Top Guest houses in South Africa

Boasting a treatment room and an outdoor swimming pool, the grand Evergreen Manor And Stellenbosch dates back to 1904, and is situated 1.5 km from Wine Estate.

Offering a swimming pool, the charming Seasons is approximately a 20-minute walk from Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden.

The Sunrock Guesthouse is located 10 minutes' drive from O.R. Tambo International airport, featuring a restaurant.

While staying at the Last Word Long Kommetjie you are invited to discover Noordhoek Beach, set a 10-minute ride away, or Slangkop Point Lighthouse, which is nearly 5 minutes' drive away.

Here, in the 4-star Mooiplaas Guesthouse Oudtshoorn, guests can enjoy international dishes at the à la carte restaurant, at a distance of 3.4 km from Ostrich farm.

Set a 10-minute ride from Eagle Encounters, the 5-star Wedgeview Country House & Stellenbosch features a swimming pool and a full English breakfast.

The 4-star Centre-Ville Franschhoek with mountain views lies 70 km from Cape Town International airport.

Located in the Camps Bay district approximately a 14-minute walk from Theatre On The Bay, the 4-star Ocean View House Cape Town has 30 rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.

Offering a convenience shop, the Riversong lies in a southern area, at a distance of 1.3 km from Rush Trampoline Park and nearly a 10-minute ride from Rondebosch Common.

Nestled in an entertainment area, The Wesley is nearly a 10-minute drive from Norscot Koppies Nature Reserve.

Guests of the 4-star Leeuwenhof can relax in the poolside bar or lounge at 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Offering 14 spacious rooms, the 4-star Karoo Retreat- Self Catering Villas And Bed & Breakfast overlooks the outdoor pool and is nestled at a distance of 2.4 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch.

Placed 7 minutes' walk from Huguenot Monument and in the very heart of Franschhoek, the smoke-free Corner offers 9 rooms.

While staying at the 4-star Kapensis Guesthouse Pringle Bay you are invited to discover Stony Point Penguin Colony, set 10 minutes away by car, or Stony Point, which is 4.2 km away.

While staying at the 5-star Opikopi Pretoria you are invited to discover BROOKLYN Theatre, set a 10-minute ride away, or Kimiad Golf Clubhouse, which is 2.8 km away.

Just 12 minutes' walk from Klipdrift Brandy, the 4-star Gubas Robertson offers an outdoor swimming pool.

Located in a cultural part of Kiepersol, the modern Highgrove has a treatment room and a sauna.

The 5-star Castello Pretoria has an outdoor pool plus a lounge bar and awaits guests 2.9 km from Jan Celliers Park.

Staying at the family-friendly Orange-Ville Lodge & Guesthouse Stellenbosch means you will be within 6 km of The Franschhoek Motor Museum, while enjoying a swimming pool onsite.

Located 2.6 km from South African National Biodiversity Institute, the luxury Casa Toscana features 20 rooms and an à la carte restaurant on-site.

Set 1.1 km from Company Gardens Pond, the boutique style Walden House Cape Town features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Heather Auer Art & Sculpture Gallery is within 20 minutes' walk of the charming Brightwater Lodge Hout Bay, while Bay Harbour Market is just 1.2 km away.

Durban Country Club is within a 2-km distance of the Goble Palms, while Blue Lagoon Park is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

Nearly a 25-minute walk from Holy Trinity Church, the 4-star Overmeer Knysna boasts recreational facilities and a garden.

The comfortable Beachcomber Bay Guest House In South Africa is situated in a wonderful neighbourhood, 10 minutes' drive from Margate airport.

Guests can also enjoy access to Middle Beach, which is approximately a 25-minute walk from 4-star The Lookout Port Alfred.

End your day in the 4-star Bonne Esperance that is located nearly a 20-minute walk from Rupert Museum and offers a swimming pool.

Located in a popular neighbourhood 4.4 km from Royal Cape Golf Club, the 4-star Paradiso Guesthouse & Self-Catering Cottage has 6 rooms and a swimming pool.

Merely 1 km from Hermanus New Harbour, the charming Cliff features a sauna and a shared lounge.

The 4-star Gumtree features a swimming pool and is a few moments from Suspension Bridge.

The luxurious Gerald'S Gift Guest House Addo features a swimming pool and 10 rooms facing the garden.

Situated within 25 minutes' walk of Tzaneen Museum, the Tamboti features a lobby area.

Perfectly set about a 10-minute drive from Altydgedacht, the 4-star Cape Pillars in a northern area offers various recreational opportunities and barbecue grills.

Set within 10 minutes' drive of Old Harbour Museum, the Lavender Manor Guest Lodge Hermanus lies in the Voelklip district of Hermanus.

Guests will enjoy an outdoor pool onsite and admire views of the garden offered from 30 rooms.

Sitting about a 25-minute walk from Kloof Corner, the smoke-free 3 is located in the Camps Bay district.

Around a 20-minute walk from St Therese Catholic Church, the comfortable 4-star President Lodge has a casino, a prime touristic area, and a patio along with a lounge bar.

Approximately a 25-minute walk from De Wetshof Estate, the contemporary 5-star Ballinderry boasts an à la carte restaurant and 7 rooms.

While staying at the 4-star Milkwood Lodge Hermanus you are invited to discover Fernkloof Nature Reserve, set about a 25-minute walk away, or Whale Museum, which is 3.6 km away.

Guests will enjoy a year-round outdoor pool onsite and admire views of the inner courtyard offered from 10 rooms.

Guests can relax by a swimming pool or in a snack bar with views of the pool in the 5-star Atholl House, located about 25 minutes' walk from Table Mountain.

Sitting 2.6 km from Bo-Kaap Museum, the smoke-free Villa On Ocean View is located in the Sea Point district.

You can relax by a swimming pool in the family-run Orange Inn, located 25 minutes' walk from The Motorcycle Room.

While staying at the Deux Freres Stellenbosch you are invited to discover Quoin Rock, set around 10 minutes' drive away, or Dorp Street, which is around 7 km away.

Set around a 25-minute walk from Oribi Plaza, the rooms in the beachfront La Vue have views of pool.

Offering a swimming pool, the 4-star Mermaid is located around 5 km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse.

Set 67 km from Donkerpoort Dam in Welgevonden Game Reserve, this apartment with chic interior features a patio.

Located in the business Umhlanga district within 10 minutes' drive of Granada Square Shopping Centre, the Ocean Vista Durban has 7 rooms and a swimming pool.

Facing bay views, the 5-star Marine Hermanus is a 9-minute walk from Lembu Fine art and craft and offers an à la carte restaurant plus cycling and fisheries.

Located only 1.3 km from Kosi Bay, the Hilltop Guest House St Lucia boasts a swimming pool.

Vakansie Verblyf is within 4 km of the 4-star Seeplaas Guesthouse.

End your day in the 4-star House And Heart Guest House Vanderbijlpark that is located around 7 km from Aquadome and offers 2 outdoor swimming pools.

You can relax by a seasonal outdoor pool in the Amery House Port Elizabeth, located around 25 minutes' walk from Piet Retief Monument.

De Oude Kerk Museum is just 1.3 km from the 4-star Cafe Felix & Old Oak Manor, while Kloovenburg Wine and Olive Estate is around 10 minutes away by car.

Located in the Camps Bay district and 500 metres from The Promenade, the beachfront Central Beach Villas features 8 rooms plus a swimming pool.

Positioned within 10 minutes' drive of V&A Waterfront, guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes at the charming Charles Cafe & Guesthouse Cape Town's à la carte restaurant.

You can enjoy an in-house bar at the 3-star Esperanza or take advantage of visiting Lower Molteno Reservoir, which is approximately 10 minutes' walk away.

The 3-star Blyde River Hoedspruit offers 12 rooms plus a tea garden, within a 10-minute drive from Jessica the Hippo.

Located less than about 25 minutes' walk from Hout Bay Museum, the 3-star Victorskloof Lodge offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Set a 10-minute drive from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, the budget Anchor Bay Cape Town lies in the Three Anchor Bay district.

Boasting a library and barbecue, the stylish Port View is situated about 5 minutes' walk from Temple Israel Green Point and just 1.7 km from Two Oceans Aquarium.

The Manor House is situated at a distance of 1.9 km from The Motorcycle Room and only 12 minutes on foot from Vinyl.

Chavonnes Battery Museum is only 1.9 km from the Bluegum Hill, while Cape Town Stadium is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

With a sundeck and various recreational opportunities at the premises, the 3-star Maartens Guesthouse is located at a distance of 2.5 km from Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium.

Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools is just 0.8 km from the comfortable Spring Tide and Sea Point Promenade is only an 8-minute walk away.

African Crafts Market is at a distance of 3.8 km from the perfect Salt River Knysna that has restaurants and entertainment including a picnic area, recreational facilities, and a garden.

Located just a minute's drive from the Sabie River, the 3-star Nabana Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool and 8 rooms plus it is 50 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International airport.

The lovely Life is located 25 km from Rand airport and about 10 minutes' walk from Main and 4th Avenue bus stop.

The 3-star Emerald Guesthouse is situated at a distance of 2.7 km from Madiba Freedom Museum and approximately 10 minutes' drive from Gateway Presbyterian Church.

Around 6 km from Bellville Velodrome and overlooking Table Mountain, the 3-star Plattekloof Plattekloof features barbecue and a garden.

Visit Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, which stands 2.5 km away, and enjoy an array of activities like hiking and bowling in the 3-star Finchley Cape Town with views of the sea.

Located 5 minutes' walk from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, the budget Upperbloem Cape Town features 7 rooms with views of the city.

Set in a protected area, the 3-star Macaron Boutique Franschhoek with 10 rooms offers an outdoor swimming pool and hiking, horseback riding and cycling to those enjoying an active lifestyle.

Staying at the 3-star Serenity means you will be at a distance of 2.5 km from Marlothi Shopping Centre, while enjoying a swimming pool onsite.

Offering a saltwater pool plus cycling, golf and fishing onsite, the Marula Swellendam is set within a 5-minute stroll of Sulina Fairy Sanctuary.

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star Vetho Villa is approximately 5 minutes' walk from Albie Bailey ART Gallery and Clementina Ceramics.

Offering a restaurant, Haus Am Strand - On The Beach lies in the Wilderness Beach district of Wilderness, at a distance of 3.6 km from Cloudbase Paragliding and only a 5-minute stroll from Milkwood Village Shopping Centre.

Approximately a 15-minute walk from Pottery, guests of the Dunes Boutique Guesthouse may engage in a variety of activities, including kite surfing, kayaking and fisheries.

Offering a shared lounge and a garden, The Sir is nearly 5 minutes' walk from Kleinbaai Beach Blouberg as well as around 300 metres from Small bay BEACH Bloubergstrand.

At a distance of 2.4 km from Saint Lucia Estuary, guests of the Lake St Lucia may engage in a variety of activities, including deep-sea fishing and horse riding.

The Ridge Richards Bay is placed approximately 25 minutes' walk from Naval island and has an outdoor swimming pool along with a lounge bar.

Jeffreys Bay Main Beach is about a 10-minute ride from the Dolphin Sunrise, while Supertubes is merely 1.4 km away.

Featuring 20 rooms with views of the sea, the 4-star Brenton Brenton-on-Sea is set a 15-minute drive from Margaret's Viewpoint.

The Nelson Mandela Bay River Mile is at a distance of 3.7 km from the Sundune Colchester and Sundays River Mouth and Beach is just a 5-minute walk away.

Situated a mere 6 minutes' walk from Jongensfontein Beach, the 4-star Little Rock features barbecue and a garden along with 7 rooms.

The 4-star Chartfield Guesthouse includes 17 rooms together with a swimming pool, offering its guests a quiet setting in the very heart of Cape Town.

Situated in the Voelklip district of Hermanus, the Hermanus is about 25 minutes on foot from Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

Located 3 km from View point Eastern Knysna Head, the luxury Brenton Brenton-on-Sea features 8 rooms with views of the sea.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a pool bar, the St James Kalk Bay is located around 600 metres from St James Beach and about 10 minutes' drive from Muizenberg Water Slides.

Just 1.3 km from Cape Town International Kite Festival, the 3-star Bluebottle Guesthouse overlooks the mountain and features a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a garden.

The Secret Garden is located near the beach district of Bloubergstrand around a 25-minute stroll from Blouberg Beachfront.

Guests can also enjoy access to Spitzkop Viewpoint, which is approximately 4 km from the comfortable Breeze Knysna.

From the 4-star Abalone Guest Hermanus, you can admire views of the sea, enjoy sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool and take advantage of the hotel's prime location.

Offering entertainment activities and various recreational opportunities, the 4-star 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse lies in a touristic area of Hermanus, a 10-minute ride from Mediclinic Hermanus and within 3.1 km of Hermanus New Harbour.

The Blaauw is situated in an entertainment area of Bloubergstrand, only 200 metres from Studio 46 and about a 25-minute stroll from Blouberg Beachfront.

Sitting within a 5-minute drive of Diaz Water Park, the 5-star African Oceans Manor On The Beach Mossel Bay is located in the shopping district of Mossel Bay.

The 3-star Murray Street lies within 6 km of National Zoological Gardens of South Africa and offers an à la carte restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool onsite.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star Midrand Midrand is located approximately a 25-minute walk from Lory Park Zoo.

A 25-minute walk from Wilderness National Park, the comfortable 4-star Mes Amis overlooks the mountain and features a patio, a shared lounge, and barbecue grills.

Arranging snorkelling, horse riding, and racquetball at the premises, the 4-star On Beach is based around 25 minutes' walk from Noorsekloof Local Authority Nature Reserve, close to an underground station.

Situated a mere 0.6 km from Huguenot Monument, the heritage La Fontaine Boutique Hotel By The Oyster Collection features 18 rooms with private bathrooms.

The historical Saint James offers 15 rooms plus a herb garden, within a 25-minute walk from Deutsche Schule Durban.

Featuring 27 rooms with views of the patio, the Hlangana Lodge Oudtshoorn is set approximately 2 km from CP Nel Museum.

Nestled within 650 metres of Oranjezicht City Farm, the exclusive Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse features an outdoor pool and 10 rooms.

Within a 1-km distance of Komati Spar Centre, the Meerkat Manor includes 8 rooms.

Set only 5 minutes' walk from Cliff Path and in the Westcliff district, the excellent Whale Rock Hermanus has 17 rooms.

The Old Oak Slave Tree is nearly a 10-minute stroll from the convenient Lodge International George, while Museum is a mere 10 minutes' stroll away.

Whale watching is at a distance of 2.3 km from the Whalesong Lodge Gansbaai and View Point is about 10 minutes' drive away.

Located in a southern neighbourhood, the 5-star Last Word Constantia Cape Town boasts a swimming pool and an African cuisine is available at the Mexican restaurant.

The Brenwin is situated in the Green Point district, 21 minutes' drive from Cape Town International airport.

Located a 10-minute ride from Waverley Plaza, the Purple Olive Pretoria features a large outdoor swimming pool.

Offering snorkelling, horse riding, and racquetball in the area, the 5-star Serene-Estate lies approximately 400 metres from K Z N Wildlife, and within 10 minutes' drive of Jabula Beach.

Offering an à la carte restaurant and snack bar, the perfect 4-star Amanzi is set in a protected area.

While staying at this 13-room the stylish Bayswater Lodge Bloemfontein, you can easily walk over to Modenso Park, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

Designer rooms with city views and an outdoor swimming pool are at guests' disposal at the 5-star Cape Diem Cape Town, a mere 1.6 km from The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island.

Nestled in the Sea Point district of Cape Town, the Sweet Orange is about a 10-minute drive from Lion's Head.

Located in the City Bowl district of Cape Town and approximately 20 minutes' walk from South African National Gallery, the Welgelegen Boutique Guest House features 13 rooms plus an outdoor pool.

Guests of the perfect 4-star Dreamhouse, placed 3.2 km from Seal Island, can splash about in a swimming pool and savor drinks in a honesty bar.

Located merely a 10-minute stroll from Walker Bay Nature Reserve Entrance, the Cliff Lodge features 6 rooms with views of the patio.

Located in the Paradise district of Knysna around 25 minutes' walk from Drupkelders, the 5-star Villa Afrikana Knysna offers loungers, a library, and a garden.

Situated in the Melrose district of Johannesburg, the 4-star Melrose Place Boutique is only 1.5 km from Everard Read.

Located in the green part of Cape Town, merely 1.4 km from Green Point Lighthouse, the 4-star Antrim Boutique Retreat By Totalstay offers loungers and a garden.

Located around a 10-minute ride from Kumba Iron Ore, the Herberg boasts a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Conveniently situated 2.5 km from Two Oceans Aquarium, the perfect La Grenadine Cape Town boasts recreational facilities and a garden.

Located in the Three Anchor Bay district of Cape Town at a distance of 3.1 km from Castle of Good Hope, the 3-star Bayflowers offers a sundeck and a garden.

Featuring 7 rooms with views of the hills, the charming 4-star Villa Cape Town is set a 10-minute ride from Lion's Head.

The 4-star Lavender Farm Guest House offers spa therapy and horse riding facilities in a protected area of Franschhoek, 10 minutes by car from Chamonix Wine Farm.

Located a 5-minute walk from NG Pretoria Oosterlig Church and a 15-minute stroll from Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve, the 4-star Constantia Manor features spa therapy, entertainment activities and loungers.

A patio, barbecue grills, and a living area are all open to guests of this 8-room the 4-star Lalapanzi that is located at a distance of 2.7 km from Donkin Reserve.

Featuring 6 rooms, a shared lounge, barbecue grills, and a garden, the Sanchia is within 6 km of uMhlanga Lighthouse in Durban.

Chic The Grange Durban is at a distance of 3.9 km from Blue Lagoon Beach, and boasts 7 rooms, a Japanese garden and an outdoor swimming pool.

Victoria Bay is at a distance of 3.9 km from The Pink Wilderness, while Kingfisher Trail is approximately a 25-minute walk away.

While staying at the 4-star Abangane Hazyview you are invited to discover Elephant Whispers, set about a 25-minute walk away, or Sabie River, which is 2.1 km away.

Staying at the 4-star Anchor'S Rest Guesthouse And Self Catering Durban, you can visit Bronze Beach, set 17 minutes' walk away, or simply relax by an outdoor swimming pool.

The Belvedere-On-River is situated at a distance of 2.2 km from Mthethomusha Game Reserve and around a 10-minute drive from Berg-en-Dal.