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Popular hotels in South Africa

Discover well-known properties in South Africa that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 46,522 hotels in South Africa and price data was last updated on March 19, 2024. The average price for a hotel in South Africa is $191/night.
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175 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Blue Waters Hotel provides 4-star accommodation in Durban. It also features a sauna, an outdoor pool and a gym.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
19776 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg, P O Box 3, Sun City Resort, North-West, South Africa
Located in Sun City Resort, The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort provides modern 3-star accommodation, as well as a private beach, an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. It is the perfect base for those wanting to get back to nature, with Pilanesberg National Park just moments away.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
50 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
1 Durban Club Place, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban Manor Hotel and Conference Centre provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Durban. It offers bay views and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
324 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Featuring an outdoor pool, this Kempton Park hotel is conveniently situated within OR Tambo International Airport. It provides 3-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
9085 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
PO Box 308, Sun City Resort, North-West, South Africa
Featuring a private beach, an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts, this elegant resort is a few minutes walk from Lost City Golf Course. It is the perfect base for those looking to be surrounded by nature, with Pilanesberg National Park just moments away.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
10 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
15 K East Masinga Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Pavilion Hotel Durban is a chic setting while visiting Durban and is close to everything the area has to offer. It also provides a 24-hour reception, a concierge and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
7.4
Good
1510 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Gondwana Game Reserve provides luxury 5-star accommodation in Mossel Bay. It offers an outdoor pool, a swimming pool and free wireless internet.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
9.6
Excellent
4 reviews
Location
14.6 mi from city centre
101 Buitengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Conveniently located in the centre of the city, this 4-star hotel makes for an excellent base in Cape Town. It is steps from Long Street, restaurants and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4133 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Stylishly art deco in design, Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa is located in Cape Town and offers free wireless internet access in all areas and a rooftop pool. The hotel also boasts sweeping city and ocean views, and overlooks Table Bay.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.5
Good
5345 reviews
Location
3.3 mi from city centre
N4 off the R556, Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa
The Kingdom Resort has a sun deck, an outdoor pool and a bike hire. There is also a fitness centre with a plunge pool and a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
5851 reviews
Location
22.2 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in South Africa

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in South Africa. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:December
Average price in South Africa:$191/night
Cheapest price found:$8/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$147 - $231
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$167 - $245
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated South Africa hotels

Browse through properties in South Africa that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 46,522 properties in South Africa and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in South Africa. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
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23 Strand Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$91
Avg. per night
177 Oxford Road, 187, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$74
Avg. per night
327 Visagie Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$22
Avg. per night
Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
12.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$155
Avg. per night
73 Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$70
Avg. per night
69 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
4.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$163
Avg. per night
66 Strand Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$65
Avg. per night
54 Lighthouse Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
9.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$218
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in South Africa, Africa

Discover affordable stays in South Africa that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in South Africa can be found for as low as $15 per night. There is currently one property in South Africa that can be booked for this price. 91 Loop Boutique Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in South Africa. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in South Africa. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$15
Avg. per night
127 Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.5 mi from city centre
Airport shuttle
$28
Avg. per night
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$32
Avg. per night
Cnr Grayston Drive and Webber Road, Sandown Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
7.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$33
Avg. per night
30 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$37
Avg. per night
Corner Steve Biko Road & Trevenna Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
50 Beach Rd Cnr Lodge Rd Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$42
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in South Africa

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in South Africa to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in South Africa at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in South Africa. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cnr Grayston Drive and Webber Road, Sandown Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3 stars
3 stars
Sun City Resort, Pilanesberg, P O Box 3, Sun City Resort, North-West, South Africa
327 Visagie Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
4 stars
4 stars +
Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

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Other accommodations in South Africa

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in South Africa. There are 46,522 hotels in South Africa and price data was last updated on March 19, 2024. The average price for a stay in South Africa is $191/night.
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74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
10 Dageraad Street, Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$13
Avg. per night

Where to stay in South Africa

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within South Africa to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
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About South Africa

Renowned for its wildlife reserves, wine country and rugged coastline, South Africa stretches between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost tip of Africa. It’s the launching point for cross-continent adventures between Cape Town and Cairo and boasts the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.

Things to do in South Africa

From the colourful streets of Soweto to the stunning landscapes of the Cape Winelands and the big-game encounters of Kruger, South Africa offers larger-than-life experiences.

Discover Cape Town. Dominated by the flat-topped peak of Table Mountain, Cape Town is a vibrant port city on the Atlantic Coast. It lies between the picturesque vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the dramatic coastal landscapes of the Cape Peninsula, home to the Boulders Beach penguin colony and the Cape of Good Hope.

Drive the Garden Route. Stretching for around 300 kilometres from Witsand to Storms River, the Garden Route is a spectacular self-driving route that takes in white sandy beaches and charming holiday villages. Inland lie scenic lagoons and rolling hills blanketed with Cape Fynbos, together with the dramatic Outeniqua Pass that links to the semi-desert landscapes of the Little Karoo.

Wildlife spot in Kruger National Park. Home to the “Big 5”, Kruger National Park sprawls across grassy plains, tropical forests and rugged mountains. Thrilling game drives offer up-close encounters with elephants, rhinos and buffalos, as well as a huge diversity of bird species that include martial eagles, lappet-faced vultures and Pel’s fishing owl.

Explore Soweto. The birthplace of Nelson Mandela, Soweto is a culturally significant township within Johannesburg. The former president’s childhood home has been preserved as a museum while the Orlando Power Station Cooling Towers are adorned with murals depicting Mandela and his community.

Getting around South Africa

Cape Town International Airport, OR Tambo International Airport and Durban International Airport are the main gateways to South Africa, with several smaller airports offering domestic flights throughout the country. Buses connect towns and cities across South Africa, while minibuses are the main means of getting around the country’s urban centres.

Facts about staying in South Africa

Find useful tips and insights about staying in South Africa to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • Where is the best place to stay in South Africa?

    South Africa has plenty to offer. Consider staying in some of its favored locations, like Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.

  • What are the best hotels in South Africa?

    9,085 reviews rated City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport with an average score of 8.0/10. It may also be worth looking into the Taj Cape Town, which received a rating of 8.9/10 from 2,779 reviews. The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort could also be a good option, with a score of 7.9/10 from 10 reviews.

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