Johannesburg
A longstanding institution, the Ritz scores high on its excellent shared facilities, prime location and beautiful views. It's nothing fancy but has a…
Must-see hotels in South Africa
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
This hotel, 2.5km from the town centre on the main road leading to the N2, is the best place to stay in Kokstad. It has pleasant rooms – budget, standard,…
Limpopo
Signposted from Rte 101 on the southern side of town, this is a good-sized guesthouse on a large suburban property. The clean, simple rooms are well…
Limpopo
There are 10 campsites here, suitable for both tents and caravans. It's in the western sector of the park, not far from the Limpopo riverbank. It has…
Limpopo
The only hotel in town does a pretty decent job of providing comfortable accommodation. It's located in a central spot and rooms are a good size, although…
Eastern Cape
This characterful venture occupies a thatch, wattle and daub settler house dating to 1910, set in a lovely garden and orchard where two self-catering…
North West Province
This resort is nestled among some hills and has as its centrepiece a massive U-shaped pool. It has a restaurant, as well as a superette with basic…
Stellenbosch
Some of the furnishings are a bit chintzy, but you can't beat this spot for good-value digs in a great, central location. Each apartment sleeps up to four…
Cape Town
Overlooking the Company’s Garden and Table Mountain, this hotel's location and online rates make it a midrange option worth considering. The public areas…
Limpopo
These cottages, on a slope above a dam, have a kitchen and a braai (barbecue), along with views of wooded hills. Activities such as fishing are offered,…
Gauteng
It's pure pleasure to walk into Vhavenda Hills' cool interior after a long day's sightseeing, and to savour the double rewards of a friendly welcome from…
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…
Sunshine Coast
Although the structure is starting to show its age, this riverfront hotel with Cape Cod–style architecture is an acceptable plan B, with unexciting yet…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Now operated by the Premier Hotels group, this old-fashioned inn dates back to the start of the 20th century. Rooms blend antique furniture with modern…
Western Cape
This rustic resort is 3km south of town and a fantastic base for hiking in the Swartberg mountains. Hiking permits are available, and a guide (not…
The Wild Coast
Perched on a slight rise with unobstructed views of Second Beach, this well-kept thatch-roofed retreat has three rooms, each with its own small deck and…
Plettenberg Bay
The focal point is the bar and deck with views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains. There are two 'private dorms' – basically a twin room with bunks – offering a…
Drakensberg Escarpment
South of town, this Afrikaner-run caravan park has a range of good-value accommodation, including self-catering units accommodating up to six, family…
Garden Route
The position of this converted train, right beside the beach, can’t be beaten, but the compartments are undeniably cramped. There’s an attached bar…
Eastern Cape
The park's two mountain cottages, accessible in high-clearance vehicles, provide a secluded rustic experience with no electricity. Each has a fireplace, a…
KwaZulu-Natal
Travellers rave about the personal attention at this small guesthouse. There are two properties down the street from each other, each with simple, clean…
Garden Route
A one-stop shop for accommodation, meals and information on the area. Accommodation is in apartments and houses dotted about the town. It's best to book…
Kruger National Park
A few kilometres from Orpen Rest Camp (where check-in is), this campsite is fairly open, without much bush or privacy. There are braai racks, and…
Garden Route
This friendly place has a great location a short walk from the harbour, the museum and plenty of restaurants. It's fairly rudimentary but the dorms and…
Garden Route
This caravan park and campground has an excellent location within walking distance of the Point's restaurants, bars and surf. There is a small supplement…
Cape Town
Silks and velvets in metallic colours add a sophisticated touch to the contemporary-style rooms here, which are relatively good value for this area…
North West Province
Manyane’s thatched African chalets are comfortable and well-equipped. The restaurant borders an enticing pool, with a number of its tables sitting on a…
Free State
The owners' love of the Mediterranean is obvious at classy La Croché, with Italian and French themes beautifully intermixed. Rooms are a good size and the…
Eastern Cape
Behind their whitewashed facades and green shutters, these mid-19th-century Karoo-style cottages and rooms house colonial furniture and modern amenities…
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…
Protea Hotel Cape Town Victoria Junction
Cape Town
Vintage suitcases hang on the lobby walls like artwork at this Protea hotel offering something a bit edgier than usual, with industrial-loft-style rooms…
KwaZulu-Natal
This quaint guesthouse, located 30km south of Dundee on the R33 towards Greytown, is well placed for visits to Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana. Owner Foy…
Mpumalanga
This African-run property has 18 basic rooms, plus a central courtyard and black-and-orange breakfast room – both with tribal-themed decor.
Route 62
This quaint, thatched guesthouse is well located, within walking distance of plenty of restaurants. The wood-floored rooms are simple but spacious. Opt…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
This unpretentious place offers spacious, homely, old-style rooms. The rooms overlook a delightful garden of pear and apple blossoms, with birds galore…
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…
Stellenbosch
The central location means you’re within easy stumbling distance of some of the more popular bars. Rooms are in converted apartments, so each dorm comes…
Southern Sun Gold Reef City Hotel
Johannesburg
Part of the Gold Reef City Casino, this hotel's 38 rooms contain faux-riche furniture, comfy beds and well-appointed bathrooms. Guests receive free entry…
Sunshine Coast
Close to the town centre and golf course, this slightly old-fashioned canal-side venue has thatched units opening onto a flowery garden, plus fantastic…
Cape Town
Offers 12 stylish rooms, beds piled with pillows. The all have decent bathrooms and soundproofing, we're assured, to deal with the location on one of Long…
