Title: South Africa Lakeside Hotels, Africa: South Africa Hotel Guide | Expedia.co.uk

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## Our top choices for South Africa hotels on the lake

![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/4103306f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/517d0ab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/63c831e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/827b575d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information)

Moses Kotane

7.8/10

Good

(837 reviews)

"Excellent room with lake view. Looks as though the rooms have recently been renovated. Breakfast good"

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Norman

£143

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172640/9f5bf164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172640/24a48aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily full breakfast (ZAR 137 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172640/fb473f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172640/740072a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Imvubu Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richards-Bay-Hotels-Imvubu-Lodge.h1172640.Hotel-Information)

Richards Bay

8.0/10

Very good

(117 reviews)

"was amazing the nature vibe and open view of the sea lovely "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Rowan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richards-Bay-Hotels-Imvubu-Lodge.h1172640.Hotel-Information)

![Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne  | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2843800/2843752/c28e36d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2843800/2843752/7dd1a4f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2843800/2843752/e4b316a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2843800/2843752/80f0c325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### St James of Knysna

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Hotels-St-James-Of-Knysna.h2843752.Hotel-Information)

Knysna

9.6/10

Exceptional

(184 reviews)

"Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!"

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greg

£224

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Hotels-St-James-Of-Knysna.h2843752.Hotel-Information)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3788700/3788674/f1d25a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3788700/3788674/2c7da90a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3788700/3788674/b3ea0a68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3788700/3788674/6803d0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-LErmitage-Franschhoek-Chateau.h3788674.Hotel-Information)

Franschhoek

8.4/10

Very good

(84 reviews)

"Central. Perfect for business"

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Meyer

£244

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-LErmitage-Franschhoek-Chateau.h3788674.Hotel-Information)

![Tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078632/53728b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078632/9568e34e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078632/0c6efb8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078632/6b8a87de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Lakes Hotel and Conference Centre

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-The-Lakes-Hotel-And-Conference-Centre.h2078632.Hotel-Information)

Benoni

7.6/10

Good

(95 reviews)

"The view "

![Ireland](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ie.svg)

Onke Aphelele

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-The-Lakes-Hotel-And-Conference-Centre.h2078632.Hotel-Information)

![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2801600/2801520/9238c63a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2801600/2801520/09f7d6a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2801600/2801520/db6b3930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![King Room, First Floor | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2801600/2801520/df16e687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Elephant Lake Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Lucia-Hotels-Elephant-Lake-Hotel.h2801520.Hotel-Information)

St. Lucia

7.6/10

Good

(68 reviews)

"Great stay. Comfortable, very quiet and good location."

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P B

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Lucia-Hotels-Elephant-Lake-Hotel.h2801520.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/739e81e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room Green | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/787c6814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Penthouse | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/bc7772da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Suite | Living room | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/0d232825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Colona Castle

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Colona-Castle.h1047109.Hotel-Information)

Muizenberg

8.8/10

Excellent

(37 reviews)

"Excellent staff. Service above and beyond."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Richard

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Colona-Castle.h1047109.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/54767661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/404c42d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/83d119b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/fd05fd74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Jozini Tiger Lodge by Dream Resorts

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jozini-Hotels-Jozini-Tiger-Lodge.h3802053.Hotel-Information)

Jozini

8.8/10

Excellent

(72 reviews)

"It was a clean old school place to stay ,,had a great time stayed for 2 nights the breakfast and supper was great,,coming into the property outside before you go through the gates there is a bunch of poverty through the gates it’s beautiful though so if your looking for a place to hangout out go for it "

![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg)

Justin

£142

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jozini-Hotels-Jozini-Tiger-Lodge.h3802053.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566300/3566281/0713419a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566300/3566281/028f523e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566300/3566281/79a57663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566300/3566281/cbd7deff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Ghost Mountain Inn

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jozini-Hotels-Ghost-Mountain-Inn.h3566281.Hotel-Information)

Jozini

9.2/10

Wonderful

(73 reviews)

"Loved our stay here. A last minute decision, everything was perfect. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Danielle

£116

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jozini-Hotels-Ghost-Mountain-Inn.h3566281.Hotel-Information)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953800/6953717/0d6244eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953800/6953717/58375338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953800/6953717/4e78e641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953800/6953717/0731ae16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Little Eden St Lucia

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Lucia-Hotels-Little-Eden-St-Lucia.h6953717.Hotel-Information)

St. Lucia

8.2/10

Very good

(30 reviews)

"I have requested a quiet corner room while making the booking and upon checking in on arrival i was told to pay an extra R200 for the quiet room which i did pay to my surprise the following day I was asked again to pay an extra R200 ... which i did pay as i did not want to move to an other room...I really feel so disgusted about how people can be so so greedy when it comes to money that we will leave behind when dead...the place was even too noisy with the occupants upstairs."

![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg)

Serge

£59

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Lucia-Hotels-Little-Eden-St-Lucia.h6953717.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

![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

"Great size and clean room. "

[](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

"Would recommend for overnight stay in Jo’berg. Hotel is part of the airport and is a 5 min walk. You do not need to organise a transfer to the hotel. Just follow the signs from Arrivals. Room was large and clean. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Nice outdoor pool area with well priced food and drinks available. "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information)

![Southern Sun The Cullinan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/118100/118030/19414aae_y.jpg)

### Southern Sun The Cullinan

10/10 Excellent

"Clean "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Southern-Sun-The-Cullinan.h118030.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

"Great hotel. Very clean and comfortable"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-OR-Tambo.h3843897.Hotel-Information)

![Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18644300/18644202/1a4c78a9_y.jpg)

### Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great room - very kindly upgrade"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town.h18644202.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

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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Lagoon-Beach-Hotel-Spa.h1320739.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

"A lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast is fantastic with great views of Lions Head and the pool deck views are great too! "

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Sky-Cape-Town.h63494685.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

"Yes"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Cape-Town-Waterfront.h29305328.Hotel-Information)

![Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3003400/3003373/c1c8158d_y.jpg)

### Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We had an early am flight didn't eat breaskfast"

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-OR-Tambo-Airport.h3003373.Hotel-Information)

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