The Hub Boutique Hotel
Experience a refreshing take on corporate and leisure accommodation at the centrally situated, ultra-modern The HUB Boutique Hotel in Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) which successfully fuses the intimacy of a guesthouse with the amenities and privacy of a hotel, offering you a unique accommodation experience. From its large public spaces to its personalised service, our team at THE HUB will ensure that you'll lack nothing during your time with us.
Our hotel is located within walking distance of a variety of trendy shops and restaurants as well as a short drive from Gqeberha’s many top Blue Flag beaches from the airport, shopping centres, cinemas, gyms, golf courses, restaurants and banks. With the highways within easy access, game reserves such as Addo Elephant National Park, amongst others, and the industrial and commercial centres are all within a 20-minute drive.
Our Accommodation
Relax on the sun deck or in the lounge and enjoy a splash in the swimming pool.
All our en-suite rooms offer a wide range of amenities to ensure that your stay is a comfortable one. The spacious twin rooms offer a kettle, mini fridge, large work area, a TV and a DVD player. There are two single beds in each room with a pull-out base that is suitable for a teenager. Twin King-size beds are available on request.
The spacious Junior Suites offer a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area with a sleeper couch, LCD TV and DVD Player. There are also two single beds in each room, with King-size beds available on request.
The well-appointed double suites consist of a spacious bedroom with a king-sized bed and a lounge area. Some of these suites can be set up as two single beds if preferred and while some of the rooms have a private patio, others have a roof garden patio with a patio set.
The Sands @ St Francis
A footstep away from the beach, a few minutes from the bustling village center and home to world class watersports and activities.
Waking to the sound of waves crashing on the beach below; enjoying the view of the surfers making the most of the waves while you enjoy a steaming cup of freshly brewed coffee on your private deck; and then slipping into the adjacent rim flow pool for a refreshing pre-breakfast swim. This is the kind of idyllic beach life that awaits visitors to the 5 star boutique hotel of The Sands @ St Francis.
Located in the picturesque seaside village of St. Francis Bay, this luxurious African beach hotel, offers five spacious en-suite bedrooms, all with uninterrupted views of the majestic Indian Ocean and the endless stretches of pristine coastline.
All bedrooms are air-conditioned and offer luxury and style. Each bedroom opens onto a private deck with stunning views of the beach and infinity pool below. The honeymoon suite offers an extra outdoor shower and Jacuzzi in its deck, from where spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed.
The glass-fronted Octagon Restaurant has a thatched roof, central fireplace and surrounding timber deck and provides a breathtaking 270 degree panoramic view of the bay. Octagon serves breakfast, light lunches and a la carte dinners. St Francis Bay is situated close to the Eastern Cape’s many malaria-free game reserves.
About St. Francis Bay
Discover the unique and exclusive paradise of St Francis Bay which lies at the start of the world famous Garden Route and draws people nationally and internationally as both residents and visitors.
Our seaside village offers not only glorious beaches, excellent water-sports and a leisurely lifestyle but all the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings makes this a uniquely styled town.
Situated in the Kouga district of the Eastern Cape it is midway between Port Elizabeth and Knysna. The area is surrounded by the Baviaanskloof mountain range and offers a delightful escape from the pressures of daily life in a heaven of peace and tranquillity. Once you experience this lifestyle, it becomes a precious memory to cherish forever.
Tree Hyrax Guesthouse
Enjoy an authentic African experience and Kenyan hospitality at our Tree Hyrax Guesthouse which is located on the foot of Mount Kenya outside the town of Naro Moru, greater Nyeri, in a serene and quiet environment with a farm-like ambience.
At 1983 meters above sea level this is the perfect starting base for your trek to Mt. Kenya.
Our Accommodation
Make yourself at home in Africa. At our guesthouse you are no tourist, you are a part of the family. We want you to experience the authentic Kenyan lifestyle and vibes.
Relax on the veranda overlooking our stunning well kept garden where you can enjoy the peace of nature and of course the ever-singing birds, or take a refreshing dip in our swimming pool. If you're lucky you might even see the critically endangered mountain bongo (forest antelope) or some black and white colobus monkeys hanging around.
Eight comfortable en-suite bedrooms offer a good nights rest.
If you want to put up your tent or hire camping gear from us we also have a campsite on our property.
Our chef gladly cooks a traditional Kenyan meal for you, We offer bed and breakfast, half board and full board with an à la carte menu.
A communal living room, a computer room as well as a game room for children all add to your comfortable stay in Kenya.
Our Activities
If you’re ready for activity and adventure, Naru Moro can offer you lots. Go for a community visit around town, hike into the mountains and look for the animals. And for the real enthusiasts there's a chance to climb the highest peak of Mt. Kenya.
Our town is also the perfect stop-over for your visit to Samburu National Reserve, with its rare and endangered reticulated giraffe, as well as to the National Parks Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate or Aberdare where you might spot black rhino at the "salt lick"’ area.
If you want to discover Kenya or East Africa on your own hire a reliable four-wheel-drive vehicle from 4x4 Kenya LTD, our budget camper rental company in Nairobi, offering off-road vehicles with camping equipment for good value of money which you can also hire right here at our guesthouse. Adventures await!
Turtle Bay Lodge
Our child-friendly Bed and Breakfast, Turtle Bay Lodge, is located in St Lucia within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, on the Zululand coast of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. From our quiet suburb it is just one kilometre to the St. Lucia estuary and a short walk to a variety of restaurants and shops in our beautiful town centre. We provide welcome drinks on arrival, so that you can ease into the holiday mood. Your hosts, Jan and Fiona, will provide you with information and maps for the area and show you around their beautiful grounds.
Accommodation
Located in a luscious tropical garden, our guesthouse has a swimming pool and a cocktail bar which our guests enjoy after a day of exploring.
Our honeymoon suite and the luxury guest rooms have king size beds and the double rooms have queen size beds. All come with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, secure parking and laundry services. While our three double en-suite rooms are spacious and luxuriously furnished, our three luxury en-suite rooms as well as the family room and our honeymoon suite also have a patio overlooking the pool area.
A delicious full English breakfast is served every morning. DSTV (satellite TV) is available in the lounge and bar area. You might also like to socialize and enjoy a Braai in our barbecue area.
Your hosts have travelled extensively and know first-hand what travellers need for a pleasant and memorable stay. All you need to do is relax, have a dip in the pool, enjoy a beer or sundowner, and enjoy the tropical setting!
Activities
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park boasts one of the largest estuaries in the world which is home to an incredible range of wildlife species, including hippos, crocodiles and a variety of bird and marine life which you can see on a boat cruise. There are also a number of gorgeous beaches, coastal forests, rolling grasslands and game parks to explore in the region.
For those interested in deep-sea fishing, we offer a charter service on a 24ft sports fishing boat. Our boat is equipped with a comfortable cabin, microwave and toilet facilities.
Our staff is also happy to help with any excursion bookings you may be interested in. There is a diverse range of activities available in the area, from horse riding and kayak trips, to boat cruises and bush or beach safaris. Please don’t hesitate to speak to one of our staff members if you need help arranging an activity.
Uli's Guest House
Enjoy easy living with luxurious home comforts at our Uli's Guest House in Hout Bay, just five minutes from the beach and the unforgettable Chapmann’s Peak drive. Our child-friendly guesthouse opened its doors in 1999 and is situated in a private, secluded position with beautiful views of the mountains and valley of Hout Bay. Since then guests from all over the world keep coming back. Beaches, tours and many adventure activities as well as numerous shops and restaurants are within easy driving distance.
Our Accommodation
Relax in our spacious and sun-filled guesthouse, whether you take a swim in our blue pool or you relax in the garden with a book from our library, the choice is yours. The Interiors and furnishings are kept in blues, whites and natural colours to put you in the right holiday mood.
Start your day with our generous breakfast, ranging from croissants to fresh fruits, cold meats and cheeses as well as a cooked breakfast, we cater for all tastes.
Sleep in one of the four tastefully decorated double bedrooms which are all equipped with a safe, TV, heater, coffee and tea facilities and either have a balcony or a patio leading into the garden. The beds have extra-length and the en-suite bathrooms are individually decorated.
We also cater for families with connecting rooms or we gladly add an extra bed.
umVangati House
Tucked away in the heart of the Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa's most glorious scenic destinations, our owner-run umVangati House is sure to restore your sense of peace from the moment you check in. Nature is showing off her beauty here and silence is abundant.
Understated elegance greets visitors to umVangati House, where a warm welcome sets the ambiance. Our intimate retreat offers friendly service, privacy and exclusivity. Whether it’s for a special occasion like a honeymoon or anniversary, or if only to escape for a weekend, our guesthouse immediately cuts you off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This is the ideal haven for those seeking to slow down, de-stress and repose.
Our Accommodation
A rare blend of spacious luxury, modern guest facilities and the surrounding tranquil mountainous setting await you at our guesthouse which is situated 33.6 km southwest of Hoedspruit and has been fitted completely with solar power in February 2024.
Choose between five stylish and air-conditioned guest units. Wooden walkways lead to the three separate and spacious Mountain View Suites, positioned for privacy and dramatic views of the mountain and a watering hole. The décor echoes the simple tranquillity only nature can offer. At dusk, a sundowner can be enjoyed on your private deck while being entranced by the ever changing colours of the sky and mood of the magnificent mountain as the sun slips into the time slot of tomorrow.
The Queen and King guest rooms are situated next to each other at the main house with private entrances and views of the lush African bush.
A scrumptious breakfast is served on the patio at the main house where you can feast on both the food and the breathtaking view. Our impressive, domed walk-in wine cellar is available for romantic private dinners on request.
Activities
Whether you are a leisure or corporate traveller, you cannot help but fall in love with the breathtaking views found in this area. Wake up each day to take in the iconic mountain views, before exploring the beauty of valleys, mountains, lush bush and awe-inspiring landscapes, and choose from a myriad of things to see, do and experience, such as boat trips, rafting or hot air ballooning. Or simply escape to feel the soft breeze on your face, soak up the fresh mountain air and unwind at umVangati House.
Whether you are exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, the Panorama Route and the Lowveld, or getting acquainted with African wildlife on a day trip with a safari in Kruger National Park, our centrally located guesthouse is an ideal base to discover this magnificent region. We are also situated close to numerous attractions such as an interesting animal rehabilitation.
Stargazing at umVangati House is phenomenal. How better to end a blissful day in Africa, but to sit reflecting under the star studded-canopy of the African sky, the vastness of infinite galaxies stretching before you.
When time comes for you to leave, you will feel a special connection with nature, rested and invigorated by its nourishing silence, ready to take on life again in this busy world of ours.
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
Your place in Paradise. At Villa Afrikana Guest Suites in Knysna it's all about the Knysna Heads and lagoon views. Unpretentious, modern interior gives the compact guesthouse an open feel to its public spaces and 6 suites which are designed for panoramic views, spaciousness and comfort. Look out for the cleverly placed objects and eye-catching artworks by a local artist. Relax by the pool, on the terraces or in the lounge with library. Full breakfast is served in the dining area or in the privacy of your suite as well as afternoon tea with loose leafs selection of teas, cakes and savory snacks.
You will have unobstructed views of the Knysna Lagoon all the way across to the Knysna Heads and beyond. Villa Afrikana is perched high above a hill in one of the most charming, exclusive and yet vibrant neighbourhoods of Knysna, next to a natural reserve, surrounded by indigenous trees and within walking distance to the town centre, lagoon, Featherbed cruise terminal and the waterfront.
Villa Mulligan
Get spoiled at our Villa Mulligan and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. High above town, our German owner-managed guesthouse in Knysna offers you a tastefully, comfortable-modern ambience of European and African design. Our spectacular view of the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean is your breathtaking panorama to enjoy during your stay with us on South Africa's spectacular Garden Route.
Our Accommodation
All individually decorated rooms have direct access to the 300 sqm terrace. The five spacious superior guest rooms come with a magnificent panoramic view, a terrace and high standard en-suite bathrooms. Modern conveniences range from free Wi-Fi, digital television channels, DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities and a laundry service to name a few. Free wireless Internet access is also available in the lounge area.
We invite you to relax and switch off in our large garden with a pool.
For golfers there is a putting and chipping green, a driving range as well as a practice bunker on our property. We play golf ourselves and will be glad to inform you about the perfect places to go! Knysna offers three world-class golf courses less than 5 km distance from Villa Mulligan. Our guests can play at reduced affordable Green Fees. We gladly arrange for all levels lessons with a PGA Pro at special conditions. With seven more excellent golfcourses in less than 50 km distance from our guesthouse, this is your ideal base for your golf holiday in South Africa.
And last, but not least - experience excellent, friendly service and enjoy one of the best breakfasts in town as well as social barbecue evenings. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Villa Mulligan Guesthouse.
Von Abercron Residence
This luxurious and private guest house is nestled at the edge of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve and is a stone’s throw from the 27-hole Hermanus Golf Course. The town centre is a short walk/drive from the Residence, and the area is safe and peaceful.
The Von Abercron Residence offers a unique and personal touch for all of its guests. With a royal German flair mixed with an African personality, the Residence leaves all guests with an experience unlike any other.
Each room has been meticulously designed to mirror one of the best areas of the Residence and its surrounds. From the cool beach to the colourful mountain range – you’ll find it all here!
Our house has 2 doublerooms each with en-suite bathroom, 2 apartments &/or fully equipped self-catering apartments. Enjoy breakfast in our Garden-Lapa by the pool or in the breakfast room.
About Hermanus
n 1815, this little coastal fishing town was founded by Hermanus Pieters with nothing more than ox wagons and determination. Once it was established, people started flocking to the area to take advantage of Hermanus’ “Champagne Air” – something that doctors said helped ill patients regain health.
Hermanus is a spectacular location and is only a short drive (about 90 minutes) from Cape Town. The area offers many activities, including whale watching (in season), shark cage diving, abseiling, treetop tours and quad biking. For wine-lovers, the scenic and winding Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley offers an array of award-winning wine farms and tasting rooms to enjoy.
Feel free to also admire the diverse floral fynbos kingdom while hiking or biking in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve or along our famous Cliff Path, or laze on one of our pristine Blue Flag beaches dotted along the coastline.
Our food scene is also varied and offers a delectable array of dine-out options for any palate!
Vredenburg Manor House
Dating back to the 1800s, our Cape Dutch styled guesthouse in Somerset West also is a wedding and function venue as well as a conference centre in the Cape Winelands. We are just 12 km from Stellenbosch and about 40 km from Cape Town. Enjoy German speaking hosts.
Our Accommodation
We offer five spacious guest rooms and two cottages. Both cottages are fully equipped with a fully fitted modern kitchen, thus giving you the opportunity to book the cottages as self-catering or bed and breakfast. Vredenburg Manor House features an exotic garden, watered by borehole and greywater, and an outdoor swimming pool with lots of space to unwind and soak up the sun whilst enjoying a view of the Hottentot’s Holland Mountain Range.
The elegantly decorated rooms offer the most comfortable super king size beds with pure Egyptian cotton bedding, ample seating, satellite TV with more than twenty channels, coffee stations with an espresso machine and a mini bar fridge. All rooms and cottages are air-conditioned and have underfloor heating.
Our property is close to a variety of restaurants and bars. Dinner, packed lunches and special diet menus are available on request and which we gladly serve in beautiful surroundings.
Wagon Wheel Country Lodge
On the Johannesburg side, this popular accommodation in Beaufort West is ideally positioned right off the N1 or N12, 1km from the charming Great Karoo town. The lovely Wagon Wheel Country Lodge's dignity has been restored by the current owners, who have also updated all of the deluxe rooms.
Every day of the week, breakfast and dinner (both traditional and à la carte) are served. Overnight guests, families, business executives and tour or conference groups are all welcome.
Our Accommodation
We offer a variety of pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible accommodations at very low rates and excellent value for money to meet the needs of all travellers, ranging from recently renovated deluxe and standard rooms to family units, self-catering, caravan facilities and backpacker units that can accommodate up to 150 people in five bunkbed rooms with a communal bathroom.
Our 24 standard rooms include a spacious family room as well as guest rooms with twin beds, air conditioning, heaters, television as well as tea and coffee amenities. Our 11 economy rooms are spacious and comfortable, with family and twin rooms available. There are fans as well as tea/coffee making facilities and their own barbecue area.
We have 3 self-catering units suitable for extended stay visitors or families.
Campers and caravaners have their own communal bathrooms as well as a swimming pool and barbecue area.
Our Facilities
Cool off in our sparkling swimming pool after days of travelling before enjoying a refreshment and barbecue in our African Boma while watching the Karoo sunset.
Unwind in the in-house bar and enjoy afterwards a homemade Karoo dinner in our à la carte dining room.
We also have a 50 seater conference room which can be extented to 100 seats.
Waterglen Guest Lodge
Peaceful, elegant and idyllic - Etched against the Magalies Mountains and one of the most luxurious guesthouses in Rustenburg, the child-friendly Waterglen Guest Lodge, with its 55 exceptionally spacious and stylishly decorated en-suite rooms, not only offers excellent accommodation for travellers but also superior lodging for corporates.
We are in close proximity to sporting activities, such as golf, fishing, hiking and birdwatching or watersports, as well as to cinemas, restaurants and the most popular shopping centre in the Rustenburg area.
Our Accommodation
Most of the rooms have access through sliding doors into the well-maintained five-hectare garden. Special touches in the guest rooms include large walk-in cupboards, spacious showers/large baths and queen/king size beds. All rooms have either fans or air conditioning and other modern amenities.
Benches and tables are dispersed across the garden and compliment the little ponds as well as the birdlife they attract. Relish in the privacy and natural surrounds of one of the two swimming pools and enjoy afterwards a relaxed barbecue or keep yourself fit in the in-house gym.
Wining & Dining
Breakfast and - from Monday to Thursday - also dinner are served either in the in-house restaurant or outside around the pool area if weather is permitting. Even packed lunches are available on request.
Great care has been taken in furbishing the bar and lounge area, to create an inviting and leisurely atmosphere. Our bar is open for our guests to enjoy a sundowner and unwind.
Waterglen Guest Lodge also hosts and caters for small functions, conferences or morning teas, amongst others.
Waterkloof Guesthouse
Holidays on a South African farm. Situated only a few kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, Waterkloof is the longest established guest house in the Witsand area of the Overberg region and located on a working farm with ostriches amongst others. Your hosts, Christine and Hannes, invite you to come and experience their warm breed of hospitality and charming homestead as well as to enjoy their mouth watering, local cuisine.
The Accommodation
The main house contains various family heirlooms. The interior speaks of days gone by mixed with a unique artistic feeling. Guests can indulge in the luxury of ostrich leather chairs and comfortable couches while studying the hand painted panels on the walls of one of the living rooms.
This room invites the sunlight and garden into the interior via a charming bay window. It is here, at the indoor fireplace where Hannes creates his well known barbecues during the colder winter months.
The communal TV lounge has satellite programmes and provides entertainment for the children while the parents relax with a glass of one of the famous Breede River Valley wines that Hannes stocks in his cellar. The cozy Yellowwood fireplace is the main focal point of the guest lounge during winter. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining area of this room.
During the hot summer months Christine serves her dinners on the patio next to the pool. The swimming pool area invites the tired traveller to relax with a book or just to enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery. A well equipped barbeque facility makes it ideal for outdoor dining.
The Guest Rooms
The guest house has four separate en-suite guest bedrooms, all with tea trays and private entrances. The rooms are decorated in the same style as the house and contain valuable antique furniture as well as art collections. The four rooms can also be divided into two separate units with two rooms and a connecting door - ideal for a couple with children.
Enjoy in summer the large, daily serviced rooms which are comfortably cool during the heat of the day and are overlooking the secluded garden with a number of bird species. During winter, we offer cozy down duvets and luxurious mohair and electrical blankets to keep you warm.
The Farm & Activities
Waterkloof is arguably one of the finest commercial farms in the Heidelberg district and has been in the family for seven generations. The Uys-family has its roots in Belgium ( West Flaandere) from where they immigrated to South Africa in 1704 via Northern Germany. This commercial farm boasts a wide diversity of agricultural activities commonly found in the area. The farm boosts about 2200 Merino sheep, 85 cattle including Nguni and Boran (indigenous cattle), but it is the 2500 ostriches that take the limelight.
All ostriches at Waterkloof are free-ranging birds in natural surroundings. Guests are invited to accompany Hannes around the farm on a guided tour. A visit to the ostrich breeder camp with 325 breeding birds is an exciting experience. Guests have the opportunity to help collect the eggs from the nests under supervision of Hannes or his sons. Hannes’ shadow Josie, the much beloved and charming Boarder Collie, will join you on this journey. Other farming activities include 1000 hectares of cash crops, mainly comprising Wheat, Barley and Canola (rape seed). While travelling on the farm you will often see , Grysbok, Duikers, Steenbok and Vaal Reeboks as well as Blue Cranes, South Africa’s national bird. Various rare and uncommon birds are also to be observed.
Waterkloof has very unique Renosterbos Fynbos on the farm. Hannes preserved an area of the original Fynbos which gets visited each year by a team from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens to do some research on new and rare plant species.
Welgekozen Country Lodge
Set on an 8 acre estate near the historic town of Piet Retief, officially eMkhondo, Welgekozen Country Lodge is a traditional Cape Dutch style property and a quiet country guesthouse in a park-like garden, with a swimming pool and lots of tall oak trees, of which some are over 60 years old.
This beautiful accommodation establishment has an ambience of tranquillity in its country surroundings and can accommodate a variety of tastes. The house was built by the son of Generaal Kemp, a Boer war general.
With the central location, close to the border with eSwatini, it offers you the ideal stop over on your journey from Kruger National Park or Johannesburg to Durban on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast and back.
The ambiance, decor, cleanliness and friendly service will ensure your stay is a memorable one. We speak English, Afrikaans and Dutch.
