Five of the best South African Hotel Pools

South Africa is home to some of the best hotels in the world and in the most stunning locations. These hotels offer views that take your breath away from almost every angle, but perhaps the best is when the view can be taken in from the hotel pool. Here are some of the top hotel pools in the country.

Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge

This stunning new hotel in the heart of the Kruger National Park has repeatedly been voted the top hotel opening by international media, and we can see why. With incredible accommodation housed inside a restored and reimagined train permanently located on top of the historical Selati Bridge, what’s not to love? But that’s not all: there is also a spectacular bespoke lounge carriage with an opulent bar and deck, offering a stunning pool for relaxing and game viewing opportunities from the vista atop the Sabie River. Bliss!

Umhlanga: Oyster Box Hotel

Easily one of Umhlanga’s most popular and well-known hotels, the Oyster Box is a South African favourite. Located a stone’s throw from the ocean, this hotel is a popular spot for drinks and get-togethers. Guests at the hotel are also able to make use of the gorgeous rim flow pool that sits right next to The Ocean Terrace restaurant and makes for a perfect sunset location.

Waterfront: Radisson Blu Hotel

This Cape Town gem sits right beside the Atlantic Ocean and, from the rooms and restaurants alone, the views are insane. But then you climb into the ocean-side infinity pool at Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront and you realise that the view is so much sweeter from there. While there, definitely see if you can spot some of the dolphins that often swim by - much to the delight of guests! The location is made even more perfect by the fact that you can watch the sunset across the horizon from here.

Johannesburg: The Munro Hotel

If you think you can’t find a hotel pool with a view in Johannesburg, think again. The Munro Hotel in Houghton Johannesburg has views in spades. Guests are able to take in a rather splendid view of the City of Gold when they dip into the pool - highlighting the fact that great views are not only reserved for beach-side locations or escapes in nature.

Garden Route: The Plettenberg

Last, but not least is The Plettenberg. Situated along the Garden Route of the Western Cape, in the town on Plettenberg Bay, this hotel sits atop a rocky headland which works in its favour as guests continue to flock here for the stunning views on offer. Going for a swim in the pool gives guests a view of the lush green vegetation below the hotel, plus a view of the ocean beyond.

It seems then that no matter where in South Africa you find yourself, you will be able to find extraordinary views from some of the best hotel pools in the world.