Curated luxury hotels in South Africa

When you stay at Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel & Convention in Gaborone, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 9 minutes by car from Botswanacraft. This golf hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from University of Botswana and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Botswana National Stadium.

Set in Pretoria, 13 km from Voortrekker Monument, Emperor hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a bar, a casino, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Emperor hotel provides some units with pool views, and all rooms include a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with an oven.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Emperor hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for diving.

Union Buildings is 13 km from the hotel, while University of Pretoria is 17 km from the property. Lanseria International Airport is 44 km away.

Located in Ballito, Zimbali Lodge by Dream Resorts is by the sea – a 5-minute drive from Netcare Alberlito Hospital and 6 minutes from Ballito Junction Regional Mall. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Open Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lifestyle Shopping Centre.

Yami Nawe Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and terrace in Dennilton. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Yami Nawe Lodge each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Loskop Dam Nature Reserve is 27 km from Yami Nawe Lodge, while Mdala Nature Reserve is 42 km from the property.

Situated in Ezulwini, 2.9 km from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park, Mantenga Hillview features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Mantenga Hillview offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African and American cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested.

Swaziland National Museum Lobamba is 2.9 km from Mantenga Hillview, while Somhlolo National Stadium is 3.1 km from the property.

Set in Mbabane, 1.4 km from Mbabane Golf Club, Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from King Sobhuza II Memorial Park.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Swaziland National Museum Lobamba is 19 km from Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre, while Somhlolo National Stadium is 19 km away.

SAROA Safari Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nina. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. There is a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Some rooms have a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a stovetop. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

SAROA Safari Lodge offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Hosea Kutako International Airport is 150 km from the property.

Set in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Kruger National Park, Baobab Ridge features an outdoor pool. It offers private cottages with a furnished terrace.

With air conditioning, the cottages come with an open plan lounge area with armchairs, a bedroom with a dressing-table with hairdryer, an en suite bathroom, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can relax on the sun terrace, which is fitted with sun loungers. Free WiFi access is available in the reception area.

The main building also has air-conditioning. There is a satellite LCD TV and a DVD player in the shared lounge and bar area as well as a large dining-room. For corporate clients, it has a small boardroom upstairs.

A variety of activities, like walking safari and bird watching, can be performed in the immediate surroundings. Free private parking is available on site.

When you stay at The Residence Zanzibar in Kizimkazi, you'll be on the beach and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Paje Beach. This beach hotel is within the region of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Forodhani Gardens.

When you stay at The Bali Resort Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Dongwe Beach and Pingwe Beach. This family-friendly resort is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Paje Beach and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Jambiani Beach.

When you stay at Alma Boutique Hotel in Jambiani, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kuza Cave and Kite Centre Zanzibar. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Swahili Cave.

Located in Kizimkazi, Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mchangamble Beach and Dimbani Beach. This beach hotel is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Jambiani Beach and 19 mi (30.5 km) from Paje Beach.

When you stay at Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa in Paje, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Maalum Cave Pool.

Facing the beachfront, Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Mfumbwi and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a spa centre.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Middle Eastern and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

Jambiani Beach is a few steps from Be Zanzibar Boutique Hotel, while Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 44 km away.

When you stay at Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Pingwe Beach and Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Paje Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Jambiani Beach.

With a stay at Sahari Zanzibar in Bwejuu (Bwejuu Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Paje Beach and 10 minutes from Jambiani Beach. This beach hotel is within the region of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

With a stay at Jabali Bungalows Lodge in Jambiani, you'll be near the beach – a 3-minute walk from Jambiani Beach and a 2-minute drive from Paje Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kuza Cave.

With a stay at Breezes Beach Club & Spa – Half Board in Dongwe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach. This beach hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Jambiani Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bwejuu Beach.

With a stay at Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Paje, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Jambiani Beach and 7 minutes from Paje Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kite Centre Zanzibar and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Maalum Cave Pool.

With a stay at Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar in Dongwe, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Jambiani Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bwejuu Beach.