1. The Cycad Lodge & Chalets 4* – Halal Hotels South Africa

The Cycad Lodge & Chalets offers tranquil accommodation in the heart of Nelspruit in the Mpumalanga province. The city centre, with its malls, theatres and business institutions is a 3-minutes’ drive away. The Cycad offers a swimming pool, BBQ, games room and on-site restaurant.

Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units include views of the pool or garden. All rooms have a private bathroom.

This straightforward lodge is 3 km from Nelspruit train station, and 5 km from both the Lowveld National Botanical Garden and sports events at Mbombela Stadium.

Set in chalet-style buildings, the modern, understated rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and Wi-Fi (fee). Suites add kitchens, and some sleep up to 6 guests. Upgraded suites offer free Wi-Fi and/or separate living rooms with sofas. Room service is available.

Amenities include complimentary secure parking, an outdoor pool, a prayer room, and a relaxed, colourful restaurant serving halal cuisine. There’s also BBQ area, a business centre and conference space.

The Cycad, situated 370km’s east of Johannesburg, nestled in the heart of Mpumulanga’s capital, Nelspruit. The lodge boasts a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere in contrast to the buzz outside. The Cycad’s Luxury Apartments feature modern and contemporary furnishings. The apartments are located 1km from Ilanga mall shopping complex. We are your solution for a luxurious stay in Nelspruit be it business, vacation, entertainment.

Cycad Lodge boasts 59 serviced luxury apartment suites available for short and long term accommodation at affordable prices. Featuring flat-screen TV, DSTV, and a relaxing atmosphere, our apartments also offer a fully equipped kitchen and a lounge area perfect for entertaining guests for an Executive Apartment.

This establishment has a hall restaurant which I love. 8ve stayed here 5 or 6 times in the last 9 months and the standards remain constant. 4 star through and through.

Helpful staff, good clean rooms, lovely pool area, decent halal food. Love it!

Cycad Lodge always offers professional and great service. We’ve visited twice, once for pleasure and once for business and both occasions the stay was excellent.

As a Muslim family that travels often, finding Halaal meals out of the major cities can become a challenge, so Cycad Lodge is always a great option for us.

Super location, nestled in a quiet suburb in Nelspruit. Super efficient and friendly staff members.

Amazing service, excellent rooms, beautiful gardens and swimming pool area, lovely breakfasts and 100% halal.

I was extremely impressed with the overall experience and stay, it was more that i expected. I travel extensively with SA especially on business and find halaal food and amenities is a challenge. This place to me is rated no. 1. Previously i had family stay her for about 2 weeks and they were equally impressed. They were even shuttled to the mall, which is not offered in most lodges. I had personal attention from the owner and the team is exceptionally friendly. I even battled to find dust under the hand wash basin. This place should be rated 5 star.

Keep up the excellent work team Cycad. I would definitely recommend this place for business or leisure and will definitely be back.

2. Palm Continental Hotel 4* – Halal Hotels Johannesburg South Africa

Featuring an indoor, heated pool and free WiFi throughout the property, Palm Continental Hotel is situated in Johannesburg, 3 km from Crown Mines Golf Club and 3.8 km from Gold Reef City.

Each air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. You will find a kettle and safe in the room. The bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries are offered. Some rooms feature a view of the city

Palm Continental Hotel has an onsite restaurant. The hotel has a spa, fitness centre and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

In a commercial area along the R41 road, this informal hotel is 14 minutes’ walk from Crown railway station and 4 km from Gold Reef City theme park.

The warm rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Room service is offered.

Parking is free. A restaurant with Mughal Empire-inspired decor offers halal Indian and Pakistani cuisine; a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. There’s also a cafe. Other amenities include a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room, plus a heated indoor pool, a gym and a play area.

3. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve 4* – Muslim Friendly Hotels South Africa

Situated between the Outeniqua Mountains and the beaches of the Indian Ocean, in Mossel Bay, Botlierskop Private Game offers elegant accommodation. It features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a tennis court.

Botlierskop has spacious rooms, elegantly decorated in a colonial style with a 4-poster bed and mosquito net. Overlooking the river or the mountains, each of the air-conditioned tents has a private bathroom with a large oval bath and outdoor shower.

Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, served in the open plan dining room that leads out onto a wooden deck.

In a 19th-century farmhouse on a 4,200-hectare game reserve, this refined lodge beside the Moordkuil River is 7 km from the N2 road and 21 km from Mossel Bay.

Country-chic rooms come with patios, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some feature satellite TV, DVD players and/or free-standing baths. High-end tents and villas are also available. Kids age 6 and over are welcome.

There’s an informal restaurant with a fireplace, a lounge and bush views. Other amenities include 2 pools, a tennis court and a riverside spa. Game drives and horseback safaris are available.

The restaurant was very accommodating and efficient and the food for a buffet was well prepared.

The facility has improved tremendously and for a small fee day visitors can enjoy a swim and relax on the timber deck overlooking the dam and field.

After lunch we took a came drive and our guide was informed, interactive and knowledgeable of the nature and animals roaming on the game reserve. We saw four of the big five and numerous other antelope and bird species.

I cannot speak highly enough. You are treates like a lord/ lady from the minute you arrive. You meet your guide at reception where your luggage is labelled and they park your car while you are taken to have a complimentary drink on arrival.

We ordered lunch which was exceptional. After relaxing we were taken to our house. There were Rhino and giraffee strolling in the land behind our house.

We were taken from our lodge to dinner by a shuttle. Dinner was fabulous. Partly served at the table bit for mains it was buffet style. This allowed you to try different meats and have it cooked to your preference.

We played cards and shared a bottle of wine after dinner while listening to music on the balcony.Amazing atmosphere.