Go swimming hotels in South Africa
Sometimes it takes more than knockout design, superb service and mattresses fit for a maharajah: Mr & Mrs Smith like a somewhere to dip their toes once in a while. Nothing beats watching the sunset over cocktails on a pool terrace – we've even been known to go swimming occasionally. So, we've splashed our way around our collection to find hotels with pools: plunge, private or infinity-edged; set in gardens or amid ruins; with swim-up bars or clear glass walls – each one the perfect place to show off your swimwear. Come on in; the water's lovely…
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Kensington Place
Cape Town, South Africa
- Style The city's original designer den
- Setting Foothills of Table Mountain
Kensington Place is Cape Town’s original boutique bolthole. This stylish retreat is located on the slopes of Table Mountain, a stroll from all the action, and a drive from amazing beaches.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,829.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Atlantic House
Cape Town, South Africa
- Style Sybaritic sea-view simplicity
- Setting A crest over Camps Bay
A five-star guesthouse perched on the slopes of the Twelve Apostles along Cape Town's seaboard, Atlantic House truly is a haven of simplicity and style.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,403.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Welgelegen
Cape Town, South Africa
- Style Victoriana with an African twist
- Setting Kloof Street central
Welgelegen is an alluringly simple boutique bed and breakfast, a minute's walk from all the bars and restaurants on trendy Kloof Street.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,359.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Royal Malewane
Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Style Safari cool
- Setting African bush veld
SAFARI COLLECTION The colonial-style rooms in Royal Malewane safari lodge have mahogany four-posters, open fireplaces, travertine bathrooms. Huge windows that mean you're on 24-hour safari.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR19,736.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Birkenhead House
Hermanus, South Africa
- Style Breezy boutique beach house
- Setting Private Hermanus peninsula
Huge shell-covered wardrobes in Birkenhead House's reception, deep sunken marble baths, art deco touches – it all works perfectly in this simple and elegant Hermanus hideaway, two hours from Cape Town.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR4,456.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Singita Boulders
Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Style Soulful and serene
- Setting Sabi savvy
Singita Boulders is a luxurious safari lodge offering all the wildlife wonders of the Kruger, and its beautiful suites and private pools are stylish and secluded.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR21,491.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
