Looking for an unspoiled ocean getaway? It doesn't get better than the exclusive Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel. Hidden away on the shores of the authentic fishing village of Paternoster, only 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, this is a coastal destination with immeasurable charm. The 14 exquisite rooms and suites are a fusion of beach style and contemporary luxury with organic lines, hues and textures and an overall feeling of simplicity. Each room has its own terrace or enclosed courtyard and the suites offer wide doors that open out onto breath-taking views of either sea or nature. If you’re feeling more adventurous, set off on an endless beach walk in search of whales and dolphins, hop onto a bicycle for a leisurely ride or take to the waves on a kayak. Paternoster is a seafood and lobster Mecca, a gourmet destination for travellers in search of the ultimate meal. We daily create inspired cuisine with a local and organic slant at our Ocean Lounge, which also serves up breath-tak…

Situated 5 minutes' drive from the village centre of Franschhoek, La Cotte Orchard Cottages offers stylish accommodation surrounded by vineyards and mountain vistas.

The luxury cottages feature an outdoor veranda, a lounge area and en suite bedrooms. Each also includes a private pool. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

Chamonix Wine Farm is located nearby and the Huguenot Memorial Monument is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 78 km from La Cotte Orchard Cottages.

Situated on the southern tip of Africa, between the mountains and the Indian Ocean, Agulhas Ocean House provides free WiFi and free parking.

Contemporary rooms at Agulhas Ocean House are bright and airy. Most open out onto a balcony or a patio, with views of the ocean or the mountains. En-suite bathrooms are standard and some rooms include a deluxe bathroom with a free-standing bathtub.

Guests can enjoy breakfast in the mornings, served with tea and coffee. It is possible to read a book in the lounge or watch TV. There is also a sun terrace where guests can sun bathe or stroll in the garden and up to Agulhas Lighthouse.

The Southernmost Tip of Africa is 3.5 km away.

The colonial Cape Town-style NOAH House is situated in trendy Tamboerskloof, at the foothills of Table Mountain. Guests can relax on two verandas and explore Cape Town, which is a 7-minute drive away.

All modern-furnished rooms are decorated with white linen on the beds, a ceiling fan and windows with American shutters. Each room has a TV, a desk and an electric kettle. Some offer views of the garden or Table Mountain.

NOAH House serves continental breakfast and guests can choose from a variety of restaurants in the surrounding area.

Sights like Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain are just a 15-minute drive away. Guests can walk to the city centre in 10 minutes, or seek assistance at the tour desk for day trips.

Free public parking is available opposite of the property’s entrance.

Riverside Guest Lodge offers panoramic views of Grobbelaars River and Swartberg Mountains. It offers air-conditioned rooms and wooden cottages. There is a main deck with a splash pool, a bar, and a barbecue.

The rooms at Riverside are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, wooden floors and private bathroom. The wooden cottages have a separate dining room, a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen.

A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily and guests can enjoy ice cold drinks from the lodge’s well stocked honesty bar in the afternoon.

WiFi is free in all areas and there is free on-site parking. Laundry or dry cleaning can be arranged and fax/photocopy facilities are available.

Oudtshoorn’s centre is within walking distance. Oudtshoorn Golf Course is less than a 5-minute drive from Riverside Guest Lodge. Free private parking is possible at Riverside Guest Lodge.

Cool beyond question is POD Camps Bay. A true Africa original realised in a stunning set of decor elements, POD is both raw yet polished.

See naked Africa design timber dropping into stone, shifting into glass, imbuing a sense of seaside sophistication so often attempted but so rarely achieved.

17 modern rooms share the spoils of idyllic mountain and ocean views. Truly surprising is POD’s proximity to the famous and ever energised Camps Bay beachfront, just a few light footsteps away.

It is little wonder that POD appears on the Condé Nast Hot List and finds its place among Tatler’s 101 Best Hotels in the World.

Located 50 metres from the famous Camps Bay beachfront, POD Camps Bay offers a 5-star boutique hotel accommodation near trendy restaurants and bars.

All air-conditioned rooms are spacious and fitted with deluxe bedding. In-room media includes iPod docking station, satellite TV, Netflix and most rooms a DVD player.

The hotel provides breakfast made from fresh local ingredi…

Located 20 km outside of Oudtshoorn, Thabile Lodge offers accommodation with a farm-style atmosphere and views of the Swartberg Mountains. The lodge has an outdoor pool .

The spacious and rustic rooms include a patio, tea-and-coffee making facilities and free WiFi. The private bathrooms have a bath or shower and feature a handmade basin.

Breakfast is served on the verandah at the main house. Thabile Lodge also has a bar and offers 3-course dinners.

Guest can relax at the pool, overlooking the mountains or visit the sauna. Other facilities at Thabile Lodge include a garden and a shared lounge.

The lodge is 40 km from the Cango Caves.

James of Knysna is uniquely situated directly on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon. This owner run establishment offers luxuriously appointed Suites & Rooms offer spectacular views of the lagoon.

Located on a 3 acre estate, this property offers luxury rooms with lagoon views, 2 swimming pools and a landscaped garden. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Pezula Golf Club.

St. James of Knysna offers rooms and suites fitted with deluxe bedding and furniture. Room amenities include satellite TV, minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and international adaptors are provided for all rooms.

Breakfast is served in the morning and light snacks are also available.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary lagoon cruise on The Boat. Massage treatments are also available.

Located on Knysna Lagoon, St. James of Knysna is a few minutes’ drive from the fishing, yachting and scuba diving activities nearby. It is 1.5 km away from Simola Golf and Country Estate.

With a heritage dating back to 1692, no-one could have predicted Babylonstoren’s exhuberant rebirth after its restoration - or the fact that the experiential traveller would respond so emotively to its holistic ethos, which has very little to do with wine tasting, and more to do with soothing the soul, healing the mind and feeding the senses. It’s this mindfulness and intelligent vision that has redefined and rebranded the wine estate experience forever, by celebrating the simple pleasures of farm life but with designer cred that is layered through and through. Seven of the 13 rooms have glass-walled kitchens leading into the kitchen gardens, designed by French architect Patrice Taravella and featuring traditional hanging gardens, chamomile lawns, a walled bee garden, and even outsize bird nests to retreat to. Guests mingle, exploring the estate’s many delights, whether it’s a meal in the award-winning Babel restaurant with its farm-to-table menu, or a taste of charcuterie, cheese and…

Located in Cape Town, 2.6 km from World of Birds, Future Found Sanctuary in Hout Bay by NEWMARK provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a bar. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Future Found Sanctuary in Hout Bay by NEWMARK features certain rooms with pool views, and each room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Future Found Sanctuary in Hout Bay by NEWMARK offers a barbecue. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in…

Bon Accord Farm Cottages are located about 8 km outside of Montagu and offer picturesque views of the Baden Keisie Valley.

The cozy and well-appointed units each have a private entrance and feature a covered verandah with BBQ facilities and views of the valley. Each chalet has a living area, an indoor fireplace, air conditioning satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen.

Activities in the surrounding area include hiking, cycling and a visit to the popular hot springs in Montagu.

With mountain views, Bosch Luys Kloof Nature Reserve is located 56 km from Ladismith and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace.

Accommodation is comprised of a living room, a kitchenette with a fridge, and a private bathroom with bath and shower. There is a seating and a dining area in all units.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Bosch Luys Kloof Nature Reserve also offers game drives.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible in the surroundings and Bosch Luys Kloof Nature Reserve can arrange a bicycle rental service.

Located 20 km from Oudtshoorn, Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge is nestled amongst mountains and the famous red hills. This tranquil retreat offers walking and hiking trails.

With an African theme, the décor features warm and natural tones. Each chalet comes fitted with a private entrance, sofa and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. You can relax on your furnished terrace whilst enjoying views of the valley and Swartberg Mountain Range.

For guest at the lodge, The Zwartberg View Mountain Lodge serves a full English breakfast.

Other activities include attractions such as the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm and Cango Caves are within 32 km.The property also has 11 species of game for game viewing, including giraffes and Elands.

Free WiFi is available in public areas and George Airport is 1 hour’ 15 minutes’ drive away.

Situated in Simonʼs Town, near Water's Edge Beach, Boulders Beach and Seaforth Beach, Tintswalo Boulders has a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool.

At the villa complex, every unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and slippers. Each unit includes a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast sea views. At the villa complex, the units have bed linen and towels.

For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the villa features a selection of packed lunches.

Windmill Beach is less than 1 km from Tintswalo Boulders, while Chapman's Peak is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 39 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shutt…

Coot Club features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Stanford. 26 km from Vogelgat Nature Reserve and 31 km from Flower Valley Farm, the property features a restaurant and barbecue facilities. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.

Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stanford, like hiking, canoeing and cycling.

Speaking Afrikaans and English at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Hermanus Golf Club is 33 km from Coot Club, while Old Harbour is 34 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 139 km from the property.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of the city centre and at the foot of magnificent Table Mountain, the 116 year old iconic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel offers an oasis of tranquillity in a lush garden setting. Step out of the Prince of Wales gates and you will find yourself in Cape Town's cultural and historical centre, or from the Kloof Street entrance you will discover the best of Cape Town's vibrant local flavour.

Nestled on a lush garden estate in the heart of the city, this luxurious hotel is an icon of Cape Town and committed to excellent 5-star quality and service.

Just a stone’s throw from Company Gardens, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a tranquil oasis in the bustling city centre. Enjoy the hotel’s famous afternoon tea on the terrace or have a swim in one of the pools. Extensive wellness facilities, including a tennis court, ensure a truly memorable stay.

Each of the Mount Nelson's accommodation wings has its own character, with private gardens and faciliti…

Nestled between Franschhoek and Stony Brook rivers, Holden Manz Country House offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. The wine estate features an outdoor pool, as well as a private health and wellness spa.

Holden Manz has modern suites with an influence of the grandeur of the Cape Dutch. Each of the air-conditioned suites has a flat-screen TV, and an iPod docking station.

The Franschhoek Kitchen serves international home-made dishes, inspired by South Africa and prepared with local products. The 22 hectare wine estate offers superb wines in its private cellar.

Situated in the quiet corner of the estate, the country house’s spa has treatment rooms, each with a terrace opening out onto the vineyards. Guests can enjoy a variety of therapies, as well as a glass of cold ice tea.

Huguenot Monument is 2 km, Stellenbosch is 30 km away and Cape Town is a 60-minute drive away.

Situated at the foothill of the majestic Chapman’s Peak offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Tintswalo Atlantic boasts a wooden decked terrace, one heated outdoor swimming pool and restaurant. Free WiFi is available.

The elegantly decorated suites feature parquet floors and large windows. Each suite offers a balcony with views of the bay and comes equipped with air conditioning, a seating area and fireplace.

Tintswalo Atlantic serves breakfast daily in the dining room or deck and the fine dining restaurant offers a variety of tastes and cuisines. Lunch and dinner is available upon request.

Guests can relax and unwind while enjoying a drink in the lounge and bar, or a massage can be arranged upon request. The 24-hour front desk can assist in arranging activities such as horse riding and fishing, as well as an airport shuttle upon request.

The Cape Town city center and Cape Town International Airport is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Offering panoramic views of the Cederburg Mountain Range, Simbavati Cederberg Ridge is located 7 km from Clanwilliam.

Each suite has a private patio with mountain views. Free WiFi is available in the public areas.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on the homestead terrace.

Simbavati Cederberg Ridge offers an outdoor pool. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings.

Clanwilliam Museum is 5 km from the accommodation.

Set in a forest and nestled among the trees, Moonshine on Whiskey Creek offers self-catering accommodation in wooden cabins, just toff the N2 national road and 15 km away from Plettenberg Bay.

The units are equipped with kitchen facilities, fireplace and seating area. Some of the bathrooms are fitted with a mosaic shower. Barbecue facilities are available.

Moonshine on Whiskey Creek offers a swimming pool and a children's playground. A 30-minute forest hike takes you to a mountain pool. Other activities offered on site or in the surrounding area include bird watching, canoeing and horse riding. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Birds of Eden and Monkeyland are both within 10-minutes' drive. The famous Bloukrans Bridge is 22 km away.