8 Best Beach Hotels in South Africa (2026)

Beach Hotels in South Africa: Enjoy Rates Starting at $49 per Night

The Oyster Box
Hotel
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Durban, South Africa
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Top 10% in Umhlanga
    Top 10% in Umhlanga
  • Ocean View
13 Baths929.61 ft²
9.4

Exceptional

892 reviews

$355
Average price / night
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The Plettenberg Hotel
Hotel
40 Church Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Top 10% in Plettenberg Bay
    Top 10% in Plettenberg Bay
  • Free Cancellation
6 Baths792.22 ft²
9.4

Exceptional

714 reviews

$376
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Pezula Nature Retreat
Hotel
Lagoonview Drive, Eastern Head, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
  • Private Pool
    Private Pool
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Top 20% in Knysna
    Top 20% in Knysna
  • Ocean View
24 Baths1241.65 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

1120 reviews

$181
Average price / night
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Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
Hotel
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
5 Baths499.44 ft²
8

Exceptional

1186 reviews

$84
Average price / night
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Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Hotel
5 Welbedacht Lane , 6570 Knysna, South Africa
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
5 Baths538.2 ft²
9.3

Exceptional

514 reviews

$103
Average price / night
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Hotel
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
15 Baths365.97 ft²
8.1

Exceptional

9967 reviews

$78
Average price / night
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Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn
Bed & Breakfast
R328 Schoemanshoek, 15km en-route Cango Caves, Schoemanshoek, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
22 Baths367.77 ft²
8.5

Exceptional

3026 reviews

$49
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Whale Coast All-Suite-Hotel - DCC Hotel Group
Hotel
Corner of Lord Roberts and Royal Roads, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
7 Baths1210.94 ft²
8.8

Exceptional

934 reviews

$133
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Compare the 8 Best Beach Hotels in South Africa (2026) – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Hotel Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
The Oyster Box2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320 Durban, South Africa35559.4892
The Plettenberg Hotel40 Church Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa37659.4714
Pezula Nature RetreatLagoonview Drive, Eastern Head, 6570 Knysna, South Africa18109.11120
Knysna Hollow Country Estate5 Welbedacht Lane , 6570 Knysna, South Africa10309.3514
Old Mill Lodge, Seasonal Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, OudtshoornR328 Schoemanshoek, 15km en-route Cango Caves, Schoemanshoek, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa4948.53026
Whale Coast All-Suite-Hotel - DCC Hotel GroupCorner of Lord Roberts and Royal Roads, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa13348.8934

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