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The best places to stay when visiting South Africa

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South Africa has so much to offer tourists, from game reserves, wine tasting farms and historical sites to beach towns and waterfront experiences. On this list I recommend the best places to stay when on holiday in South Africa.
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The Sun City Resort

This list focuses on the accommodation at the Sun City Resort, but you will never run out of things to do on the resort and it is very family friendly. There are so many restaurants (fine dining & family restaurants), entertainment, valley of the waves, Gary Player golf course and the Lost City golf course, casinos, a lake for watersports, game drives and the list goes on.

 
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The Cabanas at Sun City Resort is budget-friendly and perfect for families. It is close to the watersports and you have free access to all the resort has to offer.
CABANAS AT SUN CITY - UPDATED 2025 Resort Reviews & Price Comparison (South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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The Sun City Hotel & Casino is in the centre of all the action. It has it's own swimming pool with a pool bar and is close to the golf course. It has many restaurants and a theater for a variety of live performances. Even for people who have no i...
SUN CITY HOTEL AND CASINO - Updated 2025 Prices & Reviews (South Africa)
 
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The Cascades have lovely rooms and its own swimming pool (this applies to every hotel at the resort) with a pool bar. It has a variety of restaurants and free access to everything the resort has to offer.
CASCADES, SUN CITY - Updated 2025 Prices & Hotel Reviews (South Africa)
 
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The Palace of the Lost City is the most lux of all the hotels. It has beautiful spacious rooms and suites and a great dining area and restaurants.
THE PALACE OF THE LOST CITY - Updated 2025 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Sun City, South Africa)

Western Cape

 
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Luxury accommodation in Hermanus, a popular little coastal town. It has spacious rooms, breakfast included, a sea view and whales can be seen at certain times of the year when they come close to the coast.
BIRKENHEAD HOUSE - UPDATED 2025 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Hermanus, South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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Beautiful, spacious rooms and suites with either mountain or ocean views. It's only a few minutes' walk from restaurants, museums and shops with loads to explore. The hotel will organize any of a wide variety of activities and experiences for their g...
MISTY WAVES BOUTIQUE HOTEL HERMANUS - UPDATED 2025 Reviews & Price Comparison (South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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You can have a luxurious stay at La Residence in Franschhoek with breakfast included and all services your heart desires. Franschhoek is known for its food and wine and lots to explore. The town is quite unique with a strong French influence.
LA RESIDENCE - UPDATED 2025 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Franschhoek, South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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Everything you need for a relaxing seaside vacation. You only need to cross the road to be on the beach.
SOUTH BEACH CAMPS BAY BOUTIQUE HOTEL - UPDATED 2025 Reviews & Price Comparison (South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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Centrally located with big rooms, close to the beach, V&A Waterfront, restaurants and shops and a roof top terrace for sundowners. And… pet friendly. What more could you ask for?
HOME SUITE HOTELS SEA POINT - UPDATED 2025 B&B Reviews & Price Comparison (South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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Centrally located and within walking distance from tourist sites and attractions. Lovely rooms with all the amenities you could want.
TAJ CAPE TOWN - UPDATED 2025 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Cape Town Central, South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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Luxury apartments with the same comfort and service of a hotel. There are 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and ideal for a family or if you're travelling with friends. It's located in V&A Waterfront so you will be within walking distance from all the a...
WATERFRONT VILLAGE - UPDATED 2025 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Cape Town, South Africa) - Tripadvisor
 
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For the ultimate luxurious stay, the One & Only in the V&A Waterfront is perfect. With beautiful views, top notch restaurants and so much more, this is the perfect base for your vacation.
ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN - UPDATED 2025 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Cape Town Central, South Africa) - Tripadvisor

Kruger National Park

 
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The perfect place to relax and see wildlife.
Kruger National Park - South African Safari and Tours