Best Pool Hotels in South Africa

Grande Roche Hotel offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and an outdoor swimming pool. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a garden. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel, the rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at Grande Roche Hotel. The accommodations offers a sun terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at Grande Roche Hotel and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Fairview Winery & Cheese is 4.3 mi from the hotel, while Nederburg Wines is 5 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 30 mi from Grande Roche Hotel.

- "Amazing weekend!" - "Great place in the wine land country side" - "lovely and realxing stay with the family" - "You could sum it up as: A peaceful, centrally located stay with great amenities and a lovely restaurant." - "A unique and authentic experience, to be savoured." - "A sanctuary of charm and sophistication" - "Comfortable, Great food, bar and service." - "Pleasant, friendly and family feeling. My 1st choice in Paarl."

Offering an outdoor pool, spa and on-site restaurant, Drostdy Hotel is located in the beautiful town of Graaff-Reinet, which features over 220 heritage sites. Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests will also benefit from a Nespresso coffee maker, 24-hour room service and a writing desk. At Drostdy Hotel you will find state of the art gym facilities, a choice of 3 pools in manicured gardens and a restaurant specializing in Karoo lamb & venison. Nestled among the Camdeboo National Park, the area offers a variety of sights, including the Valley of Desolation, Nqweba Dam and Cape buffalo.

- "Very enjoyable and services in all counts was outstanding." - "We enjoyed this gorgeous, gracious hotel with its lovely staff" - "Would’ve loved to stay longer" - "We loved EVERYTHING!" - "Fantastic!" - "It is a fantastic hotel" - "Everything was perfect, the staff, the food , including the welcome of the security guard from the is out of this world" - "Very comfortable ccommodation, lovely helpful staff, breakfast AND LUNCH GOOD, DINNER NOT SO."

Located in Riversdale, 2.2 miles from Riversdale Golf club, De Doornkraal Vinotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 20 miles from Star Nation Art Studio, 24 miles from Albertinia Golf Club and 27 miles from Stilbaai Golf Club. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool and room service and free WiFi. All rooms at the hotel come with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms feature a desk. De Doornkraal Vinotel offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast. Skulpiesbaai Nature Reserve is 28 miles from the accommodation. George Airport is 80 miles from the property.

- "A pleasant stay of high quality." - "Old farmhouse, well decorated with lovely atmosphere" - "We had a one night stay and loved every minute! Beautiful place!" - "Perfect for what we wanted." - "Was pleasantly surprized by the nice venue. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good ." - "Decent stay with a great breakfast." - "Convenient stay on the way to Cape Town" - "A little bit expensive for what it offers"

Located 1.4 mi from Greyville Racecourse, Coastlands Musgrave Hotel offers spa facilities. It features modern rooms and a sun terrace. North Beach is 3.6 mi away. Coastlands Musgrave Hotel has elegantly decorated rooms with a balcony overlooking the surrounding area. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, and a coffee maker. The stylish ground floor restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual but elegant environment, while the coffee shop serves delectable cakes and desserts. Guests can also relax in the outdoor terrace with a cocktail. The hotel’s spa provides facial therapies, body treatments, and head massages. There is also a golf course nearby the hotel. King Shaka International Airport is 17 mi from the property and Umhlanga is a 20-minute drive away.

- "Excellent Hotel. Very clean. Breakfast was fabulousl." - "Perfect I’ll stay here anytime" - "Friendly staff and clean" - "Comfortable Stay with a View" - "Well situated, clean, pretty and luxurious." - "I had a great stay at the hotel, great food, great service, amazing stuff members." - "Lovely place, friendly helpful staff and excellent food" - "Great location but not value for money"

Built in the 1820s, the historic Grade II Listed Beach Hotel has a great location in the center of Brighton. It offers a popular restaurant and traditional rooms, just 328 feet from the beach. There is a wide range of bars and restaurants within just a few minutes’ walk of the hotel. Brighton’s famous Pier, the Royal Pavillion, rail station and vibrant night life are all less than a mile away. All rooms at the Beach have a TV, free tea and coffee facilities and many boast views of the sea front or West Pier. Each private bathroom also includes a hairdryer. Locally caught fish and seafood are served at The Regency, Brighton’s oldest restaurant. Guests can dine on the outdoor terrace, with views of the West Pier. The i360 is directly opposite to the hotel. The Brighton Center is just a 3 minute walk.

- "Excellent hotel in a perfect location - I highly recommend The Beach Hotel in Brighton" - "Lovely little hotel, good location" - "Perfect location, brilliant hotel" - "A little gem" - "We enjoyed it" - "excellent" - "Good Beach Hotel" - "I liked the sober, nice design, colours and amosphare." - "Great value for money, excellent location and friendly staff. Will definitely be back." - "Every needed was available, thank you"

The Lanzerac is located on a private wine estate in the Jonkershoek Valley, surrounded by the Helderberg Mountains. It has a spa, two outdoor pools and one heated indoor pool. The spacious and air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with a satellite TV. Each has tea-and-coffee making facilities and a mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and under floor heating. Relaxing massages and a variety of beauty treatments are available at The Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, which features 8 private treatment rooms. It also has a sauna, steam room and a fitness room. A continental buffet and and hot breakfast options are served in the morning. The Deli offers home-made jams, freshly baked produce, cheese and charcuterie platters and picnic baskets. The Manor Kitchen serves classical dinners with contemporary influences and light meals can be enjoyed at the pub-style Taphuis restaurant. The Craven Lounge offers drinks, wines, spirits and craft beers in a relaxed environment with a fireplace and tapas menu. There is a working winery on site, offering guests a complimentary wine tasting and cellar tour.

- "Superb" - "Fabulous" - "Stay was short." - "A must visit property" - "Superb" - "Phenomenal" - "It’s very beautiful hotel! Beautiful breakfast! But you do need be lucky to get right room!"

Located in Ballito, 22 miles from Umhlanga lighthouse, The Capital Zimbali has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms contain an electric tea pot, while certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a stovetop. The rooms have a closet. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. The Capital Zimbali has a playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballito, like cycling. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. Kings Park Stadium is 31 miles from The Capital Zimbali, while Umhlali Country Club is 5.2 miles from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 12 miles away.

- "Superb" - "My holiday was what I needed and more. Definitely coming back" - "Holiday of choice" - "Everything was perfect, friendly staff 😍" - "Amazing the service from the gate security to the restaurant staff, the room was neat the buffet was yummy we loved ever" - "Extraordinary, Exceptional & Experiential!!!" - "Exceptional" - "EXCELLENT" - "I received what I paid for and expected to get" - "Staff extremely friendly and excellent place to visit"

Located on a private garden estate in Stellenbosch, Majeka House Boutique Hotel features a spa, a restaurant and a large, communal indoor pool. The owner managed boutique hotel features stylish rooms and free WiFi. The rooms at Majeka House Boutique Hotel are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and Nespresso coffee machines. The Majeka Kitchen serves local specialties cooked with fresh ingredients, some picked from the on-site organic garden. Food is served on the terrace during the summer months, and by a fireplace in winter. Majeka Spa offers a full range of massages, facials and other treatments. Guests can relax in the sauna or steam room, or work out in the fitness center. In addition to the communal, indoor pool, the Poolside Rooms and Double Rooms with Garden View offer access to semi-exclusive outdoor pools. From Majeka House Boutique Hotel, it is less than 10-minutes’ drive to the shops and cafés of Stellenbosch city center. Stellenbosch Golf Club is 1.9 mi away.

- "awesome" - "A Relaxing Oasis with Exceptional Amenities" - "Stunning place" - "Amazing quality time for our 16 year anniversary!" - "Good choice" - "Truly magical. Lovely place" - "Had a great time." - "Absolutely felt spoilt from start to finish! Venue is luxurious, room with private pool is amazing f" - "Good location and comfortable" - "Really really lovely place. The team made a beautiful venue an outstanding visit."