GUIDE: the best hotels with swimming pools to stay in South Africa 

Nothing better than to end a day full of sightseeing with a jump in a swimming pool! Not all establishments offer this benefit so we have listed all the best hotels with swimming pools in South Africa for those who want to afford this little luxury (which is important in summer!). In addition, all these accommodations are not more expensive than those without a pool so you can go for it!

Since we do not all travel on the same budget, we have listed all the best guesthouses, the best hotels, the best hostels and finally the best luxury hotels with swimming pools in South Africa.

NB : We advise you to book one of the accommodations with a swimming pool listed below if you come to South Africa during the summer (from the end of November to the beginning of March) because the temperatures are high.

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 guesthouses with a pool to stay in South Africa

The Blue House Guest house: the best B&B with swimming pool near Kloof Street in Cape Town

The Blue House Guesthouse is a very well run B&B, with a swimming pool, in the quiet and affluent district of Tamboerskloof. You are a stone's throw from the Beleza café for good breakfasts and just opposite there is the trendy Power & Glory bar where you will always find a good atmosphere. Plus, you're a 5-minute walk from Kloof Street, Cape Town's busiest street. This B&B is definitely one of the Cape Town's best guesthouses with pools.

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Bergzicht Guest house: the guest house with pool that has the most beautiful view of Table Mountain

Bergzicht Guesthouse is located at the foot of Signal Hill, at the top of the hill in the quiet and affluent Tamboerskloof district. Its location offers spectacular views of Table Mountain from its large deck and pool. This B&B is ideally located to be both 5 minutes from the city center as well as Clifton beach via the Kloof Neck pass (by car). The Guest House is very well kept with attention to every detail. We felt right at home.

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6 Stemmet Lodge: the best guesthouse with swimming pool to stay in Hermanus

We wanted to be close to the city center but also to the seafront without breaking the bank. This is why we have chosen 6 Stemmet Lodge which is very well located while offering attractive prices. The breakfast is great and they have a very nice pool. Since our visit, we consider the establishment as the best guesthouse with swimming pool to stay in Hermanus in South Africa. No complaints about the service, comfort or cleanliness.

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Little Eden: the best guesthouse with pool to sleep in St 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 guest house with pool that we found is the B&B Little eden. Its prices are very affordable, the guest house is well located and its 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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Blu Trea Guest House: the best value for money with swimming pool for accommodation in Johannesburg

In Johannesburg, we recommend that you sleep at Blu Trea Guesthouse that offers all the comfort you need at a low price. This guest house is very pleasant with its small swimming pool, charming staff and clean and tidy rooms. In short, nothing to complain about! It is for us the best value for money with swimming pool to stay in Johannesburg in South Africa. In addition, this B&B is located in the central Melville district which is one of the best areas of the city. It is very lively and we recommend that you have breakfast at the permanent market of 27 Boxes. The atmosphere is great and it gives you a taste of the diversity that reigns in this city.

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Pablo's House: Johannesburg's best guesthouse with pool, South Africa

Pablo's House is for us THE best guesthouse with pool in Johannesburg and even the best accommodation in town (our crush). It too is located in the heart of Melville. This is our favorite neighborhood because it is trendy, safe and central (Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, Maboneng or Rosebank Mall are only a maximum of 15 minutes away). You have access next to the B&B to lots of delicious restaurants (we loved 'NCW' and 'the little house'), trendy bars, hipster cafes, vintage shops, etc ... In addition, the Guest House is built on the highest point in Melville, offering wonderful panoramic views from your room balcony or the restaurant terrace (which makes fantastic wood-fired pizzas). Tastefully decorated in a contemporary style, the design of the rooms is superb. We literally fell in love with this establishment. The photos speak for themselves… With a swimming pool surrounded by greenery, a bar, a restaurant and spa treatments, we are far from the traditional guest house and closer to a boutique hotel… The best it is that you certainly pay a little more than Blu Trea Guest House mentioned above, but much less than a hotel which would offer the same quality of services. At these prices, it's a really good deal! The service is excellent, the staff very friendly, the atmosphere calm and the rooms nickels (they even have Netflix!).

P.S : Book quickly because they only have 8 rooms!

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Admiralty B&B: the best B&B with swimming pool to stay in Muizenberg, South Africa

Our favorite in Muizenberg is theAdmiralty B&B. Located on the banks of Lake Sandvlei, this guest house offers a much quieter environment than on the seafront. It is equipped with a swimming pool and you can take the bikes from the guest house for an excursion to Muizenberg town center in just 10 minutes. The rooms overlook the lake and there is even a pedal boat if you want to take a ride on the water. We liked the very peaceful terrace and especially its view of the mountains. The hosts were very welcoming and did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible. To conclude, we loved this guest house which for us is the best B&B with swimming pool to stay in Muizenberg in South Africa!

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Chartfield Guesthouse: the best guesthouse with pool in Kalk Bay, South Africa

If the surfer atmosphere of Muizenberg does not connect you, we recommend the very pretty village of Kalk Bay located just a few minutes from Muizenberg. This quiet little town is filled with artists and bohemian shops. To stay there, the best guest house with pool but also the best value for money is Chartfield Guesthouse. This B&B is central and relaxing. It offers a beautiful sea view, delicious and inventive breakfasts, a pleasant swimming pool and the most comfortable rooms in the village. In the evening you can walk to Cape to Cuba for a drink while listening to their live music and we recommend eating fish & chips at Kalky's right next door.

Consulting : Don't forget to have a lunch at DaleBrook Cafe the next day before leaving (or a brunch).

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Dalmore Farm Guest House: Best Value for Money with Pool in Royal Natal Park

Dalmore Farm Guest House is a very nice B&B at a low price. It is certainly the cheapest option but it is also our favorite! You can rent pretty chalets completely renovated in exposed brick with large, extremely comfortable beds. And after a day of walking, you can relax your legs in their superb swimming pool. The service is top notch and the staff very hospitable. Lost in nature near the Royal Natal Park, this peaceful guesthouse is for us the best value for money with swimming pool in Mont aux sources.

most : The Guest House restaurant is the best in the area.

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Berghouse and Cottages: the best B&B with swimming pool to stay near Royal Natal Park

Berghouse and Cottages is a Guest House located just 15 minutes from the Royal Natal National Park. You can also admire the incredible view of the Amphitheater from your terrace. The rooms are very tidy and the accommodations are all chalets with panoramic mountain views. The guesthouse offers many activities on site or in the surrounding area such as horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, nature running, fishing, bird watching and 4 × 4 trips. Plus they have a nice pool for walkers with sore legs! The place, surrounded by nature, is very relaxing and that's for us the best B&B with swimming pool to stay near Royal Natal Park in South Africa.

most : breakfast is served in bed! The dream especially if you go there like us in winters and it freezes out of bed!

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Zuurberg Mountain Village: the best guesthouse with pool in Addo Elephant Park

We chose to sleep at the guest house in Zuurberg Mountain Village which is located right at the entrance to Addo Elephant National Park and it was a very good strategic choice that we highly recommend. Perched on the heights, the Guest House offers a breathtaking view of the reserve! The cabins for rent are comfortable and have a very nice swimming pool bordered by a manicured lawn which is often visited by monkeys. You add to all this a very good reception and you get the best guesthouse with pool to stay in Addo Elephant Park!

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113 on Robberg: the best guesthouse with pool to stay in Plettenberg Bay

For accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, we recommend the B&B 113 on Robberg. The Guest house is in a great location as you are a stone's throw from Robberg National Park, the most beautiful park on the Garden Route, and downtown Plettenberg Bay is just a short drive away. This small, quality B&B offers clean, comfortable rooms at very affordable prices. You have the choice between rooms with bathroom or small studio with kitchen for families. In the guesthouse category, there is no better in terms of service, location and price. The atmosphere is as friendly as at home and pets are welcome to have fun with their sausage dogs! During our stay we wanted for nothing: the breakfast was very good and they have a nice little pool next to the BBQ area. It is from afar the best guest house with swimming pool to stay in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa.

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Liedjiesbos B&B: the best guesthouse with pool in Bloemfontein, South Africa

We recommend that you book at the very pretty architect house of Liedjiesbos B&B. The service is good and the rooms are comfortable. The decoration is perfect throughout the house. Even the garden and the swimming pool have been thought out with taste. This guesthouse is by far the best guest house with swimming pool to stay in Bloemfontein in South Africa.

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Treetops Guest house: the best B&B with pool in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Treetops Guesthouse is ideal if your flight is early the next day. Indeed, it is only 1km from Port Elizabeth Airport. There are a few restaurants nearby and a mini-market. You can even use the garden barbecue if you feel like grilling. Its rooms are comfortable and well equipped. The service is perfect and they have a nice garden with a swimming pool. To top it all, the prices are incredibly low for the service. It is by far the best B&B with swimming pool to stay in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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Essenwood House: the best good plan with swimming pool to sleep in Durban in South Africa

Essenwood House and the best tip with a pool to sleep in Durban because this B&B offers excellent value for money. The Guest House has large, clean and well appointed rooms in a magnificent colonial-style building with a beautiful view of the garden and a very pleasant swimming pool. We selected it for its comfort, price and location. Indeed, the B&B is in a good location: you can go out to eat and drink at Florida Road in just 10 minutes! Also, the welcome is charming and we are sure that you will not regret spending the night in this guest house.

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Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat: Durban's Best Guest House with Pool

Goble Palms Guest Lodge & Urban Retreat is a wonderful B&B and that's for us the best guesthouse with pool in Durban hands down. The villa is simply sublime: colonial architecture, lush nature, refined decoration, rooms worthy of kings and queens, breakfast terrace with sea view, perfect swimming pool, extremely pleasant garden, warm lounge, etc ... It is a real haven peace close to downtown which has a busy list of regular customers! In short, a little corner of paradise not to be missed if you are passing through Durban.

The + : the welcome and the attentions of the staff to make your stay pleasant are highly appreciated.

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Hhusha Hhusha: The best guesthouse with pool to stay in Kruger National Park

To stay at Kruger National Park, the best guest house with pool at a low price near the entrance to Malelane gate is the Bed and Breakfast Hhusha Hhusha. It is a haven of peace and quality at the gates of the Kruger with a very pleasant swimming pool to relax after so much driving under the African sun! We highly recommend this Guest house, and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming.

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The best hotels with swimming pools to stay in South Africa

Welgelegen: Cape Town's best hotel with swimming pool for accommodation in South Africa

This charming Victorian-style hotel offers well-decorated rooms with views of Table Mountain and a beautiful terrace with swimming pool. Welgelegen Boutique Hotel is located on a street perpendicular to Kloof Street which is the busiest street in Cape Town. The hotel is therefore very central and close to all activities. It is for us the best hotel with swimming pool in Cape Town to stay in South Africa. We recommend you go for a drink at the Bombay Bicycle club just up the street and book a table at The Black Sheep restaurant (2min walk) which is one of the best addresses in the city.

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Winchester Mansions: the best hotel with swimming pool on the promenade from Sea Point to Cape Town

Winchester Mansions is a bit more expensive than our other recommendations but it is the must see boutique hotel on the seafront promenade in the Sea Point area of ​​Cape Town. Whether you stay there or not, we recommend that you have a drink on their terrace to watch the sunset over the ocean. The location of this boutique hotel is just perfect: it combines wonderful sea views, quick access to Clifton and Camps Bay beaches while being a 5 minute drive from the town center. You will find many bars, cafes and restaurants on the main axis of the district behind the hotel. The Sea Point promenade, directly opposite, runs along the sea to the municipal swimming pool. We recommend that you do your morning jog there with the locals and like them end up with a jump in the pool at the end of the track. This charming hotel also offers a superb swimming pool and an open-air patio always full of flowers where you can have your breakfast (if you are there on a Sunday, breakfast turns into brunch with live jazz: we highly recommend it!) . The rooms are comfortable and those facing the sea have a fantastic view.

most : The red tourist buses that go around Cape Town have a stop right in front of the hotel. (It's very useful !)

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Aquila Private Game Reserve: the best hotel with swimming pool in Cape Town's only safari reserve 

If you don't have the time, money, or the inclination to go to Kruger National Park or Addo Elephant Park, there is only one option left near Cape Town to make a safari in South Africa: Aquila Private Game Reserve. Located 2 hours drive from Cape Town, it is the easiest private reserve to access for tourists in the region. We recommend that you sleep there to make the most of the animals rather than going back and forth during the day (it's tiring). In the evening, elephants, giraffes, zebras and gazelles come to drink at a water point near the lodge. You can watch them while sipping a mojito from your patio! During the day you have the choice between excursions in 4 × 4, quads or on horseback. At the end of the afternoon, you can relax in their infinity pool with a view of the savannah. It doesn't take more to make this lodge the best hotel with swimming pool to stay in a safari reserve near Cape Town.

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Luxury Tented Village @ Urban Glamping: the best hotel with pool in St Lucia in South Africa

For lovers of Africa, Luxury Tented Village @ Urban Glamping offers you the opportunity to sleep in a luxury safari tent. Nothing to do with French camping! In Saint Lucia, the Quechua tent has been replaced by a superb canvas room on stilts. It is definitely one of the Best Hotels With a Pool to Stay in St Lucia!

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Mount Sheba, A Forever Lodge: the best hotel with a pool near the Blyde River Canyon

Mount Sheba, A Forever Lodge is located at the exit of Graskop near the Blyde River Canyon in the middle of nature. It offers a swimming pool in summer, a mini-golf course and even a game of pétanque! In winter, you will appreciate the fireplace in your room. It is an opulent establishment that is for us the best hotel with swimming pool in the region. This accommodation is for you if you are looking for tranquility!

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Graskop Hotel: the best hotel with swimming pool in Graskop to visit the waterfall route

If you want to sleep in Graskop, the city does not offer many choices but you can rest at affordable prices at Graskop Hotel. The rooms are comfortable, the warm welcome and the swimming pool pleasant in summer. It is the best hotel with pool in Graskop and we assure you that you will not find any best value for money in the city center!

The + : The hotel is very close to the route des cascades.

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Tintswalo at Boulders: the best hotel with a swimming pool on the Cape Peninsula in South Africa

Tintswalo at Boulders is located just minutes from the center of Simon's Town and just above the penguin colony of Boulders National Park. This extremely advantageous location allows you to have the best possible view of these animals. 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 with pool on the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.

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Eendracht Hotel: the best hotel with swimming pool to stay in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Eendracht Hotel is located in the center of Stellenbosch close to restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. It is the best choice if you want to explore this charming city. The welcome is excellent, the swimming pool pleasant and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Its location and the quality of service make it best hotel with pool to stay in Stellenbosch on the South African wine route. Go there with your eyes closed!

The plus: the hotel has a private guarded car park.

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Sabie River Bush Lodge: the best hotel with pool in Kruger National Park in South Africa

To be close to the Kruger National Park, we recommend the Sabie River Bush Lodge located next to the entrance to Skukuza gate. It is for us the best hotel with pool of the region. Located on the banks of the Sabie River, this lodge offers a magnificent view of the national park and the animals that bathe there: hippos, crocodiles and in the evening antelopes and elephants drink there. You can admire this landscape from the swimming pool, the bar or the restaurant. Also you have the choice between luxury tent or normal room. Our advice: nothing better than going on a safari while spending a night in a (luxury) tent!

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Drakensberg Mountain Retreat: the best hotel with swimming pool near Royal Natal National Park

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat offers the comfort of a 3 star hotel with clean, large and comfortable rooms. This corner of paradise lost at the bottom of a Drakensberg valley also offers an extraordinary view of the Amphitheater. But what makes it different are the wild horses that roam the entire property! Dinner is included in the price and is excellent. Everything is homemade and the portions are very generous! This is exactly what we needed to regain our strength after our hike to Tugela Falls in the Royal Natal National Park. This accommodation has a swimming pool but indoor! That way you can use it winter as well as summer. In addition, you will be surprised by the price ... The night is very affordable which makes it very good value for money. Nothing is missing to award him the palm of best hotel with swimming pool in Mont aux sources near Royal Natal Park!

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River Bend Lodge: the best hotel with swimming pool in a private reserve of Addo Elephant Park

Much more affordable than Gorah Elephant Camp, River bend lodge is no less spectacular. It is located in the middle of Addo Elephant Park and you are surrounded by wild animals who come to drink at the hotel's waterhole. Who has never dreamed of sipping a mojito on their terrace while watching elephants, zebras, antelopes or even buffaloes pass in front of their nose? The chalets offered are spacious and well appointed. They are ideal for a family safari. In addition, guided trips in 4 × 4 are allowed for children which is not always the case in private reserves. In the evening, you can take a dip in the swimming pool or pamper yourself at the hotel spa. The price includes 3 meals per day, drinks (except some wines) and two private guided Land Rover excursions per day. This all inclusive package is well worth it and by far the best hotel with pool in a private reserve of Addo Elephant Park.

Most : during your safari, you can take a course on wildlife photography to bring home exceptional photos.

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San Lameer Resort Hotel & Spa: the best hotel with swimming pool near Oribi Gorge in South Africa

Located a few kilometers from the Oribi gorges, San Lameer Resort Hotel & Spa is the best hotel with pool in Margate in South Africa. We recommend it if you prefer the resorts to the guesthouses that we recommend. The rooms are spacious, very well decorated, clean and comfortable. The service is excellent and the seaside hotel has a large swimming pool, a gym and even a spa which offers good massages (much appreciated after a day of driving or walking!).

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The Hub Boutique Hotel: the best hotel with a pool to stay in Port Elizabeth

The Hub Boutique Hotel is the best hotel with swimming pool to stay in Port Elizabeth. This hotel is close to the airport (5 minutes by car) and offers reasonable prices for very good service. No complaints about the cleanliness of the rooms or the pool or reception. It is a good choice for a short night.

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Mountain Inn: the best hotel with swimming pool for lodging near the Mlilwane reserve in Swaziland or Eswatini

Apart from Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the only hotels with a swimming pool worth staying near the reserve is the Mountain Inn. If the safari park chalets are full, this is your best alternative. The hotel is in the same price range as the traditional huts and it is very close to Mlilwane Park. The complex is nothing special but everything is well maintained: the lawn, the swimming pool, the rooms… It is a good address.

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Mantenga Lodge: the best value for money with swimming pool near the Mlilwane reserve in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)

Mantenga Lodge is one of the few options for sleeping near the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Eswatini (ex-Swaziland). It is also the best value for money with swimming pool in the region. This hotel is often full thanks to its magnificent setting. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of Execution Rock from the restaurant terrace. Moreover, their cuisine is delicious. We recommend that you eat there (the chef arrives with a pan on fire to serve you!). We also liked the monkeys who come to keep you company for breakfast. Their chalets have a superb view of the surrounding nature and are well appointed. Also, the pool was under construction when we were there but the photos on the internet show that they did a great job. If they have room, you won't regret it.

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The best hostels with a pool to stay in South Africa

The BIG Backpackers: the best hostel with swimming pool to stay in Cape Town

Quality-wise, no hostel in Cape Town comes close to The BIG Backpackers. Indeed, this accommodation is a hybrid between youth hostel and B&B with a big penchant for the quality and comfort of a Guest House! Here, you are not in a noisy party atmosphere but in a very well-kept, calm and friendly place. We don't feel like in a backpacker but rather like at home. Not having many rooms, the owners have the time to look after you in person and make sure you have a great stay. Dormitory rooms are barely more expensive than other hostels in Cape Town but the quality is much higher here. Double rooms are at a very good price and family rooms for 3 or 4 are certainly the best value for money in Cape Town. The hostel is located in Green Point which is an extremely peaceful downtown area close to the Waterfront and the ferry to Robben Island. Many bars and restaurants are around such as Giovanni's (the best delicatessen in Cape Town) or El Burro (famous Mexican bar and restaurant). In addition, they have a swimming pool which is very rare for a backpacker in town (we think it is the only one but we have not checked everywhere). In short, it is one of our big favorites and without a doubt the best youth hostel with swimming pool to stay in Cape Town.

most : The BIG Backpackers is served by the Baz bus.

Consulting : there are only a few rooms available so booking in advance is essential.

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Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation: Hermanus' best hostel with pool

Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation is the best hostel with swimming pool to stay in Hermanus in South Africa but not only because of its location close to the city center or its unbeatable prices. What charmed us during our visit was the atmosphere. They organize barbecue evenings by the pool which allowed us to meet lots of good people. Their rooms are very good, so much so that if you want more friendly accommodation than a B&B then we recommend their double or family rooms.

The +: The youth hostel is served by the Baz Bus.

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Budget Tented Village @ Urban Glamping: the best hostel with pool in St Lucia, South Africa

For youth hostel lovers, the only one that is interesting in St Lucia is Budget Tented Village @ Urban Glamping. The atmosphere is very nice and it is well located. There are quite a few restaurants around and the fresh fruit market is across the street. Evenings around the pool and barbecue are popular and you will easily meet other travelers. We will add that the dormitories are clean and well kept.

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Lungile Backpackers: Port Elizabeth's best hostel with pool

The hostel Lungile Backpackers offers unbeatable prices without compromising on quality or cleanliness. The rooms are small but comfortable and you can spend the evening at the pool or billiards. This small, family-run hostel is the best in Port Elizabeth. A real good plan to spend the night.

most : The youth hostel is served by the Baz Bus.

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The best luxury hotels with a pool to stay in South Africa

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel: Cape Town's best luxury hotel with pool in South Africa

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is Cape Town's most iconic hotel but also the best luxury hotel with a swimming pool in the city. It has been welcoming the greats of this world since 1899 (John Lennon, Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela, etc…) and it was painted pink to celebrate the end of the First World War. Since then, this British colonial hotel has always kept its luxury and panache. This Cape Town institution is located in the heart of the city with a pedestrian access overlooking the Company Garden (a park that joins a lot of museums and whose restaurant in its center is worth the trip) and direct access to Kloof Street (the main street liveliest in Cape Town with many bars and restaurants). But once you pass its gate, you enter a green oasis right in the city center! Its swimming pool is certainly the best in Cape Town with a beautiful view of Table Mountain and absolute calm. In short, the best of the best. We advise you, even if you are not a resident, to enjoy their famous high tea (the English snack) at the end of the afternoon. It is absolutely delicious.

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Ellerman House: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in Camps Bay near Cape Town

Without surprise, Ellerman House is Cape Town's most expensive luxury hotel. It is also the most exclusive. Everything is perfect here. Located in Bantry Bay (the last area of ​​Cape Town before Camps Bay), the 5-star hotel certainly has the best view of the Cape Ocean. The rooms have a large terrace and even a private swimming pool. Heaven. It is by far the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in the region.

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Birkenhead House: The best luxury hotel with swimming pool to stay in Hermanus

Birkenhead House is the best place to stay in Hermanus, South Africa, but the price goes hand in hand… You can watch whales in the bay, lying on your deckchair, sipping a glass of white wine… This hotel 5 stars is very well located at the top of a promontory between the two most beautiful beaches of Hermanus. In addition, its excellent service, its infinity pool and its quality cuisine make it one of the best luxury hotels on the beach in all of South Africa.  

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Thonga Beach Lodge: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool to stay in Saint Lucia

Thonga Beach Lodge has the privilege of being located inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and main attraction of St Lucia (this privilege comes at a rather high price but all meals are included) . The place is quiet and isolated in nature. To get there, the only option is to take the hotel's 4 × 4 which picks you up and takes you to the heart of the national park along a superb sandy track next to the huge beach. Once you arrive, you discover a corner of paradise cut off from the modern world. This is the best luxury hotel with swimming pool to stay in Saint Lucia from very far away. And it is also part of the top accommodation in South Africa. These luxurious cabins are extremely romantic. Perched in the trees, they all have a terrace with a magnificent view of the ocean from where you can observe whales. We would like to live there… In addition, their very wild and always deserted private beach is accessible in 30 seconds and you can snorkel there to admire the seabed filled with fish. The lucky ones may even see a turtle laying these eggs in the white sand. Here, it is not so rare! If you are diving, this hotel offers sea trips to Sodwana Bay which is South Africa's best diving spot. It also offers many activities such as kayaking or 4 × 4 in the park. When you come back in the evening, don't miss out on a massage. They are just amazing!

Last tip: book quickly because there are only 12 rooms…

Most : if you are on a honeymoon or if you want to spend a romantic night, we recommend that you book one of their rooms with private pool and outdoor shower. The dream…

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Thanda Safari Lodge: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi safari park

If you chose to do the Kruger without a private reserve (or if you made a private reserve at the Kruger and loved it!), Then why not indulge in a private reserve at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi? We recommend you Thanda Safari Lodge. It's the best of the best (with the price that follows, of course…). The private reserve was even voted the best hotel in Africa at the World Travel Awards. The principle is the same as in the Kruger: the reserve has its own animals which live in total freedom in a large park of 14 hectares. You have a better chance of seeing the Big 000 here than in the national park. This is definitely the only way to see cheetahs unless you are extremely lucky… Plus the rangers are very informative and friendly. The price includes all meals with drinks (very good gastronomy with fine products morning, noon and night!) And two 5-hour jeep safaris (at dawn and late afternoon) with aperitif in the bush ! In the hottest of the day, you can lounge in your (huge) villa which has a private swimming pool and a free mini bar… In winter, the fireplace is lit in each villa and board games like Scrabble or Monopoly are available . In the evening you can relax in the spa with a massage or have a drink on the terrace in front of the small pond where many animals come to be satisfied. In short, the dream! After a day full of memories, you can recharge your batteries in your luxury room in the middle of nature and wake up in a magnificent setting with a view of the savannah in the early morning… Just unforgettable. Do we need to say more to convince you that this lodge is the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi safari park?

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Lhe best luxury hotels with swimming pool to stay in Wilderness in South Africa

Views Boutique Hotel & Spa et Oceans wilderness are two luxury hotels that offer 5 star comfort. They are the top of the top of the Wilderness and are very popular for honeymoons. Their panoramic view of the Indian Ocean is spectacular and the rooms superb. 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 the best luxury hotels with swimming pool to stay in Wilderness in South Africa. We recommend them if you want to spend a special romantic moment.

1. Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

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2. Oceans wilderness 

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Johannesburg's best luxury hotels with pools in South Africa

1. The Winston Hotel

The Winston Hotel is located in Melrose, an upscale area of ​​Johannesburg known for its boutiques and commercial streets. This is the perfect place for shopping! 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 luxury hotel with pool in Johannesburg and we highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a special time.

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 located in Rosebank (another posh neighborhood of Johannesburg). The hotel is also a 5 star so you don't have to worry about the quality of the accommodation! The decor is picturesque, the swimming pool in the garden sublime and the rooms luxurious. Everything is done to make you feel pampered. You can book with your eyes closed.

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Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in Stellenbosch on the wine route

Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa is the best luxury hotel with swimming pool to stay in Stellenbosch in South Africa. It is perfect if you want to sleep in the historic center of Stellenbosch to enjoy the many activities. Located near the most lively 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 you have a pleasant stay!

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The Franschhoek Hotel & Spa: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool to stay in Franschhoek on the wine route

Franschhoek is not the best city to spend the night if you are on a tight budget… On the other hand, it is paradise if you want to spend an exceptional stay in a luxury hotel surrounded by the vineyards of the wine route. South Africa. The Franschhoek Hotel offers all this and in addition to its 5 star comfort, it has a magnificent vineyard pool and a divine spa. 

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Akademie Street Boutique Hotel: the best boutique hotel with swimming pool in Franschhoek on the South African wine route

Located on the wine route, Franschhoek is a very French village surrounded by vineyards where everything is beautiful and good. This little corner of paradise in South Africa hides the best boutique hotel luxury from South Africa: the Akademie Street Boutique Hotel. This is a small, exceptional boutique hotel located in the heart of the village of Franschhoek in a historic building built by the Huguenots. You are a minute's walk from the main street where all the restaurants, bars and cafes are located. We recommend that you dine at 'La petite colombe' if you are celebrating a honeymoon or other (however book online one to two months in advance as it is one of the best restaurants in South Africa). Once you have passed through the doors of the 5-star hotel, you can admire its beautiful decoration with its patio and fireplace. You can swim in the heated swimming pool or in the large barrel which serves as a jacuzzi. As for the rooms, they are absolutely magnificent: large, comfortable and tastefully decorated all in a different style. The place is so French that you can even play pétanque! In short, the best of the best for a perfect stay in a magical place.

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Babylonstoren: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool on the South African wine route

A Babylon the Great, It's not only the best luxury hotel with swimming pool on the South African wine route that you offer yourself but a unique and incredible experience in an exceptional setting. Nestled in the middle of the South African wine route and surrounded by vineyards, this 5-star hotel is considered the best and most beautiful in the region. Combining the period architecture of the buildings with a contemporary decoration, the design of the estate is magnificent. Many tourists make the trip to visit their gardens, their organic farm or to taste their wines as the place is fantastic. If you do not sleep there, we advise you to eat at noon in their brasserie 'Greenhouse' located in a greenhouse in the gardens. Here, everything is homemade with more than 300 products from their farm. The interior of the rooms can only please you with a huge bathroom and a soft bed. It is ideal for all lovers and those on their honeymoon ... In addition, guests can enjoy the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the spa, always at the top of design and quality. In the evening, you can eat on site in their Babel restaurant which is one of the best in South Africa. However, reservations open two months in advance as there is so much demand ...

Consulting : If you want to treat yourself to a night at Babylonstoren, book quickly because despite the stratospheric prices they are often full! We also advise you to book the Babel restaurant at the same time as your room if you wish to eat there.

most : you have the right to pick and eat any fruit or vegetable you find in the gardens. We came across the fig season and we had a blast!

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The Plettenberg Hotel: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in the center of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa

The Plettenberg Hotel overlooks the sea from a cliff 5 minutes walk from the city center. It was built in one of the best locations in town: close to the busy streets and right above the beach. Its rooms are spacious and bright with spectacular ocean views. The quality of services is excellent, as in all Relais et Châteaux. The hotel also belongs to the same group as the best luxury hotel in Hermanus: The Marine. In addition to its location, this 5-star hotel is known for having the most beautiful infinity pool in Plettenberg Bay. It is the ideal place to admire the sunset. We also recommend that you reserve a table in their restaurant for dinner. It is very good and offers many seafood and fresh fish. The hotel also has a spa that does good massages. Certainly more expensive than most accommodation in the region, this is justified when we know that it is recognized as the best luxury hotel with pool in Plettenberg Bay.

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Tsala Treetop Lodge: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Located just outside of Plettenberg Bay, Tsala Treetop Lodge is lost in nature in the middle of the forest. All bedrooms are built on the treetops. They are extremely luxurious “cabins” with private infinity pools. They are equipped with a bathroom with a large bathtub, an indoor and outdoor shower and the terrace overlooks the jungle with often monkeys visiting you. It's just magic… We had the impression of being a luxury Robinson Crusoe! If you are on your honeymoon or just want to spend a unique night high in the trees, then Tsala Treetop Lodge is a must do. It's expensive but besides being the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in Plettenberg Bay it is one of the most beautiful and romantic hotels in South Africa. You will not regret it !

Consulting : Reserve the hotel restaurant for a candlelit dinner hanging at the top of the canopy.

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Hunter's Country House: the best alternative with swimming pool at Tsala Treetop Lodge hotel

If Tsala Treetop Lodge is too expensive for your budget, then the hotel Hunter's Country House is a dream alternative. Much cheaper but not cheap either, this charming hotel is also a haven of peace in the middle of nature. Located at the exit of Plettenberg Bay, it offers a romantic setting in which to relax. The rooms are very beautiful, spacious and tastefully decorated in thatched-roofed houses. The garden and the swimming pool are often visited by many small monkeys. Candlelight dinner is served outside under the stars. The magnificent surroundings and the services offered by this charming hotel make it a good choice for a wedding anniversary. You never stop being pampered! A real piece of paradise.

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Days At Sea Beach Lodge: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool near the Oribi Gorge

Days At Sea Beach Lodge is the best luxury hotel with pool near the Oribi Gorge in South Africa. Located between Margate and Port Edward, its location is perfect if you want to go to the Drakensberg the next day. 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.

most : They even have a spa that offers great massages!

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The Boardwalk Hotel: the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The Boardwalk Hotel is the best luxury hotel with swimming pool in Port Elizabeth in South Africa. It is 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 luxury hotel with swimming pool in Durban, South Africa

Durban's waterfront facing the Golden Mile promenade and the beach is home to many 5-star hotels. But the most famous of all luxury hotels with swimming pool of this 'Miami strip' with South African sauce is the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel. 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 + : This luxury hotel can rent bikes for you to stroll along the Golden Mile promenade by the sea.

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The Oyster Box hotel in Durban and its famous swimming pool: one of the best luxury hotels in all of South Africa 

The Oyster Box Hotel is one of the top 10 best 5 star hotels in South Africa. It is therefore not surprising that it is the best luxury hotel with pool in Durban (from far away). The best of the best, the most prestigious, exceptional, mythical… There is no lack of superlatives to qualify it. Its superb is also reflected in its price ... If it is within your means, go for it! If you are on a honeymoon or have kept a budget to treat yourself for a night, don't hesitate either. This dream hotel is a true South African institution. It would be pointless to describe this palace as the photos speak for themselves ... Everything here is world class: the view, the rooms, the award-winning KwaZulu spa, the infinity pools, the restaurants, the breakfast, the gym, the private cinema, the bars, the rooftop, the tea room, etc… It is located in front of the ocean in Umhlanga, a district of Durban by the sea. From the beach you can watch the dolphins, surfing or even snorkeling.

Consulting : the 'high tea' in the tea room of this 5-star hotel is so famous that you have to book well in advance to enjoy their selection of pastries by the end of the afternoon facing the ocean.

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