Must-see hotels in Sunshine Coast

  • Camp Figtree

    Sunshine Coast

    Offering colonial-chic luxury, this property takes full advantage of breathtaking panoramic views from its perch in the Zuurberg Mountains above Addo…

  • Elephant House

    Sunshine Coast

    For panache and design flair, Elephant House is a great place to indulge. The main thatched-roof building shelters six cosy rooms filled with rugs and…

  • Royal St Andrew

    Sunshine Coast

    Directly across from the golf club and within walking distance of the beach, the creatively designed Royal St Andrew is Port Alfred's most prestigious…

  • Ocean Bay Guest House

    Port Elizabeth

    A short amble from the beach, this sassy venture with a boutique feel is the epitome of a refined abode, with seven elegant, modern and amply sized rooms,…

  • Isango Gate

    Port Elizabeth

    This venue strikes a perfect balance between style, functionality and privacy (there are only 10 rooms), in a residential area close to the beach. Expect…

  • St Francis Golf Lodge

    Sunshine Coast

    The best thing about this efficiently run venture with a boutique feel is its peaceful location inside the golf course. The 10 rooms, eight of which have…

  • Lookout

    Sunshine Coast

    Perched on a hill, this contemporary whitewashed home has five units with kitchenettes and wonderful views. All are in top nick and have individual…

  • Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve

    Sunshine Coast

    No, you're not hallucinating, the view is real. Poised on a greenery-shrouded hillside, the four tastefully appointed Ocean Suites overlook the beach –…

  • Island Vibe

    Sunshine Coast

    A cool spot for budget-conscious travellers, this no-frills venture has a prime beachfront location despite being 500m south of the centre. It has a wide…

  • Orange Elephant Backpackers

    Sunshine Coast

    Slightly ramshackle but reasonably clean, the Orange Elephant is a good budget base for Addo, offering a shuttle from Port Elizabeth (R250 return) and…

  • African Ubuntu

    Sunshine Coast

    A suburban home transformed into an intimate and colourful backpackers by its passionate surfer owner. It has compact six- to 10-bed dorms and seven…

  • Lungile Lodge

    Port Elizabeth

    Uphill from Kings Beach in a suburban neighbourhood, this well-run A-frame home’s large entertainment area rocks most nights, and the six- and 12-bed…

  • Cape St Francis Resort

    Sunshine Coast

    The various chalets and units at this sprawling oceanfront resort are attractive and well-equipped, with self-catering and B&B options available. In the…

  • Addo African Home

    Sunshine Coast

    This handsome guesthouse is set around a manicured lawn down a tree-shaded country lane. Rooms in the main building have solid wood floors and artistic…

  • The Historic Pig & Whistle Inn

    Sunshine Coast

    The charmingly old-world hotel, dating from 1832, offers excellent rooms, some with free-standing bath, honey-coloured parquet flooring and period…

  • Chrislin African Lodge

    Sunshine Coast

    Chrislin is set among lawns, trees and aloes on a former citrus farm. The lodge offers thatched huts with stylish African decor and heat-banishing walls…

  • Wanderlust Adventures

    Sunshine Coast

    Finally, Port Alfred has produced a great backpackers with plenty of atmosphere. Opened in late 2016, this establishment efficiently run by a friendly…

  • The Beach Hotel

    Port Elizabeth

    This friendly, efficiently-run four-star hotel occupying an exquisite 1920s building is well positioned opposite Hobie Beach and next to the Boardwalk…

  • Cock House

    Sunshine Coast

    Named after William Cock, an enterprising 1820 Settler, and once home to author André Brink, this historic residence with bags of character has nine cosy…

  • Addo Rest Camp

    Sunshine Coast

    Addo’s main rest camp, at the park headquarters, has myriad cottages, chalets, safari tents and rondavels (round huts with a conical roofs), some…

  • High Corner

    Sunshine Coast

    Appropriately, an account of this gracious house's 200-year history is the first thing you see you see upon entering. Rooms are split between the main…

  • My Pond Hotel

    Sunshine Coast

    This sleek boutique-style hotel on the Kowie River is operated and staffed by a hotel management school, so service is especially conscientious. Avoid the…

  • Links Coastal Inn

    Sunshine Coast

    A decorative African theme pervades this friendly inn's rooms and self-catering garden cottages that have been refurbished and modernised. The bar…

  • Island Vibe

    Port Elizabeth

    This flashpackers in a nondescript suburban house makes a comfortable base with numerous facilities. The bar, pool table and outdoor hot tub liven up the …

  • Super Tubes Guesthouse

    Sunshine Coast

    Just steps away from the beach and Supertubes, this upmarket and friendly guesthouse offers an assortment of tidy, light-filled rooms – most of which come…

  • Addo Wildlife

    Sunshine Coast

    Addo Wildlife is a dynamic enterprise that has six great-value, well-equipped rooms, 14 plush villas, a wildlife centre with an aviary, monkeys and snakes…

  • Morley House

    Sunshine Coast

    This quaint venture that stands in a dreamy garden has loads of charm. The rondavel is light and immaculate, while the cosy safari tent has twin beds and…

  • Rosedale Organic Farm B&B

    Sunshine Coast

    On an organic citrus farm, Rosedale offers eight simple yet neat cottages with stoeps (porches) overlooking the freshwater swimming pool and tropical…

  • Parkview Lodge

    Sunshine Coast

    Close to the Matyholweni gate at the southern entrance of the park, Parkview offers three comfy rooms in the main building (the upstairs room has the best…

  • 11 Worcester on Durban

    Sunshine Coast

    An attractive, secure property in a residential area, this efficiently run haven of peace is a solid option, with four rooms that are well appointed and…

  • 7 Guesthouse

    Sunshine Coast

    A fine choice in the centre. The three adjoining rooms in a revamped old house are on the small side (try for room 2, which is marginally larger) but well…

  • Funky Town

    Sunshine Coast

    The seven rooms here are all brightly decorated with original art hanging on the walls. There's also a penthouse apartment with kitchen and sitting area…

  • Spinning Reel

    Sunshine Coast

    Bargain! A great bet if funds are short, this unpretentious venture about 4km west of the centre has simple self-catering beach cottages and Vermont-style…

  • Paxton Hotel

    Port Elizabeth

    Despite its bland architecture, the well-run Paxton is a solid choice. Some rooms here have harbour views, though the beach itself is a short drive away…

  • 23 on Glen

    Port Elizabeth

    Seeking a relaxing cocoon with homely qualities without the exorbitant price tag? This venture that opened in 2017 has all the key ingredients, with…

  • Beach Music

    Sunshine Coast

    This airy house with a garden leading straight to the beach is great value. The 1st-floor lounge has superb ocean views – including a glimpse of…

  • Forest Hall Guest House

    Port Elizabeth

    An attractive, secure property in a residential area. This efficiently run haven of peace set in park-like gardens is one of PE's most solid options, with…

  • Panorama

    Sunshine Coast

    Dutch–South African couple Rob and Marianne are gracious hosts at this well-priced hilltop guesthouse with winning views. The three rooms are spick and…

  • Cristal Cove

    Sunshine Coast

    This two-storey brick home shelters five tidy, light-filled rooms and a neat four-bed dorm as well as excellent kitchen facilities, a bar and pool table…

  • Treetops Guest House

    Port Elizabeth

    In the upmarket neighbourhood of Walmer, this friendly guesthouse has simple, brilliant-value rooms each with a fridge, microwave, TV and en-suite…

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