Must-see hotels in KwaZulu-Natal

  • Elbow’s Rest

    KwaZulu-Natal

    These three self-catering units have a pretty, cottage-like feel in a secure environment. The decor is slightly old-world, with lots of pine trimmings,…

  • Cape Vidal Camp

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This Eastern Shores' campground is blessed to be located in the stunning Cape Vidal near the shores of Lake Bhangazi. The campsites are a bit expensive…

  • Spot Backpackers

    KwaZulu-Natal

    Close to Port Shepstone, this is spot-on for position (a right-on-the-beach deal for sand, sun and surf) and is a justifiably popular, albeit slightly…

  • Albizia House B&B

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    Neat, clean and carpeted, with trimmed-lawn views, this place is perfect for those looking for a more traditional South African countryside experience. A…

  • Mount Currie Inn

    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,…

  • Himeville Arms

    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…

  • Memra Guest House

    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…

  • Penny Farthing Country House

    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…

  • Tumble In

    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…

  • Treetops Lodge

    KwaZulu-Natal

    This pleasant, leafy place has neat, if dated, double rooms, plus a self-catering unit. The rooms overlook a charming garden, and there’s a massive shared…

  • Yellowwood Cottage B&B

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    An enjoyable, homey experience: four cosy, frilly rooms in a pretty house overlook a spectacular English garden with views of Hodgson’s Peaks. Host Elsa…

  • Injisuthi Camp

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    There are self-contained chalets that sleep up to four people as well as campsites here. The area has caves for overnight hikers (however, check on their…

  • Doornkraal

    KwaZulu-Natal

    This is one of a range of fabulous bush camps; the others have heftier minimum charges. Note, this is your 'real Africa' camping experience – it’s cold…

  • Natural Moments Bush Camp & Diving

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This very basic backpackers is of the laid-back, hippie variety has small huts crammed into a lush garden setting. It also runs a campground and Zulu-hut…

  • Dlinza Forest Accommodation

    KwaZulu-Natal

    These four self-catering log cabins are neat, modern, clean and spacious. Follow the signs to the Dlinza Forest Reserve; the guesthouse is just beyond the…

  • Ndumo Rest Camp

    The Elephant Coast

    This simple rest camp has campsites and rest huts with shared ablutions and a communal kitchen. Guided walks (R150) and game drives (R250) are available.

  • Bridge Lodge

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    Bridge Lodge offers spartan, but comfortable, accommodation at great rates for the area. The cheap pub grub is a favourite among the locals.

  • St Lucia Wilds

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    An excellent budget/midrange alternative with three cottages and one flatlet for those allergic to backpackers; no meals provided.

  • Sugarloaf Campsite

    iSimangaliso Wetland Park

    This pretty campground on the estuary is within snorting distance of hippos, monkeys and crocodiles.

  • Rugged Glen Campsite

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    A basic campground with an impressive setting inside Royal Natal National Park.

  • City Lodge

    Durban

    A solid, if a bit corporate, choice in the city centre not far from the beach.

  • Mahai

    Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

    You can camp at the beautiful Mahai inside the Royal Natal National Park.

  • Siesta B&B

    KwaZulu-Natal

    This B&B is ultrafriendly, clean and well signed.

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