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

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## 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

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![Johannesburg - Gauteng showing a skyscraper, a sunset and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65140-Johannesburg-Gauteng-Province.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44731-Durban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Durban

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![Hobie Beach featuring general coastal views, a bridge and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70418-Eastern-Cape-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Gqeberha

[](https://expedia.ca/Gqeberha-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel.0-0-d2824-tBoutiqueHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/23031cc64608d0f67c1a63dc9beac17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Bloemfontein

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![Hermanus which includes a bay or harbour, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56958-Hermanus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Hermanus

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## Check availability on South Africa Boutique Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Africa boutique hotels

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4015400/4015326/23663f0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![City view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4015400/4015326/07563152.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Apartment | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4015400/4015326/2406074d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4015400/4015326/00bb1b13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Hippo Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hippo-Boutique-Hotel.h4015326.Hotel-Information)

Cape Town City Centre

9.0/10

Wonderful

(395 reviews)

"Friendly stuff, nice room with big balcony. Very comfortable. "

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

Angelika

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hippo-Boutique-Hotel.h4015326.Hotel-Information)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3760000/3750900/3750887/9060671b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Classic Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3760000/3750900/3750887/8f3b620f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3760000/3750900/3750887/41ac7a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Luxury Single Room | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3760000/3750900/3750887/e2622126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Coopmanhuijs-Boutique-Hotel.h3750887.Hotel-Information)

Stellenbosch Central

9.6/10

Exceptional

(301 reviews)

"Amazing hotel"

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

Nasser

CA $294

CA $338 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Coopmanhuijs-Boutique-Hotel.h3750887.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)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763102/9a717559.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 detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3763200/3763102/2214a8ce.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

(223 reviews)

"Excellent stay. Great location. Very comfortable and modern hotel. "

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

Jonathan

CA $780

CA $780 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2155400/2155333/211b5339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2155400/2155333/a11d0170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2155400/2155333/94863b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Double Room, Sea Facing (ART)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2155400/2155333/92f890ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### DysART Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-DysART-Boutique-Hotel.h2155333.Hotel-Information)

Green Point

9.6/10

Exceptional

(205 reviews)

"Nice small hotel with ten rooms Helpful staff Walkable surroundings "

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

Michael

CA $222

CA $255 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-DysART-Boutique-Hotel.h2155333.Hotel-Information)

![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/2acf2275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/2cf8a39f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/3056acf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3873400/3873351/ff62ee30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Square Boutique Hotel by Misty Blue Hotels

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Square-Boutique-Hotel-By-Misty-Blue-Hotels.h3873351.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

8.0/10

Very good

(225 reviews)

"We did not use the Hotel..due to the problem of carpet...I discovered that carpets are dirty...with stains . I have a servere sinus..so i had to move to another place. "

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

Thembi

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Square-Boutique-Hotel-By-Misty-Blue-Hotels.h3873351.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4533300/4533221/fda0982e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4533300/4533221/b16dd987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4533300/4533221/26b11b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4533300/4533221/ea52ad05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Sandton Boutique Hotel - 28A On Oxford

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Sandton-Boutique-Hotel-28A-On-Oxford.h4533221.Hotel-Information)

Sandton

9.0/10

Wonderful

(116 reviews)

"Fantastic service and a wonderful venue"

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

David

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Sandton-Boutique-Hotel-28A-On-Oxford.h4533221.Hotel-Information)

![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2835900/2835837/cd803326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2835900/2835837/w4982h3320x300y302-f5b1b688.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2835900/2835837/f4fcf383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2835900/2835837/7994e054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Majeka House

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Majeka-House.h2835837.Hotel-Information)

Stellenbosch

9.2/10

Wonderful

(111 reviews)

"We had a suite with semi private pool and room was large, pool was great to have. Sauna steam was great. Rooms are very old though. "

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

Vandita

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Majeka-House.h2835837.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11120000/11117400/11117392/36744522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11120000/11117400/11117392/f002acc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11120000/11117400/11117392/a15e1798.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Semi Luxury  | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11120000/11117400/11117392/ce1821ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Head South Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Head-South-Lodge.h11117392.Hotel-Information)

Three Anchor Bay

9.2/10

Wonderful

(137 reviews)

"Everyone was friendly and hospitable. Great breakfast."

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

Kenneth

CA $136

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Head-South-Lodge.h11117392.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3749200/3749128/w3837h2545x3y3-6ee5d607.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3749200/3749128/w3837h2425x3y3-faeb89ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine, alfresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3749200/3749128/w3837h2555x3y0-aeea6ddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite (Rosebank)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3749200/3749128/34d93e4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Park Hyatt Johannesburg

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg.h3749128.Hotel-Information)

Johannesburg

CA $588

CA $683 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Johannesburg.h3749128.Hotel-Information)

![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/95118ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite (Manor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/ea32af67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/78051a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9860000/9852300/9852284/ff600652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Forest Manor Boutique Guesthouse

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Forest-Manor-Boutique-Guesthouse.h9852284.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

9.4/10

Exceptional

(100 reviews)

"Excellent place; clean and quiet. Perfect for business and leisure excursions "

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

Clifford

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Forest-Manor-Boutique-Guesthouse.h9852284.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

"Quick and friendly check in and pleasant stay."

[](https://expedia.ca/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information)

![Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1950000/1942000/1941977/14655dc6_y.jpg)

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

10/10 Excellent

"Yes very"

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

![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

"Everything about this hotel is to be recommended. The room was very clean, the beds comfortable. We had an excellent sleep after a long flight. The shuttle bus from the airport was easy to find and runs until the last KLM flight arrives. The hotel also runs a shuttle every 30 mins to the V&A Waterfront, costing 150ZAR. All the saff were very friendly and helpful. There was a wide choice of hot and cold food for breakfast."

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

"Awesome service "

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

![Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19918400/19918386/5818de27_y.jpg)

### Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great time! Staff was wonderful and very helpful."

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-SunSquare-Cape-Town-City-Bowl.h19918386.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

"Quiet, clean, and close to airport. "

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

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

### Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"The city was as beautiful as advertised "

[](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

"The lady at reception was friendly and very helpful the room was quite nice."

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

![The Commodore Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83800/83744/519fe904_y.jpg)

### The Commodore Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, good facilities and lovely ool"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Commodore-Hotel.h83744.Hotel-Information)