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Hotels in South Africa & Worldwide
Sub-headline: Find and compare hotels, guesthouses, apartments, aparthotels and lodges—with clear total prices, flexible cancellation filters, and secure checkout. Built for South African travellers by Flight Mate Leisure Travel (FMLT).
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Use your hotel search: Destination • Dates • Guests • Rooms.
Filter by price, star rating, guest score, free cancellation, pay now/pay at property, breakfast included, parking, Wi‑Fi, pool, air-con, family rooms, accessible rooms.
Why book hotels with FMLT
- Total price transparency: taxes/mandatory fees surfaced where provided by partners—no last-minute surprises.
- Flexible cancellation filters: quickly find free-cancellation or pay-at-property deals.
- Local support: real help from a South African team for booking questions and post-booking guidance.
- Secure checkout: encrypted payments with major cards or instant EFT (as supported by partners).
- Smart comparison: sort by value—price vs location vs reviews vs flexibility.
How hotel booking works on FMLT
- Search your destination and dates.
- Filter by price, star rating, guest reviews, location and cancellation.
- Compare room types (bed type, breakfast, refundability).
- Review total price and payment type (pay now or pay at property if available).
- Book securely—enter guest names exactly as per ID/Passport.
- Get instant confirmation for most properties; some bookings confirm after manual verification.
Tip: If you’re unsure about plans, choose free cancellation and set a calendar reminder for the last day to cancel.
Popular hotel cities in South Africa
Cape Town Hotels
Best for: beach lovers, wine country, first-timers.
Top areas: V&A Waterfront (easy sights, family-friendly), Sea Point & Green Point (promenade, mid-range), Camps Bay & Clifton (beachfront luxury), City Bowl & Gardens (value near eateries).
When to go: Oct–Apr for beach weather; winter deals Jun–Aug.
Johannesburg Hotels
Best for: business, shopping, events.
Top areas: Sandton (business HQs, Gautrain), Rosebank (walkable, galleries), Melrose Arch (upmarket dining), Maboneng/CBD (boutique/creative—check reviews carefully).
When to go: year-round; best rates outside big expo weeks.
Durban Hotels
Best for: warm water, family breaks.
Top areas: Umhlanga (beach resorts, malls), North Beach/South Beach (uShaka access), Morningside/Berea (value near eateries).
When to go: year-round; school holidays peak.
Pretoria Hotels
Best for: government, embassies, rugby. Top areas: Menlyn, Hatfield/Loftus, Lynnwood.
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Hotels
Best for: Garden Route gateways, Addo Elephant Park. Top areas: Summerstrand (beach), Humewood, CBD (budget).
George & Garden Route Hotels
Best for: scenic drives, family road trips, golf. Top areas: George, Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay.
Nelspruit (Mbombela) & Kruger Area
Best for: safari stays, weekend breaks. Top areas: Mbombela, Hazyview, Marloth Park, Skukuza (inside Kruger—book early).
East London / Bloemfontein / Polokwane
Solid mid-range hotels, guesthouses and lodges for work trips and sport events.
Regional Africa stays (short‑haul favourites)
- Mauritius resorts — All-inclusive options; best value May–Sep.
- Zanzibar beach stays — Nungwi/Paje favourites; check airport–hotel transfers.
- Windhoek & Swakopmund — Lodges and coastal guesthouses; great road-trip combos.
- Lusaka/Nairobi/Lagos — Business-friendly hotels near CBD/airports; choose flexible rates around meetings.
International city breaks & business hubs
- London — Stay near Paddington/Elizabeth line; pair with Cape Town to London
- Dubai — Marina/Downtown for leisure; Deira for value; see Johannesburg to Dubai
- Paris — Arr. 1–7 for sights; check lift access; see Cape Town to Paris
- Amsterdam — Centrum/Jordaan for first-timers; Oost/Westerpark for quieter stays; see Johannesburg to Amsterdam
- New York — Midtown vs Downtown; watch resort/facility fees; see Johannesburg to New York
- Sydney — CBD/Circular Quay for first-timers; Bondi/Manly for beach; see Cape Town to Sydney
Money-saving tips for hotels
- Dates: mid-week often beats weekends; avoid school holidays if possible.
- Length of stay: look for 3-for-2 or stay-longer pay-less; filter for breakfast included value.
- Location vs transport: a pricier central hotel can beat a cheap outer stay once you add transport costs.
- Cancellation strategy: paying more for free cancellation can be cheaper than losing a non-refundable room.
- Room type gotchas: photos are examples—read room-type text for bed size, view, balcony.
- Pay now vs pay at property: pay-now can be cheaper; pay-at-property adds flexibility—pick what suits.
For families
Filter for family rooms, inter-leading rooms, cribs, kids’ clubs, kitchenettes, on-site laundry. Ask hotels about parking height limits and late check-out for naps on travel days.
For business travellers
Prioritise walkability to meetings, desk space, fast Wi‑Fi, early breakfast, and iron/ironing board. In big cities, rail/metro access beats taxi time.
Safety & practical notes
- Verify property address and late check-in instructions, especially for self-check-in apartments.
- Use hotel safes; keep a digital copy of passports on your phone.
- Local taxes/levies may be collected at property; we flag these where partners provide data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your hotel prices final?
We show total prices with taxes/mandatory fees where partners provide them. Where a city charges a local tourism levy at check-in, we flag it on the room page whenever possible
Can I book refundable rooms?
Yes—use Free Cancellation filters. Always check the exact cancellation deadline (date and time) before your trip.
Do you offer pay at property?
Where available, you’ll see Pay now or Pay at property labels. Some properties require a card guarantee for late check-in.
How do I find hotels near a stadium/venue?
Search by city, then use the map view (where supported) and filter by distance. For major events, book early.
Do you have flight + hotel packages?
Yes—see /packages/. Packaging can unlock better total prices and protection for changes.
How do I get help after booking?
Check your confirmation email for support details, or visit /contact/ (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 SAST).