Winelands
An attractive campground with simple chalets (sleeping two) beside the Berg River, 5km from Paarl on Rte 45 towards Franschhoek. Facilities include canoes…
Must-see hotels in Western Cape
Western Cape
A friendly option in the town centre. The high-ceilinged rooms are comfy and well equipped. Karoo dinners (lots of meat) are served if you don't fancy…
Nature’s Valley Guesthouse & Hikers Haven
Western Cape
This thatched brick building has a big lawn, a self-catering kitchen, a lounge, and small, tidy rooms with outdated bathrooms. Transport to the start of…
West Coast & Swartland
A five-star guesthouse with artsy rooms, a rooftop hot tub and plunge pool and a health spa. The restaurant (mains R145 to R210), also open to nonguests,…
Winelands
This old house has comfortable, well-appointed rooms, some with balconies. The larger garden rooms are quieter, being off the main road. It's very…
Western Cape
These simple but stylish guest rooms on the edge of town offer excellent value. Friendly hosts Jude and Bryan are passionate and knowledgeable about the…
Garden Route
As well as more than 300 campsites – many of which have ocean views – there are well-equipped thatched chalets here (the chalets were about to be…
Route 62
Fitted out with modern decor largely made of recycled wine crates, the rooms here perfectly marry the modern with the classic – in keeping with the house…
West Coast & Swartland
A great base in the Cederberg, with a winery, brewery and small shop on site and a range of top-notch hikes nearby. Accommodation is in simple chalets or…
Western Cape
This efficient and friendly place close to the harbour offers homely budget accommodation, including small garden studios with TV and basic kitchen…
Western Cape
A laid-back place in Struisbaai, with a cheery pool and bar area. Breakfast and dinner are available, or you can make use of the shared kitchen. It's in a…
Route 62
Perched on the edge of town but within easy walking distance of many restaurants, this is a cute and well-equipped cottage with great views from the…
West Coast & Swartland
The rooms are stylish, there’s plenty of space to pitch a tent and there are bathrooms all over the place. Activities include tubing on the adjacent river…
Garden Route
There are wonderful sea views from this campsite and caravan park. It's worth paying a little extra for a site on the Western Terrace (per site from R415)…
West Coast & Swartland
This is a bright, well-priced place offering seven minimalist rooms, all with a sea view, and a breezy restaurant (mains R95 to R190) that’s open all day…
Winelands
On a peaceful wine farm just 3km north of central Paarl, Under Oaks has spacious rooms decked out in muted shades. There's wine tasting on the premises as…
Winelands
More a budget guesthouse than a backpackers, accommodation here is set around a lovely, rambling garden. The brightly decorated rooms all have their own…
Western Cape
A long-standing guest farm with pleasant rooms and self-catering chalets set on a vast farm featuring hiking trails, wildlife and olive trees. It's 20km…
Route 62
This park is in a pleasant location with apricot trees and lots of shade and grass. As well as campsites there are chalets and simple backpacker cabins …
Stellenbosch
This appealing, old-style hotel dates back to 1802, though it has had a dramatic facelift. Deluxe rooms are furnished with antiques and brass beds, while…
Winelands
In a peaceful side street not far from Main St, Cape Valley has four individually decorated rooms and a delightful garden – a great spot to open that…
West Coast & Swartland
A 150-year-old banyan tree looms over this pleasing guesthouse with five en-suite rooms and a pint-size pool in the pretty garden. The charming hosts…
Plettenberg Bay
This excellent budget option is owner-run and it shows. There’s a great bar area with satellite TV, yet you can still find peace and quiet in the large…
West Coast & Swartland
Lambert's Bay has three campgrounds, but this one stands out for its well-kept grounds and location close to the coast, right opposite Muisbosskerm…
Garden Route
A stylishly decorated loft apartment with awesome views of the ocean. The loft is closed until mid-2018 due to fire damage in the Goukamma Nature Reserve.
Knysna
Rooms are tastefully decorated at this stylish hotel. It has an inviting, heated pool and is moments away from shopping and eating options at the…
West Coast & Swartland
There is a six-sleeper and a 24-sleeper boat permanently anchored in pretty Kraalbaai. Both have kitchen and braai facilities and the largest swimming…
Western Cape
These 10 chalets have basic kitchen facilities and decks overlooking the river. Two of the chalets provide 'universal access', having been adapted for the…
Western Cape
The Cape Dutch–style cottages and chalets are clustered around the restaurant and reception area, 6km from the park gate. All have well-equipped kitchens…
Plettenberg Bay
A remarkable location, right on the beach and overlooking the lagoon. Rooms have a bright, beachy feel. There’s an on-site restaurant (mains R110 to R200)…
Western Cape
The rooms at this purportedly haunted hotel are decked out in period style. Dinner is available and guests are invited to join tour guide Johnny for a…
Garden Route
It gets rave reviews from readers, and we can’t argue: this is a well-run and very friendly guesthouse offering magnificent lagoon views. Delicious…
Knysna
A small, friendly hostel run by two former overland truck drivers. There's lots of info on activities in the area, mountain bikes to rent (R20 per hour)…
Plettenberg Bay
Well-run and friendly, Albergo can organise just about any activity in the area and there are free body boards to use. The upstairs dorm has huge windows…
Hermanus
Some of the bright, modern rooms have kitchenettes and all have a balcony or terrace. It's a delightful seaside hotel and the ocean views from the…
Western Cape
There are more than 20 whitewashed, thatched cottages dotted around the town. All are well equipped and comfortable, with some offering ocean views…
Winelands
A guesthouse since 1885, this is a friendly place with traditional country furniture and a lovely patio. There are just four rooms so advance bookings are…
Park House Lodge & Travel Centre
Garden Route
This place, in a gracious old sandstone house next to the park, is friendly, smartly decorated and has beautiful gardens. Breakfast is R55, and staff can…
Garden Route
Luxury sea-facing apartments a stone’s throw from the sand with self-catering facilities. Prices rise in school holidays and everything gets booked months…
Knysna
This inn is said to be the largest log structure in the southern hemisphere. The rooms are comfortable, many with balconies, and there’s a lovely pool in…
