We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in South Africa. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated March 2024.
SOWETO.Newly opened, April 2024. Amazing guest reviews. Located in Soweto, 13 km from Apartheid Museum, Orlando Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 13 km from Gold Reef City Casino, 14 km from Gold Reef City and 16 km from Parkview Golf Club. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Soweto, like cycling. Johannesburg Stadium is 22 km from Orlando Hotel, while Roodepoort Country Club is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.Show full description
JOHANNESBURG.Newly opened, April 2024. Boutique hotel. Heavenly Boutique Hotel is set in Johannesburg, within 6.8 km of Apartheid Museum and 7.1 km of Gold Reef City. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.6 km from Gold Reef City Casino. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster. At Heavenly Boutique Hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Heavenly Boutique Hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Johannesburg Stadium is 8.7 km from the hotel, while Observatory Golf Club is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 32 km from Heavenly Boutique Hotel.Show full description
BUTTERWORTH.Newly opened, March 2024. Lilitha Hotel-Butterworth in Butterworth has 4-star accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Lilitha Hotel-Butterworth offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. The nearest airport is East London Airport, 114 km from the accommodation.Show full description
LANGEBAAN.Newly opened, March 2024. Boutique hotel. Situated in Langebaan, 48 km from Columbine Nature Reserve, K Partners' Boutique Hotel & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. With a private bathroom, some rooms at the hotel also boast pool view. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. Langebaan Golf Course is 4.7 km from K Partners' Boutique Hotel & Spa, while West Coast Fossil Park is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 133 km from the accommodation.Show full description
UPINGTON.Newly opened, March 2024. Boutique hotel. Set in Upington, 4.3 km from Upington Golf Club, Maxton Boutique Hotel Upington offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.1 km from Kalahari-Oranje Museum. At the hotel, every room has a desk. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV. An à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Maxton Boutique Hotel Upington. Railway Station (Upington) is 3.6 km from the accommodation, while Spitskop Nature Reserve is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Upington Airport, 3 km from Maxton Boutique Hotel Upington.Show full description
MTHATHA.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Mthatha, 4.4 km from Nelson Mandela Museum, Garden Court Mthatha features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 12 km from Garden Court Mthatha.Show full description
NELSPRUIT.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated in Nelspruit, 8.8 km from Mbombela Stadium, NELSPRUIT MHLANGENI GUEST HOUSE features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with pool view. Nelspruit Railway Station is 3.6 km from the hotel, while Nelspruit Golf Club is 4.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 23 km from NELSPRUIT MHLANGENI GUEST HOUSE.Show full description
SASOLBURG.Newly opened, February 2024. Amazing guest reviews. Indaba Hotel - Sasolburg is set in Sasolburg, within 27 km of Leeukop Golf Course and 42 km of Meyerton Golf Club. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. The units feature a safety deposit box. Guests at Indaba Hotel - Sasolburg can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. DP de Villiers Stadium is 2.9 km from Indaba Hotel - Sasolburg, while Sylviavale Heritage Museum is 10 km away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 99 km from the hotel.Show full description
PLETTENBERG BAY.Newly opened, February 2024. Apartment hotel. Amazing guest reviews. Plett Quarter Apartments, a property with a bar, is set in Plettenberg Bay, less than 1 km from Central Beach, a 12-minute walk from Hobie Beach, as well as 1 km from The Wedge Beach. The property is situated 3.9 km from Goose Valley Golf Club, 6.8 km from Robberg Nature Reserve and 33 km from Pezula Golf Club. The aparthotel offers a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Some units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kettle, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. At the aparthotel, units come with a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the aparthotel. Knysna Heads is 36 km from Plett Quarter Apartments, while Bloukrans Bridge is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
DURBAN.Newly opened, December 2023. Situated in Durban, 2.1 km from Suncoast Beach, Concierge Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Battery Beach. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms have air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Concierge Hotel have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Durban Botanic Gardens, African Art Centre and Greyville Racecourse. The nearest airport is King Shaka International Airport, 31 km from Concierge Hotel.Show full description
CAPE TOWN.Newly opened, December 2023. Boutique hotel. Situated in Cape Town, 4.8 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Palm House Boutique Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature mountain views. At Palm House Boutique Hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Japanese, Korean and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. CTICC is 13 km from Palm House Boutique Hotel, while World of Birds is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
HOEDSPRUIT.Newly opened, November 2023. Luxury Hotel. Located 5.6 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit offers 5-star accommodation in Hoedspruit and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a patio. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 11 km from Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, while Olifants West Game Reserve is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.Show full description
JOHANNESBURG.Newly opened, November 2023. Luxury Hotel. Amazing guest reviews. Situated in Johannesburg, 4.1 km from Parkview Golf Club, The Monarch Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is located 4.9 km from Sandton City Mall. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The Monarch Hotel provides some rooms that have a balcony, and each room is equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. Gautrain Sandton Station is 5 km from The Monarch Hotel, while Johannesburg Stadium is 7.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 25 km from the hotel.Show full description
KLERKSDORP.Newly opened, November 2023. Boutique hotel. Amazing guest reviews. Located in Klerksdorp, 46 km from Potchefstroom Country Club, Oryx Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. At Oryx Boutique Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. Oryx Boutique Hotel provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. NG Kerk Klerksdorp-Goudkop is 600 metres from the hotel, while Goetz Fleischack Museum is 45 km away.Show full description
HAENERTSBURG.Newly opened, October 2023. Resort. Located in Haenertsburg, 7.2 km from Long Tom Monument, Cheerio Trout Fishing & Holiday Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Located around 18 km from Woodbush Forest Reserve, the resort with free WiFi is also 30 km away from Tzaneen Dam Nature Reserve. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Woodbush Forest. The resort comes with a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Each room has a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. At Cheerio Trout Fishing & Holiday Resort every room comes with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at Cheerio Trout Fishing & Holiday Resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Polokwane International Airport, 61 km from the resort.Show full description
CLARENS.Newly opened, September 2023. Amazing guest reviews. Situated in Clarens, 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park, 360 Country Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a bowling alley. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.7 km from Clarens Golf Club. At the hotel the rooms include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At 360 Country Hotel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clarens, like hiking and cycling. Speaking Afrikaans and English at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Art and Wine Gallery on Main is 500 metres from 360 Country Hotel, while Blou Donki Gallery is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Moshoeshoe International Airport, 183 km from the hotel.Show full description
PRETORIA.Newly opened, September 2023. Luxury Hotel. Located in Pretoria, 27 km from Union Buildings, Lasev Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The property is around 35 km from Pretoria Country Club, 39 km from Voortrekker Monument and 46 km from Rietvlei Nature Reserve. The property is non-smoking and is situated 31 km from University of Pretoria. Irene Country Club is 46 km from the hotel, while Wonderboom Nature Reserve is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 20 km from Lasev Resort.Show full description
JOHANNESBURG.Newly opened, September 2023. Amazing guest reviews. Well located in the centre of Johannesburg, De Bliss Lodge provides free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 4 km from Johannesburg Stadium. Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also offer a city view. At De Bliss Lodge, each room comes with a seating area. Parkview Golf Club is 6.1 km from the accommodation, while Observatory Golf Club is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 24 km from De Bliss Lodge.Show full description
PRETORIA.Newly opened, September 2023. Set in Pretoria, within 1.6 km of Union Buildings and 2.7 km of University of Pretoria, Khalifa Kodji Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Pretoria Country Club. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Khalifa Kodji Hotel. Voortrekker Monument is 8.9 km from the accommodation, while Rietvlei Nature Reserve is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Wonderboom Airport, 14 km from Khalifa Kodji Hotel.Show full description
PLETTENBERG BAY.Newly opened, September 2023. The Ivory Haus has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Plettenberg Bay. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms have a kettle, while some rooms have a terrace and others also feature city views. At The Ivory Haus the rooms include bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lookout Beach, The Wedge Beach and Hobie Beach. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 7 km from The Ivory Haus.Show full description
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