Whether you’re planning to stay in a guest house, safari lodge, self-catering apartments, national parks, tented camps or iconic hotels, the standard of the accommodation South Africa offers can match the best available internationally.
In order to make it easier to judge the standard of the has to offer, a strict grading system is used to ensure travellers know what to expect when they arrive. If you’re concerned about standards or quality, book graded accommodation.
The grades are awarded independently and surprise inspections are done regularly to ensure the facilities comply with the rules as set out by their grading.
Where an establishment has been awarded with one star, travellers can expect the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care to be fair to good. If you are simply looking for clean, comfortable and functional accommodation, you don’t need anything more than a one-star grading.
Two stars mean the establishment offers good-quality options, while three stars indicate that the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care is of very good quality. Four stars indicate exceptional quality.
At the top end of the scale, five star accommodation offers exceptional quality, luxury accommodation, matching the best international standards. These establishments offer the highest standard of furnishings, flawless service and meticulous guest care.
For high-quality accommodation, South Africa offers options country-wide. While cities like Cape Town boasts some of the most luxurious has to offer, with iconic hotels like The Cullinan, there are numerous luxury hotels available in scenic, rural areas.
Whether you’re heading towards the mountains and the Drakensberg Sun or plan to do some game watching at the Sabi River Sun, you’ll find some of the best places in the world to lay your head.
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