Welcome to The Royal Portfolio

The Royal Portfolio is a collection of exclusive hotels and lodges located in iconic destinations across South Africa.

The Royal Portfolio began in 1999 when my husband Phil and I decided to convert our holiday home in the African bush into what is now Royal Malewane. As a family we were privileged to enjoy wonderful holidays there – we had so many happy memories and we wanted to share those lovely experiences with others.

The Royal Portfolio will always be a family business and it’s important to us that our guests feel that sense of familiarity and comfort when staying with us. I sincerely hope that you will enjoy staying in our hotels as much as I have enjoyed creating them. We have tried to create a collection of quintessentially South African hotels which showcase the very best South African experiences (download our e-brochure here).

We look forward to welcoming you into The Royal Portfolio family.

Our Hotels

Situated in South Africa’s most spectacular destinations, The Royal Portfolio offers unrivaled accommodation experiences. Discover our luxury hotels below.

Royal Malewane

Greater Kruger National Park

Birkenhead House

Hermanus

La Residence

Franschhoek

The One Above

Cape Town

The Silo

Cape Town

Travel the country in style

The Royal Itinerary

Cape Town - Franschhoek - Hermanus - Kruger

10 Nights

The Silo
La Residence
Birkenhead House
Royal Malewane

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South African Odyssey

Kruger - Cape Town - Franschhoek

9 Nights

Royal Malewane
The Silo
La Residence

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Classic Explorer

Cape Town - Kruger

8 Nights

The Silo
Royal Malewane

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The Fair Cape

Cape Town - Franschhoek - Hermanus

7 Nights

The Silo
La Residence
Birkenhead House

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Family Escape

Kruger - Cape Town - Franschhoek

8 Nights

Royal Malewane
The Silo
La Residence

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Our Stories

3 February2019

by Greg Cooke

The Top 20 Restaurants in Cape Town

The Royal Portfolio's Best Restaurants in Cape Town

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26 November2018

by Greg Cooke

Introducing Royal Gorongosa

Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is the setting for Africa's greatest restoration project and home to The Royal Portfolio's latest project.

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12 November2018

by Greg Cooke

The Royal Portfolio Foundation

Giving back is an intrinsic part of doing business in Africa. The Royal Portfolio Foundation supports communities and conservation through numerous location specific initiatives.

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20 September2018

by Greg Cooke

Cape Town’s Top 10 Art Galleries

We've selected 10 of our favourite art galleries in Cape Town.

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11 June2018

by Greg Cooke

Africa House: The Ultimate Family Safari

Experience the very best of the bush with this family friendly, exclusive-use villa.

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