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Gay accommodation tips for South Africa

Written by
Marc Dedonder

January 1, 2026

I recently had the chance to travel to South Africa and dive into its unique atmosphere.

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Ranked#1 Hotel

Hotel • Cape Town

Booked 6 times

5 (6)

The Grey Hotel

4 min · Amsterdam (Gay Bars & Clubs)

Wi-Fi • Adult Only • Smoking allowed

Henri·5·Dec. 2022· "Very well located. Nice overall but 1) restaurant with no atmosphere, no life. Doesn't make you want to eat there. 2) the standard room is small and tired. In a charming small courtyard to read about but not matching reality. Dark room. However, the hotel is recommendable given its location."

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Private room *** • Johannesburg

Booked 4 times

5 (4)

Life on 3rd

Gay District • Wi-Fi • Smoking allowed

Ayaz·5·Feb. 2023· "Great spot. Clean, quiet and very affordable. Lydia and Beulah friendly and great every time I had questions. I needed to stay longer and they did not have a spot but recommended another guest house in the area. Highly recommended."

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Ranked#2 Hotel

Hotel • Wilderness

Booked 3 times

5 (3)

The Wild Farm Backpackers

Wi-Fi • Parking • Restaurant

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Private room **** • Bloemfontein

Booked 3 times

5 (3)

INBLOEM

Wi-Fi • Pool • Parking

Daniel·5·Jan. 2023· "What a lovely experience! The hostess was friendly, inviting and utterly helpful. A relaxed environment with everything that one could need for a night's stay. Easy access to the room."

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Ranked#3 Hotel

Hotel **** • Cape Town

Booked 3 times

5 (3)

ANEW Hotel Green Point Cape Town

Gay District • Wi-Fi • Pool

Lindsay·5·Nov. 2022· "Nice, clean and value for money"

Hosted by HannesLikes Movies, Dance & Electro, Country

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Spacious classic modern home, with magnificent views from every room.

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Private room • Johannesburg

Booked 3 times

5 (1)

Spacious classic modern home, with magnificent views from every room.

Clothing optional accepted • LGBTQ+ venues nearby

Gavin·5·May. 2025· "I come over to South Africa to be with my dad for his birthday. Having previously stayed with Johan and Hannes, I couldn't visit without staying a few days with them again. My visit proved to be just as nice and friendly as my first, and I know I will always pop in to stay a few days with these wonderful hosts whenever I visit or pass through Johannesburg."

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Ranked#4 Hotel

Hotel *** • Cape Town

Booked 2 times

5 (2)

Big Blue Backpackers

14 min · Beaulah Bar (Gay Bars & Clubs)

Gay District • Wi-Fi • Pool

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Hotel **** • Knysna

Booked 2 times

5 (2)

Island Vibe Knysna

Wi-Fi • Parking • Bar

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Entire place • Dullstroom

Booked 2 times

5 (2)

Anglers Court

1 Bedroom • 2 Beds • 1 Bathroom

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Entire place • Cape Town

Booked 2 times

5 (2)

The Quarter Apartments

6 min · Café Manhattan (Gay Restaurants)

2 Bedrooms • 3 Beds • 2 Bathrooms

Ben·5·Jan. 2025· "I had a pleasant stay in a one bedroom unit which is quite large with many appliances so it was easy to cook and to do a laundry. The building is well located and well operated with very kind personnel. Also very convenient to have a secured parking attached to the building."

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