Must-see hotels in Northern Cape

  • Old Mill Lodge

    Northern Cape

    In a peaceful garden on a quiet side street near the town museum, this place has pleasant rooms that are decorated with modern art.

  • Motswedi Campsite

    Northern Cape

    A superb campground with just six sites, all overlooking a water hole. Each site has its own ablutions and kitchen.

  • Cat Nap Accommodation

    Northern Cape

    The walls of this spacious old house are adorned with nature photos, and rooms are cosy, African-themed affairs. There’s a self-catering kitchen and dorm…

  • New Rush Guest House

    Northern Cape

    There are 14 simple guest rooms here, scattered across several buildings in the mock-up historical town at the Big Hole. Breakfast is served at the Protea…

  • Chalets

    Northern Cape

    Perched on a hillside overlooking the gorge, the chalets are equipped with bedding, towels and kitchen equipment. Water for the showers comes straight…

  • Halfway House Hotel

    Northern Cape

    Rooms are a little worn, but this hotel attached to a historic pub has a great location, within walking distance of Belgravia's museums and architectural…

  • Kalahari Trails

    Northern Cape

    This small reserve, 35km south of Twee Rivieren, is a sanctuary for mistreated meerkats and the animals can be seen roaming the grounds. As well as a…

  • Die Eiland Holiday Resort

    Northern Cape

    A palm-lined avenue leads to ‘the Island’, in a wonderful natural setting on the river’s southeastern bank. The somewhat shabby self-catering chalets have…

  • Aqua Viva

    Northern Cape

    Tucked behind the Oasis Hotel, this is a peaceful place with spacious if sparsely decorated rooms. They come with large bathrooms, comically small TVs and…

  • Edgerton House

    Northern Cape

    Edgerton's large rooms are in need of a little love. The bedrooms at the front can pick up noise from the nearby Halfway House pub. The Madiba Room has…

  • Kalahari Gateway Hotel

    Northern Cape

    This surprisingly large and modern hotel has spacious rooms with basic comforts such as fridges and TVs. The bar-restaurant has tables in a leafy patio…

  • Kuru-Kuru Guesthouse

    Northern Cape

    A friendly guesthouse with simple rooms, some with self-catering facilities and all with a small terrace. There's no swimming pool but there is a bar, a…

  • Stofdam Bird Hide

    Northern Cape

    A much sought after and very rustic option that sleeps up to four people. It cannot be booked online and only one-night stays are possible. Bring all your…

  • Sendelingsdrift

    Northern Cape

    The two- to four-bed self-catering chalets at the park entrance are surprisingly comfortable, with porches overlooking the river. And you'll be glad of…

  • Heerengracht Guest House

    Northern Cape

    Situated on a leafy suburban street, there are simply decorated rooms here as well as spacious self-catering units (R850). It’s within walking distance of…

  • Witsand Nature Reserve Bungalows

    Northern Cape

    These two- and four-person bungalows are actually huts, with bedding provided, shared ablutions and field kitchen. They're located deep in the park, close…

  • De Oude Scholen

    Northern Cape

    These simple units are based in the old classrooms of the town's first school. They're a little chintzy but well equipped with fridges, microwaves and…

  • Haak-en-Steek

    Northern Cape

    This rustic cottage tucked away in the west of the park sleeps four. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a braai area, but no restaurant, bar or pool.

  • A Riviera Garden B&B

    Northern Cape

    The gardens at this friendly, family-run guesthouse with two cosy rooms are a fairy-tale creation, and run all the way down to the river.

  • Gum Tree Lodge

    Northern Cape

    As close as Kimberley gets to a backpackers, this former convict station occupies leafy grounds off Rte 64, 5km northeast of the centre. Rooms are…