| Accommodation | ||
| General Information | ||
| When looking for accommodation, the visitor is spoilt for choice between the branded luxury resorts and boutique hotels and guest houses, there is a wide range of budget and no-frills hotels, guest houses and farmhouse bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), self-catering cottages, apartments and campsites. These establishments provide an experience to enhance the appeal of their location. The main city hotels offer modern, efficient amenities, resort hotels a wide range of facilities in beautiful surroundings and guesthouses and farmhouses an opportunity to become immersed in the South African way of life. Game lodges and Game Reserve Camps enable the visitor to observe at first hand the splendour and majesty of the wildlife. Note that rates for most accommodation are nearly double in peak season. | ||
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| Accommodation Grading | ||
| Since 2001 the TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa) inspects the standards in the hospitality and accommodation industry and uses internationally recognized star insignia to rate accommodation establishments. | ||
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Fair to good quality in the overall furnishings. Clean, comfortable, functional accommodation | |
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Good quality in the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care. | |
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Very good quality in the overall standard of furnishings, service and guest care. | |
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Superior comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishings, service and guest care. | |
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Exceptional quality and luxurious accommodation. Highest standard of furnishings, flawless service and meticulous guest care | |