Two SA hotels take spots on TripAdvisor’s ‘Top 25 Hotels in Africa’ list

TripAdvisor says that these hotels are two of the best in Africa. Photo: SA Tourism / Anna Koskela / flickr

Not just one, but TWO iconic South African hotels have taken top spots on TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels in Africa list…

The Oyster Box and Lanzerac Hotel & Spa. Photo: SA Tourism / Anna Koskela / flickr

TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best

As per TripAdvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best listing, two South African hotel gems have been placed on the ‘Top 25 Hotels in Africa’ index. The two spots were taken by Stellenbosch’s Lanzerac Hotel & Spa at number 18, and Umhlanga’s famous Oyster Box at number 19.

These travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards are the highest achievement of excellence that the travel industry recognises, so having being featured on the list is a big deal indeed! Here’s what TripAdvisor had to say about these fabulous hotels…

Lanzerac Hotel & Spa

According to the travel company, “the historic Lanzerac Hotel & Spa is the perfect base from which to explore SA’s most famous winelands. With 53 luxurious bedrooms, this country Estate exudes an air of intimacy and provides the ultimate in personalized service.”

The Lanzerac’s history dates back to 1692, lending boat-loads of old-world charm and rich Cape heritage to the establishment.

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Lanzerac Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch. Photo: Eefje74 / flickr

Situated on a working wine estate, Lanzerac Hotel boasts superb views of the Stellenbosh winelands and mountains. Photo: Eefje74 / flickr

The Oyster Box

The stunning Oyster Box hotel featured at number 19 and it’s not difficult to see why it made the prestigious list. According to TripAdvisor, “The Oyster Box is one of South Africa’s most celebrated hotels, as famous for its remarkable coastal views as the understated luxury and gracious hospitality that have become the hallmarks of this cherished seaside destination.”

The Oyster Box is rated an impressive five stars for its beautiful location along KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.

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The Oyster Box hotel in Umhlanga. Photo: South African Tourism / flickr

A bath with a view. Photo: South African Tourism / flickr

Kirstenbosch Garden also ranked the ‘Best of the Best’

Other South African spots that received ‘Best of the Best’ ratings was Cape Town’s very own Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, regarded as the top one percent of ‘things to do’ in the world.

The V&A Waterfront was also awarded a Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award, while Groot Constantia, Cape Point and the Cableway received a Travelers Choice Award – placing these three attractions in the top 10 percent.

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.