Hotels in South Africa

The cheapest price for a room in South Africa found in the last 7 days is C$ 19/night. This rate is available with Urban Glamping Tranquil International Backpacking Village, a 2-star hotel.

Travel with comfort when booking a room with The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort, the most popular 5-star hotel in South Africa (8.1/10 rating - based on 1,632 reviews).

On average, people stay for 5 days when lodging at hotels in South Africa. The average accommodation price for 5 days in South Africa in the past week is C$ 1,310.

When to book a hotel in South Africa

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hotel room in South Africa

Low season	September	cheapest month to stay
High season	May	most expensive time to stay
30%	expected price decrease
27%	expected price increase

	Price	C$ 192 - C$ 376

Cheapest day of week	Friday	is the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of week	Sunday	is the most expensive day of the week to book
C$ 176	is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day
C$ 507	is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day

Best cities to book a hotel in South Africa

Below are the average prices for hotels in the most popular cities in South Africa

	Price	C$ 41 - C$ 736

CHEAPEST CITY IN SOUTH AFRICA	East London	68% cheaper	Hotels in East London are the cheapest in South Africa at just C$ 41 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN SOUTH AFRICA	Kruger National Park	82% more expensive	Kruger National Park has the highest priced hotels in South Africa with rooms averaging C$ 736 per night
MOST POPULAR CITY IN SOUTH AFRICA	Durban	78% more users visited	More momondo users search for hotels in Durban than any other city in South Africa

Information about staying in South Africa

Read these important travel tips before booking a hotel in South Africa

When is the least expensive time to stay in South Africa?

November is the least expensive month to stay in South Africa, with an average price of C$ 286 per night. That price is significantly cheaper than the most expensive month, December.

Where do most people stay in South Africa?

While the country has many desirable locations to visit, the most popular city in South Africa to travel to is Sun City Resort.

How much does a luxury hotel cost in South Africa?

Expect to pay about C$ 40 per night when booking a luxury hotel room in South Africa. Rates for luxury hotel rooms are typically 12% more than the average hotel room in South Africa, which costs C$ 45 each night.

Which city in South Africa has the most expensive hotel rooms?

As a popular tourist destination in South Africa, it is no surprise that Stellenbosch has the most expensive hotel rooms at C$ 106 per night - 58% more than than the country's average hotel room price.

Which city in South Africa has the least expensive hotel rooms?

If you are travelling to South Africa on a budget, plan to stay in Parow which boasts the lowest average hotel room cost in the country. Charging about 68% lower than the country’s average, hotel room rates in Parow are typically around C$ 14 per night.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in South Africa?

As of April 2025, there are 53,871 operators available to choose from for hotels in South Africa.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in South Africa?

Prices for hotels in South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

Why use momondo?

Why should I book accommodation in South Africa through momondo?

By quickly finding and returning South Africa hotels and accommodation options, momondo can save you time and money. We search for hotels and accommodation deals from numerous independent and larger businesses. All you have to do is choose where you want to stay.

How does momondo help me find a great place to stay in South Africa?

You can filter by price, location, amenities, review score and so much more on momondo. That is how we can help you find a great place to stay in South Africa.