GUIDE: the best luxury hotels in South Africa

Whether for an unforgettable trip or for a special occasion (like a honeymoon), the best luxury hotels to stay in South Africa will not disappoint you. These 5 star hotels are mostly institutions whose name is known to all locals. We guarantee you have slept ourselves (or family members / friends) in all the youth hostels, guesthouses and other hotels we recommend. On the other hand for these luxury hotels, we did not have the privilege of testing them all! What is certain is that living in South Africa for many years, we can guarantee that the reputation of these establishments is not to be remade. You are bound to have a perfect night's sleep in the crème de la crème of South African hotels.

Consulting : For more dream hotels, you will find a list of all the establishments we recommend here: The best dream hotels to stay 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 luxury hotels to stay in Cape Town in South Africa

Cape Town is full of 5 star hotels… To help you sort out, we have listed The best luxury hotels to stay in Cape Town taking into account only those who are considered the most essential in South Africa. They are all very well placed and offer very high-end services.

1. Camps Bay Retreat: Cape Town's best luxury hotel surrounded by jungle

If the title is confused, this is normal. Camps Bay Retreat is very special because it is a luxurious mansion surrounded by a huge garden that looks a lot like a jungle. All located between Cape Town and Camps Bay, therefore in an urban area! The places are very relaxing, facing the ocean and surrounded by lush vegetation. A real contrast with the buzz of the city. You can walk to the beach in 2 minutes and you are in Cape Town city center in less than 5 minutes by car. Camps Bay's lively restaurants and bars are also within walking distance in just a few minutes. A true haven of peace in the middle of the city which earned him the title of best luxury hotel in Cape Town in South Africa.

most : They have an elevated massage room in a safari tent in the middle of their "jungle". Just wonderful.

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2. Pod: the most designer luxury hotel to stay in Cape Town in South Africa

Under is also located in Camps Bay near the beach and less than 5 minutes by car from Cape Town. This luxury hotel is very contemporary with minimalist decoration. It is very beautiful and very exclusive. If you like architecture magazines, you will like to sleep here. There is no doubt The most design luxury hotel to stay in Cape Town in South Africa.

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3. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel: Cape Town's most iconic luxury hotel in South Africa

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is Cape Town's most iconic luxury hotel. 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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4. Cape Grace: the best luxury hotel on Cape Town's Waterfront in South Africa

Cape Grace is the best luxury hotel the Waterfront offers. 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 harbor 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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5. Ellerman House: the crème de la crème of Cape Town luxury hotels in South Africa

Without surprise, Ellerman House is Cape Town's most expensive luxury hotel in South Africa. 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. The dream.

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

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

Best Hermanus Luxury Hotels in South Africa

1. The Marine Hermanus: the best luxury hotel to see whales in South Africa

Of all the luxury hotels, The Marine Hermanus is the one who offers the best view to see whales in South Africa (and hear them!). Located on the edge of the cliffs, this 5-star hotel, member of Relaix & Château, is a guarantee of quality and tranquility. It belongs to the same group as The Plettenberg Hotel, another hotel which is the best in Plettenberg Bay.

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2. Birkenhead House: the best luxury hotel to stay in Hermanus, South Africa

Birkenhead House is the best way to stay in Hermanus but the price goes hand in hand… You can watch whales in the bay, lying on your deckchair, while sipping a glass of white wine… This 5 star hotel 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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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

The best luxury hotels to sleep in St Lucia in South Africa

1. Thonga Beach Lodge: the best luxury hotel in Saint Lucia for accommodation in South Africa

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 in the region 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 will even see a turtle laying these eggs in the white sand. Here, it is not so rare! If you are diving, this 5 star 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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2. Thanda Safari Lodge: take a safari in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi in the best luxury hotel in the 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 Africa's best luxury hotel 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 in the park ?

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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

Oceans Wilderness and Views Boutique Hotel & Spa: the two best luxury Wilderness hotels in South Africa

Oceans wilderness et Views Boutique Hotel & Spa 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, the dream! These are our two favorites and for us the best luxury hotels 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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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

The best luxury hotels in Johannesburg, 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 in Johannesburg and we highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a special time in South Africa.

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 luxury hotel is also 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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3. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff and Saxon Hotel: The Top Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff and Saxon Hotel have a great chance of being off budget if you are not a celebrity… Much more expensive than the 5 star hotels proposed above, those are the two most prestigious luxury hotels in Johannesburg. We tell you right away, we have never been there but we are talking about it here because their reputation is well established: in Johannesburg everyone knows these two luxurious hotels. The Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff is the most famous because it is the residence of stars when they come to shoot films in South Africa. Saxon Hotel he is known because it was the residence of Nelson Mandela and he wrote his autobiography there 'Long Walk to Freedom'(which we advise you to read before or during your trip to South Africa). If they are in your prices, then don't hesitate a second to book!

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff

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Saxon Hotel

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

To discover the region:

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

The best luxury hotels on South Africa's wine route

1. Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa: Stellenbosch's best luxury hotel on the South African wine route

Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa is the best luxury hotel to stay in Stellenbosch in South Africa. It is perfect if you want to sleep in the historic center of Stellenbosch to enjoy its 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 on the South African wine route!

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2. The Franschhoek Hotel & Spa: the best luxury hotel in Franschhoek on the South African 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 the dream 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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3. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel: the best luxury boutique hotel on South Africa's wine route

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: theAkademie Street Boutique Hotel. This is an exceptional luxury 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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4. Babylonstoren: the best luxury hotel to stay in a vineyard on the South African wine route

A Babylon the Great, It's not only the best luxury hotel 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 in Babylonstoren, book quickly because despite the stratospheric prices, this luxury hotel is often full! We also advise you to book their Babel restaurant at the same time as your room if you want 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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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

The best luxury hotels in Kruger National Park in South Africa

1. Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate: the best luxury hotel north of Kruger National Park

The best luxury hotel north of the Kruger National Park in South Africa is just 100 meters from the Skukuza Gate entrance! The Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate is a beautiful 5 star hotel just across the river Sabie. So you can sip your gin and tonic while watching hippos, antelopes or even crocodiles. If you are tempted by a night safari this is the right place to do it! Otherwise, you can also take advantage of the hotel's spa and end the evening with a dinner under the stars over a wood fire… Perfect!

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2. Buhala Lodge: the best luxury hotel south of the Kruger National Park in South Africa

Buhala Lodge is a 5 star hotel near the Malelane gate of Kruger National Park in South Africa. If you have not seen all the animals you wanted on your safari, you still have a chance to see them at sunset as they come to drink along the river that runs along this luxury hotel. Guaranteed magic moment. If you can afford it, choose the rooms with a view of the river, you will not regret it. On site, you can relax in the hotel spa and if you haven't had enough with your day, their night safaris are not to be missed. You go back to the Kruger in a jeep with a guide when it is dark to try to see the felines hunting.

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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

The best luxury hotels in private reserves in Kruger National Park in South Africa 

Here is our selection of best luxury hotels in private reserves in Kruger National Park in South Africa.

1. Royal Malewane Private Reserve: The World's Best Luxury Safari Park Hotel

Le Royal malewane is the crème de la crème of the best luxury hotels on a private reserve. But not only at Kruger National Park in South Africa… It is considered to be THE best safari lodge in the world. Just that. So no need to say more. Go ahead with your eyes closed.

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2. The Lion Sands River Lodge private reserve: in the top 3 of the best luxury hotels in Kruger National Park

Lion Sands River Lodge - Sabi Sand is part of the top 3 of the best hotels luxury safari of the Kruger National Park. We recommend it because it is cheaper than Royal Malewane for a service that is always very upscale: massage at the top of a tree with a panoramic view of the savannah, starred meal under the stars, room with bathtub overlooking the points of water where animals drink, etc… The list would be too long to finish. Also, it is located close to the Shukuza gate, so you can get there quickly from Graskop if you are coming from the Blyde river canyon.

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For further : Discover the best private reserves in Kruger Park in South Africa from a good budget plan to a luxury hotel.

WARNING : All these luxury hotels to stay on a private reserve at Kruger National Park are in great demand but have very few rooms. It is therefore advisable to book well in advance.

Our opinion between private reserves and self-drive circuit in Kruger National Park in South Africa 

If you can afford it, we recommend that you stay on a private reserve for two days. This is warranty to see all the animals in no time. Discovering the Kruger National Parc in luxury safari mode is a magical experience that we wish everyone ... That said, discovering the immensity of the park by going on a self-drive safari is also a special adventure (see our tour recommendation in our two articles'The best route to visit Kruger National Park day 1/2'and'The best route to visit Kruger National Park day 2/2'). Having done both, we recommend that all travelers divide their time at the Kruger in half :

 If you have 2 days in the park, do one day on your own and the other on a private reserve. If you have 3 days at the Kruger, do 2 days in private reserve and 1 day on your own (or vice versa if your budget does not allow it).

Gorah Elephant Camp: the best luxury hotel inside Addo Elephant Park

If you want to spend an exceptional night on a honeymoon or other, then we recommend that you offer yourself the prestige of staying directly IN the Addo Elephant Park reserve at the end of the Garden Route . The best luxury hotel in the national park Addo Elephant in South Africa is straight out of the movie 'Souvenirs d'Afrique' (also known as 'Out of Africa'). Gorah Elephant Camp is simply magical: you sleep in a luxurious tent in the middle of the savannah near a water point very frequented by wild animals. When you wake up, elephants pass in front of you… You pinch yourself every 3 seconds because you are sure to be in a dream that takes place in 1900! If there is one lodge that looks like all the images we have of discovering Africa, this is it. If you can afford it, go for it. This will for sure be your best memory of the trip and you will keep memories of this unforgettable experience all your life!

Namely : The price is high but everything is included: meals, drinks and even trips in the lodge's Jeeps with their guides who are mines of knowledge and who make you visit the South African reserve in VIP mode.

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For further : Discover the other hotels we recommend in Addo Elephant Park in South Africa

To discover the region: Go on a safari in the Addo Elephant park reserve

The best luxury hotels in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa

1. The Plettenberg Hotel: the best luxury hotel in the center of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa

The Plettenberg Hotel overlooks the sea from a cliff 5 minutes walk from downtown Plettenberg Bay. It has been built in one of the best locations in town: close to busy streets and right above the beach. Its rooms are spacious and bright with spectacular ocean views from the Garden Route. The quality of services is excellent, as in all Relais et Châteaux. The hotel belongs to the same group as one of the best hotels 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 South African hotel also has a spa that provides good massages. Certainly more expensive than most accommodation in the region, this is justified when you know that it is recognized as the best luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay.

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2. The Old Rectory: the best alternative to the luxury South African hotel The Plettenberg Hotel

The Old Rectory is a beautiful South African boutique hotel that we recommend if The Plettenberg Hotel is complete. It is of the same standard and just as wonderful. It is the crème de la crème of the best luxury hotels in Plettenberg Bay.

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3. Tsala Treetop Lodge: the best luxury hotel lost in nature near Plettenberg Bay in 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 one of the best luxury hotels in Plettenberg Bay it is one of the most beautiful and romantic hotels in South Africa. You will not regret it !

Consulting : Reserve the restaurant of this 5-star hotel for a candlelit dinner hanging at the top of the canopy.

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4. Emily Moon River Lodge: the best luxury boutique hotel to stay near Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route

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 luxury boutique hotel to stay in this region from South Africa (although much cheaper than Tsala Treetop Lodge). 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 renowned in the region. We couldn't recommend better… But this luxury hotel is often full! So book well in advance if you've fallen for this idyllic spot on the Garden Route.

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

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

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

Days At Sea Beach Lodge: the best luxury hotel to sleep near the Oribi Gorge in South Africa

Days At Sea Beach Lodge is the best luxury hotel 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 4-star 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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For further : Discover the other hotels we recommend near the Oribi Gorge in South Africa

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

The best luxury hotels in Durban, South Africa

1. Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel: the best luxury hotel on Durban's Golden Mile promenade in 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 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^nd 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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2. The famous Umhlanga Oyster Box in Durban: 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 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 luxury 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, go surfing or even diving.

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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To find out more about South Africa:

• Go on a circuit in South Africa
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• The best hotels to stay in South Africa by region
• The best accommodation for each type of hotel in South Africa