Hotels & Restaurants

Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 500 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries.
From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.

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In all our properties, each maître de maison draws upon his unique experience and passion to share the authentic culture and tastes of his region with every guest.

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Magical places and memories of a lifetime: whether it be a romantic weekend or to celebrate the important moments of life such as birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoon or family reunions.

About Relais & Châteaux

Established in France more than 50 years ago, Relais & Châteaux has become a renowned reference of excellence in the hotel and restaurant world.
The Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
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Southern & Eastern Africa

  • Oct 2011
    Cook book in Africa!

    32 Chefs inspire the first cook book featuring recipes from Relais & Châteaux member properties across Southern, East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, that serves up a unique collection of menus.

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  • Feb 2009
    Sense Of Africa

    Two of South Africa’s most sought after Relais & Châteaux properties - Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek & Singita Game Reserves, in the Sabi Sand and Kruger National Park, have joined forces to bring you a sumptuous 6 night treat.

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  • Aug 2007
    Singita was voted second best hotel in the world and first in Africa by the readers of Travel + Leisure! Londolozi and Le Quartier Français were voted among the best hotels in Africa.

    Travel + Leisure has just unveiled its annual list of the most beautiful properties in the world, selected by its readers. As every year, Relais & Châteaux dominated this prestigious selection with no fewer than 27 properties making the list.

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  • Feb 2007
    Football World cup 2010 in South Africa

    From it’s humble beginnings in 1930 the Football World Cup has grown to be one of the most spectacular sporting events in the world. The 2010 World Cup promises to be the planet’s biggest sporting event ever. Well over a billion people are expected to follow the month long tournament between the world’s top 32 soccer playing nations.

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  • July 2005
    Safari Escape

    Take advantage of a journey in one of our Relais & Châteaux located in the heart of savannah and its proximities to discover exceptional landscapes and meet the famous « Big Five » of Africa : leopards, lions, elephants, rhinoceros and buffaloes adding with a multitude of other sorts of animals, among which lots of beautiful and coloured birds. An unforgettable adventure !

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  • July 2005
    Food and Wine Experience

    Lovers of wines, Relais & Châteaux invites you to take the roads which will lead to discover the most outstanding vineyards of South Africa : Constantia, Durbanville, Franschhoek, Hermanus, Olifants River, Paarl, Wellington, Swartland...

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