Best Hotels & Lodges

The Montebelo Girassol Maputo, with its circular building and spectacular panoramic views over the Maputo Bay, is already ex-libris of the city, considered a benchmark in the Mozambican hotel industry. In 2016 it was refurbished, gaining more rooms, a restaurant with a panoramic balcony, a swimming pool and a gym, further enhancing the excellence of its service, combining comfort, landscaping, multipurpose facilities for leisure and business, and a high-quality restaurant service.

Sophisticated eco-luxury accommodation, on the secluded, private coast of Machangulo, Mozambique. The Monarch Villa provides guests with the ultimate restorative escape, and the highest calibre of intuitive hospitality. Soak in the spectacular, idyllic scenery of the dune forest and Indian Ocean from the comfort of your suite’s private balcony, or from the deck of the main house. Be lulled to sleep by the soothing sounds of the ocean, and uplift your soul, with spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Tucked away in one of the few unspoiled stretches of natural forest and coastline, on the eastern side of Machangulo Peninsula, lies Loggerhead Beach Villa. The eco-luxury villa presents guests with an exquisite blend of comfort and nature. Within its premises, one can indulge in the serene ambiance of a private pool and bar, providing a tranquil escape with breathtaking vistas of the turquoise Indian Ocean. The remote retreat serves as a catalyst for strengthening family ties, utilizing the rejuvenating force of its surroundings. With an array of idyllic leisure activities and an expansive stretch of immaculate sandy beaches, guests can forge unforgettable memories. Machangulo, renowned for its remarkable wildlife and marine ecosystem, stands as a rare sanctuary where loggerhead turtles choose to nest, creating a truly unique experience.

Luwawa Forest Lodge is ideally situated in the beautiful and tranquil Luwawa Valley overlooking Luwawa Dam which is well stocked with a variety of fish including wide-mouthed bream. Luwawa is renowned for its variety of colourful birdlife and bushbuck are frequently seen. The comfortable and spacious family accommodation, full-catering and bar facilities make it an ideal place for a family holiday at a reasonable cost. The activities on offer include horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, trail walking, canoeing, fishing and birding.

Arriving at the Erar guesthouse, you will be greeted by community members who, through their kindness and attention, will make your stay memorable. They will make you discover traditional cuisine (Injera, mashed moringa, lentils or beets). This traditional B&B in this part of Ethiopia is built of stone and consists of an inner courtyard and a central building where the 3 bedrooms, the kitchen and a common room / dining room are located. Overlooking the successive valleys and the plateaus in the distance, the view from the guest house is grandiose and encourages contemplation.It is on foot that you will reach the Erar guesthouse.

In Alentejo, the hills and the landscape are what they call home. Experience the timeless calm and cozy feeling of the houses, whose whitewashed walls bear witness to the rhythm of rural life. Sleep in the serenity of the landscape and, in the morning, open the window to the stunning view of Monsaraz.

Escape to this cozy weekend retreat nestled in the tranquil Kleinriver mountains near Tesselaarsdal. The modern two-bedroom house offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Relax in your private hot tub as you soak in the stunning vistas of the surrounding Fynbos landscape. With sleek, modern finishes and enough space for four guests, this accommodation promises a rejuvenating stay.

Selkirk House is a thoroughly modern 5-star guesthouse nestling high against the Hermanus mountain. All the bedrooms have breathtaking mountain or ocean views. Stone and wooden terraces create a sense of spaciousness, while the white American blinds ensure cool privacy. All the generous en-suite bathrooms boast his and her hand basins, heated rails and comfortable baths and showers. Wake up to the fynbos covered mountain slope as your backdrop and the magnificent Walker Bay in the distance. No matter where you are in Selkirk House the views are breathtaking and the ambiance warm and inviting, with an interior which has been exquisitely curated.

Located in the Kogelberg Biosphere, one of the world’s richest floral reserves, the Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa welcomes visitors to explore the stunning natural surroundings, modern accommodation and wellness in a one-of-a-kind luxury Hermanus hotel. For country escapes just 90-minutes from the heart of Cape Town, business & celebratory events with a difference, indulgent spa treatments and 18-holes of exceptional golf surrounded by fynbos and mountains, discover Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa.