Title: 10 Best Lakefront Hotels in South Africa for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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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)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/ace97dd0.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.ca/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"

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

Norman

CA $233

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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)

![Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172700/1172640/740072a4.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)

### Imvubu Lodge

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

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

![Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4](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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2850000/2843800/2843752/80f0c325.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)

### St James of Knysna

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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!"

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

greg

CA $418

CA $481 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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)

![Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3788700/3788674/6803d0d5.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)

### L'ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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

CA $394

CA $454 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 21 - Jan 22

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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)

![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/3000000/2080000/2078700/2078632/9568e34e.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.ca/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.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-The-Lakes-Hotel-And-Conference-Centre.h2078632.Hotel-Information)

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

![King Room, First Floor](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)

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

### Elephant Lake Hotel

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

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/739e81e5.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)

![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/218b2731.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Superior Room Green | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047200/1047109/787c6814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Colona Castle

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

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

![Family Villa | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3810000/3802100/3802053/a4d45286.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)

![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.ca/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

CA $231

CA $265 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 23 - Jan 24

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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)

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

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun 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.ca/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

CA $226

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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](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, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6960000/6953800/6953717/eaade567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Little Eden St Lucia

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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

CA $110

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 20 - Jan 21

[](https://www.expedia.ca/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.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Verde-Cape-Town-Airport.h6159101.Hotel-Information)

![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/1f0fe700_y.jpg)

### Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

10/10 Excellent

"room clean, staff helpful"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Road-Lodge-Cape-Town-International-Airport.h8404390.Hotel-Information)

![Southern Sun O.R Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48900/48843/29878d44_y.jpg)

### Southern Sun O.R Tambo

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean. Met our needs. "

[](https://expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Southern-Sun-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h48843.Hotel-Information)

![The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/4c6defef_y.jpg)

### The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service Room was always spotless "

[](https://expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information)

![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg)

### Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"good hotel with excellent staff and service. cant fault it."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.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.ca/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.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town.h18644202.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

"We had a problem with our booking due to cancelled flights and the duty manager was so helpful. We asked for a quiet room and indeed the room overlooking the courtyard was very peaceful. The room as always was spotless and the bedding crisp and fresh. Loved the eco friendly toiletries too. Would thoroughly recommend City Lodge at O R Tambo."

[](https://expedia.ca/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

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[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Lagoon-Beach-Hotel-Spa.h1320739.Hotel-Information)

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