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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Lanzerac has always had plenty of old-world charm. Established in 1692, it is the third oldest winery in Stellenbosch—the first to bottle the uniquely... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
