River Manor Boutique Hotel, Winelands

Within are 18 spacious rooms, each of which exude colonial charm and elegance. Each room is stylishly appointed with a blend of antique furniture and modern amenities and elegant ensuite bathrooms, ensuring guests feel pampered from the moment they arrive to the minute they leave.

An intimate Gingko Spa, set within the Manor’s secluded gardens, offers a range of health, beauty and relaxation treatments, while the new deli-style bistro, Whisk, provides an innovative menu of freshly prepared dishes for both lunch and dinner.

Vineyard tours can easily be arranged, as can further forays into the Western Cape, including hiking, golf and day trips to the Cape’s fifty or so beaches.

We like: The fantastic location of this historic hotel, right in the heart of South Africa's Winelands

Best for: Elegant colonial charm and first-class service