Luxury Hotels in South Africa
From boutique hotels to safari lodges, we’ll help you find the perfect accommodation in South Africa...
When you book a vacation with Scott Dunn, you’ll have access to the very best luxury hotels in South Africa, with options to suit every kind of trip. From romantic suites perfect for honeymooners to rustic, yet luxurious safari lodges for families, our experts will find the ideal accommodation for you.
Whether you’re searching for luxury boutique hotels in South Africa’s Cape Town complete with stunning sea views, or a chic apartment with butler service and a private chef, our collection of accommodation caters to your every need.
You can even enjoy South African safari hotels that get you up close and personal to the ‘Big Five’, or, why not ask us about the best hotels in South Africa for a relaxing sun-filled beach vacation? Whatever it is you’re dreaming of, we’ll help you find the perfect place to rest your head.
&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Phinda Vlei Lodge offers exquisite, classic style and intimacy against the backdrop of truly wild Africa in all her splendour. The lodge comprises six elegant thatched suites to offer that exclusive safari experience.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is an elegant hotel with 197 rooms and suites and is situated within a sprawling lush garden estate in the heart of Cape Town. The hotel is fantastically located to explore the attractions in and around Cape Town.
Cape Cadogan
Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape Cadogan is a boutique hotel in a beautiful Cape Dutch building in the heart of Cape Town. It had a full renovation in 2022, and has a luxuriously modern feel in a characterful setting, Each room is individually decorated and boasts superb views.
Chitwa Chitwa
Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
Following extensive refurbishment, Chitwa Chitwa has recently re-opened in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. With just eight suites and a private house, it is in a fabulous position within the reserve for excellent game viewing.
Dulini River Lodge
Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the game rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve's western sector, Dulini River Lodge's six large suites, each has a private plunge pool and sit in the shade of a grove of ebony trees along the edge of the Sand River.
Garonga Safari Camp
Makalali Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
Garonga Safari Camp is an exclusive luxury bush retreat comprised of six spacious safari tents within the Makalali Game Reserve. Guests can enjoy a relaxing safari experience, as well as gourmet cuisine and first-class service.
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
Just 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos is a superb family-run nature reserve set on the fynbos-clad hills above Walker Bay. 27 luxurious suites are divided between two lodges, set amongst ancient milkwood trees overlooking a majestic sweep of coastline.
Marataba Safari Lodge
Marakele National Park, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
Marataba is located in a 23,000 ha private concession adjoined to the vast, malarial-free Marakele National Park in South Africa's Limpopo Province. The Camp is set in the bushveld, on a quiet river with dramatic views of the Waterberg escarpment.
Waterside at Royal Malewane
Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
Overlooking a waterhole frequented by abundant wildlife, Waterside at Royal Malewane is perfect for an unforgettable family safari. Expect unrivaled game viewing led by Africa’s most experienced guides and deluxe accommodation with private plunge pools.
Saseka Tented Camp
Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
Located on the 14,000 hectare Thornybush Game Reserve, Saseka Tented Lodge is the brand new luxury camp from the Thornybush Collection. This lodge offers attention to detail and excellent service in a Big Five reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
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La Cle Villa - Le Galerie The Winelands, South Africa
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La Residence Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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Singita Lebombo Lodge Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Long Lee Manor at Shamwari Eastern Cape Game Reserves, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Leeu House Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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Madikwe Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
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Tswalu The Motse The Kalahari, South Africa
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Lekkerwater Beach Lodge De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route, South Africa
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La Cle Villa - Domain Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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The Last Word Kitara Klaserie, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Saseka Tented Camp Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Cape Cadogan Cape Town, South Africa
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Fugitives' Drift Rorke's Drift, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
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Mosaic Private Sanctuary Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
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Strandloper Ocean Lodge Paternoster, Western Cape, South Africa
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The Old Rectory Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
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The Peech Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Last Word Franschhoek Franschhoek, South Africa
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Waterside at Royal Malewane Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Leobo Private Reserve Waterberg, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Oyster Box Durban, South Africa
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Sea Five Boutique Hotel Camps Bay, Cape Town
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The Trevoyan Guesthouse Cape Town & the Western Cape, South Africa
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Singita Boulders Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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The Silo Cape Town
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Cape Grace Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
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Singita Castleton Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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Hog Hollow Country Lodge Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
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Delaire Graff Estate Stellenbosch, The Winelands, South Africa
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Morukuru Ocean House De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route, South Africa
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AtholPlace House & Villa Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cheetah Plains Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Kariega River Lodge Eastern Cape Game Reserves, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Ellerman House Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
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Emily Moon Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
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Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa Johannesburg, South Africa
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Morukuru Owner's House Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Montusi Mountain Lodge The Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
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Le Quartier Francais Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
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The Farmstead at Royal Malewane Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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One&Only Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
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Rovos Rail South Africa
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The Plettenberg Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa
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More Quarters Cape Town, South Africa
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Bushmans Kloof Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa
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Ellerman Villa One Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
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Kensington Place Cape Town, South Africa
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Dulini River Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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La Plume Guest House Route 62, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Morukuru Beach Lodge De Hoop Nature Reserve, Garden Route, South Africa
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Marataba Safari Lodge Marakele National Park, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Impodimo Game Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Marataba Mountain Lodge Marakele National Park, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Singita Ebony Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Garonga Safari Camp Makalali Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Kruger Shalati Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Kwandwe Fort House Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Birkenhead House Hermanus, Garden Route, South Africa
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&Beyond Tengile River Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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&Beyond Ngala Tented Camp Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Londolozi Private Game Reserve Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Jock Safari Lodge Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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The Silo Residence: Beyond Cape Town & the Western Cape, South Africa
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Mont Rochelle Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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&Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Twelve Apostles Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
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&Beyond Kirkman's Kamp Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Auberge Clermont Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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Boschendal Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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Avondrood Guest House Franschhoek, The Winelands, South Africa
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu Natal and the north coast, South Africa
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Four Rosmead Oranjezicht, Cape Town, South Africa
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Tswalu Loapi The Kalahari, South Africa
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Morukuru Farm House Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Lion Sands Narina Lodge Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Lion Sands River Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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The Lodge at Royal Malewane Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Lion Sands Tinga Lodge Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Chitwa Chitwa Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Ant's Hill Waterberg, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Little Madikwe Hills Madikwe Game Reserve, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Villa Welgevonden Game Reserve, Madikwe
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Dulini Moya Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa
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Molori Safari Lodge Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Thonga Beach Lodge Maputaland Coast, South Africa
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Ant's Nest Waterberg, Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa
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Babylonstoren Paarl, The Winelands, South Africa
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&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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