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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in South Africa on Hotels.com. These South Africa LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 13 October 2026.
Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Cape Town
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town3.5 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (859 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(859 reviews)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(635 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (745 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(745 reviews)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (290 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(290 reviews)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (310 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(310 reviews)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (758 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(758 reviews)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (326 reviews)
8.4/10
Very good
(326 reviews)
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside4.0 star property
Salt River
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (438 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(438 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (123 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town5.0 star property
Mouille Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (544 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(544 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,000 reviews)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (336 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(336 reviews)
Old Cape Quarter by Neighbourgood
Old Cape Quarter by Neighbourgood4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
The Bantry Bay Aparthotel by Totalstay
The Bantry Bay Aparthotel by Totalstay4.0 star property
Sea Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (347 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(347 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(159 reviews)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (243 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(243 reviews)
Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Knysna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (186 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(186 reviews)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(210 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(188 reviews)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(190 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(162 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Johannesburg
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG4.0 star property
Boksburg
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,008 reviews)
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG5.0 star property
O.R. Tambo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1,001 reviews)
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport4.0 star property
Kempton Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,002 reviews)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1,004 reviews)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (460 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(460 reviews)
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre
Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre4.0 star property
Boksburg
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (539 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(539 reviews)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (699 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(699 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(252 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(135 reviews)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(309 reviews)
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG4.0 star property
Rosebank
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553 reviews)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(553 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Sandton Woodmead by IHG3.0 star property
Sandton
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (271 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(271 reviews)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (337 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(337 reviews)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (332 reviews)
8.2/10
Very good
(332 reviews)
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers4.0 star property
Sandton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (446 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(446 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(121 reviews)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (420 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(420 reviews)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
Mercure Johannesburg Bedfordview Hotel
Mercure Johannesburg Bedfordview Hotel3.0 star property
Bedfordview
7.6 out of 10, Good, (234 reviews)
7.6/10
Good
(234 reviews)
Top LGBTQIA-Welcoming Hotels in Albertinia
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (222 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(222 reviews)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
10/10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
8.0/10
Very good
(8 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (181 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(181 reviews)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
Top cities in South Africa
Cape Town
Cape Town is loved for its swimming spots and shopping, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Adderley Street and Africa Centre.
Knysna
The scenic city of Knysna has lots of places to visit, including Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is known for its shopping, and offers lots of things see, including Carlton Centre and Johannesburg City Hall.
Albertinia
Albertinia is known for its restaurants, and offers lots of attractions, such as Garden Route Game Reserve and House of Aloes.
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit is known for its spas, and offers lots of things see, including Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Jessica the Hippo.
Durban
Durban is known for its beaches and casinos, and entices visitors with its popular attractions, including Workshop Mall and Durban International Convention Centre.
Top landmarks in South Africa
Long Street
8.0/10 (848 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Long Street in Cape Town City Centre. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Greenmarket Square, Bree Street and Adderley Street.
Check out reviews of South Africa hotels guests love
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle
Sovn Experience+LifestyleCamps Bay
10/10 Exceptional
We had the most wonderful stay at SOVN. All the staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was the best. Will go again
We had the most wonderful stay at SOVN. All the staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was the best. Will go again
Benjamin
Sibuya Game Reserve
Sibuya Game ReserveKenton on Sea
10/10 Exceptional
Oh my goodness where do I start. This was by far the most magical part of our trip. The stillness, the sightings, the delicious menu, the friendly staff. Definitely want to return. Thank you for amazing stay.
Oh my goodness where do I start. This was by far the most magical part of our trip. The stillness, the sightings, the delicious menu, the friendly staff. Definitely want to return. Thank you for amazing stay.
Fiona
The Residence Boutique Hotel
The Residence Boutique HotelHoughton Estate
10/10 Exceptional
Incredible staff and really good chef. We enjoyed every minute of our stay
Incredible staff and really good chef. We enjoyed every minute of our stay
Lavinia
Cape Heritage Hotel
Cape Heritage HotelCape Town City Centre
10/10 Exceptional
Very helpful friendly staff
Beautiful heritage building
Very helpful friendly staff
Beautiful heritage building
Mary
One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape TownVictoria and Alfred Waterfront
10/10 Exceptional
WOW Wish I could afford to stay at One &Only more often. LOVED EVERYTHING from check-in to check-out
WOW Wish I could afford to stay at One &Only more often. LOVED EVERYTHING from check-in to check-out
Vicki
Schoone Oordt Country House
Schoone Oordt Country HouseSwellendam
10/10 Exceptional
A wonderful boutique hotel with excellent staff, food, drink and rooms. Well located in the centre of Swellendam. Highly recommended.
A wonderful boutique hotel with excellent staff, food, drink and rooms. Well located in the centre of Swellendam. Highly recommended.
Frank
The Marine Hermanus
The Marine HermanusHermanus City-Centre
10/10 Exceptional
Turn down service, hot water bottles in bed, choc's & water next to bed at night, late afternoon room clean & my wifes hotel gift on leaving
Turn down service, hot water bottles in bed, choc's & water next to bed at night, late afternoon room clean & my wifes hotel gift on leaving
Ashley
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelCape Town City Centre
10/10 Exceptional
We stayed just for night but it was absolutely luxury. We had our own private suite with a pool. Room was immaculate and well appointed. Everything we needed was there and the staff were always on hand and willing to assist with everything. They even turned down the bed and left cookies whilst we were out for dinner. Hotel feels really safe and secure. Breakfast is brilliant with honey so fresh you need to scrape it off the honeycomb!
We stayed just for night but it was absolutely luxury. We had our own private suite with a pool. Room was immaculate and well appointed. Everything we needed was there and the staff were always on hand and willing to assist with everything. They even turned down the bed and left cookies whilst we were out for dinner. Hotel feels really safe and secure. Breakfast is brilliant with honey so fresh you need to scrape it off the honeycomb!
Mark
The Plettenberg Hotel
The Plettenberg HotelLookout Beach Precinct
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful property. Great location. Friendly, attentive staff. Impeccable service at every stage.
Beautiful property. Great location. Friendly, attentive staff. Impeccable service at every stage.
Bernadette
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
One Marine Drive Boutique HotelWestcliff
10/10 Exceptional
Loved my stay at this hotel. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. The rooms are well appointed, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh and made to your preference. The location was great with the cliff walk directly opposite the hotel and it was a quick walk to many great restaurants. Parking was also secure and safe. Would highly recommend.
Loved my stay at this hotel. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. The rooms are well appointed, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh and made to your preference. The location was great with the cliff walk directly opposite the hotel and it was a quick walk to many great restaurants. Parking was also secure and safe. Would highly recommend.
Allisson