Top Guest houses in South Africa

The 4-star Aqua Terra is 3.6 km from Millers Point Tidal Pool and offers an outdoor pool.

Victoria Bay is 2.9 km from the 3-star Tops, while Wilderness National Park is 10 minutes away by car.

Waterfall At End Of Giant Kingfisher Trail is 2.9 km from the Pearl Moon Wilderness and RPRX - Real People Real Xperiences is only 12 minutes' walk away.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The smoke-free Lovane is just a 13-minute walk from Asara Wine Estate and offers an outdoor swimming pool.

La Motte Wine Estate Winery is at a 2.9 km distance from the 4-star Val D'Or Estate and La Motte is about a 20-minute walk away.

Set approximately 25 minutes' walk from BROOKLYN Theatre, the 5-star Bohemian Pretoria lies in the Waterkloof district of Pretoria.

Featuring a heated pool and 16 rooms, the luxury Residence is 19 minutes on foot from Killarney Mall.

While staying at the 4-star Penguinden you are invited to discover Penguin spotting, set nearly 10 minutes away by car, or South African Naval Museum, which is 3.6 km away.

Featuring 10 rooms, barbecue grills and a garden, the 3-star Tatenda is around a 20-minute walk from Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club in Hazyview.

Offering a setting approximately 5 minutes by car from Mahala View, the 3-star Tranquillity Day Spa & Lodge includes 10 rooms and features a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star Club Cocomo is located in the cultural part of Hartbeespoort, approximately 25 minutes' walk from French Toast Koffie Kafee.

Located 3.5 km from Nelspruit Nature Reserve, the 5-star Loerie'S Call Guesthouse Mbombela features 10 rooms with views of the city.

The deluxe Boutique Guest House is nestled near the beach district of Hermanus, within 6 minutes' stroll of the Old Harbour Shark Academy Museum.

Featuring 13 rooms with views of the courtyard, the 2-star Altona Lodge Cape Town is set about 25 minutes' walk from Bree Street.

The Promenade is 11 minutes' walk from the Stone Cottages and Table Mountain is 3.1 km away.

While staying at the smoke-free Atlantic Palms Cape Town you are invited to discover Rietvlei, set a 20-minute walk away, or Milnerton Golf Club, which is 3.5 km away.

Located 3.3 km from Neethlingshof Wine Estate, the 3-star Skilpadvlei Stellenbosch boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a pizza restaurant with South African dishes.

The Lucky Bean Johannesburg lies within a 10-minute drive of Museum Africa and at the side of a train station.

Providing an outdoor swimming pool along with 23 rooms, the 5-star Waterkloof is placed merely 1 km from Spanish Embassy.

Located a 17-minute walk from Austrian Embassy, the 4-star 37 Pretoria features 14 rooms, various recreational opportunities and barbecue grills.

Franschhoek Art House and Chamonix Wine Farm are located 0.6 km and 2 km from the comfortable Le Petit Paris respectively.

Providing a private swimming pool along with 7 rooms, the 4-star Villa Xanelle is placed at a distance of 4.4 km from Martin Harvey Photography.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a tropical garden on site, the 5-star Stirling Manor is situated 2.7 km from Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort.

Providing a swimming pool along with 15 rooms, the 4-star Cascade Manor Paarl is placed about 25 minutes' walk from Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary.

Offering a swimming pool, the 3-star Fin And Feather is nearly 25 minutes' walk from K90 Centre.

Offering 13 rooms with views of the mountain, the 4-star Aan De Oever Swellendam is set in a historic neighbourhood, merely 1.5 km from Sulina Fairy Sanctuary.

The River Lodge is situated in a protected area of Plettenberg Bay, at a distance of 16 km from Goose Valley Golf Club and about a 10-minute ride from Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve.

The Whispering Oaks, located within easy walking distance of George Museum, is also at a proximity to Caledon Street.

A swimming pool and a lounge bar are offered for guest convenience at the smoke-free Leeuwenzee Guesthouse.

Offering 12 rooms, the Aerotropolis is near the entertainment district of Kempton Park, nearly a 10-minute drive from Millennium 7.

The 4-star Hedge House Guest House is placed in a recreational area of Cape Town, around 25 minutes on foot from Rhodes Memorial and a 5-minute drive from Cavendish Square Shopping Centre.

The Elephant'S Nest is a good starting point to Graskop's sights including Pilgrims Rest, which is only a 6-minute walk away.

Featuring 9 rooms with views of the pool, the 2-star Cherry Lane is set about 25 km from Bram Fischer International airport.

Clifton 4th Beach is a 25-minute walk from the 4-star Bayview Cape Town and features shopping and dining.

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

Featuring a swimming pool and 8 rooms, the 4-star Klein Waterval Franschhoek is 10 minutes by car from La Motte.

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.

AmaZink Live is also set within 2.6 km of the 4-star Sugarbird Manor.

The 5-star Nova Cape Town is located at a distance of 4.7 km from Earth Fair Food and Shopping Market and comprises 10 rooms along with facials and a patio.

The Leighwood Lodge offers entertainment activities and recreational facilities in a downtown area of Johannesburg, 10 minutes by car from Johannesburg Botanical Garden.

Just near Knysna Elephant Park, the 4-star Paradise Found overlooks the garden and features recreational facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.

The Fernwood Cape Town is settled in the Newlands district of Cape Town, approximately a 10-minute drive from Arderne Gardens, and includes a snack bar.

The Stellenbosch Village Museum is only 0.9 km from the 4-star Roosenwijn Guesthouse, while Jan Marais Nature Reserve is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

While staying at this perfectly located a 17-minute walk from K Z N Wildlife the luxury Maputaland St Lucia, guests can enjoy a picnic area and various recreational opportunities.

Featuring a sundeck, a patio, and barbecue grills, the 4-star La Roca in a residential neighbourhood is located at a distance of 2.3 km from Sonpark Shopping centre.

The Sw1 Lodge is set at a 4.1 km distance from Vergelegen Picnic and about a 10-minute ride from Blue Rock Adventure Park.

Cloudbase Paragliding is around 5 minutes' drive from the 4-star Dolphin Dunes and Half Collared Kingfisher Trail is merely 1.7 km away.

Located a mere 400 metres from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and only 0.8 km from Nobel Square, the Casa Cape Town features a lounge bar plus a year-round outdoor pool.

Set about 20 km from Cape Town International airport, the comfortable Rouge lies in the City Bowl district.

The 4-star Ashbourne Boutique Guest House Franschhoek features an outdoor swimming pool and views of the mountain, and is located within 1.3 km of Chamonix Wine Farm.

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 4-star Stone Olive features an outdoor pool and is at a distance of 3.5 km from Kabeljous Nature Reserve.

Featuring an indoor pool and 6 rooms, the Atlantic Gold Cape Town is approximately 10 minutes by car from The Promenade Camps Bay.

Offering a courtyard and a garden, the 3-star Tintagel Cape Town is situated about a 25-minute walk from Lion's Head.

With a sundeck and a garden this 6-room the 2-star Swiss Cottage is around 25 minutes' walk from Pipe Track.

The stylish Hazelwood House features a large pool and is around 25 minutes' walk from Rupert Museum.

While staying at the 3-star Magnolia Place you are invited to discover Rupert Museum, set 18 minutes' walk away, or Uncle Samie's Shop, which is about 2 km away.

The Braeview is situated at a distance of 2.2 km from De Wet's Huis Photo Museum and just a 7-minute stroll from Hermanus Whale Watchers.

The Parkes Manor is set about 20 minutes on foot from Knysna Waterfront and boasts 9 rooms plus a park-like garden.

Set at a 3.2 km distance from Donkin Reserve, the Ascot Place features a swimming pool and a full English breakfast.

While staying at the 3-star Penguin Palace Simon's Town you are invited to discover Penguin spotting, set approximately 25 minutes' walk away, or Boulders Beach, which is 2.1 km away.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and 16 rooms, the luxurious Chamonix Franschhoek is a 10-minute ride from Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.

Guests can also visit Betty's Bay Main Beach, situated just 1.4 km away.

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.

Rooms of the 3-star Margarets Place face the garden and there is also an outdoor pool on the premises.

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.

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.

Offering a picnic area and various recreational opportunities, the African Sky lies in a popular area of Krugersdorp, at a distance of 2.1 km from Princess Crossing Shopping Centre and around a 10-minute ride from AFM Church.

The Whale Watchers is situated within a 3-km distance of Old Barry Church and approximately 15 minutes on foot from Witsand Nature Reserve.

Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium is at a distance of 2.2 km from the Absolute Bosch and Stellenbosch Warrior Toy Museum is approximately a 20-minute walk away.

A 25-minute walk from Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park, the 3-star Traveller'S Palm offers a courtyard, a picnic area, and a garden plus a swimming pool.

Located in a northern area about a 10-minute ride from Athlone Stadium, the Brookdale House has 6 rooms and a swimming pool.

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

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

The Nautilus, located just 8 minutes' stroll from Hoy's Koppie, is also at a proximity to Cape Whale Coast.

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.

The contemporary 4-star African Groove Cape Town offers spacious rooms and a heated swimming pool, while being located 1.8 km from Camps Bay Beach.

Featuring 8 rooms with views of the mountain, the 4-star Summit Place Guest House is set 10 minutes by car from The Alphen Trail.

Located about a 5-minute stroll from Akademie Street, only a 10-minute walk from Bordeaux Street Gallery Franschhoek, the Avondrood features spa therapy, entertainment activities and loungers along with 8 rooms.

Located in a green neighbourhood approximately 20 minutes' walk from Magnolia Dell, the 4-star Osborne House offers a patio, barbecue, and a garden.

Oosterwal Caravan Park and Kite Lab are located 3.2 km and 4.6 km from the 4-star Crystal Lagoon Lodge respectively.

Located a 5-minute stroll from Pipe Track, the high-quality 4-star Diamond House Cape Town is 2.8 km from Lion's Head.

Located about 25 minutes' walk from Lory Park Zoo, the 4-star Accolades Midrand features a swimming pool.

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

Placed merely a 5-minute stroll from Labia Theatre and in the heart of Cape Town, the 4-star Parker Cottage offers 10 rooms.

The 4-star Edenwood House offers a swimming pool and provides access to St Georges Mall, which is about 3 km away.

Offering barbecue grills and a garden, the Manor Gordons Bay is approximately a 10-minute drive from Crystal Pools Hiking Trail as well as only 0.7 km from Gordon's Bay Main Beach.

Scuba diving and fishing are offered at the 4-star Boat House Simon's Town, which is a 25-minute stroll from Penguin spotting.

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

Based approximately a 25-minute walk from Chris Saunders Park, the 4-star Chartwell Durban features chaise longues, barbecue grills, and a garden combined with a snack bar.

The 5-star Forest Manor is a perfect vacation spot at a distance of 4.2 km from Bronze Beach and other Umhlanga landmarks.

The 4-star Cozy Nest Durban offers a swimming pool and provides access to Blue Lagoon Beach, which is 3.8 km away.

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

The 3-star My Guest Knysna is approximately a 25-minute walk from Spitzkop Viewpoint and offers recreational facilities and a garden.

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.

Set in the southern district of Cape Town, the 3-star Ascot Gardens Self Catering features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke-free Woods Stormsrivier is 20 minutes' walk from Big Tree.

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.

Located 25 km from Cape Town International airport, the Cheviot Place provides shuttle service, as well as cars for rent.

Offering entertainment activities and barbeque, the 5-star Selkirk House lies in a protected area of Hermanus, a 20-minute walk from De Wet's Huis Photo Museum and a mere 1.3 km from Hoy's Koppie.

Located in the Randburg district, the 4-star Jubilee Johannesburg features entertainment activities and barbeque.

Providing an outdoor swimming pool along with 15 rooms, the 4-star Elizabeth Manor Johannesburg is placed a mere 1 km from Nelson Mandela Square.

While staying at the 4-star Aqua Marina Mossel Bay you are invited to discover The Shark Lab, set about 6 km away, or St Blaize Hiking Trail Start, which is a mere 12 minutes' walk away.

Featuring 6 rooms with views of the pool, the 5-star Rothman Manor is set a 10-minute ride from Drostdy Museum Library.

Penguin spotting is at a distance of 2.2 km from the 4-star Residence that features a swimming pool.

Positioned around a 10-minute ride from NG Kerk, guests can enjoy local dishes at the Eagle Rock's à la carte restaurant.

Located nearly a 9-minute walk from Huguenot Monument and around 14 minutes' walk from Art de vivre Gallery, the 4-star La Providence Franschhoek features a private pool and 13 rooms.

Located around 16 minutes' walk from Huguenot Memorial Museum, the L'Auberge Chanteclair Franschhoek features an English breakfast.

Located around 5 minutes' walk from Ebony / Curated art Gallery and at a distance of 4.1 km from Dutoitskop, the excellent Fleur features a patio and a garden.

The Monte Carlo boasts an outdoor swimming pool and has 13 rooms, featuring a location near a train station.

Snorkelling and horse riding make the comfortable Ambience St Lucia attractive to sports enthusiasts, and set a 16-minute stroll from Saint Lucia Estuary.

Just 5 minutes' walk from Fruit Market, the Turtle Bay Lodge St Lucia offers a pool bar together with various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.

Featuring a spacious garden and a play area, the Rustique Graskop is 14 minutes' walk from Big Swing.

The Autumn Breeze Graskop provides access to Pilgrims Rest only a 7-minute walk away and welcomes its guests to use a sauna, a shared lounge, and a garden or to enjoy vegetarian dishes in the on-site à la carte restaurant.

Located 500 metres from Pilgrims Rest, the Pilgrims Graskop is 13 minutes' stroll from Big Swing.

Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna is 2.5 km from the 3-star Lakeside Accommodation, and is ideal for an energetic jog or scuba diving, canoeing, and horse riding.

While staying at the stylish Melville Turret Johannesburg you are invited to discover Gold Reef City, set around 7 km away, or 44 Stanley Shopping Area, which is nearly 20 minutes' walk away.

End your day in the 3-star Baron Oudtshoorn that is located 2.9 km from Cango Wildlife Ranch and offers an outdoor swimming pool.