The first annual Luxe 100 Best Awards Ceremony, celebrating the best of South African hospitality, took place at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg on 1 November, honouring the finest contributions to the South African restaurant industry.
These awards celebrate the diversity of South Africa’s luxury hospitality sector and positions South Africa as a globally competitive destination.
The award categories ranged from the 10 Best Bars in South Africa to the 10 Best Game Lodges in South Africa, with winners emerging from across the country.
Tintswalo Atlantic won best Boutique hotel in South Africa.
Well-renowned SA celebrity, Shashi Naidoo MC’ed the event in style and nominees were selected via industry experts and customer reviews from a trusted database. All nominees in the award categories were ranked according to their “Luxe Score”, determining their placement in the relevant categories.
The 2022 Luxe 100 Best category winners are as follows:
Best Bar in South Africa: Zioux
Best Chef in South Africa: Mmabatho Molefe
Babylonetoren hotel
Best Restaurant in South Africa: Salsify at the Roundhouse
Best Hotel in South Africa: Babylonstoren
Best Boutique Hotel in South Africa: Tintswalo Atlantic
Delaire Graff Estate
Best Wine Farm in South Africa: Delaire Graff Estate
Best Game Lodge in South Africa: Singita Boulders Lodge
Best Villa in South Africa: Sandcastle Luxury Villa
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Best Eco Lodge in South Africa: Grootbos – Private Nature Reserve
Best Spa in South Africa: Vivari Spa
Pictures: Getaway Gallery
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