GUIDE: the best golf hotels in South Africa

In addition to being a country known worldwide for these landscapes and these safaris, South Africa is also famous for these golf courses. If you are an enthusiast, you cannot miss all of these magnificent courses. Our favorite? Green Point Golf Course in Cape Town with Ocean View and Table Mountain! Spoil yourself by sleeping near all these courses surrounded by sublime landscapes. To help you choose, we have listed you all the best hotels near a golf course to stay in South Africa.

Consulting : For more hotels, you will find a list of all the establishments we recommend here: The best accommodation for each type of hotel in South Africa

And here you will find our articles on the different routes to visit the country if you are still unsure: The best routes to visit South Africa

The best hotel near a golf course in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Grace: the best hotel near a golf course in Cape Town in South Africa

Cape Grace is the best hotel near the Metropolitan Golf Club of Cape Town (located at Green Point just next to the Cape Town Stadium). It is the place to be if you are looking for top-of-the-line services, magnificent views of Table Mountain, absolute security and pedestrian access to Cape Town's best shopping. The 5-star hotel is surrounded by a port of sailboats and yachts as well as a dry dock for repairing ships. You can walk safely in the ultra-guarded Waterfront complex and enjoy all its shops, bars, restaurants and attractions (Ferris wheel, cruises, Springboks museum, helicopter tour of the Cape Peninsula, etc ...) .

most : The hotel has the best whiskey bar in Cape Town on the ground floor.

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To discover the region:

• Discover the most beautiful areas of Cape Town in South Africa
• Cape Town's must-see excursions in South Africa
• Best things to do in cape town

The Marine Hermanus: the best hotel near a golf course in Hermanus in South Africa

Of all the hotels, The Marine Hermanus is the one with the best view to spot whales in South Africa (and hear them!). But it is also the best hotel near the Hermanus Golf Club. Located on the edge of the cliffs, this member hotel of Relaix & Château is a guarantee of quality and tranquility for all golf enthusiasts. It belongs to the same group as The Plettenberg Hotel, another hotel that's the best for staying in Plettenberg Bay.

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For further: Discover the other hotels we recommend in Hermanus in South Africa

To discover the region: See whales and dive in cages with white sharks at Hermanus

Little Eden: the best hotel near a golf course in Saint Lucia, South Africa

Most of the accommodations in Saint Lucia are bed and breakfast. The few hotels in town are well below B & B quality and we don't recommend them. Of all establishments, the best hotel near the Monzi Golf Club of St Lucia that we found is the B&B Little eden. Its prices are affordable, the location is good and the view of the bay from the top of the hill is just magnificent. In addition, the rooms are nicely appointed, the staff friendly and the pool pleasant. In short, we loved it!

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For further: Discover the other hotels we recommend in Saint Lucia in South Africa

To discover the region:

• Guide to the best activities of St Lucia in South Africa
• Go on a safari at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve in South Africa

The best hotels near a wilderness golf course in South Africa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa et Oceans wilderness are the two best hotels near the Sedge Links Golf Course (located just outside the Wilderness). Their panoramic view of the Indian Ocean is spectacular and the rooms superb. After playing golf, you can enjoy their swimming pools, spa, jacuzzi and massages in front of a breathtaking view. In short, paradise! These are our two favorites and for us Best Hotels Near the Wilderness Golf Course in South Africa.

1. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

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2. Oceans wilderness 

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For further : Discover the other hotels we recommend in Wilderness in South Africa

To discover the region: The best Wilderness activities on the Garden Route

Dar Amane Guest Lodge: the best hotel near a golf course near the Blyde River Canyon

Dar Amane Guest Lodge is without a doubt the best hotel near Pilgrims Rest Golf Club. This is a very spacious hotel decorated in African style close to the famous Blyde River Canyon. It offers a romantic setting with log fire and candle light dinner. Plus, you are close to one of the best restaurants in town! If the price is within your budget, why deprive yourself?

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To discover the region:

• Explore the waterfall route between Sabie and Graskop
• The best sites of the Blyde River Canyon in South Africa

The Winston and Clico Boutique Hotel: the best golf hotels in Johannesburg

1. The Winston Hotel

The Winston Hotel is located in Melrose, an upscale area of ​​Johannesburg known for its boutiques and commercial streets. This hotel is the ideal place to sleep close to the best golf course in town: the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club! Inside this luxurious boutique hotel, everything is perfect: the swimming pool, the decor, the service, the restaurant on the patio… It is an oasis of calm in the middle of the city. During our visit, we were lucky: the manager gave us the room for the honeymoons without asking for anything! Suffice to say that we were surprised but above all very happy! Our three nights in this 5 star hotel were truly magical. It is for us the best hotel near the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club in Johannesburg and we highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a special time before playing golf.

The plus: the breakfast is excellent (especially their shakshuka).

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2. Clico Boutique Hotel

If The Winston Hotel is fully booked, we recommend Clico Boutique Hotel also located near the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club. This hotel is a 5 star so you don't have to worry about the quality of the accommodation! The decor is quaint and the rooms luxurious. Everything is done to make you feel pampered. You can book with your eyes closed.

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To discover the region:

• Cultural day in the Soweto district of South Africa
• Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Johannesburg

Tintswalo at Boulders: the best hotel near a golf course in Muizenberg, South Africa

Tintswalo at Boulders is located just a short drive from the Westlake Golf Club and is right above the penguin colony of Boulders National Park. This extremely advantageous location allows you to have the best possible view of these animals. You kill two birds with one stone! We recommend that you do as we did and get up early for a chance to swim next to them on the adjacent beach before tourists arrive (it is considered one of the best beaches in Cape Town). It is an experience that you will not have elsewhere! As for accommodation, it is a boutique hotel offering an exceptional quality of service. The rooms are very comfortable and tastefully decorated. In addition, they have a magnificent panoramic view of the ocean and the mountains. If the water in Cape Town is too cold, you will find a swimming pool on the roof top of this charming hotel. Of course to take advantage of all these advantages, the price is much more expensive than the rest of our recommendations near Muizenberg. But if it fits in your budget, then go ahead and sleep in the best hotel near Muizenberg golf.

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To discover the region:

• Visit of the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of South Africa
• The best coast stops between Muizenberg and Hermanus in South Africa

Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa: the best hotel near a golf course in Stellenbosch in South Africa

Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa is the best hotel near the Stellenbosch Golf Club. It is perfect if you want to sleep in the historic center of Stellenbosch to enjoy its many entertainment after a day at golf. Located near the liveliest streets, you can walk to the best bars and restaurants in town. This luxurious hotel is itself inside a historic 'Cape Dutch' building. These 5 stars guarantee you quality service and comfort without false notes. Among other things, it has a swimming pool and a spa. Here, everything is done to ensure that golfers have a pleasant stay!

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For further : Discover the other hotels we recommend on the South African wine route

To discover the region: The best tour to visit the South African wine route

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate: the best hotel near a golf course in Kruger National Park

The best hotel near the Skukuza Golf Club located in the Kruger National Park in South Africa is only 100 meters from the entrance! The Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate is a beautiful 5 star hotel built right across the river Sabie. You can therefore sip your gin & tonic while watching hippos, antelopes or even crocodiles. If you are tempted by a night safari after a day of golf, this is the right place to do it! Otherwise, you can also enjoy the spa of this hotel and end the evening with a dinner under the stars over a wood fire… A dream!

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For further : Discover the other hotels we recommend at the Kruger National Park in South Africa

To discover the region: Discover the best route to visit Kruger National Park in 2 days

Emily Moon River Lodge: the best hotel near a golf course in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa

Known to all South Africans who spend their vacations at Plettenberg Bay, Emily Moon River Lodge is an institution. Many come there for a drink or dinner to enjoy the magnificent setting at sunset, for lack of being able to sleep there ... the best hotel near the Goose Valley Golf Club. Emily Moon River Lodge is right across from the golf course and this hotel is way better than the Goose Valley golf resort hotel! The lodge is perched on a hill overlooking the river and its lagoon. The decoration is magnificent. The rooms are all different and very comfortable. The restaurant is famous in the valley. We couldn't recommend better… But this hotel is often full! So book well in advance if you have fallen for this idyllic place.

The + : The lodge lends bikes and canoes for the day.

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To discover the region:

• Plettenberg Bay and Robberg National Park
• The best activities Plettenberg Bay has to offer
• Guide to the best Garden Route stops in South Africa

The best hotels near a golf course in the gorges of Oribi in South Africa

1. San Lameer Resort Hotel & Spa: the best hotel with a golf course near Oribi Gorge in South Africa

Located a few kilometers from the Oribi gorges, San Lameer Resort Hotel & Spa is the best hotel with a golf course in Margate. We recommend it if you like having a golf course downstairs from your room! The rooms are spacious, very well decorated, clean and comfortable. The service is excellent and in addition to its golf, the hotel has a large swimming pool, a gym and even a spa that offers good massages (much appreciated after a day of golf in South Africa!).

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2. Days At Sea Beach Lodge: the best hotel near a Margate golf course in South Africa

If you don't like the resort of San Lameer Resort Hotel & Spa, then we recommend the intimate boutique hotel Days At Sea Beach Lodge. This is the best hotel near the golf course of the Margate Country Club in South Africa. This hotel offers large, quality rooms in a beautiful building. You have a magnificent view of the ocean from your terrace and you can relax in their superb infinity pool overlooking lush vegetation. The staff bends over backwards to ensure you have a great stay. Really the best of the best near the Oribi gorges.

most : They have a spa that offers great massages after an afternoon at golf!

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To discover the region: Hiking in the Oribi gorges in South Africa

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake: the best golf hotel in Bloemfontein

The best hotel near Bloemfontein Golf Club is undoubtedly the Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake. The quality of service is top notch and the rooms are well equipped and comfortable. You will find all the luxury of an international hotel chain. Unusual thing, you have a view of the city zoo and we had the elephant enclosure right in front!

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To discover the region: How to reach Bloemfontein in South Africa from Lesotho

The Boardwalk Hotel: the best hotel near a golf course in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The Boardwalk Hotel is the best hotel near the Port Elizabeth Golf Club in South Africa. It is also very well located by the sea, close to many bars and restaurants. It has the beach right in front and if salt water is not your thing you still have the property's superb swimming pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. What if it's winter? They even have a heated indoor pool with spa and sauna! This hotel complex is worthy of a palace: it houses the city's casino for adults and a mini-golf course for families. The quality of services is excellent, worthy of a high-end hotel.

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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel: the best hotel near a golf course in Durban, South Africa

Le Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel is the best hotel near the most famous golf course Durban (the Durban Country Club) The hotel is huge and offers all the services of accommodation of this standard: rooftop swimming pool at 32^rd floors, gym, award-winning spa, bar on the rooftop very pleasant at sunset facing the sea, many restaurants including a very good Japanese, breakfast buffet with a huge choice, etc ... The rooms are all very comfortable and have a wonderful view of the ocean. There is nothing to add.

The + The hotel can rent bikes for you to stroll along the Golden Mile promenade by the sea.

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