Hotels in South Africa are often of an outstanding quality, that will rival any hotel anywhere in the world.

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Hotels in South Africa are often of an outstanding quality, that will rival any hotel anywhere in the world. The different landscapes found in South Africa furthermore often provides a unique and stunning setting for the hotels and resorts in South Africa. A number of South Africa's top-end hotels feature regularly in some of the known "world's best" lists. These includes the Mount Nelson, Cape Grace, Table Bay  hotels in Cape Town; the Grande Roche in Paarl outside Cape Town; the Plettenberg on the Western Cape Garden Route; and the Grace in Rosebank, The Michelangelo, Saxon and Westcliff hotels in Johannesburg.

There are also spa resorts, numerous options for the budget traveler and a charming array of bed-and-breakfast accommodation and guesthouses. Facilities range from the ultra luxury to the rustic, but most are noted for their high quality, personalized service and warm hospitality.

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa is responsible for the quality control of hotels in the country. It employs a five star grading system, where 5 star stands for top of the line quality and luxurious accommodation in line with the best international standards and with stringent attention to service. At the other end of the scale, 1 star stands for fair to good; modest, clean, comfortable and functional. Star gradings are displayed on most advertising material and at hotel entrances. Participation by hotels is voluntary. Star-graded establishments undergo annual quality checks to ensure that standards are maintained.