We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Western Cape, 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 Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated February 2024.
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Great value. Offering an outdoor pool and heated indoor pool, Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort is located in Citrusdal within the Cederberg Mountains. It has a children's playground and games room. The modern rooms and suites include a TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A patio or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The Two-Bedroom chalet offers a lounge and a fully equipped kitchen. Kloof restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and conference facilities for up to 150 guests. Free private parking is available and WiFi is offered in public areas. Massages can also be arranged. You can play mini-golf at this resort, and the area is popular for cycling, bird watching and hiking. Citrusdal Golf Course is within 9 minutes' drive and The Baths is located 21 km away from Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort.Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Unique. This historic Cape Dutch farm has been elegantly renovated and features a garden full of fresh produce used in the restaurant. Babylonstoren also contains a spawith a massage service and Turkish bath. There is an indoor pool as well as an outside pool featuring a sun terrace with views of the mountains. Each of the air-conditioned apartments retains historic details, such as wooden farm doors, fireplaces and thick stone walls. They are also equipped with modern kitchens, designer bathrooms and cable TVs. Free WiFi is provided. A fresh breakfast is provided daily and guests can order a packed lunch to explore the area on a bike, borrowed for free from Babylonstoren. The property also offers tea rituals, available via reservation at a surcharge. Babylonstoren offers free private parking and a shuttle services can be arranged at a surcharge upon request. Cape Town International Airport is 50 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with rooftop pool.Great views. 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. Views Wellness Emporium offers a full range of beauty treatments, and features a hammam, a sauna and a vitality pool. 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. 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
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Great interior design. Located in Sea Point in Cape Town, The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spaoffers luxurious rooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features an outdoor pool with sun loungers and spa facilities. Some rooms overlook the pool or have a balcony with views of the mountains or the Atlantic Ocean. In the day time food can be enjoyed at the poolside or terrace, dinner can be enjoyed at the terrace overlooking the swimming pool or at the restaurant. This hotel offers stylish rooms with modern furniture and a satellite TV. All rooms have private bathrooms equipped with double volume showers. Guests can enjoy or breakfast buffet, and an á la carte menu for a complementary warm breakfast item. We offer informal lunch and dining. A good selection of fresh juices, teas and coffee's is available throughout the day. The hotel’s spa offers a variety of massage treatments, a spacious steam room, a traditional Swedish sauna, and a hot tub. Cape Town International Airport is only 20 km from The Glen, and the hotel offers free private parking on site. An airport shuttle service is available on request.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Great value. Windtown, a resort situated in Langebaan along the West Coast, features a water sports centre providing SUP boards and kite surfing equipment rentals and lessons. Each air-conditioned room has a pool view. The beach is located 150 metres from the property where guests can enjoy a variety of water sports or they can relax around the pool at the resort. It comes equipped with a TV and the private bathroom has a shower and free toiletries. The TVs come equipped with satellite limited channels and you can also use a HDMI & USB if you want to view your own programs. Breeze Restaurant serves healthy and natural food including local delicacies in a relaxed atmosphere. A number of restaurants serving a range of cuisines can be found within 1 km from Windtown. The spaoffers guests relaxing massages and beauty treatments. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Cape Town is 126 km from the property and the Cape Town International Airport is a 1-hour and 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools. Avalon Springs offers rooms with free WiFi in Montagu, ideally set a few steps from the resort. The property is close to Montagu Springs and Montagu Winery. Guests can enjoy mountain views. At Avalon Springs, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. The accommodation provides certain units that include a balcony, and the rooms include a kettle. All units at Avalon Springs have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests at the resort can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At Avalon Springs guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath and a hot tub. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Montagu, like hiking. Staff are available to help at the 24-hour front desk. Hick's Art Gallery is 4.2 km from Avalon Springs, while Montagu Museum is 1.1 km from the property. Montagu Golf Club is 1.6 km away and the nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport, is 187 km away. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Very stylish. Just 300 metres from the Franschhoek monument, in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, Akademie Street Boutique Hotel offers luxurious suites and traditional cottages, some with their own private swimming pools. All of the accommodation at Akademie Street is set in lush gardens and many have views of the mountains of the Cape Winelands. Gelatenheid Oortuiging and Vreugde each have their own sun-kissed swimming pool and shady, private garden. Uitsig and Twyfeling share a large, heated pool and garden. Each suite or cottage has its own theme and the property boasts with wood fired hot tubs and fragrant landscaped gardens. The fourth building, Uitsig is a separate, large, luxurious upstairs suite with balcony and lovely views. The fifth building, Twyfeling is a gracious Cape Dutch style house with large living rooms and two large bedroom suites. A full English breakfast is served each morning and the hotel’s concierge desk is open 24/7 to help you with restaurants, wine tours, hikes and advice on what to see and do. Akademie Street Boutique Hotel is just 30 minutes drive from Stellenbosch and hour from Cape Town.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most well designed, stylish and unique boutique hotels in Western Cape! WOW!
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Lovely property. This intimate property is located within the Garden Route, 10 km from Plettenberg Bay and 24 km from Knysna. It offers elegant, thatched-roofed suites and non-thatched rooms and free WiFi is available throughout. Some also have their own private terrace with a pool and garden. A large, outdoor swimming pool is on site, along with a childrens play area. Each individually decorated, air-conditioned suite and room at Hunter's Country House features tea/coffee facilities, a minibar and certain suites feature a fireplace. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine around the outdoor boma with couches and a fireplace. Breakfast is served in the conservatory, while light lunches and dinners are available by reservation in the dining room or outdoors on the lawn. Hunter's Country House also has a shared library with a fireplace. Area activities include golfing, horse riding, boat trips, nature walks and swimming with seals. The Tenikwa Wild Cat Sanctuary, Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are all within 30 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Elegant. 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 Spahas 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
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Delightful property. Santé Wellness Retreat & Spais situated in the historic town of Paarl in the Cape Winelands. In a valley surrounded by mountains, it features a spa and wellness centre, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, hydrotherapy treatment rooms and a Jacuzzi®. Each individually decorated room is air conditioned and comes equipped with a mini-fridge, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom has a frame-less shower, bath and double vanity A number of restaurants can be found within 10 km radius from Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa. Free WiFi and private parking is available on site. The Cape Town International Airport is 50 km from the property. Nearby attractions include wine farms and historical landmarks both in Stellenbosch, 26 km away, and Franschhoek set 32 km from the property. Pearl Valley Golf Estate and Spa is 12 km from the property and Cape Town is 54 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most BEAUTIFUL AND CHARMING resort in Western Cape.
Rooftop pool.Opened August 2022. Located in Cape Town, 400 metres from Broken Bath Beach, Home Suite Hotels Station House provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms include a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. At Home Suite Hotels Station House each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and American options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Brazilian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Home Suite Hotels Station House include Milton Beach, Sunset Beach and Saunders Rock's Beach. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 24 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Stylish. Located in Knysna, 6.1 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate, Knysna Hollow Country Estate provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, 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. Knysna Hollow Country Estate features certain units that include a balcony, and all rooms include a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at Knysna Hollow Country Estate will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like cycling. Knysna Forest is 6.5 km from the hotel, while Knysna Heads is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay, 34 km from Knysna Hollow Country Estate, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms!
Boutique hotel with rooftop pool.Unique. Located 1.8 km from Mouille Point Beach, The Silo Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Cape Town and has a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property features a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and terrace. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Silo Hotel each room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Robben Island Ferry, V&A Waterfront and CTICC. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 21 km from The Silo Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools. Arabella Hotel & Spais overlooks a spectacularly attractive natural lagoon, surrounded by a lush landscape. The hotel boasts a 18-hole golf course designed by Peter Matkovich. Drinks, light meals and cocktails can be enjoyed at Barnabas Bar, overlooking the pool. Follow all with a dip in the pool. With a balcony, the elegant rooms and suites at Arabella Hotel include air conditioning, a seating area, desk and a TV. Each has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Room service is available. Jamani Restaurant offers international and contemporary South African cuisine. Rejuvenate at the Arabella Spa, in the sauna and with a soothing massage. Energize at the gymor on the tennis court. Relax also, in the pretty gardens or on the terrace. The friendly staff will help with setting up the full range of activities, including wine tasting, whale watching and horse riding. Rent a bike to explore the landscape, or see it from the sea, while kayaking. Hermanus is within 30 minutes' drive and Cape Town International Airport is 87 km away. Airport transfers can be arranged.Show full description
Rooftop pool.Cool. 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
Boutique hotel with rooftop pool.Trendy. 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. Guests have a choice of 2 pools, one of them is heated, with sundecks and a bar. 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. 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
Luxury Hotel with infinity pool.Luxurious. The Plettenberg is a 5-star hotel, located on a rocky headland in the heart of The Garden Route. It offers 2 infinity pools and the stylish The Plettenberg Restaurant. All 37 individually decorated guest rooms are equipped with a spacious en suite bathroom and smart TV. In addition, every room offers a refrigerator, a hairdryer and a telephone. Guests can spot dolphins and whales, and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and mountains. The Plettenberg offers a wide range of treatments at Fresh Wellness Spaas well as a gymwith complimentary water. There are several golf courses within 3 km of the hotel. Sandbar, an informal yet sophisticated cocktail bar, is a relaxing spot for an evening drink and The Plettenberg restaurant serves progressive South African cuisine, whilst providing panoramic views of Formosa Bay.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Highly elegant. Le Quartier Francais is located in the heart of Franschhoek and offers elegant accommodation, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Each unit at Le Quartier Francais is elegantly decorated in a mix of colourful and classic. Some of the units have a private pool. They all have flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and private bathrooms. A complimentary breakfast is served daily at Protege, 140 metres from Le Quartier Francais. Several services are also offered by the hotel, like a bicycle rental or free WiFi access. Complimentary private parking is also available on-site. The Huguenot Memorial Monument is a short walk from Le Quartier Francais and there are several award-winning wine estates to explore in the area. Cape Town is 60 km away and a shuttle service is available upon request for guests arriving by plane.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS boutique hotels in Western Cape.
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Unique. Located in Bantry Bay, perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head lies the elegant mansion Ellerman House. Featuring panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, it boasts a lush garden, outdoor swimming pool and offers a complimentary airport shuttle. Individually decorated rooms with classic furnishings come with a balcony or terrace. Each room is equipped with a satellite TV, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Ellerman House restaurant serves breakfast daily and offers a variety of cuisines with the influence of Cape Malay spices and fresh organic fruit and vegetables. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine at the bar. The spafeatures a sauna, steam room and a selection of treatments available upon request. Facilities include a fitness centre, wine cellar and art gallery. Free WiFi is available. V&A Waterfront is within 6 km, Camps Bay is a 5 minutes’ drive and Table Mountain is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool.Elegant. Nestled between the mountains and a river within the picturesque Franschhoek valley, Leeu Estates is situated on 100 hectares of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos. The luxury estate boasts a spaand outdoor pool. Guests can relax at the pool, work out in the fitness centre or get pampered at Leeu Spa. The elegant, spacious rooms and suites are either located at the refurbished 19th-century Manor House or around the estate amongst gardens, oak trees and vineyards. Each comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. There is also a library at the old Manor House. An array of activities is offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. The hotel also offers free use of bicycles and car hire can be arranged. Franschhoek Monument is 2.1 km from Leeu Estates and the nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 47 km away.Show full description
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