KwaZulu-Natal
Dundee is not known for its wildlife viewing, but Ingundlane is an excellent private reserve that features a superb lodge with upmarket accommodation. Its…
Must-see hotels in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal
Dripping with character, this grand old hotel (1902) is a good midrange option. Rooms are a bit old and rickety (and water pressure can be hit-and-miss),…
KwaZulu-Natal
This old dame exudes a slightly faded, late-19th-century charm, and its English-style flavour is perfect for a spot of post–Rorke’s Drift R&R. The rooms…
KwaZulu-Natal
For the best view in the Battlefields area check out the common areas and restaurant of this hotel. A large rotunda with walls of windows, massive sofas…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Snorkellers, scuba divers, birders and those looking to get away from it all will find lots to love at Rocktail Beach Camp. Twelve safari tents (with pine…
KwaZulu-Natal
This delightful spot on a working farm oozes with urban style and country charm: chic designer fabrics, cozy bathrobes and lots of trimmings, plus a…
The Elephant Coast
Located in a sweep of virgin bush 14km south of Hluhluwe, this budget place has a variety of accommodation options, from huts to rooms with bathrooms, a…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
One of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife’s swankiest offerings, this upmarket thatched lodge, constructed to resemble San rock shelters, boasts huge views, a…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This newish addition to the St Lucia hotel circuit is a good choice for those who want no muss, no fuss accommodation. All of the rooms have crisp, white…
KwaZulu-Natal
Right next to the entrance to the Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Vuna Valley Lodge is an old standby in the area. It came under new ownership in 2017 and has…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Perfect for families, Glengarry Park has pleasant, unpretentious chalets with a lovely green outlook, facing a small lake. Although in need of a…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
This resort has neat boardwalks, banana palms and pine-filled, slightly dated rooms. The chalets here are very comfortable, with huge decks. It caters to…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
With oodles of bush-lodge exclusivity, this opulent place blends a thatch-and-fireplace homeliness with plenty of luxury comforts in very swish chalets…
Durban
At the northern end of the beachfront, away from the promenade crowd, Blue Waters is a classic hotel that has recently undergone an extensive renovation…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
The main camp here is an impressive and remote set-up 8km from the main gate. Two-, four- and six-bed chalets have fireplace, kitchenette, floor-to…
KwaZulu-Natal
Just like something out of a BBC TV production with its verandas, trimmed lawns and stunning garden, this mansion has a range of neat, sophisticated rooms…
Durban
This hostel (a tastefully converted 1950s Tuscan-style home) gets lots of good reports from travellers, including those travelling by themselves…
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…
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…
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…
KwaZulu-Natal
These extraordinary tree houses are functional art at its best: recycled materials, unique carvings, wooden hinges and ingenious artistic touches have…
Durban
It’s hard to miss this white behemoth just over the Umgeni River on the right-hand side. The pool area has a sprawling LA vibe and the rooms offer all the…
Durban
Clean, modern design in beautiful surrounds is the style at De Charmoy Riverside. There are six rooms in an airy house with a small pool area, tucked away…
Blue Sky Mining Backpackers & Lodge
KwaZulu-Natal
Just uphill from the coastal shopping strip, and overlooking the water with magnificent views, Blue Sky can organise a lot of beach- and water-based…
The Elephant Coast
Like to wake up to the sound of birdsong? Seven kilometres outside Hluhluwe, and set in the Ubizane wildlife reserve amid fever trees, this romantic spot…
KwaZulu-Natal
While it might be a little pricier than your average backpackers, there are million-rand views from the double rooms here that overlook the water. Or you…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
If you can get here, you’ll have heaven to yourself – almost. This rustic community-owned camp is right next to upmarket Thonga Beach Lodge, but this is…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
These 23 simple yet pleasant self-catering chalets in Manguzi have all mod cons including DSTV, a restaurant and a bar. Its location makes it a great…
KwaZulu-Natal
It’s a good sign when you see the owner in chef’s garb cooking a full English breakfast. Here six small units of varying shapes and sizes surround a small…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Seven well-maintained, self-catering log cabins, lined in dark wood and with a safari theme. Affords a stunning view overlooking the estuary from your…
KwaZulu-Natal
Rates here are a bit higher than your typical B&B, but it's located in a purpose-built recent construction that offers a comfort level more akin to a…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Modern luxuries such as flat-screen TVs and underfloor heating in the bathroom meet rustic charm at this B&B. There is a variety of room types, including…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
Bushman’s Nek Hotel is a full-on resort with log cabins, apartments and standard hotel rooms in an idyllic mountain setting. Activities include horse…
Drakensberg & uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
The park’s fabulous main camp has two- and four-bed chalets as well as cottages and a lodge for larger groups. The chalets are set around lawns and…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Offers camping and fully equipped cabin accommodation (more shabby than chic, but they get the job done) within lush forest surrounds on the western shore…
KwaZulu-Natal
Accommodation here is in four pleasant chalets, although it’s the vista that’s the winner. The dining deck boasts a superb view of the uMzumkulu Gorge…
Durban
This hotel, adjacent to the casino, is a safe if businesslike bet. It has over 100 sleek and contemporary rooms with flash trimmings. Be aware that the …
KwaZulu-Natal
This is the park’s main resort, located at the foot of Ngotshe Mountain, with superb views of the reserve below. It’s warthog heaven, and home to the red…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The rooms are a little worn but good value and the resort has decent facilities including a pool, a restaurant and a bar. The comprehensive activities…
KwaZulu-Natal
This beautiful renovated Victorian home offers English-style B&B comforts with spacious, individually styled rooms, each in a different colour. There are…
