The Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in South Africa

Where to Stay for your Anniversary, Honeymoon, or Proposal Trip in South Africa

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South Africa can be a very romantic vacation destination for couples, so if you're looking for a place to stay for a honeymoon, a romantic staycation, a wedding night, an anniversary celebration, or just a couple's weekend getaway, we've got some great suggestions for you. Perhaps you're planning an anniversary getaway, a special Valentine's Day, or perhaps a New Year's Eve? Whether you're celebrating your 1st anniversary, your 5th, 10th, 25th, or even your 50th anniversary, these hotels are perfect for couples. We've analyzed all of the romantic hotels in South Africa based on crucial criteria such as guest ratings, price, amenities, and more to come up with our list of the best hotels for couples in South Africa. They all offer plenty of great amenities and features for your next trip. Maybe you'd like a hot tub, or perhaps you want to be close to a romantic place for dinner. Either way, you can find something great. So let's get to it: here are our suggestions for the best romantic and celebration hotels for couples in South Africa based on amenities, prices, location, and guest ratings.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cape Town, Western Cape
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Adults only

Located at 3 The Glen, The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $95 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, couples will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens at this terrific hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for couples hotels, which makes it a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to South Africa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Heated pool
  • Adults only

A great place to stay is Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 31 Francolin Rd Camps Bay. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which honeymooners will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach


Lanzerac Hotel & Spa

Stellenbosch, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Romantic Hotel in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

We found Lanzerac Hotel & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $226. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Lanzerac Road. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services


Leeu Estates

Franschhoek, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $608 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $608, Leeu Estates, at Dasseneberg Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Couples will really like this fun hotel which also offers breakfast, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Winery
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool


21 Nettleton

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $563 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Adults only

21 Nettleton has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $563 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 21 Nettleton Road Clifton Cape Town South Africa 8006. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens, which is nice for couples. Just a short drive from the city center, this charming hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Private pool
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach


Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa

Franschhoek, Western Cape
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Anniversary Trip Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for couples hotels.
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $120, and it's located at 16 Minor Road. We also love the outdoor tennis, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for honeymooners. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for couples hotels, which makes it a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Wedgeview Country House & Spa

Stellenbosch, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for A Couple's Getaway to South Africa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

A cool place is Wedgeview Country House & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $66. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.11 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1 Bonniemile Vlottenburg. Only a short distance from the city center, couples will especially love parking, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens at this terrific hotel. It's also less than the average price for couples hotels, so it's a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
  • Saltwater pool


Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Stellenbosch, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $215 (before taxes). It's located at Polkadraai Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views which couples will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Winery
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services


Dune Ridge Country House

Saint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to South Africa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

Located at R330 Corner and Tarragona Street, Dune Ridge Country House has great rooms from $64 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, and child care which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services


The Westin Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Romantic Hotel in South Africa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is The Westin Cape Town which has nice rooms starting at $132. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lower Long Street. Honeymooners will really like this fun hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Wedding services


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How much do romantic hotels for couples cost in South Africa?

South Africa Average Couples Hotel Price
$134

Visitors will find a large range of terrific couples hotel choices when planning a visit to South Africa. The price of these couples hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average couples hotel price in South Africa based on data from 538 hotels is an affordable $134. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in South Africa.

The average prices of our suggested couples hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $204
  • 4-star hotels: $114
  • 3-star hotels: $99


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