Free State
The accommodation at this cheerfully overgrown place is decidedly rustic, but the secluded location right on the Vaal River is unbeatable. Options include…
Free State
The accommodation at this cheerfully overgrown place is decidedly rustic, but the secluded location right on the Vaal River is unbeatable. Options include…
Free State
With an ornate style she calls 'maximalism', interior designer extraordinaire Karen Hickman has gone to town on two guest suites, 'Yours' and 'Whose',…
Free State
Within the Clarens Golf Estate, this collection of spacious, comfortable apartments is set in century-old sandstone architecture, with an attached gallery…
Free State
The best place to sleep in Ladybrand (and one of the best in Free State) is this rambling stone guesthouse. Spacious rooms have a touch of luxury and the…
Bloemfontein
This stylish offering in a central location has 15 rooms, including some with sink-in-and-smile king beds, and both baths and showers in attached en…
Fisant Bokmakierie & Hoephoep Guest House
Free State
Amid magnificent bird-attracting gardens are rooms and some luxurious self-catering chalets in three combined guesthouses. The rooms are beautifully…
Free State
Opened in 2017 to visitors, the two-room lodge at Tiger Canyon is spacious, lavish and tastefully adorned with big cat art. Quarters include king beds and…
Free State
Those who would like to feel truly away from it all will flip for this campground, which offers drinking water, a large stove and plenty of unadulterated…
Free State
Herds of impala graze between the buildings at this very popular, self-catering farm-reserve. The chalets are airy and modern, with giant bathtubs and…
Free State
Located in Kestell, a small maize-farming village on Rte 57 about 26km north of Phuthaditjhaba, Karma Backpackers is a peaceful, cosy place. The friendly…
Free State
Perched at the foot of Sentinel Peak, this lodge consists of 76 well-appointed rooms and chalets, as well as an elegant dining room with giant windows…
Bloemfontein
This charming Victorian guesthouse, comprising two 1921 houses, is popular with visiting dignitaries and perfect for literati and romantic types. The…
Free State
Serving up beers since the mid 1800s, this historic hotel and bar is brimming with antique furnishing, glistening hardwood and old-timey adornments. Its…
Bloemfontein
For Ukrainian hospitality in the Free State, check out Odessa. The multilingual (Russian, Ukrainian and Afrikaans are spoken along with English)…
Free State
About 11km outside Fouriesburg, and just 800m from the Lesotho border, Camelroc sits in a spectacular location against a camel-shaped sandstone outcrop,…
Free State
This smart, four-star guesthouse with classically elegant rooms is in the middle of a large garden scattered with faux-Greek statues. It’s in a peaceful…
Imperani Guest House & Coffee Shop
Free State
In a quiet spot, the Imperani has an African-flavoured, country-cottage vibe. The 36 spotless, modern rooms have wooden floors and big windows and are in…
Free State
Families will live it up at this pleasant, activity-oriented resort, where amenities include a swimming pool, minigolf course, volleyball court and…
Free State
In the heart of the park, this stately old lodge with great mountain views offers self-catering chalets and upmarket rooms. Several years ago it underwent…
Free State
A good central option often offering better value in this range than competitors around town – a recent makeover included the addition of satellite TV in…
Platberg Harrismith Backpackers
Free State
This well-run place with safe parking has three dorm rooms, a double and two family units, all in good shape. You can use the braai (barbecue) outside,…
Bloemfontein
Taken over by the aha chain in 2017, this hotel remains a standout mid-range option (though the price has climbed significantly). Rooms are lavish, with…
Bloemfontein
Small luxuries, such as pure goose-down duvets and a stylish, rustic ambience, set this little B&B apart. There are honesty fridges in the bedrooms, and…
Free State
A good option in a quiet location at the bottom of town (especially at weekends, when Clarens can get very busy). Rooms are upstairs (number 3 has a…
Free State
The town’s best budget option offers single-sex dorms and basic doubles, built around an artsy central courtyard with a big open fire pit and outdoor bar…
Free State
Lovely, spacious self-catering units in a peaceful suburb good for families and couples. The kitchens are well kitted out and the cottages have lovely…
Bloemfontein
Part of a popular national chain, the Protea offers very stylish rooms. Plump bedding and a shower cubicle that looks like it belongs at NASA complete the…
Free State
This rambling mansion and its satellite, self-catering cottages occupy a peaceful riverside plot where the only thing that interrupts the quiet is bird…
La La Nathi Country Guest House
Free State
Just off the N3, 3km from Harrismith (towards Durban), and offering convenience, great value and traditional rondavels (round huts with conical roofs),…
Bloemfontein
A restored historic home became this guesthouse in 2017, and its character is defined by vintage French furnishings and original wooden floors and…
Free State
This well-maintained, four-star guesthouse offers buckets of intimate country charm. Fresh flowers, giant bathtubs, heated floors and silky-soft linens…
Bloemfontein
Located on the slopes of Naval Hill, Franklin View has awesome views over Bloemfontein and a huge balcony ideal for an afternoon cocktail. Rooms are…
Free State
Four lovely, restored historic homes for self-caterers, sleeping anywhere from one to six people. Interiors feature wooden floors and Victorian tubs;…
Free State
Next door to an elaborate outdoor art exhibit composed entirely of rusting tin, this quaint little guesthouse consists of 12 uniquely adorned cottages…
Free State
This place is conveniently located on the main road, buried among the craggy limestone, and has well-maintained chalets and campsites by the river. A shop…
Free State
There are five rooms to choose from at this riverfront guesthouse, each with its own unique decor. It's a very short walk to some good restaurants.
Aldam Resort & Conference Center
Free State
Adjacent to Willem Pretorius Game Reserve, this resort offers rustic but well-appointed chalets, many of them with nice views over Allemanskraal Dam…
Free State
If you’ve ever fancied spending a night behind bars, here's your big chance. The town’s jail has been converted into basic but comfortable self-catering…
Free State
The African-themed rooms at the Highlands Hotel Hoogland are the best budget option – backpacker rooms share bathrooms, while those with en suites are…
Bloemfontein
Two kilometres out of town (take the N8 towards Kimberley), this well-organised park has a swimming pool, trampoline and kids' play area. It’s a good…