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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 Safari Lodge and Camp is a welcoming, stylish retreat set in the vast wilderness of the ancient kingdom of Zululand. Chances abound to see an array of wildlife – including t…

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Umhlanga

Beverly Hills Hotel

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Since 1964 the award-winning Beverly Hills Hotel has been offering guests the very best in service, comfort and blissful views out over the Indian Ocean. All guest rooms have priva…

a large house with a red roof surrounded by trees and hills

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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Stellenbosch

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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Centrally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, Irene Country Lodge is an oasis of tranquillity set in beautiful lakeside gardens surrounded by the Cambedoo Forest. Rooms are …

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Kruger National Park

Kruger Gate Hotel

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The Kruger Gate Hotel is ideally situated on the banks of the Sabi River, nestled amongst the verdant, peaceful woodland. All guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning …

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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 National Park

Mdluli Safari Lodge

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A magnificent, tented lodge, located inside the south-western region of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. All of Mdluli’s 70sqm tents offer an oversized patio, private indoo…

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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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Set along the Knysna Lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route, Premier Resort The Moorings offers a tranquil escape surrounded by indigenous forest. Guests enjoy private lagoon acce…

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Cape Town

President Hotel

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The President Hotel is located just a three-minute walk from Queens Beach, and both the terrace bar and the infinity pool offer stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and L…

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Franschhoek

Protea Hotel by Marriott

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The Protea Hotel by Marriott is a historic property in the charming town of Franschhoek. Parts of the hotel date back to the 1880s and its spacious guest rooms are infused with a D…

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Johannesburg

Protea Hotel by Marriott Balalaika Sandton

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The Protea Balalaika is a peaceful hotel with a country feel offering easy access to the tourist attractions of Sandton, including nearby Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City Mall a…

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Knysna

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

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With a sapphire lagoon at its feet, its location at the heart of the Garden Route and excellent rooms, the Protea Hotel Knysna offers travellers a first-class experience. The hotel…

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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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The Queen’s Hotel is the third-oldest hotel in South Africa and an oasis of elegance and charm in the centre of Oudtshoorn. The en-suite guest rooms all have WiFi, air-conditioning…

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