Small Boutique hotels in EASTERN CAPE

Standing in the heart of the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, the Drostdy Hotel is situated in a magnificently restored and maintained Cape Dutch heritage building, originally built in 1806 as the government headquarters of the region by the Dutch East India Company. This fabulous property offers five-star boutique accommodation, first-class cuisine and top-class service in a unique heritage setting. Ideally placed for visiting this fascinating town, with more national monuments than any other town in city in South Africa, Drostdy Hotel is within easy reach of all Graaff-Reinet's most important landmarks and attractions, including Stretch's Court, the Reinet House Museum, or the The Dutch Reformed Church. A national monument in itself, the Drostdy Hotel combines carefully preserved heritage elements with all modern facilities and comforts. Drostdy Hotel is perfect for visiting the spectacular Camdeboo National Park and Valley of Desolation. On-site, Drostdy Hotel boasts three outdoor pools, a fully equipped gym, a world class Africology Spa and the Imibala Art Gallery, among many other luxurious amenities. For fine dining experiences, the Drostdy Hotel is home to the De Camdeboo Restaurant, where guests can enjoy indulgent, delicious seasonally changing menus based on the finest locally sourced natural produce and ingredients. The restaurant also has an excellent wine cellar, and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Located in the heart of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, Gorah Elephant Camp is set in a unique safari lodge, based around the gracious Goray Manor House, originally built in 1856. Immaculately restored and furnished with period pieces, this fabulous property offers luxurious safari accommodation, unforgettable wildlife experiences and first-class bespoke service in a matchless natural environment. Overlooking a waterhole teeming with game, Gorah Elephant Camp offers a fabulous range of wildlife experiences, including professionally guided game drives, with the opportunity of discovering elephant, rhino, lion and countless other examples of plains game in their natural habitat. Addo Elephant National Park is home to the densest population of elephants on earth, allowing guests a unique close-up perspective of these magnificent animals. Family friendly, Gorah organises special activities for children, and children aged ten and over can also go on game drives. Gorah Elephant Camp has a number of magnificent dining venues, including the historic dining room, with its warm fires and paraffin lanterns in winter, and a breezy veranda in summer. Another spectacular gathering place is the traditional Boma, with its open fire, where guests can enjoy delicious barbecued meals under the vast African skies.

Nestled deep in a secluded corner of the Amakhala Game Reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa, HillsNek Safari Camp is an intimate family-run lodge, set on the banks of the Bushman's River with a breathtaking views of the rolling African plains. This spectacular property offers exclusive, unique safari experiences, where privacy and personalized attention is the hallmark of every stay. Providing authentic, luxurious safari accommodation in just four spacious tents, HillsNek Safari Camp is perfect for couples, families or groups of friends who wish to enjoy a genuine wildlife experience in a socially responsible, ecologically aware environment. HillsNek organises a fabulous range of game-based activities, including personalized game drives in an open game-viewing vehicle, bird watching, river cruises, guided bush-walks outside the "big five" area, and many other fascinating options. Children are very welcome at HillsNek Safari Camp, all children aged ten or under receive an exclusive 'Ranger Bag', and a child friendly menu is also available. After a day in the bush, guests can relax with a cooling dip in the outdoor pool, and then settle down to enjoy the fabulous African sunsets followed by a delicious evening meals featuring bush-inspired cuisine by the copper bowl fireplace, to the backdrop of fabulous starry nights and the Milky Way. HillsNek is available as an exclusive-use lodge on request.

Standing in the midst of 22,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a unique destination and a renowned conservation and community success story. Set in four intimate, award winning lodges, each with its own distinct style, character and size, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve provides luxurious ''Out of Africa'' boutique-style accommodation, great food and above all fabulous wildlife observation experiences in a Malaria-free environment on the Eastern Cape. Primarily devoted to the famous ''Big Five'' of African game - the black and white rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard - Kwandwe Private Game Reserve organises bespoke safaris with a private ranger/host, tracker, butler, chef and exclusive use of an open 4x4 safari vehicle. Other options include Big Game Walking Safaris, Save the Rhino Drives, and Rhino Conservation Safaris with darting and notching. Aside from the ''Big Five'', guests can expect to encounter a remarkable variety of predators and general game, including cheetah, kudu, springbok, eland, red hartebeest, giraffe, black wildebeest and gemsbok, along with a fascinating variety of bird life. Kwandwe also offers an immense range of activities especially tailored to younger visitors, and experienced child minders are available on prior arrangement. Each of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve's four safari lodges has its own distinctive character: Great Fish River Lodge is all about tranquillity and solitude, with a classic-contemporary style and expansive viewing decks over the Great Fish River; Ecca Lodge is intimate, relaxed, stylish and trendy, offering a perfect wildlife experience for the young at heart; the Uplands Homestead is a lovingly restored 1905 farmhouse that combines all the charm and grace of colonial times with all modern comforts and facilities, while Melton Manor Villa is a chic and contemporary safari villa, ideal for family holidays or parties of friends of up to eight.

Standing in the midst of 7,500 hectares of hectares of bush and plains, spanning no less than five eco-systems, Lalibela Game Reserve is a luxury safari lodge, offering unique accommodation and experiences in three distinct areas: the Tree Tops Safari Lodge, the Lentaba Lodge, and Mark's Camp. Just an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth and Addo, Lalibela Game Reserve is unique in the Eastern Cape in that there are no public roads running through the property. This means that Lalibela's guests have exclusive access to the wildlife area, guaranteeing a truly authentic, bespoke safari experience. Lalibela Game Reserve offers Big Five game viewing experiences - lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard - luxurious accommodation and great food, along with all modern comforts and amenities. Located in a malaria-free area, the three lodges at Lalibela feature African-inspired décor and classic safari-style furnishings. Tree Tops Safari Lodge consists of luxury tents perched on thatched platforms at ''tree top'' level offering fabulous views over the densely-wooded valley, Lentaba consists of just eight secluded thatched chalets, located by indigenous gardens that merge into the surrounding bush, while Mark's camp has eight stone and thatch chalets and the main lodge, pool deck and two swimming pools. Each overnight stay at Lalibela Game Reserve includes two game drives - one in the evening and one in the morning - high tea, a safari cuisine dinner, a light breakfast and a sumptuous brunch the following day. To enjoy the safari experience to the full, Lalibela recommends a minimum of two night's stays, or ideally three. All meals and drinks are included in nightly rates.

Surrounded by beautiful, lush gardens, Millbury Guest House enjoys a fine location in the up-scale Mill Park neighbourhood of Port Elizabeth. With just six spacious, airy suites, this elegant, traditionally styled guest house provides luxurious boutique-style bed and breakfast accommodation and friendly, efficient service in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Standing just footsteps from Port Elizabeth Golf Club, Millbury Guest House is perfect for both business and pleasure in this buzzing city, the southernmost city on the African continent. Ideally placed for exploring the surrounding game parks, beaches and golf courses of the Eastern Cape, Millbury Guest House is also within easy reach of all the attractions of the city, including the Donkin Heritage Trail, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum and the Boardwalk waterfront complex. Popular outdoor activities available in the region include surfing, whale watching and kite surfing. Millbury Guest House boasts a large, secluded outdoor pool, and other facilities and amenities available include a barbecue area, business services, and an elegant dining area where breakfast is served. Millbury Guest House's friendly, expert owners are on hand throughout the day to offer insider tips and reservations for restaurants, things to do and see, taxi bookings and airport transfers.

Enjoying a prime location in the up-scale Summerstrand district of Port Elizabeth, No 5 Boutique Art Hotel is set in an elegant low-rise art deco building. With just ten luxurious suites, this magnificent property provides exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and top class service in an elegant, refined ambiance. Ideal for both business and pleasure in ''the friendly city'', No 5 Boutique Art Hotel is within easy reach of all the most important landmarks and attractions in the city, and is just over two-hundred metres from the beach. Sports enthusiasts can practise a range of water sports, horse riding, mountain biking and of course golf on a number of excellent courses, the nearest being just over three kilometres away. On-site, the hotel boasts an outdoor infinity pool, and a fully equipped spa and wellness centre, with a steam room, a roof deck with loungers, a designer mosaic shower and an extensive range of treatments and massages. No 5 Boutique Art Hotel also features a number of elegant, exclusive dining and entertainment venues, including the Champagne Lounge, for coffee, tea and refreshments, the Dining Cellar, for private dining and special functions, and the Salon Privé, the perfect spot to end a successful business day. The Jazz Room restaurant serves creative South African cuisine with international influences, created from the freshest seasonal produce and accompanied by an excellent selection of the finest South African and imported wines. There is also a cosy theatre, and all public areas are decorated with unique works of art from the hotel's extensive collection of paintings and sculptures.

Enjoying an idyllic location, between the ocean and the bush just outside Port Alfred, in Eastern Cape, Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve is an ultra-luxury boutique lodge, offering exclusive accommodation in just eight fabulous units, including lodge suites, spectacular individual private chalets and an immense private house. Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve boasts seven kilometres of pristine private beach, accessed by a two-minute transfer in an open game-viewer. Beach bags with towels and bottled water are provided, and the beach area has a deck and loungers for guests' use. There are game drives every afternoon, with special drives for young children in the mornings, and bush picnics or sundowners can be arranged on request. Guests wishing to explore further afield can enjoy an immense range of activities and experiences, carefully organised by Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve's expert staff. These include surf and rock fishing, golf, horse-riding, scuba diving and snorkelling, and much, much more. On-site, the hotel has an Africa-shaped infinity pool, a Spa and Wellness area, and a fully equipped fitness room with panoramic views. Whether in the casual ambiance of the dining room, or on the panoramic terrace with spectacular views of the reserve and the ocean beyond, dining at Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve is a magnificent experience for the taste buds, with exotic flavours created from locally sourced produce by the restaurant's expert team of chefs. Beach picnics and private dining are also available, and all meals can be accompanied by an excellent selection of fine South African wines.

Nestled in a pristine forest on the Eastern Cape's Wild Coast, Prana Lodge enjoys a magnificent location overlooking Cintsa Cove, and offers luxurious beach lodge accommodation and wellness facilities in a magnificent natural setting. Ideally placed for relaxing, tranquil escapes in this beautiful natural region, Prana Lodge is less than an hour's drive from East London Airport, yet is seemingly in another world, overlooking the spectacular Cintsa Cove, and within minutes of beautiful rolling savannah and unique game viewing opportunities. On-site, Prana Lodge boasts an outdoor pool, and a spa and wellness centre with a steam room, a sauna and an outdoor Jacuzzi with deck, two individual spa pavilions and a range of treatments and massages. Prana Lodge is also ideal for all kinds of celebration, from milestone events to romantic weddings, and can accommodated up to forty guests in seated functions and 120 for cocktails.

Situated on a private concession in the Addo Elephant National Park, a mere 45 min drive from Port Elizabeth and home to the Big Five, RiverBend is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to the Garden Route. The eight individually decorated suites each have private verandahs and some with private outdoor showers, which open onto the bushveld. The beautiful Honeymoon Suite boasts a private plunge pool with uninterrupted views. Inter-leading suites are available for families. With the exclusive-use of Long Hope Villa, families of four or more can enjoy total privacy and a true home-away-from-home experience where three en-suite rooms accommodate a maximum of six guests.

Singa Lodge, the latest and most intriguing boutique hotel in a new era of stylish, luxury accommodation options in Port Elizabeth, lends a swirl of cosmopolitan energy to the friendly city. The gentle seaside city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, gateway to both the Garden Route and the Eastern Cape Safari Belt, has always been well-known and well-loved for its relaxed-pace, rejuvenating, traffic-jam-free holiday experiences. Setting itself apart from the "every-room-looks-the-same" standardization of the major hotel chains, Singa Lodge with its luxurious modern fusion of Eastern & African architecture and décor is an artistic masterpiece. Each of the twelve suites at this 4-star boutique hotel is a unique space that not only provides deep comfort, but also inspires and enriches your journey. Singa Lodge is a tranquil, leafy oasis which includes a private gym & holistic treatment room, where you can indulge your body as well as your senses, and rebalance mind and spirit in a truly remarkable space. Singa Lodge is one of five select luxury boutique hotel lodges brought to you by Lion Roars Safaris & Lodges, and offers distinctive 5-star accommodation in Port Elizabeth.

The Elephant House is an exclusive thatched lodge set in the Sundays River Valley, only minutes away from the Addo Elephant National Park.After a hot day in the bush, return for a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or retreat to one of the deep verandas or to the map room. Eight spacious bedrooms are beautifully decorated opening out onto courtyards and private verandas. Sip a sundowner before a sumptuous candle-lit dinner; prepared with great flair and personal attention.The accessibility of this area coupled with its close proximity to the Garden Route and Cape Town makes the Addo Elephant Park and its surrounding areas an extremely desirable destination that is already very popular with international visitors. The Addo Elephant National Park was proclaimed after widespread hunting in the 1800's and an extermination program in the 1920's as a sanctuary for the remaining 11 elephants. Today this finely tuned ecosystem is home to over 300 elephants. This makes the Addo Park the most concentrated elephant reserve in Africa thus giving one a good chance of experiencing some of the best elephant viewing in the world. Apart from elephant, this park is home to black rhino, buffalo and various antelope species.Addo is only a half an hour drive from the famous Shamwari Game Reserve, which is home to "the Big 5". Shamwari offers excellent day trips that include lunch, a game drive and a visit to the Born Free Foundation and a traditional village. The Sundays River Valley is world famous for its citrus fruit production - the Sundays River Citrus Co-op alone exports an excess of 6 million cartons of fruit to Northern Hemisphere Countries every year. The valley is reputed to produce some of the finest quality lemons in the world. Two kilometres away from the Elephant House is the Addo Polo Club where Polo is played in the cooler winter months and cricket in summer. Plettenberg Bay and Knysna are only 3 hours away and Cape St Francis, which has beautiful beaches, is only an hour and a half.

Nestled in the picturesque Garden Route of Eastern Cape, Fernery Lodge and Chalets is located in the foothills of the beautiful Tsitsikamma Mountains, overlooking the rugged coastline of the Tsitsikamma and the Sandrift river gorge. Boasting enchanting views of the Indian Ocean, the river gorge, and the surrounding forests, this charming property offers luxurious four-star accommodation, great food and friendly, welcoming service in an idyllic, secluded natural setting. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, Fernery Lodge and Chalets is a wonderful spot for relaxing escapes in the heart of nature, and is perfect for couples, families and groups of friends. Ideal for both active breaks and guests seeking peace and quiet in a pristine natural environment, Fernery Lodge and Chalets offers a magnificent range of activities in and around the estate, including hiking and jogging routes, bird-watching, mountain biking and a range of water sports on the dam. The resort also boasts an outdoor pool, two Jacuzzis and two saunas. Other experiences available in the region include ziplining, treetop canopy tours, kayaking, the Dolphin Trail and game observation, among many other options.