Title: Top Houseboats in South Africa in 2026 | 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 - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates In two weeks [20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [1 May - 3 May](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2026-05-01&endDate=2026-05-03&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In three months [29 May - 31 May](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2026-05-29&endDate=2026-05-31&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In four months [26 Jun - 28 Jun](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2026-06-26&endDate=2026-06-28&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&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. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=AA_SPRING_PROMO_165) ## Find holiday rentals that suit your style Villas [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=VILLA) Aparthotels [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=APART_HOTEL) Apartments [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=APARTMENT) Condos [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=CONDO) Private holiday homes [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=VACATION_HOME) Chalets [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=CHALET) Cabins [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=CABIN) Cottages [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=COTTAGE) Residences [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?destination=South+Africa®ionId=165&latLong=-30.559483%2C22.937506&adults=2&startDate=2026-06-03&d1=2026-06-03&endDate=2026-06-06&d2=2026-06-06&lodging=RESIDENCE) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.co.uk/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSouth-Africa-Houseboats.d165-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSouth-Africa-Houseboats.d165-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ## Top South Africa Hotel Reviews ![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg) ### Taj Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "Hotel staffs are attwntive and property location is strategic. Will definatekh stay here again" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.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 "I just went to my room, ate in the Resturant and flew out the next morning… very confident and clean…" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.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 8/10 Good "Property was pleasant but does need some refurbishing since it was starting to look a little outdated. Buffet breakfast was excellent." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Southern-Sun-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h48843.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 "Friendly staff" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Road-Lodge-Cape-Town-International-Airport.h8404390.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1950000/1942000/1941977/846e35e7_y.jpg) ### Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG 10/10 Excellent "My stay at Holiday Inn was exceptional! The staff was amazing and friendly. The location was centrally located so I was able to get to where I needed to be with ease!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-City-Centre.h1941977.Hotel-Information) ![Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1320800/1320739/44189984_y.jpg) ### Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa 4/10 Poor "Overall, I was underwhelmed by my stay at this hotel, which is unfortunate because if not for my bad experiences with staff, I would stay here again. 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) ![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) ![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) ## Find out more about South Africa ## South Africa Houseboats information | Number of reviews | | | ----------------- | ---------- | | Accommodation | Houseboats | | Lowest Price | | | Highest Price | | ## Frequently asked questions ### Why book your houseboat in South Africa with Expedia? ### How can I find cheap houseboats in South Africa? ### What is there to do in South Africa near my houseboat?