Top 50 Scenic Hotels in South Africa

Discover the best scenic hotels in South Africa! Stay amidst breathtaking views and natural beauty.

Rank 1
Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House

9.8 / 10Outstanding38 Reviews
Hermanus|Voelklip
  • Spectacular cliffside views of Walker Bay
  • Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from rooms
Cliffside ocean viewPublic beach
per night
From
USD**7
Rank 2
Sala Beach House

Sala Beach House

10 / 10Outstanding40 Reviews
Shaka's Rock|Shakas Rock
Scenic heated pool
per night
From
USD**5
Rank 3
21 Nettleton Boutique Hotel & Luxury Residence

21 Nettleton Boutique Hotel & Luxury Residence

9.5 / 10Amazing23 Reviews
Cape Town|Clifton
  • Standard mountain views rooms | Superior deluxe ocean views | Onsite sauna swimming pool
Ocean viewMountain view
per night
From
USD**2
4
POD Camps Bay

POD Camps Bay

9.6 / 10Amazing77 Reviews
Cape Town|Camps Bay
Scenic outdoor poolMountain view
per night
From
USD**9
5
Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel

Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel

9.2 / 10Great50 Reviews
Cape Town|Bakoven
Sunset views (18 mentions)Scenic outdoor pool
per night
From
USD**1
6
The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box

9.5 / 10Amazing78 Reviews
Umhlanga
Ocean viewGarden view
per night
From
USD**2
7
Camps Bay Retreat Hotel

Camps Bay Retreat Hotel

8.8 / 10Very Good56 Reviews
Cape Town|Camps Bay
Ocean viewGarden view
per night
From
USD**8
8
Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark

Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark

8.8 / 10Very Good105 Reviews
Cape Town|Waterfront
Mountaintop views
per night
From
USD**2
9
Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark

Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark

9.1 / 10Great78 Reviews
Cape Town|Waterfront
per night
From
USD**2
10
The Bay Hotel

The Bay Hotel

8.7 / 10Very Good79 Reviews
Cape Town|Camps Bay
Garden viewScenic heated pool
per night
From
USD**0
11
Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

9.1 / 10Great63 Reviews
Stellenbosch
Lake viewScenic outdoor pool
per night
From
USD**8
12
Crown on the Heads

Crown on the Heads

8.2 / 10Very Good18 Reviews
Knysna
Ocean view
per night
From
USD**2
13
AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront

9.1 / 10Great42 Reviews
Cape Town|Foreshore
Ocean viewScenic heated pool
per night
From
USD**6
14
Canelands Beach Club

Canelands Beach Club

8.1 / 10Very Good37 Reviews
Ballito|Salt Rock
Garden viewOcean view
per night
From
USD**9
15
Harbour House Hotel

Harbour House Hotel

8.4 / 10Very Good75 Reviews
Hermanus
Ocean viewScenic outdoor pool
per night
From
USD**8
16
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Franschhoek Boutique Hotel - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

8.8 / 10Very Good48 Reviews
Franschhoek
Mountain view
per night
From
USD**8
17
Walkersons Hotel & Spa

Walkersons Hotel & Spa

9.4 / 10Amazing39 Reviews
Dullstroom
Lake view
per night
From
USD**0
18
Protea Hotel Franschhoek

Protea Hotel Franschhoek

8.9 / 10Very Good62 Reviews
Franschhoek
Scenic saltwater pool
per night
From
USD**5
19
The Boardwalk Hotel

The Boardwalk Hotel

8.5 / 10Very Good46 Reviews
Port Elizabeth|Summerstrand
Ocean view
per night
From
USD**8
20
Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa by Dream Resorts

Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa by Dream Resorts

8.3 / 10Very Good68 Reviews
Stellenbosch
Mountain viewGarden view
per night
From
USD**3
21
Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection®

Irene Country Lodge, Autograph Collection®

8.9 / 10Very Good65 Reviews
Centurion
Lake view
per night
From
USD**6
22
Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers

8 / 10Very Good56 Reviews
Durban|Durban Beachfront
Ocean view
per night
From
USD**9
23
Premier Resort Sani Pass

Premier Resort Sani Pass

8.5 / 10Very Good42 Reviews
East Griqualand
Garden viewMountaintop views
per night
From
USD**9
24
Protea Hotel Clarens

Protea Hotel Clarens

8.7 / 10Very Good34 Reviews
Clarens
Mountain view
per night
From
USD**4
25
Ghost Mountain Inn

Ghost Mountain Inn

9.1 / 10Great44 Reviews
North Uthungulu
Mountain viewGarden view
per night
From
USD**2
26
Premier Resort Cutty Sark

Premier Resort Cutty Sark

8.3 / 10Very Good21 Reviews
Ugu District Municipality
BeachOcean view
per night
From
USD**7
27
Mont d'Or Hotel Clarens

Mont d'Or Hotel Clarens

8.8 / 10Very Good43 Reviews
Clarens
Mountain view
per night
From
USD**6

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Top 50 Scenic 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.