Top 50 Vacation Homes in South Africa

Settle into your home away from home at these classy South Africa homestays where you'll get the VIP treatment you deserve.

Rank 1
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

Akademie Street Boutique Hotel

9.9 / 10Outstanding56 Reviews
Franschhoek
Fitness poolGarden view
per night
From
USD**9
Rank 2
Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve

9.3 / 10Great68 Reviews
Mossel Bay
Scenic landscapeInfinity pool
per night
From
USD**1
Rank 3
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa

10 / 10Outstanding41 Reviews
Lephalale Local Municipality
Private poolChildcare service
per night
From
USD**2
4
The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Luxury Private Game Reserve

The Motse - Tswalu Kalahari Luxury Private Game Reserve

9.6 / 10Amazing40 Reviews
Kuruman
Mountain viewChildcare service
per night
From
USD**4
5
Nambiti Hills

Nambiti Hills

9.6 / 10Amazing40 Reviews
Ladysmith
Outdoor poolBar
per night
From
USD**1
6
Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren

9.1 / 10Great51 Reviews
Cape Winelands
Yoga sessionChildcare service
per night
From
USD**9
7
Hamiltons Tented Camp

Hamiltons Tented Camp

9.4 / 10Amazing45 Reviews
Ehlanzeni
BarGarden view
per night
From
USD**7
8
Samara Karoo Reserve

Samara Karoo Reserve

9.8 / 10Outstanding40 Reviews
Aberdeen Plain
BarMountain view
per night
From
USD**6
9
Tau Game Lodge

Tau Game Lodge

9.6 / 10Amazing51 Reviews
Zeerust
Childcare servicePlayground
per night
From
USD**8
10
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

9.7 / 10Amazing46 Reviews
Zeerust
Private poolBar
per night
From
USD**6
11
Safari Plains

Safari Plains

9.2 / 10Great41 Reviews
Warmbad
BarOutdoor pool
per night
From
USD**0
12
Amakhosi Safari Lodge & Spa

Amakhosi Safari Lodge & Spa

9.6 / 10Amazing33 Reviews
Pongola
Private poolBar
per night
From
USD**4
13
Clouds Estate

Clouds Estate

9.5 / 10Amazing57 Reviews
Stellenbosch
Mountaintop viewsMinibar
per night
From
USD**1
14
Rosenhof Boutique Hotel

Rosenhof Boutique Hotel

9.5 / 10Amazing46 Reviews
Oudtshoorn
Garden viewVilla
per night
From
USD**0
15
Nedile Lodge

Nedile Lodge

10 / 10Outstanding40 Reviews
Lephalale Local Municipality
BarOutdoor pool
per night
From
USD**2
16
Escape to the Beach

Escape to the Beach

10 / 10Outstanding40 Reviews
Wilderness
BeachOcean view
per night
From
USD**0
17
Galenia Estate

Galenia Estate

9 / 10Great18 Reviews
Montagu
Mountain viewScenic pool
per night
From
USD**7
18
Cape Vermeer

Cape Vermeer

9.8 / 10Outstanding43 Reviews
Somerset West
Bay viewMountain view
per night
From
USD**6
19
The Light House Boutique Suites

The Light House Boutique Suites

10 / 10Outstanding25 Reviews
Paarl
Garden viewMountain view
per night
From
USD**6
20
Castello di Monte

Castello di Monte

9 / 10Great48 Reviews
Pretoria
MinibarGarden view
per night
From
USD**6
21
Letamo at Qwabi Private Game Reserve by Newmark

Letamo at Qwabi Private Game Reserve by Newmark

9.3 / 10Great25 Reviews
Thabazimbi
per night
From
USD**9
22
Hitgeheim Country Lodge

Hitgeheim Country Lodge

9.3 / 10Great52 Reviews
Western District
Valley viewGarden view
per night
From
USD**8
23
De Kloof Heritage Estate Hotel and Wellness

De Kloof Heritage Estate Hotel and Wellness

8.8 / 10Very Good40 Reviews
Swellendam
Yoga sessionMountain view
per night
From
USD**0
24
Webersburg

Webersburg

9 / 10Great48 Reviews
Stellenbosch
WeddingLake view
per night
From
USD**8
25
Qambathi Mountain Lodge

Qambathi Mountain Lodge

9.3 / 10Great24 Reviews
Indlovu DC
BarMountain view
per night
From
USD**3
26
Kronendal Heritage

Kronendal Heritage

9.4 / 10Amazing10 Reviews
Hout Bay
Mountain viewHeated pool
per night
From
USD**7
27
Francolin Lodge

Francolin Lodge

8.9 / 10Very Good36 Reviews
Nelspruit
Garden viewOutdoor pool
per night
From
USD**6
28
Chocolate Box Guesthouse

Chocolate Box Guesthouse

9.8 / 10Outstanding11 Reviews
Gordons Bay
Mountain viewGarden view
per night
From
USD**6
29
Kleine Constantia Boutique Guest House

Kleine Constantia Boutique Guest House

10 / 10Outstanding6 Reviews
Roodepoort
Indoor pool
per night
From
USD**9
30
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - Great Fish River Lodge

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve - Great Fish River Lodge

9.8 / 10Outstanding9 Reviews
Grahamstown
Outdoor poolFree childcare service
per night
From
USD**9
31
Tambuti Lodge

Tambuti Lodge

9.8 / 10Outstanding41 Reviews
Bojanala
Open-air barPark view
per night
From
USD**1
32
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge

Simbavati Cederberg Ridge

9.5 / 10Amazing11 Reviews
Citrusdal
Scenic poolCourtyard view
per night
From
USD**0
33
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve

8.6 / 10Very Good9 Reviews
Cape Winelands
Cave viewCave
per night
From
USD**8
34
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

9.7 / 10Amazing54 Reviews
Umhlanga|Umhlanga Rocks
Ocean viewPublic beach
per night
From
USD**7
35
Maison Cabrière - Boutique Suites

Maison Cabrière - Boutique Suites

10 / 10Outstanding40 Reviews
Franschhoek
BarGarden view
per night
From
USD**6
36
Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge

Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge

9.7 / 10Amazing41 Reviews
Oudtshoorn
Mountain viewBar
per night
From
USD**3
37
Holden Manz Country House

Holden Manz Country House

9.4 / 10Amazing55 Reviews
Franschhoek
Yoga sessionMountain view
per night
From
USD**7
38
Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel

Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel

9.4 / 10Amazing40 Reviews
Stellenbosch
Mountaintop viewsGarden view
per night
From
USD**7
39
Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

9.4 / 10Amazing42 Reviews
Underberg
Lake viewPlayground
per night
From
USD**9
40
Mabula Game Lodge

Mabula Game Lodge

8.9 / 10Very Good44 Reviews
Mabula
Pool barSunrise
per night
From
USD**6
41
Mvuradona Safari Lodge

Mvuradona Safari Lodge

9.2 / 10Great55 Reviews
Marloth Park
BarScenic pool
per night
From
USD**8
42
Villa Venusta Luxury Guesthouse - Solar Power

Villa Venusta Luxury Guesthouse - Solar Power

9.6 / 10Amazing17 Reviews
Hermanus|Westcliff
Garden viewSurfing lessons
per night
From
USD**8
43
Lavender Manor Guest Lodge

Lavender Manor Guest Lodge

9.1 / 10Great43 Reviews
Hermanus|Voelklip
MinibarOcean view
per night
From
USD**6
44
Ekuthuleni Lodge

Ekuthuleni Lodge

8.9 / 10Very Good0 Reviews
Cape Town
BarMountain view
per night
From
USD**3
45
Oliver's Restaurant & Lodge

Oliver's Restaurant & Lodge

9.3 / 10Great43 Reviews
White River
Garden viewOutdoor pool
per night
From
USD**6
46
Kilima Franschhoek

Kilima Franschhoek

9.6 / 10Amazing8 Reviews
Franschhoek
Mountain viewOutdoor pool
per night
From
USD**3
47
Linda se Dop

Linda se Dop

9.5 / 10Amazing34 Reviews
Nieuwoudtville
Outdoor poolBar
per night
From
USD**0
48
Dawsons Game Lodge

Dawsons Game Lodge

9.4 / 10Amazing26 Reviews
Eastvaal District Council
BarGarden view
per night
From
USD**7
49
Grand Kruger Lodge and Spa

Grand Kruger Lodge and Spa

9.1 / 10Great58 Reviews
Marloth Park
Park viewSunset
per night
From
USD**3
50
Moorcroft Manor Boutique Country Hotel

Moorcroft Manor Boutique Country Hotel

8.7 / 10Very Good38 Reviews
Underberg
Garden viewBar
per night
From
USD**5

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Top 50 Vacation Homes 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.