South Africa
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Rietvlei 2006 $$
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Emily Moon
“Eclectic river roost”
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
“Sculptural hilltop lodge”
The Old Rectory Hotel and Spa
“Restored eighteenth-century seaside refuge”
The Plettenberg, an SLH Hotel
“Clifftop coastal hideaway”
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Emily Moon
“Eclectic river roost”
The Old Rectory Hotel and Spa
“Restored eighteenth-century seaside refuge”
The Plettenberg, an SLH Hotel
“Clifftop coastal hideaway”
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
“Sculptural hilltop lodge”
The whole area
The Plettenberg, an SLH Hotel
“Clifftop coastal hideaway”
The Old Rectory Hotel and Spa
“Restored eighteenth-century seaside refuge”
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
“Sculptural hilltop lodge”
Emily Moon
“Eclectic river roost”
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Emily MoonEclectic river roostDesignSocialLocal$$S
Sky Villa Boutique HotelSculptural hilltop lodgeDesignLuxeResort$$$T
The Old Rectory Hotel and SpaRestored eighteenth-century seaside refugeHeritageDesignLuxe$$$ The Plettenberg, an SLH HotelClifftop coastal hideawayDesignLuxeLocal$$$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.