There’s no doubting the fact that South Africa has a wonderful selection of gorgeous hotels, dotted throughout some of the country’s most exclusive areas.

To satisfy those who are after luxury and opulence, their best suites are fabulous, catering for every need that a celeb, president or businessperson might need.

But which are the best?

From Times LIVE, here’s a look at the most exclusive rooms in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban:

The Royal Suite, Four Seasons Westcliff, Johannesburg

High on a Jozi koppie overlooking an area called “The Parks” because it contains suburbs such as Parkview, Parktown North, Parkwood and Parkhurst, the Four Seasons Westcliff has some of the most attractive panoramic views of Johannesburg’s greenest spaces.

The price per room per night starts at R65 000 and this is what you get:

The hotel’s “presidential” offering is called the Royal Suite. It stretches over three private floors and includes a grand entrance lobby and personal elevator.

The top floor is home to the master bedroom, while the dining room is on the middle floor, along with a study, lounge, gym and pantry/preparation area with a separate external entrance (for the staff, of course).

The three full bathrooms all have new marble interiors and finishes with a free-standing bath and separate shower. And if you entertain, rest assured there’s also a handy guest loo to keep your travelling toiletries a personal matter.

If you’ve got more pressing privacy to protect, you can also have a private gate, vehicle and even helicopter access — on request.

Presidential Suite, Twelve Apostles Hotel, Cape Town

Located on what feels like the edge of the world, with the Atlantic Ocean in front and the Twelve Apostles as the backdrop, the Twelve Apostles Hotel is a must for anyone visiting the Cape.

Price of the room per night is from R60 000:

Your personal butler will ensure your every whim is catered for, but will recede quietly into the background when you want some privacy to enjoy the incredible space that is the Twelve Apostles Hotel’s presidential suite.

There’s a grand master bedroom with “his and hers” marble bathrooms, a private lounge, a dining room for up to eight guest, a private bar, and a personal kitchen (just get the butler to whip something up).

Of course, the wraparound terrace has its own rim-flow swimming pool, which itself is wrapped in incredible views of the Atlantic, Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles mountain range.

Some extra-special treatment, if you ask, includes a bar stocked to your liking, an in-room breakfast picnic and a decadent midnight feast.

As if the room alone isn’t spectacular enough, the rate does include a whack of super-fabulous perks, including biltong in your room, a couple’s massage, a sunset cocktail in the Leopard Bar, rose petals strewn across your bed, wine tasting with the hotel sommelier, and breakfast with sparkling wine and oysters.

A short video to get you frothing:

How’s that bath? Not that you can use it right now, of course.

Presidential Suite, The Oyster Box, Umhlanga

Guests, visitors and many a celebrity flock to the beautiful colonial-style venue for breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner, where the emphasis is on style with a casual, family vibe.

But upstairs, the presidential suite is in a world of its own, priced from R50 000 a night:

There’s something reminiscent of old European palaces in the Oyster Box’s presidential suite with its Venetian-glass chandelier, mirrors and marble, plus the Baby Grand Piano in the lounge.

Spread out over two levels with a private lift, the suite also has a bar, kitchen, eight-seater dining room and a patio with private rim-flow plunge pool – along with 180-degree ocean views.

Some extra perks for those who ask include an in-room breakfast picnic or decadent midnight feast, a 24-hour butler service and valet parking, rose petals on your bed, plus free daily laundry.

Just the R50 000 a night? Enjoy the R10 000 you have left over.

Honestly, who wouldn’t want to wake up to those views.

[source:timeslive]