Top Guest houses in South Africa

Boasting a central setting near a subway station, the 5-star historical Evergreen Manor And Stellenbosch offers spacious rooms plus a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool.

Offering a lounge bar, the Sunrock Guesthouse also has a year-round outdoor pool beckoning guests to dive in.

The Last Word Long Beach features a swimming pool and views of the mountain, and is located about 25 minutes' walk from Imhoff Farm.

Located in the heart of Oudtshoorn, the luxury Mooiplaas Guesthouse offers a swimming pool and a lounge bar.

The comfortable Wedgeview Country House & Spa Stellenbosch, placed 1.9 miles from Neethlingshof, features a swimming pool and an a herb garden garden.

Located in the center of Franschhoek, the residential Centre-Ville Guest House offers fast access to Mont Rochelle within a 15-minute walk.

You can relax by an outdoor swimming pool in the 4-star luxurious De Leeuwenhof Estate Paarl, located 2.5 miles from Groot Drakenstein Prison.

Set 0.7 miles from Eendrag Manskoshuis, the 4-star Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House Stellenbosch features the outdoor swimming pool and a buffet breakfast.

Located in the business Waterkloof district, about 10 minutes' drive from Belgian Embassy, the 5-star Castello Di Monte Pretoria offers access to a steam room and a sauna.

Offering 20 rooms with views of the garden, the 4-star Casa Toscana Lodge is set in the Lynnwood district, about 25 minutes by foot from Pretoria National Botanical Garden.

The comfortable Val D'Or Estate Franschhoek enjoys a comfortable location and provides easy access to La Motte within a 20-minute walk.

Located in the Waterkloof district of Pretoria, the boutique Bohemian House - Pretoria offers 10 rooms along with the outdoor swimming pool.

Offering a steam room, a spa bathtub, a hot tub, and a sauna, the smoke-free Residence with a French decor in its 18 rooms is located around 4 miles from Nelson Mandela Square.

Located about a 15-minute walk from Ladybrand Golf Course, the Cranberry Cottage offers a year-round outdoor pool and a gym facility for guests.

Located just a drive from Table Mountain, the 4-star family Carmichael House Boutique Cape Town features an outdoor swimming pool and 7 rooms plus it is 800 feet from Irma Stern Museum.

Visit Featherbed Nature Reserve, which stands around a 10-minute drive away, and enjoy an array of activities like canoeing, snow skiing, and cycling in the Kanonkop House Knysna with views of the garden.

Set just 11 minutes' stroll from View point Eastern Knysna Head, the rooms in the 5-star Head Over Hills have views of mountain.

Situated 2 miles from Dwarsrivier Valley Tourism, the property provides an outdoor swimming pool and 7 rooms.

Set 1.4 miles from Chameleon Art Gallery, the Chateau La Mer Exclusive Hartbeespoort offers 12 rooms and a swimming pool.

About 5 minutes' walk from Sievers Point and within 1.2 miles of Shopping Centre, the 4-star Abalone Guest Lodge features the outdoor swimming pool along with a lounge bar.

Located within 2.2 miles of Brenton Beach, the perfect Belvidere Manor Knysna features an outdoor pool.

Placed approximately 8 minutes' stroll from Newlands Rugby Stadium and in the very heart of Cape Town, the Wild Olive offers 8 rooms.

Glendower Golf Club is approximately 2.2 miles from the 4-star President Lodge, while Snake City is 0.9 miles away.

Located in the market district of Cape Town and within 1.6 miles of Table Mountain, the 4-star luxurious Cape Riviera features 11 rooms plus a swimming pool.

Located about 5 minutes by foot from Cape Town De Waal Park 1 in the tranquil Hoboken district, the 5-star Abbey Manor Luxury Guesthouse features a hot tub, a sun deck, and a summer terrace.

Avondrood Guest House By The Oyster Collection provides a swimming pool and is 2.5 miles from Dutoitskop.

Located just 750 feet from Heritage Square, the 4-star Maison Chablis Guest House features a sun deck, a sun terrace, and a patio.

With views of the garden, the 4-star Parker Cottage Guesthouse is situated around 5 minutes' stroll from Christopher Moller Art Gallery and offers a sun deck, a sunbathing terrace, and a picnic area.

Located in a rural area of Cape Town, the sophisticated Fernwood Manor Boutique Guest House also has access to an outdoor swimming pool.

NG Kerk, Swellendam is 0.9 miles away and Two Feathers Horse Trails can be reached within 5 minutes by car.

Set in a protected area, the exquisite 4-star Aan De Oever Swellendam features the outdoor swimming pool and 13 rooms with garden views.

Sitting 2.6 miles from Valley View Retail Centre, the 4-star Afrique Boutique Ruimsig offers a sun deck, a sun terrace, and a picnic area.

Staying at the Ciara Guesthouse Pretoria means you will be around 2 miles from Montana Crossing Centre, while enjoying an outdoor swimming pool onsite.

Knysna Waterfront is located around 1.4 miles from the 3-star Abalone Lodges, while you can enjoy whirlpool baths and an outdoor swimming pool on-site.

The superb Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate Wellington is 3.1 miles from Bainskloof, boasting massage therapy, entertainment activities and wine tasting sessions.

Wynberg Park is 2.2 miles from the luxury Glen Avon Lodge Boutique and Tokai Park is approximately 1.8 miles away.

You can take a dip in a swimming pool at the 5-star Villa Coloniale Schumacher Luxury Retreat, located in the heart of Cape Town.

Featuring a swimming pool, the luxury Auberge Clermont lies in a shopping area, only a 5-minute stroll from Huguenot Monument.

The Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate with 19 rooms is an ideal base for sport enthusiats, who can practise mountain biking, hiking, and cycling on site approximately a 25-minute walk from James Sedgwick Whisky Distillery.

While staying at the 4-star smoke-free Spanish Farm Boutique Hotel & Villas Somerset West you are invited to discover Helderberg Nature Reserve, set a 25-minute walk away, or Oudhuis Centre, which is 2.3 miles away.

While staying at the Home Sweet Home you are invited to discover Splash Polokwane, set a 10-minute drive away, or St John Church, which is 1.9 miles away.

Granada Square Shopping Centre is set 1.7 miles from the 2-star Somerset In Durban.

Protea Glen Shopping Centre is also set 10 minutes' drive from the Dandrom Soweto.

Set within 3 miles of Ratanga Junction, the rooms in the Sharon'S House: Modern Self-Catering Rooms Cape Town have views of garden.

Social Development is about 0.2 miles from the Lord Carnarvon Small, while Carnarvon Museum is only 0.8 miles away.

Kellogg's SA is set 1.4 miles from the Croc Guest House.

Situated in the very heart of Stellenbosch and within 1.2 miles of Toy & Miniature Museum, the 3-star Magnolia Place Guest Houses offers 23 rooms.

Set 3 miles from Goodman Gallery, the Linden Guest House Johannesburg boasts a picnic area and barbecue grills available on site.

Newton Park Methodist Church is less than 9 minutes by foot from the 2-star Garden Gate Guest House Port Elizabeth and North End Lake is around 1.7 miles away.

The Ascot Place Port Elizabeth with an outdoor swimming pool is 1.1 miles from The Bridge at Greenacres.

Victoria heights reptile and bird park and Half Collared Kingfisher Trail are located 2.7 miles and 2.1 miles from the Sea La Vie Beach House Wilderness respectively.

The 3-star D'Aria Guest Cottages is set within 2.2 miles of De Ville Shopping Centre and within 25 minutes' walk of Hillcrest Estate.

Set 25 km from Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve in Slangrivier, this apartment with antique interior features a sunny patio.

Set around 0.9 miles from Hole In The Wall, the Ekhaya includes a swimming pool including a plunge pool and a Jacuzzi.

Located in the Green Point district 5 minutes by car from Greenmarket Square, the Brenwin has 19 rooms and the outdoor swimming pool.

Indonesian Embassy is set 1.6 miles from the Inn.

Staying at the 3-star Winchester Lodge Johannesburg means you will be about 20 minutes' stroll from Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, while enjoying a swimming pool onsite.

Zipline Mossel Bay and White Shark Parasailing are located 1.2 miles and 1.1 miles from the Sandstone Manor respectively.

The 3-star Margaret'S Place Johannesburg is set within 1.7 miles of Eastgate Shopping Centre and 1.9 miles from Linksfield Square Shopping Centre.

Featuring 11 rooms together with a sundeck and a summer terrace, the 3-star Macaron Boutique Guest House is located in a protected area only an 8-minute stroll from Huguenot Monument.

Located within close distance of Camps Bay, the Stone Cottages Cape Town features an outdoor swimming pool and 13 rooms plus it is an 11-minute stroll from Theatre On The Bay.

The comfortable 4-star Christiana is nestled in the heart of Plettenberg Bay and 2.8 miles from Lookout Beach.

1 miles from The Laguna Mall, the Crystal Lagoon Langebaan offers windsurfing, canoeing and cycling for guests to keep active.

Featuring 7 rooms with views of the sea, the quality Diamond House is set within 2 miles of Oranjezicht City Farm.

Set within 1.3 miles of Noorsekloof Local Authority Nature Reserve, the rooms in the Supertubes Guesthouse Jeffreys Bay have views of sea.

Featuring the outdoor swimming pool and 8 rooms, the Aqua Marine is a mere 0.9 miles from McArthur Pool and Leisure Centre.

The 5-star Xanadu Guest Villa Wilderness is conveniently located walk from Victoria Bay and provides a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

Set 2.6 miles from Dolphin Point Lookout, the 4-star Moontide Riverside Lodge boasts a sundeck, a sun terrace, and a picnic area available on site.

Featuring 17 rooms with views of the ocean, the 4-star heritage Ashby Manor is set within 3 miles of Table Mountain.

Located only 5 minutes' walk from K Z N Wildlife and 2.8 miles from Veyane Cultural Village, the Amazulu Lodge features a swimming pool and 19 rooms.

The 4-star Rouge On Rose Boutique Cape Town is situated near the shopping district of Cape Town, less than 5 minutes by foot from Grand Parade Shopping Centre.

Featuring 9 rooms with views of the landscape, the Cape Agulhas Guest House is set around a 20-minute stroll from Southernmost Tip Of Africa.

Featuring 7 rooms with views of the garden, the Pelican Sedgefield is set a 10-minute drive from Scarab Village.

Featuring a sundeck, a sun terrace, and spa therapy, the 4-star smoke-free Sea Star Rocks Boutique Cape Town is 25 minutes' stroll from Table Mountain National Park.

The comfortable House On Westcliff with a swimming pool is 2.2 miles from Hermanus Golf Club.

Located around a 5-minute walk from Featherbed Nature Reserve, the 4-star beachfront Alkira Lodge has to offer a swimming pool onsite plus canoeing, hiking, and fishing in the area.

Kogelberg Biosphere is 2.6 miles from the Villa Marine Guest House.

At the upmarket Blaauw Village Guest House Bloubergstrand, located in the Blouberg Beach district, guests can relax at the lounge bar.

Located 1.7 miles from Camps Bay Beach, the Atlantic Gold Cape Town offers an indoor swimming pool and 6 air-conditioned rooms.

Located merely a 6-minute walk from Old Harbour Museum and 2.3 miles from Hermanuspietersfontein Cellars, the comfortable Boutique Guest House features snorkeling, canoeing, and fishing.

Featuring 7 rooms with views of the garden, the family-friendly African Oceans Manor On The, 25 minutes' stroll from Diaz Beach, provides guests with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.

Guests can enjoy a swimming pool and benefit from an à la carte restaurant at the 4-star Conference Centre Midrand, situated near a train station.

Featuring 9 rooms, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities, the elegant Mes Amis Beach Guest House is 20 minutes by foot from Cloudbase Paragliding in Wilderness.

Located approximately 0.3 miles from Huguenot Monument, the 4-star La Fontaine Boutique Hotel By The Oyster Collection Franschhoek includes 18 rooms as well as a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool.

The 4-star smoke-free Hlangana Lodge Oudtshoorn offers a sundeck, a summer terrace, and a golf course within 8 minutes' walk from Grobbelaars River.

Guests can take advantage of a swimming pool as well as sun loungers and horseback riding activities, while staying at the 4-star family Lodge Oyster Bay, set in a beach area.

Located merely a 6-minute walk from De Waal Park in the Diamond district, the exclusive Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse Cape Town features a sundeck and a sun terrace on-site.

Hiking, mini golf, and cycling are provided by the excellent 4-star Whale Rock Luxury Lodge, that offers a luxurious location in the Westcliff district.

Located 5 minutes by foot from Caledon Street, 1.5 miles from Cape Palette Art & Picture Framing, the convenient Lodge International George provides guests with spacious rooms and a swimming pool.

While staying at the 5-star non-smoking Last Word Constantia Cape Town you are invited to discover Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, set 3 miles away, or Wynberg Park, which is about 10 minutes away by car.

Featuring 21 rooms with views of the lagoon, the perfect 4-star Amanzi Island Boutique is set about 10 minutes' drive from Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna.

Approximately 20 minutes' walk from Gardens Shopping Centre, the 4-star Welgelegen House By Return Africa offers a tennis court, a summer terrace, and a shared lounge at the premises in addition to spacious rooms.

Boasting a swimming pool, the comfortable Melrose Place Boutique Johannesburg is 2 miles from Jhb Zoo Lake.

Settled in a tourist area walk from Camps Bay, the eco-friendly Antrim Villa By Antrim Collection Cape Town provides a lounge bar and a swimming pool.

Boasting location a mere 7 minutes by foot from Labia Theatre, the 4-star La Grenadine Cape Town features a sundeck and recreational facilities, as well as offers 7 rooms.

Located about 25 minutes' stroll from Art de vivre Gallery, the 4-star Lavender Farm Boutique Guest House Franschhoek features a summer terrace, spa therapy, and a picnic area on-site along with a poolside bar.

Sitting about 25 minutes' walk from Cliff Path and adjacent to a boat dock, the Lavender Manor Guest Lodge Hermanus offers a sundeck and a sunbathing terrace.

While staying at the 3-star modern Brooklyn Guesthouses Pretoria you are invited to discover Groenkloof Nature Reserve, set 3 miles away, or Hillcrest Boulevard, which is an 8-minute walk away.

Featuring 13 rooms with views of the pool, the 4-star pet-friendly Sugarbird Manor Stellenbosch is set 2.9 miles from Toy & Miniature Museum.

Located in the Green Point district of Cape Town and within a 5-minute drive of Chavonnes Battery Museum, the luxury Cape Diem Lodge Cape Town features 7 rooms plus a swimming pool.

The 3-star boutique Atlantic Palms is within 1.9 miles of Milnerton Lighthouse, boasting entertainment activities and loungers.

Nestled in the Milnerton district of Cape Town, the 2-star Buddha Garden is 0.8 miles from Milnerton Lighthouse.

Toy & Miniature Museum is 3.9 miles from the Jordan Suites, while Technopark Stellenbosch is approximately 3 miles away.

Offering 10 rooms together with massage therapy, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities onsite, the Clos Malverne Wine Estate Stellenbosch is set in a protected area.

Set about a 20-minute stroll from Whalebone Pier, the 4-star Casa Ridge Self-Catering Durban features various recreational opportunities, entertainment activities and barbeque.

The à la carte restaurant at the comfortable 4-star Auberge Burgundy serves local local cuisine, and guests can lounge at the outdoor swimming pool.

The 5-star modern Selkirk House is approximately 2.3 miles from Grotto Beach, boasting entertainment activities and barbeque.

Offering 18 rooms with views of the garden, the 4-star Elizabeth Manor Guest House Johannesburg is set in the Sandton district of Johannesburg, within a 10-minute drive of Delta Park.

The 5-star luxury Alexander is 10 minutes by car from Knysna Lagoon, boasting spa therapy and entertainment activities.

Staying at the 5-star boutique Rothman Manor Swellendam, located in a historical district, guests can keep active with canoeing, hiking and horseback riding.

While staying at the 4-star Gaikou Lodge you are invited to discover Marloth Nature Reserve, set around 10 minutes' drive away, or NG Kerk, Swellendam, which is 1.2 miles away.

Set 1.7 miles from Koelenhof Winery, the rooms in the charming Hawksmoor House have views of mountains.

Located 0.9 miles from Eskom Convention Centre, the luxurious Accolades Boutique Venue offers an English breakfast and features a swimming pool.

Staying at the 4-star Rhino Walking Safaris means you will be 3.1 miles from Viewpoint, while enjoying a swimming pool onsite.

Located in an entertainment area and approximately 10 minutes' drive from The Aloe Farm, the boutique Club Cocomo Hartbeespoort features 9 rooms plus the outdoor swimming pool.

Situated around a 25-minute walk from Wine Estate, the comfortable Webersburg features a tennis court, a picnic area, and hiking trails.

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is around 3 miles from the 4-star Umvangati House Hoedspruit.

Featuring an outdoor pool and a pool bar, the elegant 4-star Gable Manor Franschhoek is located 5 minutes by foot from Akademie Street and less than 10 minutes' stroll from David Walters Ceramics Gallery.

Located in a historical neighbourhood approximately 0.4 miles from Akademie Street, the 4-star Ashbourne Boutique Guest House Franschhoek features an outdoor pool and the lounge bar.

Boasting its location approximately 0.5 miles from Newlands Brewery, the 4-star Hedge House Guest House Cape Town has a swimming pool and 7 rooms with views of Table Mountain.