Discreet property with a refined air and doting staff, not to mention a glitzy address in the tony suburb of Rosebank, near the city's best shopping and... Read More
This tiny family owned operation—there are just six rooms—is perfect for an intimate, secluded stay in Franschhoek. Three standalone cottages share a... Read More
Three terraced Victorian houses in the sunny hills of Cape Town’s Tamboerskloof district make up this 12-room boutique hotel. Distinctly African,... Read More
For families or other groups on safari, you can’t do much better than andBeyond’s outpost in the Phinda Private Game Reserve, a four-hour... Read More
This rambling 17th-century Cape Dutch–style farm estate in the Cape Winelands is no rough-and-ready dude ranch. Rehabilitated by Afrikaans... Read More
We ran a story on the opening of this historic Cape Dutch farm-hotel when I was working at Travel + Leisure back in 2009, and it always stuck in my mind... Read More
South Africa’s Balule Game Reserve—35,000 acres of former farmland traversed by the Olifants River. Here, there are excellent, service... Read More
This formerly decrepit Victorian hotel has been turned into an offbeat, modern art–filled 15-room brightly decorated country hotel. On any given... Read More
Just over an hour’s drive northeast from Cape Town, this chic oasis in the up-and-coming Swartland wine region is the embodiment of rural... Read More
Since 1899, this pink-faced colonial beauty—a short stroll away from the Company Gardens—has been the reigning queen of Cape Town’s hotels. Originally... Read More
Since 1899, this pink-faced colonial beauty—just a stroll away from the Company Gardens—has been the reigning queen of Cape Town’s hotels. Originally... Read More
A two-room inn opened in 2006 by a local farmer named Tinie Bekker. A soft-spoken fiftysomething Afrikaner whose ancestors were among the first Boers to... Read More
25 thatched-roof suites around a busy watering hole; courtyards have carvings by South African sculptors. Read More
Full-service hideaway with a wellness focus and access to original Bushman art sites, 3 hours from Cape Town. ... Read More
Cape Cadogan is a listed national monument, and its 15 suites reflect this, with ornate fireplaces, plush headboards, and standalone soaking tubs. The... Read More
I'll always be partial to this historic Georgian villa—after all, I spent part of my first visit to Cape Town here. The 15 suites are befitting the... Read More
A movable pedestrian bascule bridge provides access from the busy waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay. The sumptuous... Read More
Old meets new at this quaint boutique hotel in an 18th-century building in the heart of the central business district's vibey Bree Street. While the... Read More
Green Point, Cape Town is filled with art galleries and cafes, not to mention the Cape Town Stadium, which opened for the 2010 World Cup. In its shadow,... Read More
Owner/interior designer Jessica Latimer's cliffside abode is a contemporary beach aerie: seven chic white-and-gray rooms, each with staggering ocean... Read More
This boutique b&b in the leafy-chic Rosebank neighborhood is a refreshing departure from Johannesburg’s other hotels in secure suburbs, which... Read More
Set atop a terraced hill overlooking False Bay, this quiet boutique hotel is housed in a 1929 villa designed in a Mediterranean style, with yellow... Read More
Set on a 19th-century wine estate on the Constantiaberg mountain, this small boutique hotel provides secluded accommodations about 20 minutes from Cape... Read More
This historic manor dating back to 1713 is right in the heart of the town center, making it walking distance to Stellenbosch's quaint cafés, boutiques... Read More
This hotel is a little bit out of the city, but the child-friendly creature comforts make up for the distance: kids' toiletries, bath toys, and cribs... Read More
Thirteen artists were each given the same budget to decorate the rooms at Daddy Long Legs. Guests are taken on a tour of the unoccupied &ldquo... Read More
This stylish Cape Dutch guesthouse has eight rooms and a swimming pool, on Prince Albert's main street. Read More
This vineyard has earned plenty of attention overseas, no doubt due to its very famous owner: the Laurence Graff (as in, the famed Graff Diamonds). The... Read More
British diamond jeweler Laurence Graff’s sprawling 10-lodge estate adds a touch of sex appeal to the usually sedate Cape Winelands. A glass-walled... Read More
Perched on a grassy plateau high above the waterfront, this 19th-century stone residence with sweeping Table Bay views was once the Harbormaster’s... Read More
... Read More
13 butler-serviced suites built into the hillside; an uprooted tree serves as the property’s bar. ... Read More
Bantry Bay is one of Cape Town's poshest suburbs, and this oceanfront hotel is its best address, with magical views of the sunset over the Atlantic from... Read More
Bantry Bay is one of Cape Town's poshest suburbs, and this oceanfront hotel is its best address. The views of the sunset over the Atlantic from the... Read More
If there's a more lovely spot from which to take in the gorgeous African sunset, I have yet to see it. This mansion has a dramatic setting over the... Read More
Just 10 miles from the airport and 20 from the city center, the property not only is affordable but also has edgy interior design, including wall... Read More
The Feather Palace, a red-roof mansion just off the R62, is part of a stylish working guest ranch owned by a gay couple from Durban. Read More
Previously The Westcliff Palatial guest rooms in 9 villas on a hillside ridge overlooking the city. Read More
Blending the work of contemporary local designers, the Grand Daddy Hotel is best known for its rooftop trailer park: seven vintage Airstream trailers,... Read More
Location An 18th-century Cape Dutch house on a 544-acre farm with expansive views of Table Mountain, 18 miles from La Residence. First Impressions: The... Read More
The new 4,600-square-foot Zindoga Villa is perfect for large families. Recommended by Kay Merrill, one of T+L's 2010 A-List travel agents. Read More
Higgovale is a posh residential neighborhood unfurling down the slopes of Table Mountain, and the slick, eight-suite Kensington Place is the best place... Read More
The four self-catering villas at La Clé des Montagnes are perfect for families, though this property goes the extra mile with a 24-hour butler service... Read More
The team behind La Residence has a knack for turning rustic into extraordinary (the group also operates the Royal Malewane bush retreat in Kruger Park).... Read More
You might check in to La Résidence, situated on a 30-acre estate, expecting old-world glamour. You'll find that in spades, to be sure, but jazzed up in... Read More
This hotel comes with all the grandeur you'd expect from a centuries-old working wine farm. The 180-year-old manor house has 48 rooms in earthy olives... Read More
When posh Capetonians want to decamp to the country, Le Franschhoek is, more often than not, their hotel of choice. Inside you'll find sleek white-on... Read More
Surrounded by blooming rose and jasmine gardens—as well as stunning Cape Winelands scenery—this property practically begs for thrown-open... Read More
Spend some time in this boutique hotel's 17 rooms and suites (clustered around a rose garden and a swimming pool), and you'll forget you're right in the... Read More
Five family-run lodges on 42,000 wilderness acres known for leopard sightings. Read More
When Madikwe Game Reserve was established in 1991, the 185,000 acres were virtually bereft of wildlife. Today, after rigorous conservation efforts, the... Read More
This quirky 22-room boutique inn is one of my favorite hotels, thanks to its whimsical decor: oversize flamingo murals, fantastical paintings carved... Read More
The owners originally built Makweti as a vacation house, but then decided to turn it into a safari lodge with a major commitment: to provide high luxury... Read More
Three camps, a wine cellar, library, viewing deck, and an infinity pool on South Africa’s largest private Big Five preserve. Read More
No two rooms are alike at this eight-suite abode on the slopes of Table Mountain. Eclectic décor prevails here: choose from the Flamingo suite, where... Read More
Marataba is the newest golden-era safari experience from the Hunter Hotels group, responsible for bringing crystal-decanter, high-thread-count... Read More
Italian Renaissance–style hotel with grand public spaces situated on Sandown’s Nelson Mandela Square. Read More
Twice-daily game rides and decks overlooking the Mkuze River falls give guests plenty of opportunities to spot the Big Five and some of the 400 species... Read More
When you're traveling with kids, sometimes you just wish you had a kitchen to warm up a bottle or whip up a favorite meal. The one- and two-bedroom... Read More
Colonial-style lodge and 6 raised tents—many with air-conditioning and green slate bathrooms—on an eco-friendly reserve. ... Read More
On a stretch of savagely gorgeous coastline, 90 minutes southeast of Cape Town in Hermanus, sits this spare, white-on-white, colonial-style, 10-room inn... Read More
The re-purposed Airstream hotel will open a luxe trailer park an hour from Cape Town, surrounded by vineyards and fruit orchards. Read More
This resort, which opened in 2009 on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, features 131 spacious, high-tech rooms and a knockout first impression: the... Read More
Parents will love the spa and the Nobu outpost (the only one in Africa); young ones will stay occupied at the Kids Club long enough for Mom and Dad to... Read More
Three hundred miles from Cape Town, this exclusive getaway (tennis superstar Roger Federer bought a private residence here) is set on a bluff above the... Read More
To guests staying in one of the seven high-design lodges on-site, the 54,000-acre reserve’s teeming wildlife—black rhinos, elephants,... Read More
The 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Peter Matkovich, on nearly 1,000 acres with two miles of spectacular coastline, a quarter of which... Read More
The hotel opened in May 2010, with bright, spacious guest rooms and a popular outdoor terrace. Read More
All 290 guest rooms have large windows that overlook the skyline and surrounding veld. Read More
Just 30 minutes outside Cape Town in the charming town of St. James, the opulent 1930s house-hotel (built by gold-mining billionaire JB Taylor) sits... Read More
A refined 10-room bush camp on the western edge of Kruger offers a roster of throwback activities, such as hot air balloon rides and safaris on... Read More
The property contains the Earth Lodge, Bush Lodge, Selati Lodge, and Little Bush Camp. Read More
This six-suite game lodge in Karoo sits settler style on 70,000 acres of wilderness. Read More
Cape 62 is a 200-mile scenic drive that starts in Cape Town and heads west to Little Karoo; it also serves as the entry to the 134,000-acre Sanbona... Read More
Ten acres of landscaped gardens create a sense of seclusion at this all-suite retreat, set in a quiet, tree-lined Johannesburg suburb. Originally built... Read More
Seven lodges on a conservation-conscious Big Five preserve that’s home to dozens of big cats. ... Read More
After a thorough renovation, the 23-year-old flagship of the Singita brand is now setting the bar even higher for luxury in the bush. In each of the 12... Read More
The property consists of the Lebombo Lodge and Sweni Lodge, two lavish lodges—treetop suites or riverside rooms, along with twice-daily game drives and... Read More
Two lodges with interiors by up-and-coming African designers—Boulders is high-design rustic built into the landscape, Ebony has a vintage safari feel.... Read More
One of the oldest wine estates in the region, Spier is a South African institution. Take a tour of the vineyard on a Segway, have a gourmet picnic on... Read More
Overlooking False Bay in the Constantia Valley, this small boutique hotel is located on the Steenberg Vineyards, part of the region’s oldest farm.... Read More
Rising eight stories above ships and fisheries, the Table Bay Hotel has picture-perfect harbor views and direct access to waterfront shops and... Read More
Housed in the former South African Reserve Bank headquarters, Taj Cape Town checks all the right boxes. Heritage rooms (on the first five floors) are... Read More
This property in the tony Constantia winelands dates back to the 1700s, but it was redone in 2012 with a distinctly modern sensibility. The 19 rooms... Read More
The fun, hip vibe of this beachside hotel is perfectly captured by its open-air cocktail bar—which doubles as a Harley-Davidson rental spot during... Read More
There are countless quirks behind the grand Victorian façade of this hip hotel on Long Street, the city's nightlife hub. Look out for the oldest... Read More
When kids check in to this sea-facing hotel with their parents, they're given a backpack and their own key. Once they arrive at their room—many of which... Read More
With each of the 12 suites inspired by a different island—such as Antigua, Sicily and Zanzibar—you could come back to Tintswalo Atlantic over and over... Read More
Drive down the coast toward Chapman’s Peak and veer right, where a small road takes you close to the water to Tintswalo Atlantic. The hotel has 12... Read More
Why It’s Unique: Overlooking the Tsitsikamma Forest, the architecturally stunning stone-and-glass lodge has 10 secluded treehouse suites, each... Read More
With its majestic coastal setting and elegant old-world interiors, the Twelve Apostles is ideal for a romantic getaway. The hotel is located next to the... Read More
Set along a secluded stretch of Atlantic coast, this 70-room mini-resort is a sanctuary where mountain views, sea breezes, and heady indigenous plant... Read More
The Vineyard, built around a 200-year-old homestead in the tranquil and leafy suburb of Newlands, has just emerged from a significant face-lift. A... Read More
Sleek tower on the V&A Waterfront, with a well-appointed spa. Doubles from $700, including breakfast. Read More
The whale-centric property is set on a cliff above Walker Bay, where you can spot orcas, southern rights, and humpbacks out at sea. A private balcony... Read More
Situated on the Sea Point Promenade, this Cape Dutch—style hotel faces the Atlantic on one side and Table Mountain on the other. Built in the 1920... Read More