Must-see hotels in eSwatini (Swaziland)

A dream come true for nature lovers, Stone Camp consists of a series of rustic and luxurious semi-open stone-and-thatch cottages (a proper loo with a view…

Sondzela is a top choice for budgeteers, located in the southern part of the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. It boasts fine, breezy dorms, clean private…

Scenically positioned on the southern shore of Maguga Dam, this laid-back venture is blessed with commanding views of the dam and surrounding hills. It…

What a magical setting! This comfortable, well-run spot is nestled in a splendid garden with a pool, among big boulders and a chuckling stream. Rooms have…

This little morsel of paradise about 14km north of Piggs Peak is a dream come true for those seeking to get well and truly off the beaten track. It lies…

This community-run place 37km northeast of Simunye in the Lebombo Mountains (21km on tarred road and 16km on dirt road; turn at signs indicating Shewula)…

With its wonderfully relaxing atmosphere and bucolic setting, this little cracker located 4.5km northeast of Mbabane is sure to win your heart. It offers…

Promoted as ‘quaintly colonial’, this is an oh-so-delightfully tranquil, old-world, nonfussy luxury experience at its best. The main house is in an…

Located along the Mlawula River, this lodge contains four en-suite rooms with air conditioning and a lounge with DSTV. However, you'll likely spend most…

In search of an authentic rural experience in a wonderfully scenic location? Beeline for this community-run lodge perched high on the edge of a gorge in…

This is a wonderfully relaxing option with six tastefully designed rooms, a pool and a terrific sculpture garden. Each room has a different theme and…

These digs within the Mantenga Nature Reserve offer something different, with a cluster of offbeat bungalows, many of which overlook a river, set in lush…

Hidden 27km southwest of Mbabane in picturesque hills, Foresters Arms has a haunting but beautiful remoteness. The air is clean, the views suggestive, the…

Ndlovu Camp is a delightfully mellow spot, with spacious grounds and an atmospheric restaurant that serves outstanding food. Accommodation is in rondavels…

This sprawling inn is a bit bland and its decor feels dated, but it's friendly, unpretentious and a safe bet. It comprises three wings linked by a covered…

This homey camp is set in a scenic wooded location about 3.5km from the entry gate, complete with well-appointed rondavels and simple huts – including…

This great option offers 20 enticing chalets in southern Mlawula, on the edge of the Lebombo escarpment, with magnificent views of the valley below. There…

With a palatial facade and grounds to match, the Royal Swazi certainly looks the part, though the rooms are in need of a revamp. Still, they have the…

A good pick in a picturesque, secluded property surrounded by gum-tree plantations. Many pleasant rooms of all shapes and sizes are around manicured lawns…

We're suckers for the relaxing atmosphere that prevails in this oasis of calm. The 38 rooms of varying standards (and different prices) are nothing too…