Best hotels in South Africa

After the day's safari with the family, enjoy the "African Feel" at the Schotia Bush Lodges All set within dense subtropical thicket, with a rustic-brick look and thatched roofs, these family-friendly lodges provide comfort that you would expect of a top class reserve - they are all en suite with a shower/bathroom with running hot and cold water and coffee/tea making facilities.

Dating back to the early 1900s, Long Hope Villa is a beautifully-restored Eastern Cape farmhouse. Situated in a remote location within Addo Elephant Park, the villa offers an exclusive safari experience. Original wooden floors and farmhouse doors capture the old-world charm, while three luxury bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobe and spacious charming bathroom add to the home-away-from-home appeal. Luxuries such as percale linen, soft furnishings and even a Pillow Library ensure a sumptuous stay. Relax in one of the lounges, or put your feet up in the TV room, as you take in the comforts of your accommodation. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar while your personal chef whips up delicious meals in the kitchen - you may even join in with the preparations if you wish! You'll be surrounded by unique Eastern Cape bushveld while you enjoy a swim in the private pool or sit alongside a fire under the star scattered sky. Long Hope Villa makes an ideal safari destination for families or small groups. Your private game ranger will ensure you have a truly memorable Addo experience - even specialist birding and photography safaris are on offer.

Tucked away at the southern tip of Algoa Bay, Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa occupies what might be South Africa's most dramatic address – right next to an 1851 lighthouse that still warns ships off the notorious Thunderbolt Reef. This two-bedroom hideaway sits within a 366-hectare nature reserve where you'll have the beach virtually to yourself from 7pm to 7am. Whether you fancy self-catering solitude or having chef Simon whip up beachside feasts, the villa delivers both romance and isolation in spades. Marine safaris reveal dolphins and penguins, lighthouse tours unlock maritime drama, and that World War II bunker? Just another quirk in this wonderfully weird coastal escape.

Perched within the wilds of the Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, this five-star retreat proves that sometimes the best view in the house belongs to the hippos. Built from local stone and thatch, the lodge sits beside a bustling waterhole that serves as nature's own theatre. Elephants lumber down for their evening tipple whilst you sip yours at the cocktail bar, and the hippos provide a rather unconventional but thoroughly entertaining soundtrack to dinner. The interiors strike that delicate balance between safari nostalgia and contemporary comfort - think carved wooden sculptures alongside plush sofas that invite you to sink in and stay awhile.

This rustic paradise has little phone signal and no TV, the perfect place to switch off, take in the bird sounds and the surrounds, and enjoy spectacular sunsets and starlit nights from each bedroom cabin. Sprawling green lawns stretch to the river banks where time can be spent on/in the water. The main house has three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a generous living area. There is one bathroom in the main house. The 3 Bedroom cabins are outside the main house, settled into the indigenous vegetation and connected by a forest walkway. A family cottage sits detached from the Riverhouse on the other side of the lawn, which also has a bathroom.

Located near Haga Haga on South Africa’s magnificent Wild Coast. They specialise in weddings, corporate functions, special events and accommodation on the distinctive farm – Mtwentwe Estate – with its stunning location near Haga Haga on the Eastern Cape Wild Coast in South Africa.

Sprawled across a wide valley with front-row seats to one of the reserve's busiest waterholes, this family-friendly lodge proves that safari doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort or peace of mind. The vibrant Pan-African décor creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that immediately puts everyone at ease, whilst the discreet fencing means parents can breathe easy knowing little ones can explore safely. Accommodating up to 18 adults and 8 children, it's designed for those multi-generational adventures where everyone from toddlers to grandparents can enjoy the magic of the African bush. The abundant birdlife and roaming wildlife provide constant entertainment, often visible right from your suite's private deck.

Get the old romantic African experience at the Orlando Tented Camp. There are 3 private tented camps with a total of 4 tents. The tented camps offer complete freedom as every encampment is safely nestled in private clusters of bush, leaving guests surrounded by luscious greenery, trees, singing birds, antelope and the roaring of the lions giving its natural uninterrupted feel.

Bush Lodge gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while indulging in a 5 Star luxury! The glass enclosed chalets provide the illusion that there is nothing separating you and the bush surrounding it, ensuring a true African Safari feel. On a still day, open up all of the doors and listen to the sounds of nature.

This beach house boasts uninterrupted views of the ocean and mountains. Due to its prime location, some of the world’s top surfers choose to stay here, right on Jeffreys Bay’s infamous surf spot, “Supertubes”. Whilst a delicious full breakfast is included at the restaurant every morning, self-catering facilities at African Perfection 2 combine luxury beach accommodation and the comforts of home.

The ethos of Sederkloof Lodge is the tranquil enjoyment that the spectacular Baviaanskloof, World Heritage Site, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, offers. The lodge consists of 6 luxury stone-and-glass hideaways in the mountains, with communal lounge and dining areas, pool and bar facilities. Guests can enjoy complete privacy in their chalet and a view of the gorge and mountain unimpaired by other human artifacts. The Lodge is situated a short walk from the luxurious mountain chalets, spectacularly located on the edge of another gorge with glorious views of the Baviaanskloof mountains.