ACCOMMODATION EXCELLENCE
From luxury hotels to charming lodges and backpacker stays, the Eastern Cape offers unforgettable places to rest and recharge. This category honours excellence in hospitality, comfort, and service across a wide range of accommodations.
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Best Hotel / Resort
Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha
Our 91-room luxury hotel offers the perfect mix of business and leisure, living up to our mantra: “The soft life made easy”. Ideally located across from Humewood Beach and next to the Boardwalk Mall and Convention Centre, this elegant property is just minutes from the airport.
Choose from studio, one- or two-bedroom units, and enjoy sea views, free WiFi, a 10-seater boardroom, conference facilities, fitness room, pool, and restaurant. Whether you're here for work, play, or both, our friendly, professional team delivers comfort, convenience, and coastal charm.
Life is hard. Check into easy.
Misty Mountain Reserve
Misty Mountain Reserve is a proudly owner-operated retreat nestled in the heart of the Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape. We offer unique accommodation including ocean-view domes, romantic star gazing units, stunning ocean view lodges, and tranquil tented lodges — all set within a private nature reserve. Guests enjoy onsite experiences such as quad biking, spa treatments, scenic hiking trails, and locally inspired cuisine at our restaurant.
Committed to responsible tourism, we support our local community through job creation, skills development, and sustainable practices. Our passionate team delivers authentic Eastern Cape hospitality, making every stay at Misty Mountain Reserve a memorable, meaningful escape.
Royal St Andrews Hotel
Royal St Andrews Hotel is the ideal business stay-over or luxury break-away destination. Our Luxury Wing rooms are perfect for holiday travellers and families. Our elegantly designed older style Heritage rooms offer luxurious comfort and privacy. Enjoy fine dining at The Thistle Restaurant or visit the Highlander Pub! Enjoying breakfast at the Paper Nautilus is an indulgent affair.
The Conference and Events Centre provides the most technologically advanced facilities in Port Alfred and our CSpa Wellness by Camelot offers a wide range of luxurious and revitalising spa treatments. We guarantee you an unforgettable experience of Gracious Hospitality.
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Best Guesthouse / B&B
Dune Ridge Country House
Dune Ridge Country House is a tranquil, family-run estate nestled between St. Francis Bay and Cape St. Francis in a peaceful coastal-bush nature reserve, just 78km from Port Elizabeth. It offers individually decorated garden suites, cottages, and a two-bedroom family cottage, each with elegant bathrooms and premium comfort.
Guests enjoy fresh-from-garden cuisine in the dining room or al fresco, by the lagoon-shaped pool, and wellness offerings at the onsite bush spa including messages and nature-inspired treatments. With warm service, birdlife all around, optional guided walks and retreats, Dune Ridge is the perfect coastal-bush escape.
Hacklewood Hill Country House
Tucked away in the leafy suburb of Walmer, Hacklewood Hill Country House is a timeless escape into Victorian elegance. This award-winning 5-star Guest House offers gracious hospitality, gourmet cuisine, and luxuriously appointed suites.
Guests are transported into a world of tranquil gardens, antique finishes, and exceptional personal service. Ideal for both leisure and business travellers, Hacklewood combines old-world charm with modern comfort. The attention to detail and intimate atmosphere make every stay unforgettable, setting it apart as one of Gqeberha’s finest accommodations.
The Sands @ St Francis Bay
Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, The Sands @ St. Francis offers barefoot luxury in the heart of the Eastern Cape’s beloved coastal village. This intimate 5-room guest house blends contemporary elegance with warm South African hospitality.
Guests wake to the sound of waves and enjoy breakfast on the deck with uninterrupted sea views. With its beachfront location, personalized service, and relaxed atmosphere, The Sands is an ideal retreat for romantic getaways, solo escapes, or peaceful work-from-paradise stays.
Best Backpacker / Self Catering
Arch Cabins Self Catering
Discover spacious luxury tucked into the forest at Arch Cabins Self Catering in Storms River Village. Our generously sized cabins are perfect for families or groups, with open-plan living areas and plenty of room to unwind after a day of adventure.
Designed for more than just sleeping, each cabin features a selection of unique, custom-designed family games—crafted to spark laughter, strategy, and connection around the table. Whether you're roasting marshmallows, exploring Tsitsikamma, or building memories indoors, Arch Cabins offers an inviting blend of space, comfort, and play. Come for the forest, stay for the fun.
Resthaven Guest House
Fully Equipped Self-Catering Accommodation. 30 well-appointed rooms. Established year 2000 by Rawlins Family out of passion for tourism and serving weary travellers. Gateway destination for Eastern Cape Highlands and Lesotho. 34km from Southern Lesotho Border and popular destination for 4x4 Enthusiasts, Adventure Bikers, Hikers and Cultural Experiences.
Owners share first-hand knowledge about the natural, historical and cultural aspects of Eastern Cape and Lesotho. Passionate about creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that provides a home away from home. Serving scrumptious home-cooked meals. Hands-on family-run establishment the Resthaven Team is always available to extend warm country hospitality and make your stay memorable.
Tube ’n Axe Backpackers / Lodge
Tube ’n Axe in Storms River Village combines comfy, social accommodation with top-tier adventure right on your doorstep. Nestled at 85 Darnell Street, it offers lodge rooms, dorms, luxury tents, and camping spots, all centered around a pool, hot tubs, bar, bonfire area, restaurant and secure play areas.
Ideal for families, backpackers, and groups, Tube ’n Axe blends relaxation and thrill with shuttle access to local attractions.
Best Lodge Stay
Crawfords Beach Lodge
What started as a spark of inspiration and a piece of coastal farmland back in 1976, has culminated in to a remarkable family journey of three generations and the evolution of what is today known as Crawford’s Beach Lodge, the jewel of the Wild Coast.
Our range of rooms and suites ensure we can accommodate your group and budget comfortably, while you relax and enjoy our amenities, 3 delicious meals per day, friendly staff and much more. This is a place where your soul will find peace and your mind can recharge.
Kuzuko Lodge
Kuzuko is the only lodge on the 14,500 hectare Kuzuko Private Game Reserve offering immersive and luxurious wildlife experiences in a tranquil Karoo setting. Kuzuko is an ambitious rewilding project with a strong social heart that is restoring the land and uplifting local communities through delivering an exceptional ecotourism experience.
Even though Kuzuko offers incredible wildlife encounters, delicious food, luxurious accommodation, a spectacular location and a serene spa, it is often Kuzuko’s welcoming and friendly team that brings guests back time and again.
Tsitsikamma Lodge & Spa
Tsitsikamma is a Khoisan word meaning "place of much water".
Tsitsikamma Lodge & Spa, situated along the Garden Route, is set against the foothills of the Tsitsikamma Mountain Range. The multi-award winning and popular 3-star Lodge is made up of 34 log cabins, a Restaurant, Bar, Lapa, Conference centre and Games room.
A quaint, cosy lounge area with fireplace makes for the perfect setting for a cup of coffee or pre-drinks
For relaxation we have a stunning Spa which offers various treatment options.
Tsitsikamma Lodge and Spa is well known for the “Striptease hiking trail”
