Top 50 Luxury Hotels in South Africa

Explore the best luxury hotels in South Africa! Unmatched elegance and superior service await you.

Rank 1
The Silo Hotel

The Silo Hotel

9 / 10Great46 Reviews
Cape Town|Silo District
Sunset glowOcean view
per night
From
USD**4
Rank 2
La Residence

La Residence

9.4 / 10Amazing44 Reviews
Franschhoek
Outdoor pool
per night
From
USD**7
Rank 3
Ellerman House

Ellerman House

9.7 / 10Amazing45 Reviews
Cape Town|Bantry Bay
Yoga sessionPrivate pool
per night
From
USD**9
4
Leeu Estates

Leeu Estates

9.2 / 10Great44 Reviews
Franschhoek
Mountain viewPrivate pool
per night
From
USD**7
5
Abelana River Lodge

Abelana River Lodge

9.6 / 10Amazing39 Reviews
Mopani
Outdoor poolBar
per night
From
USD**5
6
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

9.7 / 10Amazing55 Reviews
Cape Town|Gardens
FountainGarden view
per night
From
USD**8
7
One&Only Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town

9.5 / 10Amazing78 Reviews
Cape Town|Waterfront
  • Expansive outdoor infinity pool with sun loungers
  • Cozy tavern-style bar with charm
Infinity poolHarbor view
per night
From
USD**3
8
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

9.5 / 10Amazing41 Reviews
Greater Hermanus
Ocean viewBar
per night
From
USD**1
9
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

9.6 / 10Amazing50 Reviews
Cape Town|Waterfront
Outdoor poolBar
per night
From
USD**4
10
Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House

9.8 / 10Outstanding38 Reviews
Hermanus|Voelklip
  • Spectacular cliffside views of Walker Bay
  • Three luxurious swimming pools free to enjoy
Cliffside ocean viewFree pool access
per night
From
USD**7
11
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

9.6 / 10Amazing52 Reviews
Sandton
Outdoor infinity poolGarden view
per night
From
USD**5
12
Ndlovu Safari Lodge

Ndlovu Safari Lodge

10 / 10Outstanding32 Reviews
Modimolle
Garden viewPrivate pool
per night
From
USD**8
13
Lalibela Game Reserve - Inzolo Lodge

Lalibela Game Reserve - Inzolo Lodge

9.2 / 10Great0 Reviews
Grahamstown
Scenic poolBar
per night
From
USD**1
14
Tintswalo Atlantic

Tintswalo Atlantic

9.6 / 10Amazing56 Reviews
Hout Bay
Sunset glowOcean view
per night
From
USD**4
15
The Marly Boutique Hotel

The Marly Boutique Hotel

9.3 / 10Great69 Reviews
Cape Town|Camps Bay
Rooftop infinity poolSunset glow
per night
From
USD**2
16
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat

9.6 / 10Amazing43 Reviews
Citrusdal
Garden viewPrivate pool
per night
From
USD**9
17
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel

Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel

9.8 / 10Outstanding54 Reviews
Cape Town|Cape Town CBD
Private poolMountain view
per night
From
USD**9
18
Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard

Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard

9.5 / 10Amazing48 Reviews
Stellenbosch
Pool barGarden view
per night
From
USD**8
19
Le Quartier Francais

Le Quartier Francais

9.2 / 10Great52 Reviews
Franschhoek
Private poolGarden view
per night
From
USD**3
20
Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge

9.6 / 10Amazing47 Reviews
Greater Plettenberg Bay
ForestMinibar
per night
From
USD**1
21
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

9 / 10Great67 Reviews
Cape Town|Camps Bay
Sunset glowWedding
per night
From
USD**4
22
Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

9.5 / 10Amazing34 Reviews
Cape Town|Bantry Bay
BarOutdoor pool
per night
From
USD**8
23
The Manor House at Fancourt

The Manor House at Fancourt

9.7 / 10Amazing12 Reviews
George
Private poolBar
per night
From
USD**4

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Top 50 Luxury Hotels in South Africa

These carefully selected 4-star hotels offer an exceptional balance of quality, comfort, and value. Each property features modern amenities, convenient locations, excellent service, and unique characteristics that set them apart from standard accommodations.

Yes, many of these 4-star hotels cater specifically to business travelers with amenities such as high-speed WiFi, business centers, meeting rooms, and convenient access to business districts and transportation hubs.

Typical amenities include comfortable rooms with quality bedding, on-site restaurants, fitness centers, room service, concierge services, and complimentary WiFi. Many also feature swimming pools, spas, and bars.

Hotels were selected based on multiple criteria including guest reviews, ratings, location convenience, service quality, facilities, cleanliness standards, and overall value for money. Only properties maintaining consistently high standards were included.

As 4-star properties, these hotels typically offer mid-range to upper-mid-range pricing, providing excellent value compared to 5-star luxury hotels while maintaining high quality standards. Prices vary by season, location, and specific hotel.

The selection includes hotels across various strategic locations in Beijing - from central business districts and tourist areas to transportation hubs. Each location offers unique advantages for different types of travelers.