Best Boutique Hotels in Alexandria

Kichaka Lodge is a luxurious five-star safari retreat, built with natural stone and thatch and harmoniously set in the bush. The lodge combines modern elegance with traditional safari charm, offering a warm and timeless atmosphere. Guests can relax at the bar and lounge, dine indoors or outdoors, enjoy fireside dinners in the boma, swim in the rim-flow pool overlooking a waterhole, visit the spa, or keep active in the gym. Additional facilities include a library, TV room, secure parking, vegetarian meals, eco-friendly practices, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a malaria-free environment. The ten suites each accommodate 2 adults and feature air-conditioning, private decks with plunge pools, indulgent bathrooms with bath, indoor and outside showers, dressing gowns, lounge area, coffee/tea station, safe, heater, pure cotton linen, and laundry service (available at an additional charge).

Situated in the Amakala Big Five Game Reserve, Bush Lodge offers an intimate lodge experience. It features an outdoor swimming pool, viewing deck and a number of game drives and bush walks. The luxury tents have a deck with private plunge pool and views of the surrounding bush. They come with thatched roofs and wooden floors, as well as a fireplace and minibar. Guests can enjoy all-inclusive meals in the dining area and relax in the shared lounge or by the outdoor fireplace. In addition to game drives and bush walks, there is also the opportunity for bird watching. Bush Lodge is located 50 km from Addo Elephant Park and 47 km from Grahamstown. Port Elizabeth Airport is 100 km away.

Situated within the Amakhala Game Reserve, Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve is a thatched lodge offering an outdoor swimming pool, garden and sun terrace. The Port Elizabeth Airport is 88 km away. The Africa-inspired rooms are elegantly decorated and are fitted with a seating area, safe and mosquito net. Each unit features a private plunge pool and patio. Amakhala Game Reserve serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special diet menus are available upon request. Other facilities offered at the lodge include a souvenirs shop. Massages are available upon request and activities include games drives, bird watching and nature walks. Guests can relax and unwind on the terrace. Free WiFi and private parking is available. The Addo Elephant National Park is 76 km away.

Gorah Elephant Camp is situated in the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park. It features a spacious swimming pool and an open patio offering views of the water hole. Free Wi-Fi is available. Each tented luxury suite has a private deck with panoramic views and plush interiors. It comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities and the en suite bathroom has a shower with free toiletries. Meals are served in the dining room at the colonial Gorah House and in an enclosed outdoor area around the fire, where guests can enjoy a gourmet barbecue and African cuisine. High tea is served every afternoon. For relaxation, guests can lounge around the swimming pool, or enjoy the game viewing activities such as game drives and nature walks at the lodge. Grahamstown and it’s more than 70 declared National Heritage sites is located 103 km away and Port Elizabeth is 105 km from the property.

Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden. Customised safaris can be arranged to Addo Elephant Park, 3 km away and home to the big '5'. The spacious, African-style rooms include a partly-enclosed bathroom with large bath and environmentally-friendly toiletries. Cotton linen, a seating area and tea/coffee facilities are also provided. The Elephant's Footprint Restaurant serves a continental breakfast, as well as a hot breakfast available on request. Dinner is available we offer a South African braai or a South African Buffet. Private dining is possible in the wine cellar. The lodge can organise river, sea and dune trips. Darts is available in the bar and badminton is available on request. Set 1.5 km from Colchester and the N2 road, Elephants Footprint is a 10-minute drive from the beach by the Sundays River mouth. Port Elizabeth Airport is 45 km away and there is free parking on site.

The spacious grounds of Addo African Home are located only a 10-minute drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. The property offers game drives to the Park with an open car and a professional guide. Free WiFi and free private parking is also available. The property offers accommodation set in traditional chalets called rondavels and the original farm house has been converted into a Lodge. The main building contains a lounge with a TV for relaxation and the outdoor terrace provides a place to enjoy a drink. There is a small shop on site for essential groceries. Airport transfers are available upon request. Addo African Home features a natural swimming pool on site. There is a restaurant and cooking school on site and BBQ facilities are also available for a traditional braai. The restaurant is open daily and offer French and South African dishes. The staff use fresh products from the organic vegetable garden and local suppliers.

Set on the banks of the Sundays River, River Front Estate offers self-catering accommodation in Addo. Addo Elephant National Park is 13 km away. Free WiFi is available . Featuring a patio with river and mountain views, the accommodation has a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave and stovetop. Free private parking is also available at this chalet. Bed linen is provided. River Front Estate features barbecue facilities. Guests also have access to laundry facilities. The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth Airport, 48 km from the property.

Woodall Country House & Spa is a 5-star property offering luxury accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a peaceful location. The guesthouse is close to Addo Elephant Park and Shamwari Game Reserve. This boutique hotel has just 11 guest rooms, all of which have a private veranda overlooking the pretty gardens. All of the rooms also boast a private outdoor shower. Breakfast is served buffet-style each morning. Lunches can be enjoyed poolside or on the sun deck and dinner is available in the thatched dining room that overlooks the water. Guests at Woodall Country House can arrange game drives and bird-watching locally. Other leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, gym and spa.

Situated in a beautifully tended garden, Gerald’s Gift Guest House offers luxurious accommodation on the banks of the Coerny River. Gerald’s Gift features spacious rooms with a private entrance and views of the garden and swimming pool. The rooms have air-conditioning as well as coffee-and-tea-making facilities. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast in the charming setting of the garden. The tennis court and pool provide an opportunity to exercise during the day. Gerald’s Gift Guest House is located in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, 15 km from the Addo Elephant National Park. There is a 45-minute farm trail that starts right at the guest house.

Set around an infinity pool, this hotel is only a 2-minute walk from the beach in Port Elizabeth. Surrounded by an African zen garden, it has a spa with a hot tub and relaxing beauty treatments. Private balconies are featured in all Isango Gate rooms. Each is fitted with a minibar and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. Light snacks and refreshing cocktails can be enjoyed in the Ndlovu Sinazo Bar, which overlooks the pool. The Penda Pendu Restaurant gourmet South African dishes and wine by a gas fireplace. Port Elizabeth Airport is 6.9 km from the Isango.

Located 100 metres from the beaches of Port Elizabeth, Singa Lodge in Summerstrand offers a garden with a swimming pool and a mosaic fountain. All spacious suites come with free WiFi and a separate entrance. Each suite at Singa has a mix of Eastern and African décor, and a private patio overlooking the garden. The suites also have a luxurious open-plan bathroom with free toiletries and private toilets. Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room with its wooden chairs and large windows. A cocktail bar is also available for late afternoon or evening drinks. The Singa Lodge provides laundry services, dry cleaning and room service. Airport shuttles are available to Port Elizabeth Airport, 7.5 km away. The Boardwalk Casino is 2 km away from the lodge. The 24-hour reception can help arrange ocean activities and wildlife game safaris.

Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the allure of No5 Boutique Art Hotel by Mantis, where luxury meets artistry in every detail. Situated in Summerstrand, the hotel is a mere 10-minute drive from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and a short walk to blue flag beaches, making it ideal for both business and leisure visitors to Gqeberha. Our hotel provides guests with designed suites, each adorned with authentic South African art, air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower & spa bath. At No5 Art Boutique Hotel boasts we offer a range of world-class amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool, a fine dining experience at our Jazz Room Restaurant, and an exclusive private cinema perfect for family movie nights. Begin your day with a sumptuous continental breakfast, setting the tone for a day of relaxation or exploration. For business travelers, our state-of-the-art boardroom and event facilities ensure a seamless experience, while the TITE Medi Spa by Camelot invites you to unwind and rejuvenate. No5 Boutique Art Hotel by Mantis offers an unparalleled stay, promising an oasis of luxury in the heart of Gqeberha, far surpassing the ordinary and creating lasting memories.

Located along the beachfront in Port Elizabeth and with views of the Indian Ocean, The Beach Hotel offers brightly decorated rooms with air conditioning. It features 3 restaurants, a pool and a sun terrace with ocean views. The individually decorated rooms feature heating, a satellite TV and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom and some rooms are sea facing and have a balcony. A buffet breakfast and a dinner menu is served daily in The Crest, dine Al fresco overlooking the Indian Ocean at The Verandah, which serves a choice of cuisines throughout the day. The Ginger Restaurant specialises in steaks and seafood dishes. Guests can sunbathe poolside, relax on the sun terrace and enjoy a variety of cocktails or refreshments from the bar. Local activities include snorkelling, swimming and day trips. Pumba Private Game Reserve is a 1-hour drive away. Port Elizabeth Airport is 5 km away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request.