The Best Small Luxury
Hotels in South Africa

PATERNOSTER. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel offers panoramic views of Paternoster Bay from its restaurant. It offers 5-star, eco-friendly accommodation with air conditioning and solar heating. All rooms and suites have low-energy appliances are furnished in natural tones with organic attributes like hand made stone baths and basins. Each room type has free WiFi, Nespresso Coffee machine, satellite TV and a DVD player. The suites come with a fireplace. Leeto Restaurant serves authentic West Coast cuisine with an innovative twist using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Local activities include swimming, kite surfing and horse riding. All can be arranged by the 24 hour reception on duty. Cape Town International Airport is 160 km away. Show full description

JOHANNESBURG. Popular among women. Surrounded by the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Thaba Eco Hotel and Spa features elegant suites. It offers a swimming pool, a spa, and function and conference facilities. All rooms have flat screen TVs, heated towel rails, mini bars and complimentary snack hampers, as well as air con and high speed WI-FI. Leisure activities include mountain biking, bush walks/drives, spa treatments or a special meditation trail. OR Tambo International Airport is 37 km away. Johannesburg Central Railway Station is just 17 km away. Show full description

JOHANNESBURG. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Set in Johannesburg, 5.6 km from Roodepoort Country Club, Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 23 km from Cradle of Humankind and 28 km from Parkview Golf Club, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Eagle Canyon Country Club is 28 km from Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis, while Sandton City Mall is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation. Show full description

JOHANNESBURG. Historic. Nice interior design. This award-winning boutique hotel, located in a tranquil suburb of Sandton, impresses with its Balinese Spa, excellent restaurant and world-class suites. Opulent design and personalized service await guests at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. Lavish designs and luxurious furnishings make each of the spacious suites unique. Start the day with breakfast at a time that suits you best. Afterwards, you can enjoy a massage at the spa, where you can also treat yourself to a cleansing facial or traditional South East Asian treatment. Fairlawns restaurant serves an array of seasonal dishes, all prepared with local ingredients. Dine next to the pool or opt for the imposing dining room. An award-winning wine list complements your meal, with drinks also available at the bar. Let the day draw to a leisurely end relaxing in front of the fireplace in the sitting room. Books and newspapers are available in Fairlawns library. Alternatively, you can watch the sun set on the terrace while sipping a sundowner. Wake up to stunning views of Fairlawns landscaped garden. Seating areas, large windows and a deluxe bathroom complete each units distinct feel. Show full description

JOHANNESBURG. Delightful property. Great value. The Peech is Johannesburg's eco-friendly, chic boutique hotel. Situated centrally in Melrose, between Rosebank and Sandton. King-size beds and spacious bathrooms with rain-showers are some of the features of the stylish rooms and suites. Guests at the Peech Hotel can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and iPod sound systems. The Peech Hotel has a bistro restaurant with champagne bar. A Planet Fitness gym is adjacent to the hotel. A boardroom and events space is also available. Show full description

WILDERNESS. Great views. Rooftop pool. Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, Views Hotel offers luxury suites with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. It features indoor and outdoor pools, and free Wi-Fi access. The guest rooms at Views have ceiling-to-floor windows and are furnished in a modern, eclectic style. All rooms have a balcony, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a private bathroom with under-floor heating. A full English breakfast is provided in Views Restaurant, which serves cuisine made from only the freshest local produce. The restaurant features arguably the best view on the Garden Route – a dramatic Indian Ocean panorama. Views Wellness Emporium offers a full range of beauty treatments, and features a hammam, a sauna and a vitality pool. Guests can relax in the library, and there are plenty of local sites of interest within a short distance of Views. Wilderness National Park is 5 minutes’ walk away, and Mossel Bay less than an hour’s drive. Views Hotel is a mere 20 minutes from George Airport. Free parking is available on-site .  Show full description

PLETTENBERG BAY. Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Offering unique forest views from above the treetops, this estate is just 10 km from Plettenberg Bay. Tsala Treetop accommodation has stylish interiors with 24 hour room service and free Wi-Fi throughout. A private outdoor deck and small private infinity pool feature in all suites and villas at Tsala Treetop Lodge. Each has a living room with a fireplace, a complimentary bottle of port, and a mini-bar. Bathrooms feature chic free-standing baths, and bedrooms have views over the forest canopy. Guests can enjoy a collection of books in the hotel lounge area, as well as a wine cellar and a restaurant with several deck areas for enjoying the view with a meal. Pampering treatments can also be requested. Amid the famous scenery of the Garden Route National Park, the lodge is just 22 km from the town of Knysna. Show full description

STELLENBOSCH. Very stylish. Lovely property. Great interior design. Popular among couples. Situated on the highest crest of Helshoogte Mountain Pass, Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa features luxurious accommodation with private pool. It offers a fitness centre and spa facilities. Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa has elegantly decorated rooms and suites with modern furniture and Egyptian cotton linen. Each of the air-conditioned units has a Butler’s Kitchen, a separate seating area, and a balcony. Indochine restaurant serves modern Asian Fusion cuisine, using products from organic farms and the on-site greenhouse. Outside decking provides the option of al fresco dining with delightful views of the surrounding gardens. Guests can relax in the spa and enjoy a variety of treatments, like hydro-massage baths and aromatherapy. A stunning heated infinity pool is located on the spa’s terrace, with a hot tub and large garden area. You can also choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hiking, horse riding and fishing. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Located in Cape Town, 200 metres from Mouille Point Beach, O' Two Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. 800 metres from Three Anchor Bay Beach and 1.3 km from Rocklands Beach, the property offers a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer city views. At O' Two Hotel each room comes with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available daily at the property. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. V&A Waterfront is 2 km from O' Two Hotel, while Robben Island Ferry is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 24 km from the hotel. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Unique. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. With an amazing location and panoramic views of the ocean, Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only is a luxurious boutique hotel offering the very best in style and comfort. At Compass House you don't even have to leave your bed to admire the view. All the rooms have beds with ocean views, and direct access to the deck and pool area. The top-floor suite boast a private plunge pool, while the suite located on the pool level features outdoor space and modern decor. For a beautiful and relaxing experience, take a dip in the ocean-facing, 22-metre infinity pool, or take the short walk down to the beach. Cape Town city centre is a 10-minute drive away. Compass House can arrange airport transfers at an additional charge. Apart from the many popular beaches and the city centre, the Compass House is close to the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain cableway and other Cape Town attractions. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Historic property. Romantic. Situated in the historical Constantia Valley on the slopes of Table Mountain, The Cellars-Hohenort offers luxurious rooms with views across its world-renowned gardens and vineyards. Facilities include 2 award-winning restaurants and 2 swimming pools. The elegant rooms of The Cellars-Hohenort are uniquely decorated with artworks by South African artists. All rooms have air conditioning, a seating area, a smart TV, and offer views of Table Mountain or the manicured gardens. Fresh Wellness Spa has a holistic approach to both health and beauty, and features a steam room, facial and massage rooms, and manicure and pedicure rooms. The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel also features a tennis court. Guests can enjoy a selection of traditional recipes in The Conservatory, built around a giant 300-year old oak tree. The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is about 4 km away and Cape Town city centre can be reached within 15 minutes by car. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Charming. Good breakfast. Cape Cadogan is an elegant hotel is nestled in Gardens, situated above the central business district of Cape Town. It boasts lush gardens, a plunge pool and sun terrace. The air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. Extras include a desk, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and free toiletries. Free WiFi is offered. At Cape Cadogan breakfast is served in the charming dining room and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Guests can explore the vibrant city of Cape Town including nearby attractions ranging from Long Street a 10-minute walk away, Table Mountain is within 4 km, V&A Waterfront is 4.5 km away and Camps Bay Beach can be reached in 5 km. The 24-hour front desk can arrange an airport shuttle upon request at an additional fee. Cape Town International Airport is 21 km away. Show full description

STELLENBOSCH. Historic. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. The Lanzerac is situated on a private wine estate in the Jonkershoek Valley, surrounded by the Helderberg Mountains. It has a spa, two outdoor pools and one heated indoor pool. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with a satellite TV. Each has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and under floor heating. Relaxing massages and a variety of beauty treatments are available at The Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, which features 8 private treatment rooms. It also has a sauna, steam room and a fitness room. A continental buffet and and hot breakfast options are served in the morning. The Deli offers home-made jams, freshly baked produce, cheese and charcuterie platters and picnic baskets. The Manor Kitchen serves classical dinners with contemporary influences and light meals can be enjoyed at the pub-style Taphuis restaurant. The Craven Lounge offers drinks, wines, spirits and craft beers in a relaxed environment with a fireplace and tapas menu. There is a working winery on site, offering guests a complimentary wine tasting and cellar tour. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Historic. Cosy rooms. Surrounded by a landscaped garden, this boutique hotel offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a spa and an outdoor pool with a sun-lounger terrace. The bathroom has a double basin and is stocked with luxury toiletries. The well-appointed rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an iPod docking station. Each has a minibar and a Illy coffee machine. Cape Town’s city centre and False Bay are 30 minutes by car. A shuttle to Cape Town International Airport, also 30 minutes away, can be arranged on request. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Located 50 metres from the Beach and the vibrant Promenade which boasts an array of restaurants and bars, South Beach Camps Bay offers self-catering accommodation in Camps Bay. The stylish and sea facing suites are decorated in contemporary décor. Each is equipped with a kitchen and a bathroom. The refrigerator is stocked daily with a range of breakfast items. Each unit includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a blu-ray player, a bluetooth sound bar and headphones. Guests have a choice of 2 pools, one of them is heated, with sundecks and a bar. There is also a fully equipped in-house fitness centre. The property has its own borehole water. Table Mountain is within 5 km, the V&A Waterfront is 9 km away and the Cape Town International Airport can be reached within 27 km. Free high-speed WiFi is available in all rooms and common areas. An airport shuttle can be arranged at a charge. Show full description

HERMANUS. Great location. Perched on top of the cliffs overlooking Hermanus’s Walker Bay, The Marine offers first-class splendour and elegance and a spectacular seascape, with imposing views extending across Western Capes Walker Bay and beyond. The rooms and suites are individually and stylishly decorated and have magnificent views of the sea, the mountains or The Marine's beautiful internal courtyard and finely manicured gardens. Stroll along the cliff path overlooking Hermanus Bay or have a dip in the tidal pool right in front of the hotel. Enjoy exquisite dining or sip a glass of local wine in the lounge, where there is nothing but 3,000 miles of ocean between you and the South Pole. During whale season, from June until November, Hermanus offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world and at The Marine you don't even have to get out of bed to experience it. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Highly elegant. Nice style. Superb breakfast. Camissa House features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Cape Town. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Camissa House have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Table Mountain is 4.3 km from Camissa House, while Robben Island Ferry is 5.8 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 22 km from the hotel. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. Good breakfast. Great location. Set in a renovated dock building with Table Mountain as background, Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House offers world-class accommodation overlooking the V&A Waterfront. Crystal chandeliers, white marbles and a dramatic spiral staircase create the hotel’s opulent interiors. They are all fitted with luxury Egyptian cotton sheets and deluxe bathrooms with bathtubs. Facilities include a state-of-the art gym with personal trainer, and a designer spa with hot tub and pool. Rooms are individually decorated and come with padded headboards, concealed lighting and velvet ottomans. Breakfast is served outdoor and matched by views across Cape Town’s harbour from Portswood Rd. Professional child care and secretarial services are available at the Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House. On-site parking is free. Show full description

CAPE TOWN. This ocean-front hotel overlooks the Twelve Apostles mountain range and provides free transfers to Camps Bay and V&A Waterfront. It features the award winning Sanctuary Spa with rock pools. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary drink and can relax in one of the spacious rooms of the Twelve Apostles Hotel. Each room is decorated with gentle colours and comes with modern facilities, such as DVD player and movie library access. With a panoramic outdoor location, the Azure Restaurant serves fine indigenous and international cuisine prepared with the best organic ingredients. The restaurant makes use of its home-grown wild vegetation to create desserts. Set among mountains on one side and the Ocean on the other, Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa is a getaway to explore the Table Mountain National Park. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description

JOHANNESBURG. Great location. Comfortable beds. Located in Johannesburg, 5.6 km from Gautrain Sandton Station, Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to 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 desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room comes with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster. At Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a continental or American breakfast. Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch offers a sun terrace. Sandton City Mall is 6.2 km from the hotel, while Parkview Golf Club is 7.2 km away. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 24 km from Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. Show full description