Title: 10 Best Family & Kid Friendly Resorts in South Africa for 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Kid & Family Friendly Resorts in South Africa

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## Top Cities in South Africa

![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

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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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## Check availability on South Africa Family Hotels

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## Our top choices for South Africa family-friendly hotels

![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/a4abc9f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![5 bars/lounges, poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/39c2ca77.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)

![10 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9500/9459/68f0154e.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

(834)

"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 $222

CA $257 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information)

![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527000/526965/53debf44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527000/526965/82c835a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527000/526965/55f9deca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527000/526965/4cd79d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Bakubung Bush Lodge

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Bakubung-Bush-Lodge.h526965.Hotel-Information)

Pilanesberg National Park

9.0/10

Wonderful

(633)

"Excellent service and great place for vacation "

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

FILIMAO M

CA $442

CA $521 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 6 - Jan 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Bakubung-Bush-Lodge.h526965.Hotel-Information)

![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/555a0056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/98507f3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/433c9541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Room (Self-Catering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4270200/4270140/cafcfe57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rustenburg-Hotels-ANEW-Resort-Hunters-Rest.h4270140.Hotel-Information)

Rustenburg

7.8/10

Good

(205)

"It was amazing, the environment was so breathtaking, comfortable beds and their breakfast is the best"

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

Vuyiseka

CA $132

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Rustenburg-Hotels-ANEW-Resort-Hunters-Rest.h4270140.Hotel-Information)

![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/605525c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/3790fa2a.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)

![Buffet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/392100/392096/2acc7398.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

(661)

"Superb, elegant, family centric hotel.. my little kids loved it!"

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

Lester

CA $605

CA $700 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

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

![3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/904ddf36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/299239b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/4bb6bd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1990000/1988100/1988089/f623eb2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### aha Alpine Heath Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Jagersrust-Hotels-Aha-Alpine-Heath-Resort.h1988089.Hotel-Information)

Jagersrust

8.0/10

Very good

(97)

"Good for a stopover between Gauteng and Natal/coastal region. "

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

Larno

CA $215

CA $248 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Jagersrust-Hotels-Aha-Alpine-Heath-Resort.h1988089.Hotel-Information)

![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/84d8f12f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/62b8283c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 205 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/afb1767a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1138000/1137921/c757d63b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Durban-Umhlanga.h1137921.Hotel-Information)

Umhlanga

8.6/10

Excellent

(505)

"Porters, bar staff and the team really went above and beyond. We only had 1 night but really enjoyed our stay. "

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

Richard

CA $128

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Umhlanga-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-Durban-Umhlanga.h1137921.Hotel-Information)

![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/38ea676f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/fbdbda7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/ccf646e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/c864c02d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Spier Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Spier-Hotel.h558209.Hotel-Information)

Stellenbosch

9.2/10

Wonderful

(557)

"Excellent hotel & staff with lovely grounds and facilities. Loved the pool and the delicious breakfast every morning. Great location for exploring the surrounding region. A hotel I’d definitely return to."

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

Meenal

CA $735

CA $845 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 6 - Jan 7

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Spier-Hotel.h558209.Hotel-Information)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4630000/4623700/4623642/4c77d11f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4630000/4623700/4623642/cc955ab8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4630000/4623700/4623642/ef6a969c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4630000/4623700/4623642/a321feca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Cape-Town-Foreshore.h4623642.Hotel-Information)

Cape Town City Centre

8.6/10

Excellent

(990)

"Great overall hotel"

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

Kevin

CA $159

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Cape-Town-Foreshore.h4623642.Hotel-Information)

![Deluxe Suite (B+B)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/b0159a3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/ce7e9522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/9cd0001d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4837100/4837039/6e6e3198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Rouge-On-Rose-Boutique-Hotel.h4837039.Hotel-Information)

Cape Town City Centre

9.8/10

Exceptional

(312)

"Everything was beyond our expectations. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was amazing! Will definitely stay again if we come back."

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

Bryan

CA $180

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Rouge-On-Rose-Boutique-Hotel.h4837039.Hotel-Information)

![Two Bedroom Villa with Splash Pool | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6792700/6792618/ebe0564a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6792700/6792618/23e9c2ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Three Bedroom Chalet | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6792700/6792618/4b80a3fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Three Bedroom Luxury Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6800000/6792700/6792618/ab1c8365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Kingdom Resort

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.Hotel-Information)

Moses Kotane

8.6/10

Excellent

(726)

"Lovely resort. The staff are friendly and it’s a good place to go as a family. Lots if family friendly fun and the food was good. "

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

Shingirai Aretha

CA $115

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - Jan 14

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.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

"Clean room, nice breakfast "

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

"Loved it, will visit again "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Lagoon-Beach-Hotel-Spa.h1320739.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 overall stay. Right in the waterfront"

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

![Hotel Sky Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63494700/63494685/b04f17c4_y.jpg)

### Hotel Sky Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Literally everything was stunning!!! . Staff, food, clean room. Everything was just awesome in so many ways !!! "

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Sky-Cape-Town.h63494685.Hotel-Information)

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

### Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Truly the best Hôtel in Cape Town, in friendliness and Comfort! Couldn’t be any better! "

[](https://expedia.ca/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

"Beautiful & convenient. "

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

"Clean room, great staff"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent "

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

![The Tropicana Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110740000/110737000/110736911/efeb9aed_y.jpg)

### The Tropicana Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Tropicana! The room was small but perfect for 2 people. We loved having breakfast at the restaurant each morning. Staff was extremely welcoming!"

[](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Tropicana-Hotel.h110736911.Hotel-Information)