Bed and breakfasts

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Choosing a bed and breakfast

A good bed and breakfast gives you something a hotel can’t: a host who knows the area, a handful of rooms instead of a hundred, and a breakfast someone actually cooked. In South Africa B&Bs range from a spare room in a family home to small estates with game walking past the veranda.

Most are owner-run and take bookings directly, by email, phone, WhatsApp or a booking form on their own website. Booking direct means you deal with the host from the start.

Questions worth asking

What exactly is in the room? Bed sizes (queen, double or three-quarter), whether the bathroom is en-suite, and whether there is a shower, a bath or both.

What is included in the price? Breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi and TV. In summer, ask about air-conditioning or fans. In winter, ask about heating, because many South African houses are built for heat, not cold.

Is there backup power and water? During power cuts, ask whether the place has a generator, inverter or solar power, and what still works when the grid is off.

What is nearby? Restaurants, shops and the sights you came for, and whether you need a car to reach them.

What is the cancellation policy? Small places often ask for a deposit. Check how much, and what you get back if your plans change.

Grading and reviews

Some B&Bs are graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), from one to five stars. Grading is voluntary and must be renewed each year. Recent guest reviews tell you as much: look for comments on cleanliness, the breakfast and the host.

Where to look

See bed and breakfasts in Nelspruit for stays in the Lowveld near the Kruger National Park, or browse all places to stay.

Written by the Find4U team at QX Software in Pretoria. We read every website before its ad runs.