Whether you''re travelling for business or pleasure sometimes it''s worthwhile mixing things up a bit when it comes to your accommodation.
One dull, drab hotel room can start to look like another after a while and pretty soon you''re waking up and needing to check your room key to remind yourself of where you''re staying!
Not so with this stunning selection...
We''ve rounded up 7 super stylish stays in cities around Southern Africa that we hope will inspire you to choose something a little bit different next time you travel.
Whether it''s the bright, bold decor or the abstract art, a vibrant dining area or an unusual roof top bar located amidst the city skyscrapers, you''ll find that all of our suggestions have something unique to offer that will make your next city break truly memorable.
Grand Daddy, Cape Town
Plush and playful, The Grand Daddy is an inspired boutique hotel with an effervescent, creative soul and the world''s only rooftop trailer park hotel. Each room (& trailer!) is infused with humorous creative touches. The Sky Bar is the ultimate city sundowner spot in Cape Town and Daddy Cool Bar’s gold interior is the ultimate in luxury.
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Life & Leisure, Stellenbosch
This exclusive lifestyle experience in the heart of Stellenbosch offers a collection of 10 rooms all reflecting a fresh, modern style. Explore the historic centre of the town on foot or book a tour of the surrounding winelands.
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Fusion Boutique Hotel, Polokwane
Embark on an unexpected journey when crossing the threshold of Fusion Boutique Hotel in the heart of Polokwane, the buzzing capital of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. This award-winning hotel is a luxurious sanctuary with plush interiors and dramatic art. Stay in one of 30 lavishly decorated rooms or one of three themed master suites.
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Coco-de-Mer, Ballito, Durban
Situated in the heart of Ballito''s bustling hot spots on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal this boutique hotel has 13 elegant rooms, the indulgent ZenJu Day Spa and Fiamma Grill restaurant. The tropical forest and warm Indian Ocean backdrop is the perfect setting for this Afro-Bali style hotel located just a short walk to the beach. The pool deck is ideal for cocktails and sundowners before dinner.
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Menlyn Boutiqe Hotel, Pretoria
A true boutique hotel with every facility imaginable this 5-star hotel, situated in the heart of the Tshwane Metropole, offers the best in luxury accommodation, fine dining and premium conferencing in the city. Located across from The Menlyn Shopping Centre, the hotel is easily accessible. Fourteen beautifully designed standard rooms, two fully equipped self-catering units, nine spacious executive rooms, and of course, the remarkable Presidential Suite are available. Among the luxurious extra amenities that guests are able to enjoy is a fully equipped gym and a tempting assortment of spa packages available at the newly refurbished spa and wellness centre. There''s no bland corporate hotel atmosphere here. Wooden decks and patios are filled with guests relaxing, networking and socialising before dinner in the fine dining Black Bamboo restaurant. The cigar lounge is super trendy and cosy too.
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33 Melville, Johannesburg
This stately Johannesburg mansion is ideally located in the exclusive suburb of Hyde Park and is close to popular restaurants, famous art galleries, Sandton and Hyde Park shopping centres and the Gautrain. The interiors blend classic and contemporary with a touch of eccentricity and a quirky use of colour and the three individually decorated rooms ooze personality. With only 3 rooms, exclusivity, personal service and attention to detail are assured. If you want privacy and the finer things in life, you will feel right at home.
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The Olive, Windhoek, Namibia
Offering the first ultra-luxurious sanctuary of its kind in Windhoek this cool and contemporary space is super stylish but with an authentic African soul. Sleek, modern lines are complemented by organic textures, natural furnishings and dedicated personal service. The seven suites are individually decorated to reflect different regions of Namibia, and each has its own lounge area with fireplace and dining room, for private dining. Wide glass doors open onto spacious decks where you can relax on a shady daybed or enjoy al fresco lunches.
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Which of these amazingly creative spaces have inspired you to try something new when looking to book your next city break? Tell us in the comments below...
Text: Kathryn Rossiter