Drostdy Hotel  

In the heart of Graaff-Reinet, a 5-star grande dame set in the wide-open Great Karoo. Minutes from the Drostdy, Hester Rupert Art Museum, the Old Library and the Monument to the Independent Colony. The town sits almost entirely inside the Camdeboo National Park, so dramatic plains and koppies are never far away.

Housed in an early-1800s building, the hotel blends Cape Dutch, Victorian and Karoo architecture with contemporary touches. There are 48 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms—many with separate tubs and showers—plus robes and slippers. Antiques and classic furnishings give the place an understated, refined vibe.

Relax at the full-service spa with massages and facials, or sweat it out in the fitness center. Swim in indoor and outdoor pools, unwind in the sauna, browse the library or picnic on the grounds. Concierge and tour desk help book Camdeboo adventures; on-site parking, transfers and car rental make arrivals easy.

A conference hall and business center handle meetings and events. Complimentary wireless high-speed internet is available throughout the property, and free self-parking is onsite. Dry cleaning and laundry services keep business travel smooth.

The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, while a bar/lounge and cafe cover snacks and drinks. 24-hour room service is also available for late arrivals or night owls.