Title: Top Houseboats in South Africa in 2025 | Expedia.ca [South Africa Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Africa.dx165)[South Africa Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in South Africa](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[South Africa Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Flight-Destinations)[South Africa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Car-Rental-Destinations)[South Africa Vacations](https://expedia.ca/South-Africa.d165.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Table Mountain which includes mist or fog, a city and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37014-Table-Mountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Houseboats in South Africa ## Compare and save ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![](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 Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In one month [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Cities in South Africa ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which includes a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197898-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Cape Town [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Houseboats.d6046820-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Durban featuring a city, general coastal views and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44731-Durban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Durban [](https://expedia.ca/Durban-Houseboats.d1073-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ## Featured Houseboats in South Africa ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100797100/100797063/75dbc404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100797100/100797063/eb0a205c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, travel crib, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100797100/100797063/415f6046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100797100/100797063/41cd855e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Houseboat in Knysna, beautiful views,spacious, relaxing and in a unique location Waterfront [](https://www.expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels-Houseboat-In-Knysna.h100797063.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731900/101731865/dd42394b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731900/101731865/56639bc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731900/101731865/40115496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731900/101731865/ce4003eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wooden Houseboat on the Knysna Lagoon, spacious & peaceful, with beautiful views Waterfront [](https://www.expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels-Wooden-Houseboat-On-The-Knysna-Lagoon.h101731865.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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No negatives" [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Radisson-RED-Hotel-VA-Waterfront-Cape-Town.h18644202.Hotel-Information) ![Premier Hotel OR Tambo](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3843900/3843897/3f4075ad_y.jpg) ### Premier Hotel OR Tambo 10/10 Excellent "not very well equipped" [](https://expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-OR-Tambo.h3843897.Hotel-Information) ![ONOMO Hotel Waterfront](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27820000/27811500/27811489/69f17efb_y.jpg) ### ONOMO Hotel Waterfront 10/10 Excellent "Recommended " [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Signature-Lux-Hotel-By-ONOMO.h27811489.Hotel-Information) ![City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8403600/8403573/7cfaa0a7_y.jpg) ### City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport 10/10 Excellent "I had an excellent stay. Staff were friendly and very helpful. I will definitely stay here again. " [](https://expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information) ![Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3003400/3003373/c1c8158d_y.jpg) ### Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport 10/10 Excellent "This is close to the airport and requires a bit more effort to get into town." [](https://expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-OR-Tambo-Airport.h3003373.Hotel-Information) ![Taj Cape Town](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg) ### Taj Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "Wunderschönes Hotel in einer tollen Lage. Das Frühstücksbüffet war sehr umfangreich und lecker. Das Personal freundlich und professionell. Alles Top! " [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information) ![HAVN Aparthotel by Totalstay](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119010000/119007200/119007190/w3915h2624x0y0-ae15e71d_y.jpg) ### HAVN Aparthotel by Totalstay 10/10 Excellent "It's a wonderful place to stay, easy check-in easy check-out. Great security and great reception at the stay. Wonderful staff " [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-HAVN-Aparthotel-By-Totalstay.h119007190.Hotel-Information) ![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/1f0fe700_y.jpg) ### Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport 10/10 Excellent "Booked as we were flying in late at night and this was just the job. Great price, straight to bed within an hour of landing." 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I would definitely stay again" [](https://expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Johannesburg-Airport.h9688690.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about South Africa ## South Africa Houseboats information | Number of reviews | | | --- | --- | | Accommodation | 2 Houseboats | | Lowest Price | | | Highest Price | | ## Frequently asked questions ### Why book your houseboat in South Africa with Expedia? > We think that getaways shouldn't be hard, so if you're searching for houseboats at a nice price, Expedia has you covered. Stick to the budget and opt for a small and comfy option, or book a luxury vessel and treat your loved ones. ### What is there to do in South Africa near my houseboat? > You'll discover plenty of things to keep you busy in South Africa. If you're heading to Johannesburg, be sure to look around [Johannesburg Stadium](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Stadium-Johannesburg.d6154291.Vacation-Attraction), [Observatory Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Observatory-Golf-Club-Johannesburg.d6154269.Vacation-Attraction) and [Ellis Park Stadium](https://www.expedia.ca/Ellis-Park-Stadium-Downtown-Johannesburg.d6066829.Vacation-Attraction). Planning a getaway in Cape Town? [Devil's Peak](https://www.expedia.ca/Devils-Peak-Cape-Town.d6066735.Vacation-Attraction), [Table Mountain](https://www.expedia.ca/Table-Mountain-Cape-Town.d6066731.Vacation-Attraction) and [Rhodes Memorial](https://www.expedia.ca/Rhodes-Memorial-Cape-Town.d6066807.Vacation-Attraction) are among the best sights in this city.