-close and personal wildlife experiences await you in an exclusive-use 11500 hectare private concession.

Zulu Rock Lodge

KwaZulu Natal Battlefields

7 Rooms

From $290 per person/night

Designed for those desiring an intimate and serene retreat, Zulu Rock Lodge can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests, ensuring a personalized and exclusive experience. With no fences to hinder the connection with nature, guests at Zulu Rock Lodge are invited to fully immerse themselves in the stunning natural surroundings, embracing a true sense of oneness.