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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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25 Dec - 27 Dec
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22 Jan - 24 Jan

Top Cities in South Africa

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Cape Town

Cape Town

Our top choices for South Africa cottages

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1. Zur Alten Mine

Zur Alten Mine
3.0 star property
Graskop
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Fantastic location, fabulous breakfast with many homemade items and great hosts. "
United Kingdom
David
The price is AED 143
AED 165 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Zur Alten Mine
A modern building with a stone wall in front, a tree, and a grassy area with ostriches.

2. De Hoop Collection

De Hoop Collection
3.0 star property
Overberg
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"A great place to relax in the countryside. Animals right on the doorstep. The journey over the gravel road is really worthwhile. We would visit the place again, as this time the bad weather thwarted our plans."
Germany
Matthias
The price is AED 411
AED 473 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
De Hoop Collection
A wooden deck with a barbecue grill, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle on a tray.

3. Lands Edge Eco Friendly Cottages

Lands Edge Eco Friendly Cottages
3.0 star property
Struisbaai
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great apartment and very clean, great value for your money."
Canada
Denis
The price is AED 257
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Lands Edge Eco Friendly Cottages
Front of property

4. D'Aria Guest Cottages

D'Aria Guest Cottages
3.0 star property
Eikenbosch
The price is AED 380
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
D'Aria Guest Cottages
A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

5. Biggy Best Cottages

Biggy Best Cottages
3.5 star property
Howick
7.4 out of 10, Good, (12 reviews)
"Lovely bed and breakfast."
South Africa
Cheyne
The price is AED 216
AED 250 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Biggy Best Cottages
Front of property

6. Perla

Perla
5.0 star property
Eastcliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"These apartments are perfectly positioned within a short walk of Hermanus town centre with all f its charm and eating places. Very well equipped and in great condition, they are very comfortable."
United Kingdom
Andrew
Perla
A patio with a pool, outdoor seating, and a fireplace.

7. Hitgeheim Garden Cottages

Hitgeheim Garden Cottages
Addo
The price is AED 348
AED 405 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hitgeheim Garden Cottages
A house with a green roof and a chimney, situated by a body of water with mountains in the background.

8. Kwetu Guest Farm

Kwetu Guest Farm
3.5 star property
Swellendam
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"Excellent place to view limited game, the giraffes were brilliant! Great, friendly host. We would definitely stay again if in the area."
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is AED 218
AED 250 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Kwetu Guest Farm
A hot tub on a rooftop with a view of mountains and a row of houses in the background.

9. De Waterkant Cottages

De Waterkant Cottages
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (108 reviews)
"Wonderful self sufficient apartment in a central location with all the amenities you need in the apartment. "
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
De Waterkant Cottages
A pathway through a lush garden with trees and a building in the background.

10. Sand River Cottages

Sand River Cottages
3.0 star property
Mbombela
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"This is a nice property near Phabeni gate of Kruger National Park, which is just a 6 minute drive. Akani is a great host and if you need anything he will bend over backwards to help! You can park right next to your chalet, which is very helpful. - I personally hate lodges where you have to park a distance away! - There is a pub nearby that gets noisy at times, but if you run a fan it drowns out the noise. The property is very close to the main road and is very safe! "
United States
Donald
The price is AED 172
AED 198 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Sand River Cottages
A single-story building with a flat roof, beige exterior walls, and a small porch area. There are two large potted plants on the porch.

11. Tourist Lodge Gansbaai

Tourist Lodge Gansbaai
3.0 star property
Gansbaai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (31 reviews)
"Reception was very friendly! It was easy to find, nice coffee shop a few minutes walk away… I forgot something in my room and they kept it for me and made it easy to pick it up later"
Canada
Jodi
The price is AED 153
AED 153 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Tourist Lodge Gansbaai
A balcony with a view of rocky mountains and sparse vegetation.

12. Red Stone Hills

Red Stone Hills
3.0 star property
Oudtshoorn
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Beautiful setting and loveley private cottage with everything you could need gir a comfortable stay."
Canada
Lisa
The price is AED 220
AED 253 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Red Stone Hills
A wooden deck with a round table, a bottle, and glasses.

13. Forest Edge

Forest Edge
3.0 star property
Knysna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Surrounded by nature. Loved the outdoor shower. Warm friendly staff. Great breakfast. "
Canada
Barend
Forest Edge
A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Ledumo Lodge

Ledumo Lodge
3.0 star property
Emalahleni
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Ledumo ligger ret besværligt at finde i byen Emalahleni og vejene har meget store huller. Hvis man tager den første afkørsel fra N4 er det bedre, men det virker mere naturligt at tage den anden hvor bynavnet står og så er det svært at finde uden gps. De ville også have penge selvom hotel.com havde givet kvittering for betaling. De ville have at man brugte booking.com. Til sidst fandt de dog ud af at værelset var betalt og vi fik et bedre end det først angivne værelse. Det opfatter jeg lidt...
Denmark
Finn
Ledumo Lodge
A pathway leading to a house with a garden and a pergola.

15. Jonquil Cottage

Jonquil Cottage
4.0 star property
Franschhoek
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"The location is excellent, secure parking is available and the property is safe and quiet. The owner is good to deal with, responds quickly and efficiently. The property itself is well furnished, comfortable and good to stay in."
United Kingdom
Gavin
Jonquil Cottage
A modern house with a covered patio, an open kitchen, and a dining area.

16. 401 Rozendal Cottages

401 Rozendal Cottages
3.0 star property
Stellenbosch
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"It was very pleasant"
South Africa
Salvatore
401 Rozendal Cottages
A rustic wooden table with a glass pitcher and glasses on a tray, a stone staircase, and a cat sitting on the steps.

17. Beautiful and tranquil self-catering cottage in the heart of Cape Town

Beautiful and tranquil self-catering cottage in the heart of Cape Town
Cape Town City Centre
The price is AED 804
AED 915 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Beautiful and tranquil self-catering cottage in the heart of Cape Town
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

18. Moonflower Cottages

Moonflower Cottages
3.0 star property
Randburg
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"The apartment was fantastic. It’s a great location and super safe. Jamie was super easy to work with and really communicative. "
United States
Matthew
Moonflower Cottages
A house with a tiled roof, a front porch, and a wooden fence.

19. Waterberg Game Park

Waterberg Game Park
3.0 star property
Vaalwater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
South Africa
Gregory
The price is AED 335
AED 385 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Waterberg Game Park
Terrace/patio

20. Arumvale Country House

Arumvale Country House
3.5 star property
Swellendam
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (35 reviews)
"Really enjoyed this stay, beautiful views and great host! We loved Swellendam town too, and there are lots of great places for lunch and dinner :) Thoroughly recommend this place"
South Africa
Brigid
Arumvale Country House
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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

10/10 Excellent
"The room was a basic motel style room and a little dated, but clean and comfortable. The restaurant has good food options. A suggested improvement would be to close the doors to the pool outside dining area to prevent cigarette/vape fumes in the restaurant. We had a safe and comfortable stay and recommend this hotel."
David 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Frequently asked questions

How much do cottages in South Africa cost?
Prices for cottages in South Africa range between AED 153 and AED 915 per night. Whatever your budget, you'll find a perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
What are the best cottages in South Africa?
Slide straight into vacation mode and slow things down a notch in one of South Africa's multiple cottages. With a total average guest review rating of 9.2, there's a place for every style and budget. Many visitors to Johannesburg look forward to staying at Moonflower Cottages, a 3-star cottage retreat with pillow top mattresses and a garden. Another fave in this much-visited city is Hesperus Street. This 3.5-star getaway features a barbecue grill and a terrace.
How many cottages are there in South Africa?
Explore our 464 cottages in South Africa and then secure your favorite. Whether you're thinking about a family vacay or a break with buddies, your ideal stay is just a few clicks away with Expedia.
Why book your cottage in South Africa with Expedia?
Reserving a cottage in South Africa is as simple as working out your travel dates and picking an ideal place for outdoor recreation and relaxation. From upscale retreats to affordable stays and cottages that feature amenities like laundry facilities, Expedia has something for all traveler tastes. As for irresistible deals? We've got them too!
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