Title: South Africa Lakeside 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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2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) ![2 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901900/901825/b073eafa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901900/901825/067e7481.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901900/901825/702773d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901900/901825/c9e8fe7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Irene Country Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Irene-Country-Hotel.h901825.Hotel-Information) Irene, Centurion 9.0/10 Wonderful (164 reviews) "The grounds are absolutely stunning" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) christopher £139 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Irene-Country-Hotel.h901825.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) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172640/a155ec82.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) ### 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) ![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) ![Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2843800/2843752/3850e2d2.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 (187 reviews) "Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) greg [](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) ![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) ![Design Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3788700/3788674/f9db019f.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) ### 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 (88 reviews) "Villa was spacious, clean & stunning views" ![South Africa](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/za.svg) Gary £131 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078632/c66d237e.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/3000000/2810000/2801600/2801520/46591821.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) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2810000/2801600/2801520/db6b3930.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." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) 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) ![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) ![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) ### 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) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/83d119b7.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) ![Family Villa | Living area | 72-cm plasma TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/a4d45286.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 £136 includes taxes & fees 7 Mar - 8 Mar [](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) ![Tshaneni Suite | Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566300/3566281/fffc1cf3.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) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566300/3566281/028f523e.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 (74 reviews) "The staff were all attentive and friendly with great meals and selections of wines. Rooms were decent with good wifi connectivity. There was also a choice of two pools in the lovely grounds however both were very cloudy a temporary bulb I am sure " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) david £139 includes taxes & fees 12 Mar - 13 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jozini-Hotels-Ghost-Mountain-Inn.h3566281.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. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20®ionId=165&adults=2&location_highlights_explore=on_lake&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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The cons: The staff at this hotel discriminates against their guest according to skin color. This is said not on the basis of 1 experience but several. As a young woman traveling alone, I shouldn't expect anything less than decorum from the male staff there and the receptionist. They offer preferential treatment to their white guests and disrespect single traveling women of color and strange because …. The staff are also people of color. Single women take caution at this hotel. I was disrespected twice by the front door staff. The shuttle driver would not let me on the shuttle after letting the white guests on because “I needed my name on the list” yet he had no idea if I was on the list or not. As I tried to get on, he’d dance around me to block me from entering. I was then told by one of them that “the hotel doesn’t let just anyone on the bus”. I was also looked at inappropriately by the doorman. The perks are that you are right next to a majestic beach, the restaurants inside the hotel offer you a beautiful view of the ocean and the sunset, the waiters and chefs and very kind. The food (esp. breakfast) is very good but the cost for breakfast was a rip-off. When I purchased my reservation, I was told breakfast would be $8 or about 120 rands at the time, when I went to breakfast, they charged me $18 or 300 rands instead. " [](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 8/10 Good "They provide free shuttle to go waterfront, so we enjoy shopping and having a fun." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-AC-Hotel-By-Marriott-Cape-Town-Waterfront.h29305328.Hotel-Information) ![Southern Sun O.R Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48900/48843/b101d1f0_y.jpg) ### Southern Sun O.R Tambo 10/10 Excellent "The hotel is very clean and comfortable. Friendly, responsive staff who made us feel at home. And the breakfast is excellent." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Southern-Sun-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h48843.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 8/10 Good "It was very convenient and there is a walkway that is covered all the way from the airport to the hotel. The rooms are clean above average. There is no shampoo but a soap/shampoo bar that is very very foamy. The room is a good size. WiFi works well. Staff is nice. The rooms are a but dated and have a minifridge in them. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information) ![The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71680000/71673400/71673357/w2880h2157x0y0-b5bb4a88_y.jpg) ### The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK 6/10 Okay "Rockefeller is nice but I would not recommend it due to the poor location, constantly busy restaurant, unruly guests and lack of cleanliness in some of the facilities. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Rockefeller-Hotel.h71673357.Hotel-Information) ![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/124b462c_y.jpg) ### Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport 6/10 Okay "Old style hotel that’s needs upgrading in the rooms. VERY small room - tripping over our suitcases as no where to put them. Tiny bathroom. Water pressure ok not great. No fridge, but ice machine downstairs . Front desk staff very professional. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Road-Lodge-Cape-Town-International-Airport.h8404390.Hotel-Information) ![Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18644300/18644202/64c8b5e7_y.jpg) ### Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "Great location, right near all the action. Hotel, modern and well kept. Great breakfast." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town.h18644202.Hotel-Information) ![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg) ### Taj Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "Gym was okay, room Service was very good" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information) ![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526200/526107/9572e993_y.jpg) ### President Hotel 4/10 Poor "Tiny room, no actual sea views. Staff unhelpful. 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