The Liz McGrath Collection has achieved a significant triple recognition in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, with all three of its properties ranked among the Top 15 Hotels in South Africa.
The three rankings reflect the breadth of The Liz McGrath Collection, with each hotel offering a distinct interpretation of South African luxury hospitality in a different setting. The Plettenberg secured #8 with a score of 97.52, The Marine #9 at 97.50, and The Cellars-Hohenort placed at #12 with a score of 96.90.
The achievement is particularly meaningful given the calibre of the 2026 South Africa ranking, which places The Liz McGrath Collection’s three hotels alongside some of the country’s most acclaimed properties.
The Readers’ Choice Awards have an unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious reader-driven accolades. Recognition by Condé Nast Traveler readers represents a significant acknowledgement of excellence within the global travel sector. More than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States informed this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, capturing travellers’ experiences across the globe and providing a comprehensive look at the places they most eagerly anticipate revisiting.
From the dramatic coastline of Plettenberg Bay and the whale-rich waters of Hermanus to the historic gardens and vineyards of Constantia, the Liz McGrath hotels are united by a shared philosophy of considered hospitality, a strong connection to place and an emphasis on highly personalised guest experiences
‘The recognition of all three our hotels in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards is an extraordinary achievement for The Liz McGrath Collection. The Plettenberg, The Marine and The Cellars-Hohenort each offer an entirely different experience, shaped by their remarkable settings and individual character. To see all three recognised among the country’s Top 15 hotels is a wonderful acknowledgement of the people behind these properties and the care, passion and attention to detail that define the guest experience across the Collection’, says Jacqui Elliot, CEO of The Liz McGrath Collection.
