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Top Luxury Hotels in Cape Town

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

One&Only Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
One&Only Cape Town
A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with balconies.

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
A balcony with a view of the beach, potted plants, and a seating area with a view.

The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa
Camps Bay
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa
A spacious, well-lit interior with a large window offering a view of a city and mountains.

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
A white building with a balcony, labeled 'CAPE CADOGAN,' and a mountain backdrop.

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
A modern indoor swimming pool with a panoramic view of a cityscape at dusk.

The Westin Cape Town

The Westin Cape Town
Cape Town City Centre
The Westin Cape Town
A thatched-roof gazebo with a bed and bedside table, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the sea.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Oudekraal
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK

Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK
A hotel with a view of the sea at sunset, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Mouille Point
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans, featuring a geometric patterned rug and a ceiling light fixture.

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Constantia
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a large white building with a balcony, and mountains in the background.

The Cellars-Hohenort

The Cellars-Hohenort
Constantia
The Cellars-Hohenort
A lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The Commodore Hotel
A poolside area with a view of the ocean, a lounge with cushions, and a beach in the background.

POD Camps Bay

POD Camps Bay
Camps Bay
POD Camps Bay
An outdoor dining area with a round table, chairs, and a bench.

Vineyard Hotel

Vineyard Hotel
Newlands
Vineyard Hotel
A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of mountains and buildings.

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town
Cape Town City Centre
Taj Cape Town
A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a well-lit outdoor area with steps leading to the entrance.

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
A room with a large window offering a view of a marina and buildings, a round table with a bottle, glasses, and a bowl of fruit, and a blue upholstered chair.

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK
A pool with two horse statues on either side, a wooden deck in the center, and a view of a green landscape with trees and a hill in the background.

Steenberg Hotel & Spa

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Steenberg Estate
Steenberg Hotel & Spa
A modern building with a pool area, including lounge chairs and umbrellas.

The Tree House Boutique Hotel

The Tree House Boutique Hotel
Cape Town City Centre
The Tree House Boutique Hotel
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a table. Large windows offer a view of the ocean and palm trees.

Ocean View House

Ocean View House
Camps Bay
Ocean View House
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Top Luxury Hotels in Knysna

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Knysna
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Knysna
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
Knysna
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

aha The Rex Hotel

aha The Rex Hotel
Knysna
aha The Rex Hotel
A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
Knysna
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
A modern living room with a fireplace, glass shelves, and a view to the outside.

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
Thesen Island
Turbine Hotel and Spa
A balcony with a view of a calm lake, a dock with a boat, and a table with a bottle and glasses.

St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna
Knysna
St James of Knysna
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
Paradise
THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection
A wooden pier leading to a gazebo with a green roof, surrounded by calm water and distant hills.

Belvidere Manor

Belvidere Manor
Belvidere
Belvidere Manor
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden
Paradise
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden
A modern room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains. There is a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall and a wooden bench in the room.

Hide Away Guest House

Hide Away Guest House
Paradise
Hide Away Guest House
A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House
Knysna
Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a bed with white bedding, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

Blackwaters River Lodge

Blackwaters River Lodge
Knysna
Blackwaters River Lodge
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

Brenton Beach House

Brenton Beach House
Knysna
Brenton Beach House
A bedroom with a large bed, an orange throw, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna
Knysna
Orange Inn Knysna
A rustic room with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a large window, and a brick wall.

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle

Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle
Knysna
Buccara Noetzie - Lindsay Castle
A wooden-framed glass door leading to a balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and distant hills.

Kanonkop Guest House

Kanonkop Guest House
Knysna
Kanonkop Guest House
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Oyster Creek Lodge
Knysna
Oyster Creek Lodge
A balcony with a view of the ocean and a mountainous landscape.

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
Knysna
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
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Top Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg

A breakfast table with a variety of foods and drinks, set in a room with large windows offering a scenic view.

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
Randburg
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
A modern hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with large vases.

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Sandton
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central water feature, a covered outdoor area, and a prominent entrance.

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
O.R. Tambo
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
A woman in a pool with water jets, a gazebo, and lush greenery.

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa
Sandton
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa
A swimming pool with a sunset view, surrounded by lush greenery and a mosque in the background.

The Residence Boutique Hotel

The Residence Boutique Hotel
Houghton Estate
The Residence Boutique Hotel
A modern outdoor living area with a patio, yellow chairs, a round table, and a built-in water feature.

The Peech Hotel

The Peech Hotel
Johannesburg
The Peech Hotel
A high-rise building with a glass balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

The Leonardo

The Leonardo
Sandton
The Leonardo
A modern Marriott hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent logo.

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Birnam
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, contemporary architecture, and branded signage.

Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers
Sandton
Sandton Sun & Towers
A spacious lobby with seating areas, a large tree, and a patterned wall.

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Rosebank
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
A pool area with metal planters, tables, and chairs, surrounded by trees and buildings.

African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
Birnam
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
A large building with a dome and a pool in front.

D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace

D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace
O.R. Tambo
D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace
A hotel with a large pool, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a grand building with a central entrance.

Palazzo Hotel

Palazzo Hotel
Sandton
Palazzo Hotel
A high-rise hotel room with a large window, a private pool, wicker furniture, and a table with drinks.

The Michelangelo Towers

The Michelangelo Towers
Sandton
The Michelangelo Towers
A modern hotel with a pool area, featuring a multi-story building with balconies and large windows.

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Houghton Estate
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
A modern hotel with a rooftop pool area featuring lounge chairs and a clear view of the surrounding buildings.

DaVinci Suites

DaVinci Suites
Sandton
DaVinci Suites
A modern house with a patio area, stone walls, and a small water feature.

SEVEN Hotel, Villas and Spa

SEVEN Hotel, Villas and Spa
Sandton
SEVEN Hotel, Villas and Spa
A grand room with a grand piano, a sofa, armchairs, a chandelier, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

54 On Bath

54 On Bath
Rosebank
54 On Bath
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a well-lit outdoor seating area.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch
Birnam
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, high ceilings, and classical architecture.

Pivot Hotel Montecasino

Pivot Hotel Montecasino
Sandton
Pivot Hotel Montecasino
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Top Luxury Hotels in Albertinia

A wooden deck with a table set for two, overlooking a savanna landscape with thatched-roof huts and distant mountains.

Garden Route Game Lodge

Garden Route Game Lodge
Albertinia
Garden Route Game Lodge
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a white fence, and a view of greenery and buildings.

Charlotte House

Charlotte House
Still Bay
Charlotte House
A modern rooftop terrace with white furniture, a glass table, and a potted plant.

Karee Manor Guesthouse

Karee Manor Guesthouse
Still Bay
Karee Manor Guesthouse
A room with a large window overlooking a rocky coastline and a road. There is a wooden table with a vase and salt shakers, and a grey sofa with patterned cushions.

Little Rock Guest House

Little Rock Guest House
Jongensfontein
Little Rock Guest House
A resort with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and thatched-roof huts.

Gondwana Game Reserve

Gondwana Game Reserve
Mossel Bay
Gondwana Game Reserve
A hotel room with a large window, a bed with a quilt, a chair, and a lamp.

Amzee Bokmakierie Guest House

Amzee Bokmakierie Guest House
Mossel Bay
Amzee Bokmakierie Guest House
A building with a white facade, an arched entrance, and a gravel pathway leading to it.

De Doornkraal Vinotel

De Doornkraal Vinotel
Riversdale
De Doornkraal Vinotel
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Top cities in South Africa

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent mountain, a stadium, and a harbor.

Cape Town

Cape Town is loved for its swimming and shopping, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Adderley Street and Africa Centre.
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A coastal landscape with a bay, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.

Knysna

The scenic city of Knysna has lots of places to visit including Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
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A cityscape at night with a prominent skyscraper, illuminated buildings, and a starry sky.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is known for its shopping, and offers lots of things to see including Carlton Centre and Johannesburg City Hall.
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A close-up of a coniferous tree with pinkish-white flowers and dense green foliage.

Albertinia

Albertinia is known for its restaurants, and offers lots of things to see including Garden Route Game Reserve and House of Aloes.
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A giraffe with a brown coat and white spots, standing under a tree with green leaves.

Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit is known for its spas and offers a host of attractions, such as Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Jessica the Hippo.
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A rocky coastline with a lighthouse at sunset.

Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay is known for its gardens and offers a host of attractions, such as Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.
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Top landmarks in South Africa

A beach with large rocks, waves, and a mountain in the background.

Camps Bay Beach

9.2/10 (1,307 reviews)
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Camps Bay Beach located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Cape Town. Catch the sunset by the shore at Maiden's Cove, just a short walk away.
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A mountainous landscape with a town nestled at its base.

Table Mountain

9.6/10 (2,253 reviews)
You might want to head out to Table Mountain for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Cape Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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The Hard Rock Cafe entrance with a large arched window and a neon sign.
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Sandton City Mall

9.2/10 (873 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Sandton City Mall in Sandton. Splash some more cash at Nelson Mandela Square and The MARC.
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A beach with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a ship in the distance.

Umhlanga Rocks Beach

9.0/10 (142 reviews)
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Umhlanga Rocks Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central uMhlanga. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Umhlanga Main Beach.
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A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.

Long Street

8.0/10 (848 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Long Street in Cape Town City Centre. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Greenmarket Square, Bree Street, and Adderley Street.
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A rocky beach with large boulders, clear turquoise water, and a few penguins on the shore.

Boulders Beach

9.2/10 (1,331 reviews)
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Boulders Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from central Cape Town. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Foxy Beach, Windmill Beach, and Water's Edge Beach, all 3 within a short walk.
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Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

9.0/10 (107 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Melrose Arch Shopping Centre in Birnam. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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Kapama River Lodge

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Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

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The Oyster Box

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