A hand-picked portfolio of exciting and unusual places to stay in some of the world's most beautiful and fascinating locations - put together by a small team of passionate travellers, and backed up by an award-winning online booking service…
read more >Choose from over 1,000 boutique hotels, stylish villas, city apartments, eco-retreats, safari lodges and tailormade tours. We visit them all and pick only our favourites.
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VillaLara, Cape TownStunning modern Cape Cod style villa with heated pool and sensational ocean views. Super tranquil, high-tech luxury (sleeps up to 8 + 2 children) |
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Kensington Place, HiggovaleOne of Cape Town's most stylish small hotels, an ultra-chic town house set on the slopes of Table Mountain |
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Les Cascades de Bantry Bay, Bantry BayChic side-by-side guesthouses set high above Cape Town’s exclusive Bantry Bay, with awesome ocean views |
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More Quarters, TamboerskloofCool, Cape and very More-ish apartments in a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the city's hippest downtown areas |
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The Last Word Bishopscourt, BishopscourtLuxury boutique guesthouse with a fun, easygoing atmosphere and stunning views of Table Mountain |
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White Villa, Camps BayStunning beach house fit for A-Listers with direct access to secluded Glen Beach and a short stroll to Camps Bay (sleeps 2-10) |
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Balfour Place, Camps BayA rare find: a stylish 5-bedroom villa in the heart of popular Camps Bay, just 200m from the beach (sleeps up to 10) |
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Cape Heritage Hotel, City centreTastefully-restored hotel on the edge of Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap area, well-placed for trendy restaurants and shops. |
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Derwent House, TamboerskloofA light, uplifting and fabulously friendly boutique hotel on a quiet backstreet of Tamboerskloof |
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Four Rosmead, OranjezichtA stylish, art-filled guesthouse on the slopes of Table Mountain with fabulous city views and 8 designer-perfect bedrooms |
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Glen Beach Villas, Camps BayCollection of stylish self-catering villas and a Penthouse for 2-8 on Glen Beach; great for couples or families |
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Lion's View, Camps BaySeriously stylish holiday home above trendy Camps Bay, with separate penthouse apartment and views to die for (sleeps 4-14) |
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The Hout Bay Hideaway, Hout BayBeautifully decorated 1930s-style Art Deco home set in a lush garden near Cape Town (B&B or self-catering, sleeps 1-12) |
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An African Villa, TamboerskloofExcellent value, fun and spacious contemporary-styled guest house created from three Victorian terraced houses |
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Jardin D'ebene, TamboerskloofAn old Cape Dutch guesthouse, restored with an eye to modern Africa |
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The Tarragon, Hout BayFive luxury serviced cottages for 2-6 in a magical setting on the southern slopes of Table Mountain, ideal for exploring the Cape Peninsula |
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Villa Surprise, Camps BayA stylish, friendly little guesthouse overlooking Camps Bay, one of Cape Town's hippest suburbs |
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La Residence, FranschhoekRitz, glitz and an extraordinary collection of top South African art at Franschhoek's most flamboyant boutique hotel |
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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, HermonFabulous historic homestead set on a working farm and nature reserve with lake, mountains, and vineyards beyond |
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Mont Rochelle Hotel, FranschhoekSmall luxury hotel and wine estate with stunning views, just minutes from Franschhoek, the Cape's gourmet hotspot |
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Akademie Street Guesthouses, FranschhoekIntimate, stylish and supremely comfortable guesthouse an easy stroll away from the restaurants and shops of historic Franschhoek |
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Hawksmoor House, Nr StellenboschStylish, homely Cape Dutch country manor and wine farm close to Stellenbosch and Cape Town |
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Klein Genot, FranschhoekBijou retreat and vineyard where Feng Shui meets traditional Cape Dutch architecture in the lee of the stunning Franschhoek mountains |
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Lekkerwijn, nr. Paarl / FranschhoekHistoric Cape Dutch homestead in the heart of the Cape Winelands, offering friendly B&B or cottage accommodation |
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Palmiet Valley Estate, Nr PaarlElegant, tranquil and historic wine estate offering value for money and plenty of activities, just 40 minutes from Cape Town |
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Birkenhead House, Hermanus New!Funky art, palatial bedrooms and gourmet dining at one of South Africa's most seductive oceanside hotels |
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Gorah Elephant Camp, Addo New!Elegant tented safari camp, combining colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication in the barren beauty of Addo's Big-5 Park |
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Plettenberg Park, Nr Plettenberg BayA luxurious, contemporary hideaway perched high above the Indian Ocean, with endless sea views |
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Nr MontaguLuxurious spa lodges in the klein karoo between Cape Town and the Garden Route - a wildlife reserve in the middle of nothingness |
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Shamwari Game Reserve, Nr Port ElizabethBig 5 game viewing in a malaria-free area - an ideal stop-off after touring the Garden Route |
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Bay Lodge, Plettenberg BayBarefoot luxury lodging, top contemporary design and furnishings, and views out to the Indian Ocean |
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Grootbos, Near HermanusWonderful wilderness retreat between Cape Town and the Garden Route, with pristine beaches, whale-watching and horse-riding |
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge, Nr Plettenberg BayFriendly, comfortable and stylish lodge with delicious food, between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and Indian Ocean |
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Kurland, Nr Plettenberg BaySmall luxurious country hotel with exquisite rooms, swimming pools, polo stables and spa - fabulous for families |
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Lalibela Game Reserve, Nr Port ElizabethA private Big 5, malaria-free game reserve with 3 stylish and reasonably-priced lodges just an hour east of Port Elizabeth |
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Phantom Forest, KnysnaHidden in private woodland above Knysna’s lagoons, 14 eco-chic treehouses with fine restaurant and freshwater pool |
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The Windermere Hotel, Port ElizabethPort Elizabeth’s first boutique hotel means you can now combine safari style with urban chic… |
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Bloomestate, SwellendamA luxurious Zen-inspired retreat in a leafy suburb of historic Swellendam |
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Blue Gum Country Estate, near HermanusA blissfully peaceful, rural retreat with superb food, close to the sea, the winelands and the Overberg mountains (2 hrs from Cape Town) |
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Farm 215, Nr GansbaaiStunning eco-chic retreat and private nature reserve with far-reaching sea and fynbos views - a great stop-off between Cape Town and Garden Route |
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La Gratitude, HermanusHistoric villa with pristine grounds, pool and prime location by Hermanus' endless beach, 90 minutes from Cape Town (sleeps 5-10) |
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Schoone Oordt, SwellendamElegant boutique B&B with pool in historic town of Swellendam - an ideal stopover between Cape Town and the Garden Route |
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Southern Cross Beach House, Plettenberg BayA beach-facing deck, picture-perfect colour coordination and five cosy bedrooms in an airy Planters-style house just yards from the Indian Ocean |
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The Elephant House, AddoA small, friendly lodge on the edge of Addo Elephant Park, perfect for independent game viewing near the Garden Route |
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Ten Bompas, SandtonWonderfully stylish small hotel with a top-notch restaurant, conveniently located between downtown and the business districts of Sandton and Rosebank |
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The Peech, MelroseA funky boutique hotel in the leafy suburb of Melrose with every conceivable mod con, eye-catching contemporary design and its own bistro and champagne bar |
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Makanyane Safari Lodge, DerdepoortA stunning safari lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe park, with superb guides and exquisite suites |
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Jaci's Safari Lodges, Madikwe Game ReserveTwin, award-winning lodges in the heart of the Madikwe Game Reserve, imbued with the spirit of their colourful and innovative creators, Jaci and Jan |
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Thakadu River Camp, Eastern SectorA child-friendly riverside ecolodge, with top spec tented accommodation and big game galore, in the malaria-free Madikwe Park |
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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Southern KrugerSleek black-white styling, private plunge pools and prime river frontage set this above all other Kruger lodges, with game viewing to match |
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Lion Sands River Lodge, Southern KrugerAn awe-inspiring lodge on the banks of the Sabie river, with some of southern Africa's best game viewing, top rangers and finest gourmet cuisine |
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Camp Shawu and Camp Shonga, Kruger National ParkIntimate and stylish lodges in a superb location in the Kruger offering close encounters of the bush kind at affordable rates |
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Garonga Safari Camp, Nr. PhalaborwaHolistic, stylish, heavenly retreat (and safari camp) |
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Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps, Nr. HoedspruitExcellent game, walking safaris and delicious food in a pair of elegantly simple tented camps |
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Makalali Private Game Reserve, Nr. HoedspruitExtraordinary oasis of ethnic chic adorning the banks of the Makhutswi River with breathtaking views of the Drakensbergs |
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The Outpost, KrugerRemote, awe-inspiring, inspirational: post-modern warehouse design goes bush at this award-winning ecolodge in the far north of the Kruger |
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Blue Cottages Country House, Nr. HoedspruitCluster of cottages set in tropical gardens offering fabulous food, excellent value for money, and a good base for exploring the Blyde River Canyon and Kruger Park |
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Zuleika Country House, LimpopoFunky guesthouse with contemporary rooms (B&B and self-catering), situated in the stunning Blyde River Canyon close to Kruger |
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Karkloof Spa, Pietermaritzburg New!Award-winning spa and boutique lodge set on 3500 hectares of private game reserve teeming with wildlife and cinematic vistas, an hour from Durban |
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Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse, Nr Giant's CastleBeautifully decorated, gourmet hideout on the doorstep of the newly declared World Heritage Drakensberg Mountains |
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Days at Sea, TrafalgarTop dollar art-of-living and top name artworks at this unique Indian Ocean hideaway |
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White Elephant Safari Lodge, Pongola ReserveTranquil Zululand lodge offering luxury tents, stunning mountain and lake views, excellent birdlife and great Tiger-Fishing |
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Kosi Forest Lodge, MaputalandA superbly crafted eco-lodge at the heart of the Kosi Bay Nature Reserve, close to the Indian Ocean and the enchanting waterways of the Isimangaliso Wetlands |
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Three Trees at Spioenkop, LadysmithPeaceful hilltop retreat, with simple yet stylish period cottages offering a fascinating insight into local wartime history |
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Reillys Rock Lodge and Mkhaya Camp, Nr. MbabaneThis historic farmhouse in Mlilwane combines colonial elegance, excellent game-viewing (on foot, bicycle, horse or jeep!) and a passion for conservation |
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