Best places: Lodges in Bracken Heights, South Africa

Sophisticated suites with balconies in a serene retreat with 2 seaside pools and a wine cellar.

High-end lodging on a nature reserve with ritzy suites, plus chic dining & guided nature tours.

Refined rooms and cottages at an upscale retreat offering a safari-themed lounge and a pool.

Informal hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a sundeck, plus BBQ facilities & a bar.

Refined villas with verandas & BBQ grills in an upmarket riverside lodge with an outdoor pool.

Wooden chalets in a secluded riverside lodge with a restaurant/bar, a terrace & watersports.

Airy accommodations in a casual resort offering a golf course, a spa & dining, plus 2 outdoor pools.

👍👍 An amazing restaurant, made me forget about all the hordes of holidaymakers in Langebaan. Situated on the beach, it's really relaxing. The food was fresh and tasty. Will definitely return if I'm ever back in Langebaan.

👍👍 My recent stay was my second at DeZeven, this time on a personal visit with my husband. I am in the Winelands at least twice a year, and have stayed at numerous lodges in the region over the past decade, but DeZeven is by far my favorite place for scenery, service and outstanding R&R. With only a...

Casual lodge with simple cottages, permanent tents & a farmhouse, plus dining, a pool & game drives.

Game drives to track elephants, rhinos, buffalo & big cats, plus boat safaris & chic lodgings.

🫤 Really not impressed with the service. I called a week in advance and made a booking for a wine tasting outside for 10 people. When we arrived it was busy and they had not prepared a table for us. They simply told us to find a spot. We had to move the concrete tables by ourselves. I also called befo...

Relaxed hotel featuring a restaurant & a bar, plus an outdoor pool & direct beach access.

Upscale accommodations with terraces & sea views on a forested vineyard offering a pool & dining.

👍👍 Such a stunning place! We stayed here during the big storm which had a few effects on the infrastructure in the area and felt so so well taken care of, even in times of crisis. Staff was beyond friendly, the rooms were sparkling at all times and the hot tub was extremely nice during this colder weat...

Airy quarters in an unfussy hostel offering free WiFi & breakfast, plus an outdoor pool.

Laid-back lakeside lodge featuring dining, a restaurant & an outdoor pool, plus kids' activities.

Laid-back suites, some with balconies & lagoon views, in a casual beachfront hotel with a terrace.

Thatched house-style B&B with warm, luxe rooms, plus hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi & an outdoor pool.