The Cape area: accommodation in and around Cape Town varies from deluxe hotels to homely B&Bs.  Here is just a selection…

Breakwater Lodge Protea Hotel: Once a 19th century prison, it provides comfortable, inexpensive accommodation in spectacular setting that looks out over the harbour and up to Table Mountain. Facilities include: Baby Sitting, Banquet Facilities, Bar/Lounge, Conference Facilities, Fitness Centre, Laundry, Non-smoking rooms, Parking, Restaurant, Rooms for disabled

The Commodore: The Commodore promises the utmost in efficiency, allowing you to leave everything to the reliable staff so that you can slow down to the pace of the city.  This conventional hotel suits business or leisure trips.  Facilities include: Air Conditioning, Baby Sitting, Bar/Lounge, Barber/Beauty Salon, Conference Facilities, Fitness Centre, In-Room Safe, Mini-bar, Non-smoking rooms, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service, Rooms for disabled, Satellite/Cable TV, Sauna/Spa, Swimming Pool.

Victoria Junction: Situated on the fringe of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the Victoria Junction is designed for the cosmopolitan traveller with a taste for the cutting edge.  This uniquely styled hotel offers a combination of standard rooms and double-storey loft apartments.  It’s ultra modern facade and interior is specially styled to suit the vibrant atmosphere of its surroundings and to give the impression of understated sophistication and elegance.  As exciting and different as the Mother City herself, the Victoria Junction offers a creative addition to the high standards of quality demanded by its premier status.

B&B’s:  Don’t think of traditional English B&B’s; South African B&B’s are more up-market, akin to miniature hotels with comfortable rooms and tasteful décor.  Facilities include: A’la Carte or set-meal Restaurants, Licensed Bars, Fax / internet Facilities, Swimming Pool and plenty more.

Protea Banks and Aliwal Shoal area: accommodation in and around Margate/Shelley Beach (Protea Banks) and Umkomaas (Aliwal Shoal) vary from decent B&B’s to basic hostels.

Typical B&B accommodation...

Nolangeni Lodge: This elegant, comfortable lodge boasts panoramic views of the ocean, lagoon and St Michaels-on-Sea beach.  The outdoor lounge is just the place for relaxing and watching the ships go by or being entertained by the activities of the resident swallows that nest on the terrace.  Here the sun rises above the sea to the sounds of waves and many different wild bird calls.  Breakfast is served on the terrace over looking the sea where dolphins and whales can be spotted.  Nolangeni Lodge offers stylish en suite accommodation and all rooms are individually decorated.  The rooms have private entrance, ceiling fans, television, hairdryers and hospitality trays.  There is also a ‘honeymoon suite’.  For those who wish to cater for themselves there is a fully equipped self-catering unit.

Treetops Lodge: Offering quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation - the perfect environment for rest and rejuvenation.  As you walk along the wooden deck to your room, it soon becomes apparent why is it called Treetops!  Tastefully decorated, en-suite accommodation with queen size beds, coffee and tea making facilities, television and ceiling fans.  Each room has it's own entrance from the wooden deck which overlooks the garden and pool with its own patio area, where you can relax under the cool of the trees after a day’s diving.  Enjoy a lovely, leisurely breakfast - English or continental - served on the patio or in the dining room.  Relax in the comfortable guest lounge or enjoy a sundowner at the bar.

KwaMnandi Lodge: Situated in the ‘Adventure Village’ in Umkomaas, this lodge offers a range of accommodation from basic budget rooms to deluxe ensuites.  Within the activity village is a swimming pool, excellent bar/restaurant, dive shop and school, hair and beauty salon, internet and laundry services.

Umkomaas Guest House: Relaxed B&B in close proximity to all dive operations. There is a choice of rooms, including suites, and a lounge, TV room, pool, gym, breakfast room.  This guest house has won the National Accommodation Association Customer Service Excellence Award 2004/2005, and was also runner-up in the KwaZulu Natal Tourism Service Excellence Awards 2005/2006. There is a small splash pool in the garden for those who prefer fresh water to the sea. Sabastians, the nearby restaurant, is a local institution and specializes in seafood and grills.  

SODWANA BAY: back to nature is the order of the day...

Mseni Lodge: situated in the Sodwana Bay National Park with direct access through the dune forest to the beach.  This small lodge has chalet-style units with a central restaurant and bar overlooking the Indian Ocean, and a swimming pool. 

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