{"id":204220,"date":"2017-10-14T07:30:44","date_gmt":"2017-10-14T05:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=204220"},"modified":"2017-10-13T16:03:03","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T14:03:03","slug":"a-look-inside-the-best-luxury-hotels-and-villas-in-south-africa-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/204220\/a-look-inside-the-best-luxury-hotels-and-villas-in-south-africa-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"A look inside the best luxury hotels and villas in South Africa in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winners of the 2017 World Travel Awards have been announced, revealing which South African hotels, villas and resorts have taken the crown as the best-in-class in the country, and the African continent.<\/p>\n

The World Travel Awards gala event for Africa took place in Kigali, Rwanda on Tuesday (10 October), with many luxury South African hotels taking top prizes for the continent.<\/p>\n

The awards cover over 60 different categories, including best hotels, resorts and villas, as well as airlines, travel magazines and car rental services, with nominees from across the African continent.<\/p>\n

Each country also has its set of select local winners.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the winners for hotels and villas in South Africa – the full list of winners can be found on the World Travel Awards website.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Best boutique hotel and hotel suite in South Africa – The Saxon<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite at The Saxon Hotel in Sandhurst was named the best hotel room in the country – while the hotel itself was named the best boutique hotel in Africa.<\/p>\n

Pricing for the suite changes depending on the time you want to book in, but sits between R7,000 and R9,000 per person, per night.<\/p>\n

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The best hotel in South Africa – The One&Only Cape Town<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cape Town was given the award as the best destination in South Africa, but it was the One&Only hotel that took the top spot as the best general hotel in the country.<\/p>\n

The hotel offers rooms from R8,500 a night.<\/p>\n

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The best luxury hotel villa in South Africa – Villa Two, Ellerman House<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ellerman House has two luxury villas available, however it was villa two which took the top prize, rated as the best luxury hotel villa in South Africa and Africa.<\/p>\n

The rates vary depending on season, but will set you back at least R65,000, to R95,000 during peak season.<\/p>\n

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The best luxury private villa in South Africa – Villa iZulu, Thanda Safari<\/strong><\/p>\n

Villa iZulu is a luxury accommodation option at Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve, located in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n

Designed and created for Swedish investors Christin and Dan Olofsson, Villa iZulu is available for the exclusive use of discerning groups of travellers “looking for royal treatment”.<\/p>\n

The Villa iZulu can accommodate 10 guests in 5 suites \u2013 each with its own private viewing deck and luxurious bathroom. The master bedroom features an outdoor Jacuzzi overlooking the Villa’s private waterhole.<\/p>\n

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The other hotels taking top spots in the awards were:<\/p>\n

Best design hotel<\/strong> – MannaBay<\/p>\n

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Best beach hotel<\/strong> – Birkenhead House<\/p>\n

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Best business hotel<\/strong> – Hilton Durban<\/p>\n

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Best wine country hotel<\/strong> – Leeu Estates<\/p>\n

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Best private game reserve<\/strong> – Shambala Private Game Reserve<\/p>\n

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A full list of winners can be found on the World Travel Awards website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

[Images sourced from respective hotel websites]<\/p>\n

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