Title: South Africa Sports Hotels, Africa: South Africa Hotel Guide | Expedia.co.uk [South Africa Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Africa.dx165)[South Africa Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in South Africa](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[South Africa Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Flight-Destinations)[South Africa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Car-Hire-Destinations)[South Africa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Africa.d165.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066731/24c241a4-40f5-4cd9-be6f-f30460560003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066731/24c241a4-40f5-4cd9-be6f-f30460560003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - 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9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/308350a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/4c6defef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Piano bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/7988283e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; international cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/a84ff13c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) Moses Kotane 8.8/10 Excellent (669 reviews) "Excellent service Room was always spotless " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Sibusiso £388 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/5b50f80f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/40c2bf9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor wedding area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/e98da812.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/e2bea546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drakensberg-Gardens-Hotels-Gooderson-Drakensberg-Gardens-Golf-Spa-Resort.h890693.Hotel-Information) Drakensberg Gardens 8.2/10 Very good (73 reviews) "Amazing resort with well mantained amenities. Bathrooms were modern and new, the rest of th cottage was cozy. Service was fantastic and the manager and staff always efficiently fulfulling requests. " ![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg) Anonymous traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drakensberg-Gardens-Hotels-Gooderson-Drakensberg-Gardens-Golf-Spa-Resort.h890693.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9600/9515/7301f314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Luxury Room with Balcony | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9600/9515/fe439f8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9600/9515/1d4daa0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9600/9515/2de67c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) Moses Kotane 7.8/10 Good (246 reviews) "Overall a great location for everything! Hotel, golf and staff superb" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Douglas £265 includes taxes & fees 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46800/46797/a5d20367.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46800/46797/44c164a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, sea views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46800/46797/d9886456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46800/46797/a6cfc30c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Victoria-Alfred-Hotel.h46797.Hotel-Information) Victoria and Alfred Waterfront 9.2/10 Wonderful (1,003 reviews) "Perfect location for attractions & harbour view. " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Colleen £381 includes taxes & fees 6 Feb - 7 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Victoria-Alfred-Hotel.h46797.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/63e12aa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/c864c02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 restaurants, lunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/b9d3ad39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden Villa | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/eac16c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Spier Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Spier-Hotel.h558209.Hotel-Information) Stellenbosch 9.2/10 Wonderful (564 reviews) "Excellent hotel & staff with lovely grounds and facilities. Loved the pool and the delicious breakfast every morning. Great location for exploring the surrounding region. A hotel I’d definitely return to." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Meenal £434 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Spier-Hotel.h558209.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4339000/4338971/17f07757.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4339000/4338971/0dd52b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (ZAR 140 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4339000/4338971/b7be53bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4339000/4338971/09bde18e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gumtree Guest House [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oudtshoorn-Hotels-Gumtree-Guest-House.h4338971.Hotel-Information) Oudtshoorn 9.6/10 Exceptional (127 reviews) "Great time, lovely room, very friendly, great location" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Mark £70 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oudtshoorn-Hotels-Gumtree-Guest-House.h4338971.Hotel-Information) ![Double/Twin Rooms - Swiss Village Cabins | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/e57466aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/0fcd05e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/cfa134b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room (Swiss Village) | Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6330000/6323200/6323165/e1e9b2b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eight Bells Mountain Inn [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruiterbos-Hotels-Eight-Bells-Mountain-Inn.h6323165.Hotel-Information) Ruiterbos 8.6/10 Excellent (55 reviews) "Great, historic hotel in a beautiful setting.We had an overnight stay in Palm Court which worked well for our family. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We had drinks in the atmospheric bar and had both dinner and breakfast in the restaurant - good food, good choice and excellent service." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Victoria £111 includes taxes & fees 5 Mar - 6 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ruiterbos-Hotels-Eight-Bells-Mountain-Inn.h6323165.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/433c9541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/98507f3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/2f7050b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Presidential Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/2d926100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rustenburg-Hotels-ANEW-Resort-Hunters-Rest.h4270140.Hotel-Information) Rustenburg 7.8/10 Good (205 reviews) "Everything was amazing " ![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg) Isaac £79 includes taxes & fees 5 Mar - 6 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rustenburg-Hotels-ANEW-Resort-Hunters-Rest.h4270140.Hotel-Information) ![Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/ce7e9522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Suite (B+B) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/b0159a3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Suite with kitchenette (B+B) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/a7770a3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/8ccfedc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Rouge-On-Rose-Boutique-Hotel.h4837039.Hotel-Information) Cape Town City Centre 9.8/10 Exceptional (315 reviews) "Everything about the hotel was excellent. The rooms, the cleanliness, the location, the atmosphere and most of all the friendly and welcoming staff were amazing." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Michael £106 includes taxes & fees 28 Feb - 1 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Rouge-On-Rose-Boutique-Hotel.h4837039.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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Amazing service very helpful friendly team of people. We will be going back.." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Commodore-Hotel.h83744.Hotel-Information) ![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg) ### Taj Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "The service was top notch. Room was worth the price and very clean. The staff were courteous. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6159200/6159101/b0b53c1b_y.jpg) ### Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport 10/10 Excellent "Good room. Great breakfast. Good environment and very friendly staff" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Verde-Cape-Town-Airport.h6159101.Hotel-Information) ![City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8403600/8403573/7cfaa0a7_y.jpg) ### City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport 10/10 Excellent "Friendly. Close to airport. Convient shopping " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information) ![Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1320800/1320739/44189984_y.jpg) ### Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa 10/10 Excellent "This was a family and child friendly hotel, the staff were lovely, helpful and very professional. The amenities were great, and the scenic views were stunning. I would recommend this for a comfy and close stay to the seafront!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Lagoon-Beach-Hotel-Spa.h1320739.Hotel-Information) ![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/e23bd104_y.jpg) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront 10/10 Excellent "Staff were extremely courteous and helpful. Hotel was generally clean and food menus were varied, and quality of food excellent. Room was good. Only disappointment was the pool - rather shaded from the sun and quite small" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Cape-Town-Waterfront.h29305328.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Sky Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63494700/63494685/b04f17c4_y.jpg) ### Hotel Sky Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "Amenities" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Sky-Cape-Town.h63494685.Hotel-Information) ![Premier Hotel OR Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3843900/3843897/3f4075ad_y.jpg) ### Premier Hotel OR Tambo 10/10 Excellent "The staff was courteous and very proactive about making the room to my satisfaction. The decor is beautiful. The restaurant is good. It is also affordable " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-OR-Tambo.h3843897.Hotel-Information)