One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
7 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
ARRCC sculpted three exclusive villas from raw concrete, Corten steel, and mica stone. Stand-alone communal fitness pavilion equipped with Technogym cardio, strength training, and yoga equipment.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Excavated earth-sheltered suites blend into the bushveld slope using straw-and-stone plaster. Air-conditioned fitness centre equipped with treadmills, stationary cycles, and resistance equipment overlooking the bushveld.
Silvan Safari
Sculptural timber suites and custom contemporary artwork set under towering jackalberry trees. Bush-facing gymnasium with cardio and strength equipment, and a 25m outdoor lap pool.
Singita Boulders
Organic dry-stacked stone and glass walls open directly onto the riverbank boulders. Air-conditioned gym with glass walls facing the bushveld, equipped with cardio machines and weights.
4 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park
Thatched suites with reed privacy screens and wooden decks over the riverbed. Exercise room located at the Main Jock relaxation pavilion.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.