Title: Top 10 Romantic Hotels in South Africa for 2026 | Expedia.ca

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## Top Cities in South Africa

![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which includes a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197568/cd548aed-3840-4837-858a-4eb22ee19d6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Cape Town

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![Johannesburg - Gauteng showing a skyscraper, a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051471/1d8a68cb-91e9-4372-b68e-85e21c868426.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Johannesburg

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![Durban featuring a city, general coastal views and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1073/e2a737ea-95cc-4104-886f-8544696176bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Durban

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![Nelspruit showing a small town or village and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2575/661a99f9-206d-4d72-a563-922d8f665849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Mbombela

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## Check availability on South Africa Romantic Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Africa romantic hotels

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12850000/12845600/12845515/0e5b2320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12850000/12845600/12845515/cdd9d0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12850000/12845600/12845515/66f8fcf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12850000/12845600/12845515/b5404aff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Forum Homini Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Forum-Homini-Boutique-Hotel.h12845515.Hotel-Information)

Krugersdorp

8.8/10

Excellent

(40 reviews)

"My wife and I stayed in the honeymoon suite for her birthday and before we arrived the team from the hotel contacted me to find out what they could do to make our stay more special. They set the bar high and delivered. The room was very spacious, comfortable and had lots of nice little touches that make it extra special. We were looking for some piece and quiet away from our kids and got exactly that. The dinner was a wine pairing and whilst we thoroughly enjoyed it and the food was of a great...

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

Donovan

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Forum-Homini-Boutique-Hotel.h12845515.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2994100/2994003/a7066495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2994100/2994003/35ea8ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden Cottage | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2994100/2994003/6372290e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/3000000/2994100/2994003/c2009e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Angala Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Angala-Boutique-Hotel.h2994003.Hotel-Information)

Franschhoek

9.8/10

Exceptional

(87 reviews)

"The hotel is Amazing!!!!!"

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

Alejandro

CA $674

CA $780 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 22 - Apr 23

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Angala-Boutique-Hotel.h2994003.Hotel-Information)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763102/a3bba47c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763102/ee25c944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763102/9a717559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Suite | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763102/1ef8539c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### POD Camps Bay

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-POD-Camps-Bay.h3763102.Hotel-Information)

Camps Bay

9.8/10

Exceptional

(226 reviews)

"Loved my stay! Staff was great! "

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

Aeshatou

CA $829

CA $829 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-POD-Camps-Bay.h3763102.Hotel-Information)

![2 outdoor pools, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27400/27361/60f74d5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Sandton Sun Junior Suite Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27400/27361/26382981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27400/27361/de0949ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27400/27361/453351df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sandton Sun & Towers

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Sandton-Sun.h27361.Hotel-Information)

Sandton

9.2/10

Wonderful

(585 reviews)

"Amazing stay. Great staff and great amenities. "

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

Antonietta

CA $262

CA $304 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Sandton-Sun.h27361.Hotel-Information)

![3 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/380000/375700/375613/783d030f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/380000/375700/375613/6d155b55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/380000/375700/375613/7f465b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/380000/375700/375613/f6d68580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Intercontinental-Table-Bay-Cape-Town-By-IHG.h375613.Hotel-Information)

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

9.2/10

Wonderful

(805 reviews)

"The new renovation is lovely. The staff were friendly and it was a pleasant stay. "

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

NanaAma

CA $981

CA $1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 25 - Mar 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Intercontinental-Table-Bay-Cape-Town-By-IHG.h375613.Hotel-Information)

![Daily full breakfast (ZAR 550 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438500/438443/0a960ad4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438500/438443/49754c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438500/438443/5a860c1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/438500/438443/938b9c05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-The-Westcliff.h438443.Hotel-Information)

Randburg

9.6/10

Exceptional

(372 reviews)

"Excellent hotel. "

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

Ike

CA $728

CA $846 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-The-Westcliff.h438443.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/390000/384500/384488/c1d09638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Premium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/390000/384500/384488/3158bf45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/390000/384500/384488/5350faff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/390000/384500/384488/1cb58c85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Mount Grace Hotel & Spa

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Mount-Grace-Hotel-Spa.h384488.Hotel-Information)

Magaliesberg

8.2/10

Very good

(239 reviews)

"The room disappointed me, i expected a lot better for the rating of this hotel. It was very dated, carpet that smells wet, bathroom is clean but looks very dated. Definitely not the best considering i am here for a special birthday weekend. Not a good start. Hopefully the rest of the stay gets better. "

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

Itumeleng

CA $232

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Mount-Grace-Hotel-Spa.h384488.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)

![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/aa7e091f.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)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/4c6defef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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

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

Moses Kotane

8.8/10

Excellent

(679 reviews)

"Excellent service Room was always spotless "

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

Sibusiso

CA $581

CA $673 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 9 - Apr 10

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

![Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | Jetted tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3799500/3799475/9f2718d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3799500/3799475/923d2ab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3799500/3799475/c6a65cf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3799500/3799475/cfab5610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels-Elephant-Hide-Of-Knysna-Guest-Lodge.h3799475.Hotel-Information)

Knysna

9.6/10

Exceptional

(21 reviews)

"Amazing views, comfortable rooms, good food"

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

Marianne

CA $233

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 17 - Apr 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels-Elephant-Hide-Of-Knysna-Guest-Lodge.h3799475.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4860000/4850400/4850353/88999b9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4860000/4850400/4850353/355c58bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4860000/4850400/4850353/66e6c64c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4860000/4850400/4850353/fba571d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Residence Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-The-Residence-Boutique-Hotel.h4850353.Hotel-Information)

Houghton Estate

9.8/10

Exceptional

(302 reviews)

"Everything was amazing!"

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

Tanek

CA $431

CA $500 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 2

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-The-Residence-Boutique-Hotel.h4850353.Hotel-Information)

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## Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

![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

"Chose this hotel based on it’s location at Oliver Tambo airport and the price. Hotel was well signposted, easy to find and a short walk from the main terminal. Room was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and price was very reasonable. All in all a good stay. "

[](https://expedia.ca/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

"Very nice hotel, close to the airport, convenient shuttle service, employees are very friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the rooms are not set up for travelers from North America. Not a single USB port to charge electronics in the room. Unless you have international travel adaptors, you are pretty much toast. "

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

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

### Taj Cape Town

6/10 Okay

"Lovely rooms & well maintained. Room serviced late on the day even though we had been out. Service generally slow in bar & restaurant even though staff friendly Location right side for airport "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information)

![Premier Hotel OR Tambo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3843900/3843897/7b1bbfae_y.jpg)

### Premier Hotel OR Tambo

6/10 Okay

"Nice and convenient for the airport but i was on the 8th floor and it had a smell of smoke all through the passageway and my room. Rooms were very well decorated though and comfortable. "

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

![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/28e32f72_y.jpg)

### AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant and professional staff Great breakfast Highly recommend the hotel"

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

![Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1950000/1942000/1941977/6735a3f1_y.jpg)

### Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and friendly staff "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-City-Centre.h1941977.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

8/10 Good

"Sweet convenient little place, excellent parkimg, tiny rooms but efficient for the task."

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

![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526200/526107/9572e993_y.jpg)

### President Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, good location, nice pool"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-President-Hotel.h526107.Hotel-Information)

![Southern Sun The Cullinan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/118100/118030/fea6a117_y.jpg)

### Southern Sun The Cullinan

10/10 Excellent

"Well located. Great facilities"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Southern-Sun-The-Cullinan.h118030.Hotel-Information)