The Starlit Path

The Drostdy Hotel in the Karoo of South Africa has been welcoming guests for generations, earning a long list of awards along the way. Many call it one of the best 5-star hotels in the region, known for its sweeping weeping willows, standout amenities, and bold décor of animal horns and hides. And here’s the kicker: a night here sets you back only about $70 at today’s exchange rate. For a hotel with this reputation, that’s almost unbelievable.

Here are other top places to stay in South Africa in the ‘karoo’ area:

1. Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate
2. Queens Hotel
3. Turnberry Boutique Hotel
4. Karoo Retreat BnB
5. Old Mill Lodge, Working Ostrich Farm & Restaurant, Oudtshoorn