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We've found 59 places that match your search
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Based in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
"A brilliant tour operator for bespoke South African adventures: you set the parameters, they'll plan your perfect trip"
Recommended Local Operator: customised trips & safaris
"Remote and inspirational: post-modern warehouse design goes bush at this award-winning eco-lodge in the untouched far north of the Kruger"
Safari Lodge: 12 suites and 1 lodge for 8
iescape+ extra: a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
from 1068 USD
per night
"An elegant boutique hotel with a pool in the historic town of Swellendam - an ideal stopover between Cape Town and the Garden Route"
Boutique Hotel: 11 rooms
iescape+ extra: a bottle of sparkling wine and free room upgrade subject to availability on arrival
from 240 USD
per night
4 NIGHTS FOR 3
"A quintet of romantic eco suites nestled on a mountainside in a private game reserve, for luxurious malaria-free safaris without crowds"
Mountain Lodge: 5 suites
iescape+ extra: a bottle of wine on arrival
from 1738 USD
per night
2025 Hotlist: Runner-up
"A stunning Winelands farm: organic gardens, a remarkable restaurant and unique cottages blending history with contemporary design"
Boutique Suites & Cottages: 29 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free room upgrade, subject to availability on arrival
from 626 USD
per night
2024 Hotlist: Winner
"See the Big Five without the crowds at this luxurious family-friendly safari lodge in a spectacular malaria-free reserve"
Safari Lodge: 15 tented suites
iescape+ extra: a bottle of wine on arrival
from 1738 USD
per night
"A romantic B&B in the hills above Plett, with a handful of luxurious suites and tranquility that seeps into your soul"
Boutique B&B: 7 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free bottle of wine during the stay
from 241 USD
per night
2024 Hotlist: Winner
"Chic and cool meets cosy comfort with stunning ocean views at this boutique on South Africa’s northeast coast"
Boutique Hotel: 7 rooms and a 3-bed villa
iescape+ extra: a bottle of wine
from 377 USD
per night
"An elegant mountain-top lodge on the edge of Addo National Park, with affordable malaria-free game viewing for families and romantics alike"
Boutique Lodge: 8 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free room upgrade, subject to availability on arrival
from 308 USD
per night
4 NIGHTS FOR 3
"Awesome landscapes and great lodging in one of the largest privately owned game reserves in South Africa, 2.5 hrs north of Port Elizabeth"
Safari Lodge: 10 suites, 4 tents + 1 house for 8
iescape+ extra: a free room upgrade subject to availability
from 1151 USD
per night
"A boutique nature retreat sandwiched between lagoon, mountains and sea, with stylish self-catering cottages (for 2-10), a restaurant and heaps of outdoor fun"
Boutique Nature Retreat: 10 cottages for 2-10
iescape+ extra: a free bottle of wine
from 177 USD
per night
"A French-style farmhouse with bucketloads of modern style and a tranquil garden, in central Cape Town"
Boutique Hotel: 5 rooms and a 2-bedroom cottage
iescape+ extra: a hand-embroidered cotton envelope
from 151 USD
per night
"A historic homestead with rooms and two self-catering cottages, set on a farm and nature reserve with lakes, mountains and vineyards beyond"
Boutique Guesthouse: 5 rooms + 2 houses
iescape+ extra: a gift of Bartholomeus Klip products including rosemary and lavender essential oils
from 278 USD
per night
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"Traditional meets modern at this elegant Cape Town hotel and clutch of self-catered homes, in the heart of one of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods"
Boutique Hotel: 31 rooms, apartments + villas
iescape+ extra: Welcome drinks and free minibus travel around Cape Town
from 455 USD
per night
"A stylish, art-filled guesthouse on the slopes of Table Mountain, with fabulous city views and designer-perfect bedrooms"
Boutique Guesthouse: 10 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free bottle of wine
from 230 USD
per night
"A beach-facing deck, picture-perfect colour coordination and 5 cosy bedrooms in an airy Planters-style house just yards from the Indian Ocean"
Boutique Guesthouse: 5 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free bottle of wine at time of stay
from 99 USD
per night
"A historic wine estate with luxury cottages, wonderful restaurants, deli picnics and more"
Luxury Cottages: 43 cottages for 2-12
iescape+ extra: a bottle of Boschendal wine
from 217 USD
per night
"A luxurious Zen-inspired retreat in a leafy suburb of historic Swellendam"
Boutique Guesthouse: 7 rooms
iescape+ extra: a bottle of wine on arrival
from 118 USD
per night
"An Eco-chic retreat and private nature reserve with far-reaching sea and fynbos views: a great stop-off between Cape Town and the Garden Route"
Eco Suites: 4 suites
iescape+ extra: a seasonal, local product, such as honey from the farm
from 131 USD
per night
"An elegant tented safari camp, combining colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication in the barren beauty of Addo's 'Big 5' park"
Safari Camp: 11 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free bottle of South African wine on arrival in suite
from 1269 USD
per night