South Africa: 60 places to stay
South Africa : Cape Town (15)
VillaLara, Llandudno
Stunning modern Cape Cod-style villa with a heated pool and sensational ocean views. Super tranquil, high-tech luxury (sleeps up to 8 + 2 children)
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Kensington Place, Higgovale
One of Cape Town's most stylish small hotels, an ultra-chic townhouse set on the slopes of Table Mountain
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More Quarters, Tamboerskloof
Cool, 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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Sea Five, Cape Town
Cape Cod meets the Med in Cape Town: a simply scrumptious boutique hotel overlooking breezy and beautiful Camps Bay
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Sea View Villas, Camps Bay
2 ultra-modern self-catering pads in Camps Bay, as sleek and stylish as a James Bond villain's hideout (sleeping 4 and 6)
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White Villa, Camps Bay
Stunning 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 Bay
A rare find: an affordable 5-bedroom villa in the heart of popular Camps Bay, just 200m from the beach (sleeps up to 10)
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Derwent House, Tamboerskloof
A light, uplifting and fabulously friendly boutique hotel on a quiet backstreet in Tamboerskloof
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Four Rosmead, Oranjezicht
A 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 Bay
Collection of stylish self-catering villas and a beach bungalow, each sleeping 2-10, on Glen Beach; great for couples or families
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The Hout Bay Hideaway, Hout Bay
Beautifully decorated 1930s-style Art Deco guesthouse set in a lush garden near Cape Town
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An African Villa, Tamboerskloof
Excellent value, spacious and contemporary-styled guesthouse created from 3 Victorian terraced houses
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Jardin D'ebene, Tamboerskloof
An old Cape Dutch guesthouse in central Cape Town, restored with an eye to modern Africa
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The Tarragon, Hout Bay
Five 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 Bay
A friendly little guesthouse overlooking Camps Bay, one of Cape Town's hippest suburbs
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South Africa : Hermanus & Overberg (9)
Birkenhead House, Hermanus
Funky art, palatial bedrooms and gourmet dining at one of South Africa's most seductive oceanside hotels
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, near Montagu
Luxurious spa lodges in the Klein Karoo between Cape Town and the Garden Route - a wildlife reserve with some surprising discoveries
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Grootbos, near Hermanus
Wonderful wilderness retreat between Cape Town and the Garden Route, with pristine beaches, whale-watching and horse riding
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Bloomestate, Swellendam
A luxurious Zen-inspired retreat in a leafy suburb of historic Swellendam
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Farm 215, near Gansbaai
Stunning eco-chic retreat and private nature reserve with far-reaching sea and fynbos views - a great stop-off between Cape Town and the Garden Route
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Hermanus Beach House, Hermanus
Historic villa with lawned grounds, a pool and a prime location by Hermanus' endless beach, 90 minutes from Cape Town (sleeps 5-10)
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Schoone Oordt, Swellendam
Elegant boutique B&B with a pool in the historic town of Swellendam - an ideal stopover between Cape Town and the Garden Route
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Blue Gum Country Estate, near Hermanus
A blissfully peaceful rural retreat with superb food, close to the sea, the Winelands and the Overberg mountains (2 hours from Cape Town)
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Mosaic Private Sanctuary, near Hermanus
Escape the world for a while at this tranquil nature reserve, with luxe suites, budget self-catering and guided nature walks
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South Africa : Cape Winelands (11)
La Residence, Franschhoek
Ritz, glitz and an extraordinary collection of top South African art at Franschhoek's most flamboyant boutique hotel
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Babylonstoren, near Paarl
A stunning Winelands farm: organic gardens, a remarkable restaurant and unique cottages blending history with contemporary design
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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, Hermon
Fabulous historic homestead with rooms and a self-catering cottage, set on a working farm and nature reserve with a lake, mountains, and vineyards beyond
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Grand Dedale Country House, Wellington
Opulent living in this Cape Dutch country house set deep in a tranquil valley on a working wine estate, 1 hour from Cape Town
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Mont Rochelle Hotel, Franschhoek
Small luxury hotel and wine estate with stunning views, just minutes from Franschhoek, the Cape's gourmet hotspot
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Akademie Street Guesthouses, Franschhoek
Intimate, stylish and supremely comfortable guesthouse an easy stroll away from the restaurants and shops of historic Franschhoek
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Explorers Club, Franschhoek
Outstanding collection of rental properties in picturesque Franschhoek with adventurous décor perfect for foodies, explorers and families
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Hawksmoor House, near Stellenbosch
Stylish, homely Cape Dutch country manor and wine farm close to Stellenbosch and Cape Town
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Middedorp Manor, Stellenbosch
Romantic, little boutique guesthouse with a pool; one of Stellenbosch's most stylish places to stay
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Palmiet Valley Estate, near Paarl
Elegant, tranquil and historic wine estate offering value for money and plenty of activities, just 40 minutes from Cape Town
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Lekkerwijn, near Paarl / Franschhoek
Historic Cape Dutch homestead in the heart of the Cape Winelands, offering friendly B&B or cottage accommodation
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South Africa : Garden Route & Eastern Cape (10)
Gorah Elephant Camp, Addo
Elegant tented safari camp, combining colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication in the barren beauty of Addo's 'Big 5' park
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge, near Plettenberg Bay
Friendly, comfortable and stylish lodge with delicious food, between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Indian Ocean
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Kurland, near Plettenberg Bay
Small luxurious country hotel with exquisite rooms, swimming pools, polo stables and spa - fabulous for families
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Lalibela Game Reserve, near Port Elizabeth
A 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, Knysna
Hidden in private woodland above Knysna’s lagoons, 14 eco-chic treehouses with 2 fine restaurants and freshwater pools
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RiverBend Lodge, Addo
Charming homestead and villa in malaria-free Addo Elephant Park - fab for families and just an hour from Port Elizabeth
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Samara, Graaff-Reinet New!
Awesome landscapes and great lodging in one of the largest privately owned game reserves in South Africa, 3 hrs north of Port Elizabeth
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Camp Figtree, near Addo National Park
Elegant mountain-top lodge on the edge of Addo National Park, with affordable malaria-free game viewing for families and romantics alike
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Southern Cross Beach House, Plettenberg Bay
A beach-facing deck, picture-perfect colour coordination and 5 cosy bedrooms in an airy Planters-style house just yards from the Indian Ocean
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The Windermere Hotel, Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth’s first boutique hotel allows you to combine safari style with urban chic…
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South Africa : Johannesburg (1)
The Peech, Melrose
A 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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South Africa : Madikwe (2)
Makanyane Safari Lodge, Derdepoort
A 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 Reserve
A pair of award-winning lodges in the heart of the Madikwe Reserve, imbued with the spirit of their colourful and innovative creators, Jaci and Jan
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South Africa : Kruger & Around (8)
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Southern Kruger
Sleek black-white styling, private plunge pools and a prime river frontage set this above all other Kruger lodges, with game viewing to match
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Lion Sands River Lodge, Southern Kruger
An awe-inspiring lodge on the banks of the Sabie river, with some of southern Africa's best game viewing, top rangers and the finest gourmet cuisine
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Camp Shawu and Camp Shonga, Kruger National Park
Intimate 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, near Phalaborwa
Holistic, stylish, heavenly retreat (and safari camp)
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Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps, near Hoedspruit
Excellent game, walking safaris and delicious food in a pair of elegantly simple tented camps
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The Outpost, Kruger
Remote, 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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Makalali Private Game Reserve, near Hoedspruit
An extraordinary oasis of ethnic-chic adorning the banks of the Makhutswi river with breathtaking views of the Drakensbergs
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Zuleika Country House, Limpopo
Funky guesthouse with contemporary rooms (B&B and self-catering), situated in the stunning Blyde River Canyon close to Kruger
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South Africa : Kwazulu Natal (4)
Karkloof Safari Spa, Pietermaritzburg
Award-winning spa and boutique lodge set on a 3500-hectare private game reserve, teeming with wildlife and cinematic vistas and only 1 hour from Durban
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Days at Sea, Trafalgar
Top dollar art-of-living and top name artworks at this unique Indian Ocean hideaway
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Kosi Forest Lodge, Maputaland
A 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, Ladysmith
Peaceful hilltop retreat, with simple yet stylish period cottages offering a fascinating insight into local wartime history
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