What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Makhanda?

A motel is a great choice if you're getting ready to tour around Makhanda. These getaways are typically located close to airports and highways, feature on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and additional conveniences like a lobby, gym and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Makhanda?

Keep track of your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with breakfast included in Makhanda. Get up and grab a coffee or juice at Graham Hotel , which has premium bedding and a nightclub. Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge is another getaway that provides your morning drinks and food without an additional cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in Makhanda have a pool?

Plan some poolside fun and recreation at 1 on Ross . Or switch from exploring attractions to lounging around by the water at Graham Hotel . Both these 3-star properties with pools are located in Makhanda, where the summer months are December, January and February. Average temperatures range from 20ºC at night to 24ºC during the day in January, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Makhanda have an on-site restaurant?

Reserve a room in one of our Makhanda getaways with an on-site restaurant and you won't need to venture far from your room when you're feeling hungry. Graham Hotel and Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge are two 3-star properties that have this convenience on the menu. The first also comes with amenities like premium bedding and a swimming pool, while the second includes a swimming pool and a deep soaking bathtub.

Do any 3-star hotels in Makhanda have WiFi?

Definitely. 1 on Ross and Graham Hotel are among Expedia's 3-star hotels in Makhanda with WiFi. Opt for one of these getaways to easily access weather reports, travel advice and local insights. Remember, this handy amenity may be complimentary or require an extra payment.

What 3-star hotels in Makhanda have parking?

We recommend Graham Hotel and 1 on Ross . Both these 3-star accommodation in Makhanda offer parking, making it easy for you to grab the keys and go. Once you've visited the main sights in the city, why not refill the gas tank and venture a little farther out? Some fantastic day trip suggestions from the centre of Makhanda are Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari and Maputaland Coastal Forest Reserve.

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Founders Lodge by Mantis

Paterson

"From arrival to departure, the stay at Founders Lodge was superb. The Pod room has an amazing view over the Game Reserve (even from the shower!). Food is exceptional, and serving lunches and dinners from different locations within the Lodge/grounds was a nice touch. All staff are friendly, polite and good at what they do! The grounds are well maintained. The uninterrupted view of the waterhole allowed for lots of animal spotting. If you're thinking of going to an Eastern Cape Game Reserve,...

Andrew

₹133,217 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Sidbury

Henry

Seven Fountains Farm

Makhanda

"A really lovely and relaxing place to spend a few days whilst visiting the game reserves. Very attentive staff, a large and comfy bedroom A lookout deck, pool, hammock and outdoor seating area are all lovely, and would be fabulous in warmer weather. Three course dinner (set menu) was delicious and all home-prepared on site. The dining room is also very nice, and we were seated right by the fire - very welcome in August. The shower did go cold on us twice, but I think in winter it's harder...

Eleanor

Shamwari Sindile

Paterson

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African Safari Lodge

Makhanda

Izak

₹10,513 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

Classic Tent | Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

Paterson

Katharina

₹20,383 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

Quatermain's 1920's Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

Susanne

₹74,763 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Leeuwenbosch Shearers Lodge

Paterson

Charlotte

₹17,759 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

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Burlington Bush Cottages

Salem

Miriam

AppleBee Guest Cottages

Makhanda

"No livestock or manger to be seen, but we came less than an hour after a last minute booking and were welcomed graciously, despite arriving near midnight on Christmas Eve. Beautiful little flat, well maintained and clean, gated parking and a lovely hostess. Stocked well with a continental breakfast, which we enjoyed at midnight and again in the morning... we’d not found any shops or restaurants for dinner due to the holiday. "

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₹6,390 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

The Corner House - Double room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Bartholomew's Loft

Makhanda

Sindiswa

₹6,008 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

Umbono Private Lodge

Alexandria

₹8,827 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Amabwe Guest House

Makhanda

₹7,470 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

1 on Ross

Makhanda

Elize

₹6,376 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

30 on Oatlands Road

Makhanda

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Pure Nature Familodge

Paterson

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Acacia Karoo Rondavel - 3 (9) | Individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

A Stone's Throw Accommodation

Makhanda

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137 High Street Guest House

Makhanda

Franz

₹8,337 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

Safari Lodge- Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

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There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Makhanda, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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Graham Hotel, around 0.32 kilometres southwest of downtown Makhanda, is a guest favourite. A swimming pool and a nightclub are among its many amenities. 1 on Ross is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travellers. It comes with a barbecue grill and a swimming pool, and is about 2 kilometres north of the centre.

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Relaxation comes easy in 3-star hotels in Makhanda. Alongside comfy surroundings, these more affordable lodgings come with a variety of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, coffee and tea maker and on-site gym. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with superior features such as an on-site spa centre, outdoor or indoor pool and more spacious rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have what you're looking for.

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