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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…

    a pool with umbrellas and trees

    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…

    a pool next to a beach

    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 …

    a bedroom with a large bed and a large mirror

    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…

    a large house with a lawn in front of it

    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…

    a swimming pool with a house in the background

    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 …

    a room with two beds and a large window

    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…

    a pool with chairs and a tree by it with a giraffe in the background

    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…

    a building with a large glass front

    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…

    a room with a bed and couches

    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…

    a bedroom with a large bed

    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 …

    a pool next to a building

    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 …

    a bedroom with a bed and desk

    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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