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Relax in the knowledge that every hotel has been chosen to make the most of each destination you visit. Some hotels are more than a place to rest, and we’ve hand-picked hotels chosen for their great locations, quality, and warm hospitality – the ideal base for discovering everything South Africa has to offer.

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Cape Town

Azamare Guest House

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Azamare is set in Camps Bay, a quiet coastal suburb of Cape Town known for its ocean views and close proximity to the city and mountains. The guest house is renowned for its welcom…

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Bayala

Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp

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Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp is a welcoming and stylish retreat, set in a vast area of wilderness in the ancient kingdom of Zululand. Safaris operate twice each day, with e…

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Umhlanga

Beverly Hills Hotel

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At Beverly Hills Hotel Umhlanga, you’re right on the beach itself, and the beautiful Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve is just a short walk to the north. The hotel is twenty minutes …

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Cape Town

Camps Bay Retreat

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Camps Bay Retreat is a true hidden gem with views across the Atlantic Ocean and the peaks of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range. Set amongst four acres of a verdant green nature re…

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Franschhoek

Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate

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Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate blends vineyard landscapes, mountain panoramas, and a championship golf course into a tranquil setting in the Cape Winelands. Positioned conveniently n…

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Franschhoek

Devon Valley Hotel

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Tucked into a quiet corner of the Stellenbosch winelands, Devon Valley Hotel overlooks vineyards and olive groves against a backdrop of the rolling Helderberg hills. The property b…

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Somerset West

Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa

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The Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa, surrounded by vineyards and the Helderberg Mountains, traces its history back to the 1700s and provides the perfect base from which to explore the …

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Balule Private Game Reserve

Greenfire Lodge

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The remote Greenfire Game Lodge is set in the 50,000-hectare, privately owned Balule Nature Reserve, adjacent and open to the greater Kruger National Park. The ecological diversity…

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Pretoria

Irene Country Lodge Hotel

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For your visit to Gauteng, known as South Africa’s economic capital, you’ll be staying in the historical village of Irene. Here, your accommodation will be the enchanting Irene Cou…

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Kruger

Kruger Gate Hotel

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Located at the Paul Kruger Gate entrance to the Kruger National Park, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate is ideally situated on the banks of the Sabie River, set among peacef…

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Makalali

Makalali Private Game Reserve

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Makalali Private Game Reserve is an ethnic retreat lying on 26,000 hectares of bushveld in South Africa’s north-eastern Lowveld. Makalali boasts ‘Big Five’ wildlife spotting, along…

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Kruger

Mdluli Safari Lodge

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A magnificent, tented lodge, located inside the south-western region of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. With such easy access to Kruger, you will be searching for the Big …

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Hazyview

Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel

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Nestled in an ever-green garden, Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel offers a comfortable and relaxed stay. With spacious chalets and private patios set beneath the shade of tower…

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Knysna

Premier Resort The Moorings

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Nestled on the banks of Knysna Lagoon, deep within the idyllic natural surroundings of the Western Cape Garden Route is your serene accommodation – Premier Resort, The Moorings in …

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Cape Town

President Hotel

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Located in Bantry Bay between the city centre of Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean, the President Hotel is a sophisticated yet relaxed place to stay. The hotel is just a 3-minute wa…

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Franschhoek

Protea Hotel by Marriott

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The Protea Hotel by Marriott is an historic property set in the heart of the charming town of Franschhoek, famed for its centuries-old vineyards and Cape Dutch architecture. Parts …

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Johannesburg

Protea Hotel by Marriott Balalaika Sandton

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Situated in the sophisticated suburb of Sandton, the Protea Balalaika is a peaceful hotel offering stylish accommodation within close proximity to local attractions, restaurants an…

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Knysna

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

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With Knysna Lagoon on your doorstep, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays offers waterside accommodation in Knysna, at the heart of South Africa’s famous Garden Route, a highl…

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Oudtshoorn

Protea Hotel Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate

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Protea Hotel Riempie Estate blends rustic charm with practical comfort in a tranquil setting nestled at the edge of Oudtshoorn’s outskirts in the scenic Klein Karoo. Set among lush…

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Oudtshoorn

Queen’s Hotel

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Nestled in the heart of Oudtshoorn is the Queen’s Hotel; the third-oldest hotel in South Africa and an oasis of elegance and charm in the capital of the beautiful, semi-arid Klein …

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