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…
Must-see hotels in South Africa
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 Wild Coast
This local landmark perched directly over the beachfront provides an excellent level of comfort and service. The sun-filled rooms boast pristine bathrooms…
Mpumalanga
This quiet backpackers, 10km from Kruger's Crocodile Bridge gate, has a spacious lounge, terrace and watchtower gazing at the park across the river, where…
Northern Cape
Set in a pretty garden, this is a peaceful place on the edge of town with just three rooms. Each is decked out in calming, neutral shades with paintings…
Cape Town
This pleasant B&B, in a renovated Cape Georgian house, comes with a tiny plunge pool for hot summers and a lounge fireplace for chilly winters.
Johannesburg
This is a stylish small hotel with a red-roped lobby entrance, a sumptuous bar, and friendly management. The sense of affordable prestige suits the suburb…
Kruger National Park
In the north of Sabi Sand, Elephant Plains has some of the lowest prices in the reserve. The rondavels and suites are handsomely turned out and more than…
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…
Winelands
There is a variety of accommodation on offer here, from simple apartments (two people R650) to more luxurious self-catering houses (four people R1600) and…
The Wild Coast
Around the headland en route to Hole in the Wall, White Clay boasts an adorable setting on a hillside with stupendous ocean views. It comprises standard…
Cape Town
If you want to be in the thick of Cape Town's dining, drinking and shopping scenes, 40 on Burg has a marvellous location just off Greenmarket Sq. Based in…
Pretoria
A short amble from the Hatfield Gauteng station, this B&B is the epitome of a refined cocoon, revelling quietly in minimalist lines, soothing colour…
Durban
On a poky little street near the Botanic Gardens, this is an excellent, homey B&B that is terrific value. The former colonial residence has five en-suite…
Bloemfontein
For Ukrainian hospitality in the Free State, check out Odessa. The multilingual (Russian, Ukrainian and Afrikaans are spoken along with English)…
Eastern Cape
If you look at the overall package – lovely, leafy and bird-filled grounds, a pleasant pool, several cosy lounge areas, quiet location and a renovated…
Northern Cape
The plush, four-star Protea is the only hotel with Big Hole views – enjoyed from the viewing deck outside the lobby with its magnificent crystal…
North West Province
Sun City’s liveliest hotel (and its first) packs in casinos, slot machines and an entertainment centre, as well as multiple restaurants and bars. With…
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…
North West Province
Kwa Maritane’s smart thatched rooms encircle its pool, and the restaurant veranda has a bird’s-eye view of bush-covered hills and rocky cliffs. The Kwa…
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,…
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…
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…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
St Lucia's best budget option is part upmarket guesthouse, part well-maintained backpacker hostel. The backpacker section has clean, simple rooms with…
Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula
There are magnificent vistas of the penguin colony and Atlantic Ocean beyond from certain rooms of this luxurious guesthouse. Rooms are individually…
Eastern Cape
The faux log-cabin facade aside, a stay here feels like bedding down in a clean suburban home. Spick-and-span rooms are decorated with colourful…
Green Point & Waterfront
You'll pay slightly extra for rooms with sea views at this hotel located on the Mouille Point Promenade, but the ones looking towards Signal Hill are just…
Limpopo
Inside the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Khula's Cottage has two twin rooms, a double room and a fine terrace overlooking the semi-wild surrounds…
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…
Eastern Cape
Oozing character, Walkerbouts has polished wood floors and cosy rooms with all-important panel heaters and electric blankets. The dining room serves…
Yellowwood Forest Campsite & Morgan Bay Backpackers
The Wild Coast
Yellowwood Forest, about 1km from Morgan Bay beach, is a tranquil riverside camp surrounded by indigenous forest and frequented by louries and hornbills…
The Elephant Coast
These self-catering cottages, in a wildlife sanctuary that is part of a larger farm, are a comfy set-up. The cottages are fairly old-fashioned and they…
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…
KwaZulu-Natal
These extraordinary tree houses are functional art at its best: recycled materials, unique carvings, wooden hinges and ingenious artistic touches have…
Eastern Cape
This spectacular five-star lodge, perched at 2500m and surrounded by the Drakensberg, Witteberg and Maluti ranges, has seven luxurious rooms with…
Drakensberg Escarpment
This rustic spot has a definite party atmosphere with nights full of drinking, bongo drumming and bonfires. It's clean and well equipped, featuring a…
1322 Backpackers International
Pretoria
This hostel is a welcoming retreat, where travellers congregate around a backyard pool and a buzzing little bar. You can stay in neat three- to eight-bed…
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…
Eastern Cape
Terrific views abound at this offbeat clifftop backpackers where you can take an al fresco bath in the cliff-side tub. It has four- to eight-bed dorms, a…
Eastern Cape
Translating as ‘We welcome you’ in Khoe-San (to pronounce the name, drop the ‘Q’), Aa ‘Qtansisi’s seven lavish rooms are inspired by the owner's travels,…
