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"From arrival to departure, the stay at Founders Lodge was superb. The Pod room has an amazing view over the Game Reserve (even from the shower!). Food is exceptional, and serving lunches and dinners from different locations within the Lodge/grounds was a nice touch. All staff are friendly, polite and good at what they do! The grounds are well maintained. The uninterrupted view of the waterhole allowed for lots of animal spotting. If you're thinking of going to an Eastern Cape Game Reserve,...

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1 Nov - 2 Nov

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room

"The scenery and wildlife was really welcome to relax after a busy day driving and seeing clients."

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

"Very nice quiet hotel with good beds and good food facilities"

"Our stay at Woodbury Lodge was nothing short of spectacular. The lodge offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere that truly immerses you in the beauty of the Eastern Cape. From the moment we arrived, the staff’s warm hospitality made us feel right at home. You can tell the staff take great pride in ensuring every guest has a memorable experience. Our stone-and-thatch suite was incredibly comfortable, with private deck where we could enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife. The game...

"The game drives was excelkent!!"

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3 Oct - 4 Oct

"Only one words describes our stay “AMAZING “"

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8 Oct - 9 Oct

"Exceptional property, design, and experience with top hospitality. The common areas are picture-perfect overlooking small waterholes frequently visited by playful warthogs, curious antelope, and brightly colored birds while you eat breakfast and lunch. The villa interior surprised us in every corner from little aesthetic details, unexpected offerings in the cupboard, local bedtime stories at turndown, or staff leaving wine and glasses by the bathtub our first night. The private pools are...

"Excellent stay with great staff always ready to provide an excellent service "

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7 Oct - 8 Oct

"Lovely hotel close to the Main Street "

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5 Oct - 6 Oct

"Rob & Marianne are wonderful hosts. Very welcoming & made us feel at home. Fantastic breakfast. Large room with lovely view which we would highly recommend"

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Bukela is a beautiful stay, facilities are great, friendly staff and our ranger (Sim) was very knowledgeable. Foodwise is really below average, just not good especially for a 5* resort. It felt like diner was prepared during the day and heated up in the evening, just not fresh. Breakfast was really poor. Only meal that was good was the lunch. No snacks during the day. Due to this matter i will not likely to visit Bukela again nor reconmend to anyone which is regretful as the staff and facilities...

"This was a fabulous safari park, with superb rangers and game drives!!! Fodd and service was top class! Saw the big 5 and many more each day Would recommend this with top points"

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine

"Amazingggg "

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18 Oct - 19 Oct

"Thank you for a great weekend at the Kowie Chalets. It was nice to see that the chalets looks like it does on the website photos. We can recommend this place to any of our friends and family."

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16 Oct - 17 Oct

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3 Oct - 4 Oct

"Hopewell is potentially a stupendous destination. Accommodation was excellent and luxurious. I feel they tried too hard to provide very fancy food that did not quite come off and this could be improved. They do not have the Big 5 but there is plenty of game to see and the Ranger is excellent. This is a fantastic location for a honeymoon or just a peaceful getaway in the Eastern Cape Bush."

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3 Oct - 4 Oct

"It was amazing I enjoyed my stay."

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3 Oct - 4 Oct

"Fantastic stay, not to be missed. Great safari, excellent food lovely view and very luxurious room."

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3 Oct - 4 Oct

"No livestock or manger to be seen, but we came less than an hour after a last minute booking and were welcomed graciously, despite arriving near midnight on Christmas Eve. Beautiful little flat, well maintained and clean, gated parking and a lovely hostess. Stocked well with a continental breakfast, which we enjoyed at midnight and again in the morning... we’d not found any shops or restaurants for dinner due to the holiday. "

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3 Oct - 4 Oct

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Top Salem Hotel Reviews

Bartholomew's Loft

6/10 Okay

"It’s an ok place for an out of towner. Not too many options on Makhanda. Close to town. "

Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful bedrooms, friendly and helpful staff, fantastic hot and cold buffet for breakfast, great chef in the Highlander Pub too, and conveniently located. I enjoyed waking to the Bygones Bookstore and Handmade Coffee (Ciabatta loaves were delicious). Also walke down to Kelly's Beach and then along the beach to Guido's Restaurant. Rosehill Mall is also a short drive away. We went in winter and the days were around 20 degrees. The hotel is in a lovely setting, close to the golf club, which includes pickleball courts. Beds are very comfortable and bedrooms spacious. "

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was incredible. Desmond, our guide, gave us some incredible sights and we were really lucky to see 4 out of the big 5 alongside various other interesting animals. The reserve is vast and there is plenty to see, the fact that there are various lodges across the reserve means even if you have a fairly quiet hotel, there are plenty of rangers out doing drives which helps your chances of animals being spotted and your ranger making their way there. The accomodation is lovely, a perfect room with comfortable bed and a view of a watering hole from your private plunge pool. This includes a free mini-bar which is perfect for dipping in to to spend time on the patio. The food was fantastic, very generous and well cooked portions and the service at dinner from Sheldon and Thambo was perfect. We weren't renting a car so got a private transfer from Martin who gave us some great info on the drive from PE and it felt like our trip started early! All in, a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate to return. My only regret was only booking two night. All in all, a faultless stay"

Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"The highlight of our holiday to South Africa! A beautiful lodge with comfortable air con and tranquility (and yes a few necessary spiders) but providing the most incredible authentic experience of the wildlife, animals, birds, flora and fauna of this game reserve. Food and wine were excellent and plentiful, the service was superb, including gin and tonics during our afternoon game drive! We had an excellent guide, Greg, with such a knowledge and passion for his work as a guide, and he led us to observe over 60 species over the course of 2 days and 4 game drives, starting with a wake up call at 5.30am for the pre-dawn game drive til 9.30am, then a second at 4pm lasting til nearly 8pm. He drove us through a fantastic storm, thunder and lightning and an impressive downpour which had us soaked but we saw so much! Listening to him explaining the habits of turtles, giraffes, buffalo and rhinos was an education, and will stay with us for life.The memories of elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, ostriches fighting a jackal, a spotted eagle owl capturing a frog at night, secretary birds stalking their prey, a brown hyena and a family of bat-eared foxes… and the white rhinos and hippo, it was all simply wonderful! Many many thanks for the best experience ever. We hope very much to return one day."

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Salem?

Burlington Bush Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This lodge offers private balconies and a terrace. Two other options for your trip to the area are Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve and Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Salem.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Salem has to offer?

The Boat Shed: This holiday home rental outside of Salem is located near the beach, and has an outdoor pool, a terrace and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your holiday with a garden and a selection of games. See all vacation rentals in Salem.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Salem, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Salem.

How is it staying in Salem?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Salem has to offer. There are 79 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Salem.

What is there to see in Salem?

Places to visit in the wider area include African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve, Settlers Garden 1820 and Lalibela Game Reserve. You'll also find Kenton on Sea Beach and 1820 Settlers National Monument in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Salem guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Salem?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 16°C. Average annual precipitation for Salem is 483 mm.

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Founders Lodge by Mantis

Founders Lodge by Mantis

African Safari Lodge

African Safari Lodge

Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Shamwari Bayethe

Shamwari Bayethe

The Milner

The Milner

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

My Pond Hotel

My Pond Hotel

Panorama Guest House

Panorama Guest House

Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Shamwari Long Lee Manor

First Group Kowie River Chalets

First Group Kowie River Chalets

Seven Fountains Farm

Seven Fountains Farm

Amabwe Guest House

Amabwe Guest House

Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Bartholomew's Loft

Bartholomew's Loft

Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge

Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge

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