For the past 34 years we have been seating locals and visitors at some of South Africa’s top hotels, winefarms and restaurants, resulting in an association with some world class establishments. Their patronage keeps the doors open, our workers employed and livelihoods sustained. Not every enterprise wins an award, but we know that many of them are internationally outstanding, from the tiniest AirBnB to the biggest game lodge. We have watched the hospitality industry grow and the remarkable talent that has arisen in many fields.
Here are some of the award winning places associated with hope that have won top awards this year, many of them have been long standing customers.
Wine Awards
South Africa came out tops in the 2025 World’s 50 Best Vineyards Awards.
Klein Constantia Wine Estate was ranked no 6 globally. On top of that it was named “Best Vineyard in Africa” and also received the “Highest Climber Award” after climbing 35 places from its 2024 ranking.
Best Heritage Wine Estate was awarded to Blaauwklippen at the 2025 Global Brand Awards. This award covered heritage, craftsmanship and visitor experience, with Blaauwklippen coming out tops out of hundreds of global wineries.
2025 Global “Top 100” list
Tokara Wine and Olive Estate (Stellenbosch) — ranked no. 71 globally.
Delaire Graff Estate (Stellenbosch) — ranked no. 79
La Motte Wine Estate (Franschhoek) — ranked no. 94
Hamilton Russell Vineyards (Hemel-en-Aarde) — ranked 99.
2026 Platter Awards
A long standing customer, Diemersdal Estate has been named the Top Performing Winery of the Year, with several wines awarded Five Stars.
Top Hotels
The Times best hotels in Cape Town
Includes
3. Dorp, Bo-Kaap
10. Labotessa
World Travel Awards
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff was awarded South Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel by World Travel Awards. This is a top accolade reflecting the hotels high standard of luxury and service.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Some South African hotels were featured in the top 15 including:
Award winning restaurants
2025 Eat Out Awards
La Colombe – was awarded a 3‑star rating, as well as maintained its position at no. 55 in the 2025 extended list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, making it one of the top restaurants in the world
Foxcroft Restaurant — Received a 2‑star rating.
Congratulations to all of these establishments. This list is, of course, is not extensive as South African businesses continue to demonstrate excellence, contributing towards a growing national pride. We’d like to consider hope garden furniture as belonging to this group of high achievers manufacturing high quality products, as well as sustaining workers and their families.
