La Villa Vita  

In Mbombela (Nelspruit), tucked among nature reserves yet minutes from the CBD. Close to the Lowveld Botanical Garden and Nelspruit Golf Club, with Matumi Golf Course and Sonpark Centre a short drive away. A boutique spa guesthouse with Tuscan-mansion character.

Set in an elegant Tuscan mansion with high ceilings, stone walls and manicured gardens. The property has 21 air-conditioned rooms with private furnished balconies or patios, minibars, DVD players and en-suite bathrooms stocked with toiletries. Public spaces include a fireplace in the lobby, a Grand Hall, a Piano Room, a small library and secluded pool patios.

Two outdoor pools and a poolside bar, a full spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, plus a sauna and massage room. A 24-hour fitness center, Jacuzzi options, bonfire patio (Boma) and tour desk for excursions. Complimentary wireless internet across the property, 24/7 reception and on-site parking make stays easy.

Conference space, a meeting room and a business center for events or corporate stays. Dry cleaning, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk support busy travelers; airport shuttle available on request for a surcharge.

The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, with buffet breakfasts available daily (fee applies). Relax with cocktails in the Cocktail Lounge or at the poolside bar, or book a private gourmet dinner in the Grand Hall or Piano Room. Limited room service is offered for quieter nights in.