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Vacation rentals in South Africa

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  • Price per night

    • Up to $100
    • $100 - $199
    • From $200

  • Accommodation types

    • Lodge
    • Cabin
    • House

  • Rating

    • 4.5+
    • 4+

  • Services

    • Pool
    • WiFi
    • Kitchen
    • TV
    • Balcony/patio
    • Washing machine
    • Parking
    • Microwave
    • Air conditioning
    • Dishwasher
    • Yard
    • Fireplace
    • Hot tub
    • Sauna
    • Crib
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  • Accommodation type

    • Pet-friendly
    • No smoking
    • No pets
    • Wheelchair access

  • Activities

    • Grill
    • Fishing

Top 15 most Recommended Vacation Rentals in South Africa

Discover your ideal South Africa vacation rental with real-time comparisons of 160,923 properties, featuring recommended options based on the property location, value for money, and verified guest reviews.

Apartment Big Bay
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-oriented rental apartment with grill, hot tub & pool | Pet-friendly

Big Bay, Bloubergstrand, South Africa
This apartment in Big Bay features a pool, hot tub, and balcony, perfect for a family getaway with pets welcome.
from $88
per night
from $88
per night
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Apartment Table View
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly beautiful holiday apartment with pool & BBQ | Sea view

Table View, Bloubergstrand, South Africa
This ocean view apartment in Table View offers beach access, a pool, and a balcony, perfect for a family getaway.
from $213
per night
from $213
per night
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Apartment Lagoon Beach
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-friendly beautiful holiday apartment with grill | Water view

Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
This waterfront apartment at Lagoon Beach offers a kitchen, balcony, and stunning ocean and mountain views, perfect for families.
from $342
per night
from $342
per night
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House Humewood
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House with terrace, private pool & hot tub

Humewood, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
This house rental in Humewood features a private pool, parking, and spacious areas for up to 10 guests to relax and unwind.
from $232
per night
from $232
per night
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Villa Bantry Bay
Villa ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Villa with private pool, BBQ & patio | Mountain view

Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
This villa in Bantry Bay features a private pool, spa, and mountain views, perfect for family gatherings of up to 12.
from $411
per night
Outstanding(23 ratings)
from $411
per night
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Villa Mountainside
Villa ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Villa with private pool, barbecue & yard | Mountain view | Perfect for remote work

Mountainside, Gordons Bay, South Africa
This mountainside villa features a private pool, fireplace, and stunning views, perfect for a memorable getaway with family.
from $207
per night
Outstanding(58 ratings)
from $207
per night
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House Ntshentshelu
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Lovely vacation home with heated pool, grill & garden

Ntshentshelu, (South) Uthungulu DC, South Africa
This house rental in Ntshentshelu features a heated pool, balcony, and ample space for 12 guests to gather and relax.
from $197
per night
Outstanding(2 ratings)
from $197
per night
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Apartment Sea Point
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful rental apartment | Close to Sea Point | City view

Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
This waterfront apartment in Sea Point features a kitchen, balcony, mountain view, and parking, perfect for up to four guests.
from $157
per night
Outstanding(20 ratings)
from $157
per night
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Cabin Pearl Marina
Cabin ∙ 4 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Fully equipped cottage with yard, private pool & terrace | Good for workation

Pearl Marina, Somerset West, South Africa
This cabin at Pearl Marina features a private pool, fireplace, kitchen, and yard, perfect for a memorable getaway with friends.
from $139
per night
Outstanding(2 ratings)
from $139
per night
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Villa Capri
Villa ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Child-friendly beautiful villa with terrace, private pool & jacuzzi | Mountain view | Suitable for remote work

Capri, Cape Point, South Africa
This villa in Capri features a private pool, hot tub, mountain views, and family-friendly amenities, perfect for 10 guests.
from $183
per night
Outstanding(4 ratings)
from $183
per night
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House Airlie
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House Villa Malbec in Constantia

Airlie, Cape Town, South Africa
This house rental in Airlie features a private heated pool, fireplace, and ample parking, perfect for up to eight guests.
from $531
per night
from $531
per night
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Apartment Kalk Bay
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Fully equipped apartment with pool & sauna

Kalk Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
This waterfront apartment in Kalk Bay features a pool, sauna, and balcony, with easy beach access for a perfect getaway.
from $111
per night
from $111
per night
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House Onrus River
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Child-friendly house with garden, barbecue & terrace

Onrus River, Onrus, South Africa
This house rental on Onrus River offers a kitchen, yard, and parking, perfect for a family getaway of up to four guests.
from $202
per night
from $202
per night
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Private room Hermanus
Private room ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Private room with garden & BBQ | Nature view

Hermanus, Greater Hermanus, South Africa
This private room in Hermanus features stunning ocean and mountain views, a cozy fireplace, and access to a lovely yard.
from $23
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $23
per night
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House Komga
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented pleasant house with grill, garden & private pool

Komga, Amatole, South Africa
This house rental in Komga features a private pool, yard, and balcony, perfect for families seeking a memorable getaway.
from $132
per night
Outstanding(1 rating)
from $132
per night
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Vacation houses with Balconies or Patios

Apartment Penzance Estate
from $138
per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-oriented holiday apartment with terrace, hot tub & grill

Penzance Estate, Cape Town, South Africa
Balcony/Patio
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House White River
from $68
per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Children-friendly house with pool, garden & grill | Lake view

White River, Mbombela, South Africa
Balcony/Patio
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House Margate Beach
from $42
per night
House ∙ 5 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation home with patio, pool & barbeque | Sea view

Margate Beach, Margate, South Africa
Balcony/Patio
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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

Apartment Green Point
from $92
per night
Apartment ∙ 3 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Holiday apartment with yard, barbeque & hot tub

Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Air conditioning
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Apartment Mountainside
from $126
per night
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Charming holiday apartment with barbeque | Next to the beach

Mountainside, Gordons Bay, South Africa
Air conditioning
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House Plettenberg Bay
from $44
per night
House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

House with BBQ & garden | Garden view

5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Plettenberg Bay, Greater Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Air conditioning
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Vacation homes and rentals with a yard

Villa Clifton
from $868
per night
Villa ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Villa with yard, private pool & terrace

Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa
Yard
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House Keurboomstrand
from $122
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House Estate Chalet 40 mit gemeinschaftlichem Pool, Südafrika

5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Keurboomstrand, Greater Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Yard
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House Klein Slangkop
from $431
per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House Mit Privatpool für 8 Personen ca. 240 m² in Kommetjie, Kapregion (Westkap)

Klein Slangkop, Kommetjie, South Africa
Yard
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Budget-friendly rental options

Enjoy affordable vacation rentals in South Africa offering exceptional value for money

Apartment Cape Town City Centre
from $130
per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Apartment with barbecue | Next to Bo-Kaap

3.9
Good(4 ratings)
Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
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Private room Thalmen
from $64
per night
Private room ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Dedicated room with private pool

Thalmen, Bellville, South Africa
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Apartment Brenton-on-Sea
from $75
per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Holiday apartment with yard & grill | Garden view

5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Brenton-on-Sea, Knysna, South Africa
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Top-Rated Vacation rentals in South Africa

Book the highest-rated South Africa vacation rentals, rated by real guests for comfort, location, cleanliness, services and value for money

Villa Scarborough
from $333
per night
Villa ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Villa with grill, private pool & patio | Mountain view | Perfect for remote work

5.0
Outstanding(43 ratings)
Scarborough, Cape Town, South Africa
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Apartment Saint Lucia
from $117
per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Rental apartment with terrace, barbeque & private pool | Lake view

4.7
Excellent(22 ratings)
Saint Lucia, Mtubatuba, South Africa
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Apartment Sea Point
from $123
per night
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Family-oriented pleasant apartment with pool | Close to Sea Point | Mountain view

4.8
Outstanding(8 ratings)
Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
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Discover real guest reviews to help you choose the perfect stay in South Africa

How are reviews collected?
Gary O.
Guest verified by HomeToGo

We had such a lovely relaxed stay with Anja and Thomas. Everything we needed was catered for. Great facilities and a very convenient location

Reviewed on 2/19/2023 | Couple
Apartment Sun Valley
from $78
per night
Apartment ∙ 3 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
5.0
Outstanding(2 ratings)
Sun Valley, Cape Town, South Africa
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Popular Features & Amenities in South Africa

  • Pool (91,110)
  • WiFi (130,610)
  • Kitchen (103,543)
  • TV (125,203)
  • Grill (73,860)
  • Balcony/patio (81,925)
  • Pet-friendly (20,150)
  • Washing machine (63,007)
  • Parking (9,552)
  • Microwave (77,248)
  • Air conditioning (81,795)
  • Dishwasher (20,636)

Finding a vacation rental with a pool is easy in South Africa. More than half of the properties provide pools. Additionally, more Apartment rental have pools than any other property type. They are a great choice if you go in a group of 4, as that is the number of people they can accommodate on average. In South Africa, nearly half of the accommodations with a pool are close to the water.

Price and Availability Index in South Africa

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Vacation Rental Price Information in South Africa

The pricing graph above will give you more insights on prices in South Africa. South Africa is most expensive in January (1/30 – 2/6), when nightly prices are $239 on average. However, in July (7/11 – 7/18), prices decrease to an average of $219 per night.

Rental availability information in South Africa

Find out the percentage of available rentals in South Africa over the next year with the graph above. Be careful if you plan to go to South Africa in May, as it comprises the busiest week of the next 12 months (5/29 – 6/5). More accommodations are available in a week of July (7/11 – 7/18) as the booking rate is only 32%.

Experience Stunning South Africa From Your Vacation Rental

A visit to South Africa can comprise many different types of trips, whether you want to see stunning Cape Town or sip wine in Stellenbosch. Depending where you decide to go, South Africa vacation rentals can take the form of chic, modern city apartments, beachfront properties, or lodges out in the bush.

Where are the unique attractions in South Africa?

Head Out on Safari

There are numerous safari options, from Kruger National Park in Limpopo to the smaller Hluhluwe Reserve in KZN, the best place to see endangered white and black rhinos. Private reserves such as Sabi Sands, meanwhile, provide guided game drives and walks in the bush.

Information about vacation rentals in South Africa

🏡 Vacation rentals available 160,923 rentals
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $28
⭐ Popular amenities Pool, Internet and Kitchen
🐾 Pet friendly homes 21,099 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 93,031 homes
201 reviews
South Africa vacation rentals have an average rating of 4.2/5 on 201 reviews left by travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical nightly price for a vacation rental in South Africa?

On average, vacation rentals in South Africa cost around $28 per night. Average prices for apartment rentals are $226 per night. House rentals in South Africa cost $370 per night on average.

How many vacation rentals are available for booking in South Africa?

Currently there are 160,923 vacation homes from 40 providers in South Africa.

What amenities are most popular for vacation rentals in South Africa?

The most popular amenities for vacation rentals in South Africa include accommodations with: Internet, Pool, and Kitchen.

How many vacation homes with a pool are there in South Africa?

South Africa has 93,031 Apartment rental and Hotel room options on offer to rent.

Are dogs allowed in vacation rentals in South Africa?

If traveling with a pet in South Africa, 13% of vacation rentals are pet-friendly.

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