Awards

Gallery

Since its opening in January 2000, Royal Malewane has been renowned for the truly superior nature of its safari experience. As well as being featured in numerous local and international publications, it has also received many prestigious accolades.

These Royal Malewane awards include:

  • Best Safari Spa in Africa - The Good Safari Guide 2013
  • No 3 - Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels 2011 (USA)
  • Top 20 Lodges and Resorts in Africa and the Middle East - Travel and Leisure World’s Best -2010 (USA)
  • The Best 100: Retreats in Africa - The Ultimate Chic Collection -2009 (SA)
  • Best Safari Camp Spa - The Good Safari Guide 2009 (UK)
  • Gold Achiever - AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards 2009 (SA)
  • The Best Designer Retreat in Africa - Amarula: Best Retreats in Africa Awards 2008 (SA)
  • Hotel of the year Nominee – Virtuoso Best of the Best 2008 (USA)
  • "Reader’s Choice 2008” Grand Award Winner- Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report
  • The 101 Best Spas in the World- Tatler Spa Guide 2008 (UK)
  • Hotel of the year Nominee – Virtuoso Best of the Best (USA) 2008
  • The 101 Best Spas in the World- Tatler Spa Guide (UK) 2008
  • Best Safari Spa 2008- Les Nouvelles Esthetiques (South Africa)
  • Top 101 Hotels, Big Hitters List - Tatler (UK) 2007
  • “Hideaway of the Year 2007” Grand Award Winner- Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report
  • The Worlds 100 Ultimate Escapes- Luxury Resorts Robb Report (USA) 2007
  • Best Safari Lodge - Tatler (UK) 2006
  • Top 101 Hotels - Tatler (UK) 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2006
  • Top 10 Spas of the World - Tatler (UK) August 2003
  • Top 57 Hot Spots of the World - Condé Nast Traveller 2001
  • "Hideaways of the Year 2001" Grand Award Winner - Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report
  • Best Destinations for 2001 - Forbes Magazine
  • One of the top 150 places in the World - Harpers & Queen Travel Awards 2003
  • Chaine des Rotisseurs Blazon for Cuisine