Be intrigued by these innovative and very different places to stay

Tick them off your list and explore the Western Cape with our pick of budget getaways and affordable escapes that cost less than R550pp per night

Why? Because you get more bang for your buck with low-season specials

Fully automated rooms, phone-charging menus and solar-powered energy  

There are four heated pools, plus a host of other activities

The down-to-earth West Coast wildlife reserve that offers affordable accommodation for the whole clan 

It’s also where Agatha Christie liked to catch a wave

They call it Wingerd Vista because of the spectacular garden and sculpture views (the food and drinks aren’t bad either)

Dog-friendly beer, Belgian-inspired beer and a 1961 copper brewhouse

From wine tastings and food pairings to pirate-themed adventure mini-golf, there’s so much to discover at Benguela Cove, Nom Nom and Lakeside Lodge & Spa

Cosy in winter, romantic and the freedom for the kids to roam

At La Bella Vita Studios you get to pick from 10 bespoke luxury studios to match your personality or mood

Every type of function you can imagine, 10 different winelands wedding spaces in one and refined farm-to-table bistro restaurant, bakery and deli to discover

Brand-new Njalo-Njalo offers idyllic family farm accommodation just 2 hours outside of Cape Town

A quaint chapel, rustic luxury accommodation and sunset safari picnics at Rotterdam Guest Farm

Explore Knysna’s serene lagoons and enchanted forests from the easy-going luxury of aha The Rex Hotel

Wine and dine at this beautiful hotel on the Garden Route

A wine-land playground that’ll satisfy your every desire!

This town redefines the classic, weekend break

A five-star pocket of privacy and peace in the heart of the Cape Winelands at this bed and breakfast accommodation on a working wine farm

From five-star hotels and guest farms to backpackers and campsites, plus: loads of exciting things to do in and around Swellendam

The !Khwa ttu Dream Museum will "re-introduce people to a particular way of living”.

With beautiful fireplaces, a range of wine pairings and experiences, and elegant accommodation, every minute at Boschendal is the epitome of farm living

From private wood-fired hot tubs to bubbling natural springs – these are the steamy spots you need to melt into 

These guys did three years of research in over 30 locations to find the most ideal place near Cape Town to stargaze

Head to the countryside for an adventurous cooking experience, food tours and then unwind at the luxury cottages at African Relish  

This Cape Dutch-style inspired hotel is the epitome of luxury and traditional architecture in the heart of the Cape Winelands

Enjoy privacy and the fresh Franschhoek air at this award winning boutique hotel on Akademie Street  

Escape to this picturesque boutique bed and breakfast for some well deserved relaxation and romance!

Spacious village-style accommodation on one of SA's most historic, forward-thinking farms

Enjoy a stunning breakfast or lunch just outside Cape Town

A little piece of West Coast paradise, the ultimate seaside location 

Indulge your inner hedonist with a weekend in the Winelands 

Take a break on the West Coast

Holiday by the seaside in this lodge on the dunes

Big fish accommodation the whole gang can enjoy

Livin’ it up at the hotel that breeds euphoria

Luxurious coastal accommodation that won’t break the bank

“Totsiens en Mooi Bly”

Leave civilisation behind for only R500 per cottage per night!

A host with the most...charming accommodation

Worship wind, water and wellness at South Africa’s first boutique kitesurfing accommodation in Langebaan

Shut eye in whale country made easy

The room rate here includes your own piece of paradise

Delaire Graff: an ultimate wine and hospitality destination

Eclectic elegance in Heart Bay

Our selection of accommodation from guesthouses to backpackers

Abalone House is a quirky, romantic hideaway in Paternoster

A visit to Matjiesfontein is only complete with a night spent here

The best way to experience township life in South Africa

Knorhoek Guest House offers country-style luxury