Exceptional Accommodations: Rooms With A View in South Africa

With more than 4,500 graded hotels across its nine provinces, South Africa offers a large choice of properties. Many have excellent convention facilities, while others suit boutique incentives. Whether you are looking for a venue to accommodate a large contingent of delegates or something more intimate, South Africa has many options on offer at different price points.

Inspired Meetings and Experiences

South Africa delivers high-impact global meetings with world-class venues, seamless infrastructure and a distinctive sense of place, set against breathtaking natural landscapes and a rich cultural backdrop. Learn more about South Africa’s meeting and incentive opportunities. 

But only a handful are certified as exceptional. The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa’s 5-star Premium classification represents the highest level of luxury accommodation in the country. This special designation distinguishes exceptional establishments that stand out among five-star venues, and is awarded only to places offering outstanding quality, the highest service standards and the most incredible settings.

Mpumalanga Province

• Member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Royal Malewane offers style, comfort and seclusion in the wild heart of the African bush. The Royal Portfolio’s safari collection in the Greater Kruger National Park offers four luxury safari lodges: Malewane Lodge, Waterside, Farmstead and Masiya’s Camp, each offering exquisite suites. For ultimate privacy, select one of the exclusive-use private villas: Africa House, Waterside House or Farmhouse.

Visit the Conservation & Research Centre to learn more about its groundbreaking work in wildlife preservation to protect Greater Kruger’s biodiversity. With an award-winning safari team, visitors are guaranteed an unrivalled South African safari experience combined with luxurious surroundings and magnificent hospitality.

Western Cape Province

• Ellerman House  is set in a beautiful coastal setting in the heart of Cape Town. With 13 gorgeous rooms featuring eye-catching South African art, this is the ideal spot from which to enjoy Cape Town’s art, wine, cuisine and hospitality.

• Renowned for fine wine and gourmet cuisine, the village of Franshhoek lies in a valley in the Cape Winelands. With its Cape Dutch heritage and strong French influences, it is beloved by visitors for its award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, chocolatiers, art galleries, boutiques and speciality stores. Leeu Estates  in Franshhoek offers guests the finest hospitality in its 24-room country house with magnificent views, a boutique winery, gorgeous spa and fabulous restaurants. Franschhoek is a member of the Délice Network of Good Food Cities of the World.

• With Chapman's Peak on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Tintswalo Atlantic's  setting is truly breathtaking. Chapman’s Peak Drive is regarded as one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world as it winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay on the Atlantic Coast on the south-western tip of South Africa. This luxurious hotel is a boutique gem set on a rugged coastline.

 • A luxury eco-reserve situated between mountain, forest and sea, Grootbos Garden Lodge  offers what is possibly the best view in Africa. With a luxurious lounge, excellent gourmet offering and fine wines, this is also the spot for whale watching, horse riding, bird watching and a guided tour of the richest temperate flora in the world as you explore its 3,500 hectares of pristine wilderness. 

KwaZulu-Natal

• Sala Beach House is located on the beautiful Thompson’s Bay in Ballito, a popular coastal town 25 miles north of Durban. A peaceful oasis located on a golden beach with stunning views of the Indian Ocean, this property offers bright, contemporary and luxurious suites and a pampering spa ideal for guests looking for a relaxed atmosphere for a wellness break.

• The Oyster Box Hotel  occupies a magnificent position on the Umhlanga beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal province. A member of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and one of South Africa’s most celebrated hotels, it is renowned for its remarkable coastal views and understated luxury and gracious hospitality. Just a 20-minute drive from King Shaka International Airport, The Oyster Box offers 86 individually decorated rooms and suites, an award-winning spa set in tropical gardens, together with a highly rated selection of restaurants and bars.

For assistance in selecting the best accommodations for your South Africa event, contact the South African National Convention Bureau.