Mont d'Or Swartberg Hotel

The Mont d'Or Swartberg Hotel is tucked away in the heart of Prince Albert, a small town with big character. The hotel is a national monument with over 150 years of fascinating history cloaked by the expansive natural beauty of Great Karoo.

Offering comfort, warm rural hospitality and delicious local fare, this slice of Karoo life has everything - from G&T on tap at the Green Prince Gin Bar, to a luxurious spa, to a glass-smooth pool for those heat-hazed summer afternoons.

Choose from standard rooms with either three-quarter or double beds, three large luxury rooms with a king size bed and private balcony or super-sized bathroom and a selection of two-bedroomed garden cottages, one of which is self catering.

Prince Albert is a quirky town with plenty of local history to explore in the form of art galleries, museums and viewpoints. A highlight is taking the hotel's Unimog - a large high clearance jeep that takes 4 passengers - up the Swartberg Pass, where you'll stop frequently to enjoy the panoramic views and end off with a scrumptious champagne breakfast.