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Quirky and Unique hotels in South Africa

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Some unique and quirky places to stay over in my beautiful country South Africa.
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An old restored train, turned into a hotel nestled on the Selati bridge at the Kruger National Park. It offers floor to ceiling windows, with breathtaking views of the Sabi river.  A hotel where you can sit in the overhanging pool with a g&t and enjoy your African Safari.
Kruger Shalati - Train on The Bridge & Garden Suites
 
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The Tsitsikamma forest has such a fairy like feel, I absolutely love this area.  Tsitsikamma Lodge free standing cabins blends in with the surrounding area which offer marvelous forest and mountain views
Tsitsikamma Lodge and Spa, Kareedouw
 
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Romantic fairytale atmosphere. A little gem in the Karoo, where the stars shines brighter at night.
Bethesda Tower Accommodation, Nieu-Bethesda, South Africa
 
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A Unique quant village in the Eastern Cape offering unique type of experience.  Get back to nature and sleep in a Teepee.  This place lets you forget about the rat race and get closer to nature.
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Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in the Stellenbosch areas.  They offer 5* luxury accommodation, a beautiful vegetable garden that you can get lost into, and the most wonderful Rose called Mourvedre. I absolutely loved this place when I visited. This place offers so much, great for an overnight visit or for a ...
Babylonstoren, Simondium, South Africa
 
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Another unique find in South Africa set amidst tree tops in age-old indigenous forest! Tsala is close to Plettenberg Bay, a surfers paradise
Tsala Treetop Lodge, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
 
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Nestled in the Cederberg in the Western Cape, unique man made cave accommodation.  You really feel part of nature!
Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, Lochlynne, South Africa
 
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Tintswalo on the foot of the majestic Chapman's Peak is magical! Stunning views!
Tintswalo Atlantic, Hout Bay, South Africa
 
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Not everyone loves camping, but why not go glamping.  Such a unique experience! Here you get closer to nature :)
Otium Oasis Glamping & Camping, Hartebeesrivier, South Africa
 
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Experience life in the Kalahari! Where the stars shines brighter at night.  You get closer to nature, fauna, flaura and animal life! This is a unique desert experience, and eco tourist place.
Xaus Lodge, Twee Rivieren, South Africa
 
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This used to be an old power station, that was transformed into a boutique 5* hotel.  There is nothing old fashioned about this hotel. Hotel is located on Thesen Islands in Knysna in the Eastern Cape.  Another unique hotel experience in South Africa!
Turbine Hotel & Spa, Knysna, South Africa
 
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The hotel stands out for it's beautiful location, which is a semi desert area in the Northern Cape.  Between August to October the area transforms into a blanket of beautiful wild flowers!
Naries Namakwa Retreat, Goop, South Africa
 
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Originally build as an old British prison in 1859, hotel was beautifully restored. Breakwater lodge is conveniently located to Table Mountain, have either mountain or bay views, and is by the V& A Waterfront.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa
 
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If you want quirky, then Old Mac Daddy is the place! Stay in one of their unique decorated airstream trailers.  This is also only an hour outside of Cape Town.
Old Mac Daddy, Botrivier, South Africa
 
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Stay in a Xhosa community lodge with beautiful sea views.  Breakfast is also included
Bulungula Xhosa Community Lodge, Bulungula, South Africa
 
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The hotel offers panoramic views over the Sandton skyline.
The Michelangelo Towers, Johannesburg, South Africa