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Top 10 Salem hotels and places to stay

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine

"Amazingggg "

₹141,949 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

"The game drives was excelkent!!"

₹148,812 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

"Exceptional property, design, and experience with top hospitality. The common areas are picture-perfect overlooking small waterholes frequently visited by playful warthogs, curious antelope, and brightly colored birds while you eat breakfast and lunch. The villa interior surprised us in every corner from little aesthetic details, unexpected offerings in the cupboard, local bedtime stories at turndown, or staff leaving wine and glasses by the bathtub our first night. The private pools are...

"Amazing weekend, staff go out of their way to ensure you are happy and they will try their upmost best to ensure you get game sightings during the stay. food is amazing, benefit if you are Muslim it is 100% halal accommodation is very luxurious and comfortable. Definitely a 5 star experience. "

₹42,117 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

"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,...

₹82,606 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

₹40,831 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

"Too expensive for the value. The roof is not tight when it rains. "

"Lovely lodge in Amakhala reserve. Easy to find, great animals and fantastic staff and food "

₹15,189 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

"Our stay at Woodbury Lodge was nothing short of spectacular. The lodge offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere that truly immerses you in the beauty of the Eastern Cape. From the moment we arrived, the staff’s warm hospitality made us feel right at home. You can tell the staff take great pride in ensuring every guest has a memorable experience. Our stone-and-thatch suite was incredibly comfortable, with private deck where we could enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife. The game...

"Fantastic! Had the best time!"

"Amazing lodge with amazing staff. Our two night stay with 4 safari drives was amazing."

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Bukela is a beautiful stay, facilities are great, friendly staff and our ranger (Sim) was very knowledgeable. Foodwise is really below average, just not good especially for a 5* resort. It felt like diner was prepared during the day and heated up in the evening, just not fresh. Breakfast was really poor. Only meal that was good was the lunch. No snacks during the day. Due to this matter i will not likely to visit Bukela again nor reconmend to anyone which is regretful as the staff and facilities...

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

"Hopewell is potentially a stupendous destination. Accommodation was excellent and luxurious. I feel they tried too hard to provide very fancy food that did not quite come off and this could be improved. They do not have the Big 5 but there is plenty of game to see and the Ranger is excellent. This is a fantastic location for a honeymoon or just a peaceful getaway in the Eastern Cape Bush."

₹105,662 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

"Excellent stay with great staff always ready to provide an excellent service "

₹77,200 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

"Staff very friendly Will definitely stay there again"

₹5,480 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

"Amazing "

₹11,393 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

"Adequate for our short stay"

"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. "

₹5,269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

"Brilliant stay. Everything you need, I will rate this accommodation 5 stars! Clean, big spaces, aircon, swimming pool, tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc. Will definitely stay there again. Thanks to the host, Mike!"

₹5,295 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

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Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful bedrooms, friendly and helpful staff, fantastic hot and cold buffet for breakfast, great chef in the Highlander Pub too, and conveniently located. I enjoyed waking to the Bygones Bookstore and Handmade Coffee (Ciabatta loaves were delicious). Also walke down to Kelly's Beach and then along the beach to Guido's Restaurant. Rosehill Mall is also a short drive away. We went in winter and the days were around 20 degrees. The hotel is in a lovely setting, close to the golf club, which includes pickleball courts. Beds are very comfortable and bedrooms spacious. "

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was incredible. Desmond, our guide, gave us some incredible sights and we were really lucky to see 4 out of the big 5 alongside various other interesting animals. The reserve is vast and there is plenty to see, the fact that there are various lodges across the reserve means even if you have a fairly quiet hotel, there are plenty of rangers out doing drives which helps your chances of animals being spotted and your ranger making their way there. The accomodation is lovely, a perfect room with comfortable bed and a view of a watering hole from your private plunge pool. This includes a free mini-bar which is perfect for dipping in to to spend time on the patio. The food was fantastic, very generous and well cooked portions and the service at dinner from Sheldon and Thambo was perfect. We weren't renting a car so got a private transfer from Martin who gave us some great info on the drive from PE and it felt like our trip started early! All in, a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate to return. My only regret was only booking two night. All in all, a faultless stay"

Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"The highlight of our holiday to South Africa! A beautiful lodge with comfortable air con and tranquility (and yes a few necessary spiders) but providing the most incredible authentic experience of the wildlife, animals, birds, flora and fauna of this game reserve. Food and wine were excellent and plentiful, the service was superb, including gin and tonics during our afternoon game drive! We had an excellent guide, Greg, with such a knowledge and passion for his work as a guide, and he led us to observe over 60 species over the course of 2 days and 4 game drives, starting with a wake up call at 5.30am for the pre-dawn game drive til 9.30am, then a second at 4pm lasting til nearly 8pm. He drove us through a fantastic storm, thunder and lightning and an impressive downpour which had us soaked but we saw so much! Listening to him explaining the habits of turtles, giraffes, buffalo and rhinos was an education, and will stay with us for life.The memories of elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, ostriches fighting a jackal, a spotted eagle owl capturing a frog at night, secretary birds stalking their prey, a brown hyena and a family of bat-eared foxes… and the white rhinos and hippo, it was all simply wonderful! Many many thanks for the best experience ever. We hope very much to return one day."

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Salem?

Burlington Bush Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This lodge offers private balconies and a terrace. Two other options for your trip to the area are My Pond Hotel and Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Salem.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Salem has to offer?

The Boat Shed: This holiday home rental outside of Salem is located near the beach, and has an outdoor pool, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your holiday with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Salem.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Salem, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Salem.

What are some hotels with pools in Salem?

Pumba Private Game Reserve: Offers a full-service spa, a pool and free breakfast. Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa and Shamwari Long Lee Manor are a couple of other choices that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Salem.

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Places to visit in the wider area include African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve, Settlers Garden 1820 and Lalibela Game Reserve. You'll also find Kenton on Sea Beach and 1820 Settlers National Monument in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Salem guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Salem?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 16°C. Average annual precipitation for Salem is 483 mm.

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Shamwari Long Lee Manor

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Shamwari Bayethe

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Founders Lodge by Mantis

Founders Lodge by Mantis

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

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

Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve

Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve

Leeuwenbosch Shearers Lodge

Leeuwenbosch Shearers Lodge

Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Seven Fountains Farm

Seven Fountains Farm

Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

Jenny's Guest House

Jenny's Guest House

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8A Grahamstown

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30 on Oatlands Road

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