The Best Botels in South Africa

Knysna Houseboats are private self-drive boats that are found at Thesen Islands, in Knysna. This fully equipped floating boat offers panoramic views from the spacious roof-top sun deck.

Each boat is fitted with light wood furnishings and navy blue and white décor. The fully equipped kitchen includes a stove, oven and fridge. Bathroom facilities on Knysna Houseboats include a shower, basin and a chemical toilet. They also offer 24-hour access to the ablutions at their charter base in Thesen´s Harbour Town.

Barbeque facilities are available in the lounge area at the back of the boat, from where you can catch your own dinner as well. An assorted catering menu including beverages, picnic baskets and barbecue packs are available. Room service on the lagoon is also on offer.

On arrival, guests will receive a short skipper course by the staff and get issued with a temporary skipper’s licence for the duration of their stay. Fishing rods, towels and towable tubes are available to rent. The boats are equipped with all safety equipment and life jackets.

Valet boat parking is offered by the staff between sunrise and sunset. The town of Knysna is a 20-minute walk away and the George Airport is 73 km from Thesen Islands.

Jackie O - Classic Luxury Yacht & Boutique Hotel is permanently moored in the Waterfront Marina, adjacent to The Alfred Mall and Noble Square. This luxury 32 m yacht boasts stylish furnishings and offers views of the famous Table Mountain.

Featuring 4 en suite cabins, the yacht comes complete with a spacious lounge and bar, as well as an upstairs sundeck where guests can enjoy dining and sundowners. Each cabin features air conditioning, free unlimited WiFi and a TV.

Jackie O - Classic Luxury Yacht offers a gourmet continental breakfast which is served at the V&A Waterfront Hotel's Ginja restaurant, located adjacent to the yacht. At Ginja, guests can also enjoy a variety of dishes.

For shopping enthusiasts the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre offers a variety of shops and restaurants, whilst The Watershed features local crafts and designs.

Nearby landmarks include Cape Town Stadium and The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, whilst Signal Hill and Table Mountain are 10 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 24 km away.

Kraalbaai Luxury House Boats offers unique accommodation in the West Coast National Park. Guests can enjoy lagoon views.

There a 2 house boats, both fully equipped with a kitchen and barbecue facilities. Both have a swim deck.

The boats are located in Kraalbaai, accessed via the West Coast National Park gates either from the R27 or from Langebaan's side.

Set in Colchester, on the Sundays River, Addo Park House Boat is docked near the A Taste of Africa Restaurant. Free private parking is available on site and free WiFi is available at the restaurant.

The accommodation comes with a seating area. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided.

Addo Park House Boat also includes a barbecue.

Addo Park House Boat is stationed at the jetty. The crew can organise river cruises at a surcharge. Activities such as sandboarding can also be arranged.

The Mathyolweni Gate to Addo Elephant National Park is 5 km away, while KwikSpar Grocery Shop is within 1 km of the boat. The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth Airport, 44 km from the property.

Offering barbecue facilities and lake view, The Little Mermaid is set in Knysna, 7 km from Knysna Forest and 11 km from Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach. The property is 100 m from Featherbed Boat Cruises and 1.1 km from Knysna Waterfront.

The boat is fitted with 1 separate bedroom and includes a kitchen with a fridge, stovetop and dining area.

If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings.

Pledge Nature Reserve is 2.9 km from the boat, while Knysna National Lake Area is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 34 km from The Little Mermaid.

Featuring river views, Breede River Houseboat Hire offers accommodation with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, around 43 km from Drostdy Museum. Including an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities, this boat also features a restaurant.

The boat includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a kitchenette with a fridge.

Breede River Houseboat Hire offers a terrace. A children's playground is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the accommodation.

SwellenMark Regional Shopping Center is 44 km from Breede River Houseboat Hire, while NG Church Swellendam is 44 km away.

Offering a bar and mountain view, Wildcat Catamaran Cruises is located in Hartbeespoort, 19 km from Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort and 24 km from Margaret Fairy Gallery. The property is 21 km from Hartbeespoort Aquarium and 21 km from Jasmyn Farm Weekend Market.

Providing a patio with lake views, this boat also provides guests with a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the boat.

Welwitschia Country Market is 13 km from Wildcat Catamaran Cruises, while Hartbeespoort Dam Wall is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.

Shayamanzi Houseboats offer guests accommodation onboard a boat on the waters of Pongolapoort Dam, commonly referred to as Lake Jozini.

Each cabin is equipped with an air conditioning, a seating area and an en suite bathroom. With set departure times, the two houseboats are each equipped with a dining area, bar and hot tub. Certain cabins on Shayamanzi Houseboats have large glass sliding doors which provide viewing opportunities of the Lebombo Mountains and the wildlife of the Pongola Game Reserve, while the interior cabins feature porthole windows.

Guests can enjoy drinks at sunset on the viewing deck.

Guests can participate in activities such as tiger fishing, mountain biking and bird watching.

King Shaka International Airport is 310 km away whilst Swaziland and Mozambique can be reached within a 2 hour drive. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve is 82 km away from Shayamanzi Houseboats.