Hotel with Best Panoramic View in South Africa

21 classic Colonial safari cottages overlook a private waterhole in the Timbavati Game Reserve.

16 beautifully furnished suites are raised above the sandy forest floor with wall to floor windows making the ancient forest feel part of the furniture.  Truly unique and totally unforgettable.

This home from home safari villa has 4 double en-suite rooms, beautifully decorated with gorgeous living areas, private pool, viewing deck as well as a private vehicle and ranger / tracker.  Sole-use only, Phinda Homestead makes a sensational family safari experience.

Set up high on a hillside, Phinda Mountain Lodge has 25 suites with private viewing deck and plunge pool.

Carved into the side of a rocky hill, andBeyond Rock Lodge boasts bird-eye views of the bush veld and over the coastal plains.  Immaculately presented, these 6 suites are incredibly intimate and romantic offering total privacy in luxurious surrounds.

Situated on the edge of the wetlands (vlei) these 6 secluded villas are built for optimum game viewing, whether you're in the bath, in your bedroom or on the private viewing deck.

4 individual suites overlooking a waterhole with a private butler, game ranger, tracker, central lounge, dining room and swimming pool.  

Castle-like, classical and hugely luxurious, with 5 suites over 8 floors.

A small luxury owner-run boutique hotel with breathtaking views over the ocean.  Yoga, Juicing & Hiking retreats are available at this well located property.

A superb country house with outstanding restaurant in a uniquely setting in Swellendam near the start of Route 62.

A gloriously iconic hotel in the heart of Cape Town, with two superb restaurants, lush gardens, spa and exceptional afternoon tea.

Perched on the edge of the cliff, this stunning boutique hotel offers unsurpassed views over the ocean and is the perfect place to start your stay on The Garden Route.

One of the most established wine estates in the area, Boschendal Farm offers delightful accommodation set in large grounds with onsite restaurant, wine tasting, deli, vegetable gardens and breathtaking views of the mountains.

A fantastically family friend game reserve with luxury tented accommodation and the chance to see hippos, zebra, meercats and elephants.

A well positioned malaria- free game lodge that offers glorious views over the Amakhala Game Reserve.

Consistently ranked among South Africa’s finest five-star hotels, Bushman’s Kloof sits loftily on hillside within a private Cederberg Mountains nature reserve.

One of Cape Town's most iconic hotels, situated in the heart of the V&A Waterfront.

A tranquil mountain getaway hidden amongst the folds of the Drakensberg Mountains with superb activities for the whole family.

Luxury Game Lodge with 6 beautifully appointed suites and a private residence overlooking Sabi Sand’s largest waterhole.

An interesting and unique food-lovers paradise, set in the rolling hills with sweeping views and a family-run laid back atmosphere. 

High up on the Knysna Heads, this five-star luxury golf resort hotel is secreted within 2,500 private acres and offers outstanding views, and activities to match.

High up on the crest of one of the areas most beautiful mountain passes, Delaire Graff offers exceptional accommodation, Spa, views, art, architecture, interior design, food and wine.

A delightfully intimate thatched lodge with only 4 suites all with private pools and views of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Located in the Sabi Sand Reserve this exquisite destination offers an intimate but exhilarating taste of the wild with a five-star touch.

A Three bedroom award-wining private residence with unparalleled sea views.

Where nature and sophistication collide to create the perfect Cape Town private residence with all the facilities of a five-star hotel.

A quirky and intimate boutique hotel with personal service and a fantastic restaurant and cocktail bar, only five minutes from Plettenberg Bay.  

An exclusive beachfront championship golf resort set in a subtropical coastal paradise.

A luxury 5 Star hotel and Spa in the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, at the foothills of the majestic Drakensberg. The perfect place for those in search of excellent cuisine in a tranqui setting. 

An intimate 8 roomed boutique hotel with exceptional views over Table Mountain, Lions Head and Signal Hill.

A perfectly positioned private game lodge and colonial style hotel in the heart of The Battlefields.

An exclusive bush retreat offering luxury tented accommodation in the Makalali Game Reserve, just outside the Kruger Park.

An intimate family-run hotel and spa in northern Kwa-Zulu-Natal, perfectly placed for an action packed family holiday.

A private 16 room retreat surrounded by verdant hills, rolling lawns and sheer indulgence.  Home to an award winning restaurant serving up imaginative, local dishes in sumptuous surroundings.

A superb winelands retreat with an array of luxury accommodation, excellent activities and an award-winning onsite restaurant. 

Situated between forest and ocean, this intimate lodge is most famed for its five-star accommodation within easy reach of sensational fynbos, hiking trails and shark cage diving.

This unique country-house hotel offers a range of luxury accommodation with gorgeous views of the stud farm.   

A stunning hill-top property with exceptional panoramic views and excellent service.

An intimate luxury tented camp that caters well for families, well located just off the Garden Route.

An incredibly family friendly luxury lodge within short distance of The Garden Route.

Safari meets history at this intimate, 12-bed bolthole located in the heart of the Battlefields sites of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana and sitting scenically within its own private eco-reserve.

Only two hours from Johannesburg and occupying the vast crater of a long-extinct volcano, the Pilanesberg Game Reserve offers a malaria-free – and largely crowd-free – alternative to Big Five-seeking safari-goers.

Family-owned, five-star, bijou and award-winning, handsome Kanonkop occupies an enviable forest location just outside Knysna.

A fabulously modern game lodge with stunning views and private plunge pools in a Big Five malaria-free reserve.

The original stylish boutique hotel with 8 individually designed suites, private terraces, a restaurant and views to inspire and remember.

An intimate 5 suite lodge, perfectly positioned for exploring the delights of Mpumalanga and conveniently close to the Kruger National Park.

A private beach lodge nestled on the shores of a lake on the forest edge with an abundance of activities and a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.

Tucked in amongst the dense vegetation each of the six stylish suites features in and out door showers and a wrap around deck with private plunge pool.

Set up high on a steep bank overlooking the Great Fish River, this lodges 9 luxurious suites have been designed to take full advantage of the spectacular scenery.

This exclusive four -bedroom private residence safari villa is cleverly designed around a large inviting swimming pool and is perfect for families.  

A private residence with three en-suite bedrooms, full sized swimming pool, private chef and exclusive 4x4 with guide and ranger make this the perfect spot for families after complete privacy.

The impeccably appointed villas offer unparalleled views of the Franschhoek mountains and within a five minute walk of the cafes, galleries and restaurants of the town centre.

9 unique suites set in a beautiful fruit farm with rolling lawns, swimming pools, a lovely french cafe on-site and only a mile from Franschhoek.

High above the Franschhoek Valley, this stunning hide-away commands sensational views across the valley.

Nestled in the heart of a private 30-acre estate and surrounded by vineyards, orchards and mountains, this is a truly spectacular place to enjoy the delights of the winelands.

Located in the heart of Franschhoek town centre with stunning views of the mountains, this small luxury boutique hotel is home to one of South Africa's top restaurants. 

Just outside Franschhoek village and set in 68 hillside hectares with vines, oaks, olive trees, sculpture-dotted gardens, deer herds, pomegranate orchards and fabulous vistas of the river valley and faraway peaks.

Intimate 12 bedroom hotel with secluded gardens, swimming pool and outstanding eateries, right in the heart of Franschhoek village.

Perched on a clifftop in the private Zululand Rhino Reserve, this family-run 9 chalet lodge commands breathtaking vistas over leagues of bushland, forest and a seasonal river. 

Six ultra luxurious suites with private plunge pools make this a true safari paradise.

Nestled in a canopy of ancient trees and overlooking the Sabi River, this chic 9 suite Kruger Park offers a very special safari experience. 

A beautiful thatched lodge with 20 suites overlooking the river, in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

An intimate 9 suite lodge along the Sabi River in the Kruger National Park.

An intimate and incredibly luxurious 4 suite lodge with private plunge pools.

Literally meaning "family" making it the perfect malaria free safari for families only 45 minutes flight from Johannesburg. 

A family friendly country house nestled on a private garden estate within short distance of the historic town centre of Stellenbosch.

One of the most established lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, nestled amongst shady trees and over looking the Sand River.

An intensely beautiful safari lodge with dramatic views of the Waterberg Mountains in the malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve.

A luxury safari camp in The Waterberg that specialises in walking safaris.

This newly re-opened lodge is a taste of true luxury and Big 5 game-viewing, only 2 and a half hours drive from Johannesburg. 

An attractive farm turned boutique guest house, with 8 charming suites and a superb bistro in the heart of the Robertson Valley on Route 62.

A beautifully located mountain retreat with breathtaking views and a great selection of activities.

A private home with a boutique hotel feel and nooks to discover yourself in. A Holiday entertainers dream.

A sanctuary for those who want to venture off the beaten track and still enjoy refined comfort and luxury. Voted best lodge in South Africa by Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice in 2020 and in 2021 (and #2 in the world!)

A five-star exclusive four-bedroom oceanfront home surrounded by the region’s spectacular limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands and coastal fynbos.

Scattered around a glade of milkwood trees beside wild Hermanus Lagoon, this six-suite bolthole blends real privacy with luxury and fine dining.  

A family-run jewel in the Timbavati crown, sleeping a maximum of 30 guests.

Set next to a waterhole in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park, this is one of the best-value traditional style lodges in the area.

A modern, spacious, tranquil golf resort with country-style hospitality, perfectly located for exploring the Kruger Park and the spectacular attractions of the area.

One of the oldest and most prestigious 58 roomed hotel, right in the heart of the bustling winelands town of Stellenbosch.  

Taking centre stage on Umhlanga Beach for the past eight decades the Oyster Box Hotel has set the standard for elegance and colonial grandeur over the years.

An off the beaten track treasure, this family friendly reserves is perfect for those interested in exploring the game reserve on horse-back.

A two-bedroom penthouse villa, superbly positioned on the outskirts of Camps Bay.  

A five-bedroom villa, a short walk from Camps Bay with a private 8m swimming pool and an enormous entertainment area.

A well-placed gem in the heart of the V&A Waterfront including state-of-the-art rooms, marble bathrooms, gardens, all within walking distance of Cape Town's biggest attraction, the Waterfront.

A small and sophisticated lodge overlooking a river, in an area that is particularly rich in game.

Set high up on a ridge overlooking the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve with spectacular views and interesting game viewing. 

A small family-run hotel with delightful gardens,  situated on the Panorama Route in the sleepy town of Hazyview. 

A perfect combination of luxury accommodation and five star hospitality in the superbly well-positioned Sabi Sand reserve.

A beachside retreat with panoramic ocean views and accommodation to match

One of the longest standing camps in the Sabi Sand Reserve, Bush Lodge’s 25 family friendly suites offer an oasis of refinement in the untamed African bush veld. 

Earth Lodge is sculptured into the earth and is inspired by the natural colours and textures of the surrounding  area, making it almost invisible in the landscape.  

A delightfully intimate hideaway on the banks of a river, in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

An award winning colonial style luxury game lodge with a historic railway theme.

Equidistant between Cape Town and Knysna, this intimate 10 bedroom country house is a welcomed stop over with its tranquil setting and delightful restaurant.

Where beach house relaxation meets boutique hotel luxury and refinement.

Boutique accommodation situated in lofty seclusion just above the upper-class beach suburb of Camps Bay, with gobsmacking views of the sea and Table Mountain

An extremely family friendly game reserve experience with tailored safari experiences and luxurious accommodation.

A small, luxurious 10 suited thatched lodge with elevated views over the savannah to the Bushman's river.

An exclusive use villa with six luxury suites,  private veranda, outdoor shower and sensational mountains and valley vistas.

The most luxurious of Shamwari's lodges, this 9 suite lodge offers intimate accommodation with private plunge pools and lounging decks.

A unique tented camp offering walking safaris and a true outdoor experience for those that want to experience the real Africa, with just a touch of luxury.

An Edwardian-style estate house sleeping up to 30 guests, with wood-panelled drawing rooms, manicured gardens, pools and verandas that look across plains to the Bushmans River.  

A small, luxurious lodge with striking African decor and exceptional game viewing in the heart of the Thornybush Nature Reserve. 

A 9 -suite intimate game lodge with private plunge pools in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Loft-style suites giving you a front row seat to all the action of the Kruger National Park

Luxurious self catered apartments with pool and sea views, within a stone throw from Camps Bay beach.

Dating back to 1692, Spier is a haven for travelers who appreciate the good things in life, where you can wine, dine and enjoy this tranquil farm idyll.

Nestled under the mountains and amongst the vineyards, this 24 room golf estate offers a totally unique experience.

An open plan studio apartment with sea-facing balcony and fantastic views over the ocean.

An open plan studio apartment a ten minute stroll into Camps Bay.

A unique, intimate 12 tented safari lodge with outstanding game and all the luxury trimmings.

A beautiful safari lodge with three different styles accommodation on the reserve including a private villa, luxury tents and zulu-style suites, all in a big 5 reserve that offers outstanding activities such as black rhino tracking and turtle tours.

A 78 room beach front hotel situated opposite a palm fringed beach.

A unique family friendly resort found high in the foothills of the Northern Drakensberg, surrounded by towering mountains, forests and streams. 

Located in the heart of Cape Town's very own winelands, this hotel offers stunning views of the mountain, rolling lawns and two award-winning restaurants - all within 15 minutes drive of Cape Town city centre. 

An exclusive six bedroom boutique hotel in the very heart of the V&A, with private pool, lawns, butler and within a 2 minute stroll of the waterfront shops and restaurants. 

Tucked away in a leafy suburb of Cape Town, this intimate 9 room hotel combines luxury, location and languor.

This intimate ten roomed property promises intimacy, immaculate service, utter tranquillity and a tasteful dose of contemporary Provençal style.

6 bedroom intimate hotel located on the beach in the sleepy coastal town of Kommetjie.

This unforgettable property overlooks Walker Bay, one of South Africa's most pristine whale watching beaches and enjoys unspoilt views across beach and sea.

Inspired by French Royalty, this 11 suite intimate boutique hotel is the perfect place to indulge in the glorious sunsets of Camps Bay.

Sophisticated private penthouse above The One & Only with 360 degree panoramic views.

Situated on a rocky headland overlooking one of the most spectacular beaches in South Africa and boasting stunning views of ocean, beach and mountain.

A four-bedroom villa with remarkable views, private pool and a short stroll from Camps Bay.

A new hotel in September 2017 set in an iconic V&A  waterfront building

A laid-back luxurious boutique hotel located right on the beach with an outstanding seafood restaurant on-site.

A well-positioned 7-bedroom villa with stunning views, private pool and walking distance to Camps Bay.

A superbly placed, intimate boutique hotel in the quiet suburbs of Cape Town.

An old power station that has been transformed into bespoke and sophisticated accommodation, located in the tranquil waterways of Knysna lagoon.

A family friendly luxury hotel with the best views along the Atlantic situated at the foot of the spectacular 12 Apostles.

A 94 room well positioned hotel with spectacular views of the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.

Beautifully positioned between the forest and the sea, family friendly Thonga Beach Lodge is the place to be for an adventurous, relaxing but incredibly action packed holiday.  Turtles, dolphins, birds and sub-tropical fish take centre stage here.  A diver, bird-lover, sun-worshiper, marine enthusiasts idea of heaven.  

20 traditional wood and stone lodge with elevated views over the Thornybush Nature Reserve with two family suites with private decks and plunge pools.

An intimate and attentive 4 suite lodge within the Thornybush Nature Reserve.

Thornybush Waterside Lodge has 20 individual suites and is postitioned on a large natural waterhole, in the heart of the Thornybush Nature Reserve.

A truly sensationally suspended luxury hotel amongst the tree tops, with fabulous restaurant and only five minutes from civilisation.

An intimate and remote setting with sensational suites in the middle of the Kalahari Desert. 

A unique game lodge with 9 luxury suites located in the Kalahari Desert.

A Gourmet Getaway in a country house set in a lush grounds, perfect for families wanting to explore the Kruger National Park, The Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon.

Wake up to views over the vineyards with Table Mountain as your backdrop in one of the greenest hotels in Cape Town, located on the outskirts of Constantia, and within 15 minutes from Cape Town.

An award winning wine farm with stunning accommodation and on-site Bistro, overlooking lush vineyards.

Set attractively amid lakes, forests and hills near the ‘fly-fishing capital’ of Dullstroom, roughly halfway between Johannesburg and the Kruger National Park.

Renowned for its water-based and specialised research safaris, this intimate 8 luxury tented lodge is perfect for those wanting a variety of wildlife activities.