Best Hotels & Lodges

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.

Situated just 300 meters from beautiful Blue Flag beaches, our Port Elizabeth Hotel offers sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, while its city center location provides easy access to shopping, golf and entertainment. Dine at the Tabú Grill, where you'll bask in views of the Indian Ocean as you indulge in flavorful grilled dishes and an expansive selection of wines. Keep up with your fitness routine in our gym, or head to the Amani Spa to unwind.

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.

Samara's latest ecotourism offering embodies the philosophy of a technology-free escape. The camp's four deluxe tents, which can accommodate up to 8 guests, provide a unique explorer-style adventure with an emphasis on luxurious elements such as time and space. Situated in a secluded area of the reserve with stunning views and an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five, this unassuming eco-conscious camp relies on the natural landscape to create a peaceful atmosphere that encourages guests to disconnect from their hectic lives and bask in the tranquility of the surroundings. There is no Wi-Fi, no electricity, and no high-tech distractions at Plains Camp; rather, it offers a grounding, humbling experience in nature.

Some properties promise you'll feel at one with nature – this one actually delivers by hoisting you up into the canopy itself. Constructed entirely within the embrace of towering indigenous trees, this luxury tented camp offers five canvas suites that quite literally give you a bird's-eye-view of the world below. The elevated walkways connecting each pavilion make you feel rather like you're navigating some wonderfully sophisticated treehouse village, whilst the active waterhole visible from the main deck provides endless entertainment courtesy of the local wildlife. It's particularly beloved by serious birders who come hoping to spot the rather splendid Knysna Turaco - an emerald-green beauty that's notoriously camera-shy but absolutely worth the wait.

African Perfection 1 is directly on Supertubes, South Africa’s best wave. This luxury accommodation in Jeffreys Bay hosts guests from all over the world who choose to stay here because of the fantastic views and proximity to the ocean. The classically styled bed and breakfast offers eight en-suite rooms, individually decorated with a distinct and celebrated African sentiment. Featuring private balconies with epic views of the right-hand surf point, Supertubes, African Perfection 1 is ideal for guests who prefer a quiet, exclusive getaway.

Affectionately known as Sandy’s Spot, 41 Mimosa is a multi-level, self-catering holiday home with phenomenal views of the ocean and mountains that make Jeffreys Bay beautiful. There are two options when booking this house. It can be booked as a 3 bedroom house that sleeps 6 guests (4 adults and 2 children), or a 5 bedroom house that sleeps 10 guests comfortably (8 adults and 2 children). The house is on a large property with a pool, surfboard rack and outdoor shower. It’s completely enclosed, so perfectly pet-friendly and has an electric gate and alarm system. Parking is inside the property, up a steep driveway.

This simply self-catering beach accommodation puts you only 50m from the world famous Supertubes beach and surf spot. The used-to-be backpackers, originally known as Surfpackers, is now the laid back accommodation that feels like a home away from home. It offers seven basic twin, double and family en-suite rooms that are serviced daily. An open plan kitchen, lounge and entertainment area (featuring a pool table and indoor braai) is shared by the rooms in the house.

Situated within the very exclusive Bellevue Forest Reserve, Elephants Lodge is a thatched safari lodge offering outdoor activities such as game drives, romantic picnics, sleep outs under the stars, guided giraffe walking and buffalo feeding tours. Crowning the ridge among magnificent age-old indigenous Milkwood Trees, Elephants Lodge overlooks the endless valleys of the Bellevue Forest Reserve. Teeming with wildlife, a world of intrigue awaits you.

Perched majestically atop a rugged hillside in the eastern reaches of the reserve, this stone-and-thatch retreat commands views that stretch endlessly across rolling valleys and pristine bushveld. With accommodation for 20 guests spread across 10 private villas, there's enough space for everyone to find their own perfect viewing spot, whether that's on a private deck or gathered around one of the lodge's three inviting fireplaces. The all-natural indigenous garden setting means you're quite literally surrounded by the very flora that defines this corner of Africa, whilst the elevated position provides front-row seats to nature's daily drama unfolding in the valleys below.