Must-see hotels in eSwatini (Swaziland)

  • Stone Camp

    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 Backpackers

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

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

  • Maguga Dam Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Lidwala Backpacker Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Phophonyane Falls Ecolodge & Nature Reserve

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Shewula Mountain Camp

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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)…

  • Brackenhill Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Reilly’s Rock Hilltop Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Singwe Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Mahamba Gorge Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Malandela’s B&B

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Mantenga Cultural Village & Nature Reserve

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Foresters Arms

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

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

  • Mountain Inn

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Main Camp

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Magadzavane Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Royal Swazi Spa

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Phumula Farm Guest House

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Mantenga Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    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…

  • Rainbird Chalets

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    It's the bucolic setting that's the pull here. Eight chalets – three log and five brick A-frames – are set in a manicured private garden near the owners’…

  • George Hotel

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Don't be discouraged by this hotel's modest exterior and unspectacular location up the main road. Manzini’s fanciest hotel attempts an international…

  • Bhubesi Camp

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Set in a pristine and secluded setting about 14km from Ndlovu Camp, Bhubesi Camp features tasteful four-person, self-catering stone bungalows that…

  • Umdoni

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    An upmarket experience in the heart of the Malkerns Valley. The manicured garden – there’s not a leaf out of place – gives a good indication of this abode…

  • The Place

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Opposite the golf course, this modern guesthouse has impeccable, well-equipped rooms with sparkling bathrooms and a small kitchenette. The free-standing…

  • Mbuluzi Camping

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Campsites are available near the Mbuluzi River on the reserve’s northern side. Facilities include ablution blocks with hot showers and firewood is…

  • Hawane Resort

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Framed by the Malolotja peaks, these quirky chalets are a blend of traditional Swazi materials (wattle and grass) and glass, with ethnic African interiors…

  • Bulembu Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Run by a Christian NGO, this lodge is 200m from the Bulembu border post. Facilities include a simple restaurant, tranquil, picturesque grounds and smart…

  • Legends Backpackers Lodge

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    It's far from flash, but this mellow place is the most obvious choice if funds are short, with an assortment of 10- to 12-bed dorms, a self-catering…

  • Lugogo Sun Hotel

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    The rooms in this undistinguished motel-like building seriously lack character, but it will do for a night's kip, especially if you nab a room with a pool…

  • Malolotja Cabins

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    These cosy, fully equipped, self-catering wooden cabins, each sleeping a maximum of five, are located near Malolotja Nature Reserve reception and afford…

  • Victory Guesthouse

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    In a quiet neighbourhood close to the main road, this family-run venture is an acceptable plan B. The seven rooms are unmemorable but get the job done.

  • Malolotja Camping

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    Camping is available at the well-equipped main site near the reserve's reception, with ablutions (hot shower) and braai (barbecue) areas.

  • Siphiso Campground

    eSwatini (Swaziland)

    A basic campsite that offers shared ablutions and shady trees.

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