Brand
The Royal Portfolio
Exquisite, privately owned South African sanctuaries with bold, authored design.
The Royal Portfolio is a collection of exclusive luxury hotels and safari lodges across South Africa, including The Silo in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, Royal Malewane in Greater Kruger, La Residence in Franschhoek, and Birkenhead House in Hermanus. Each property reflects the vibrant interior vision of Liz Biden.
- Properties
- 5 exclusive properties
- Origin
- South Africa, 1999
- Signature
- Liz Biden interior design and master-track guiding
The Royal Portfolio FAQ
- How many The Royal Portfolio hotels are in the Hotel Flock guide?
- We have reviewed 3 The Royal Portfolio properties across destinations including Franschhoek, Thornybush Game Reserve, Cape Town.
- When was The Royal Portfolio founded?
- The Royal Portfolio was founded in 1999 by Liz and Phil Biden.
- What is The Royal Portfolio's philosophy?
- Exquisite, privately owned South African sanctuaries with bold, authored design.
- Does The Royal Portfolio have a loyalty program?
- No public points currency; value comes from direct and advisor rates. Direct booking and specialist luxury travel advisors provide exclusive inclusions, transfers, and preference-based recognition.
- What types of properties does The Royal Portfolio operate?
- The Royal Portfolio properties in our guide include Countryside, Safari, City hotels.
- How does Hotel Flock rate The Royal Portfolio?
- We do not publish guest-review aggregates or invented scores. Each The Royal Portfolio page covers the property on the facts we have verified.
Loyalty & booking
No public points currency; value comes from direct and advisor rates
Direct booking and specialist luxury travel advisors provide exclusive inclusions, transfers, and preference-based recognition.
How it works
Compare the flexible direct rate with a qualified luxury-advisor or premium-card rate. Benefits, when offered, usually include breakfast, a property credit, upgrade consideration, and flexible arrival or departure timing; confirm the exact eligible rate before booking.
What to expect
- No public award-night currency or elite ladder
- Advisor breakfast and property credit on eligible flexible rates
- Upgrade consideration subject to availability
- Repeat-guest preference recognition
Who should care
Guests booking a flexible cash stay who value inclusions and preference recognition.
Who can ignore it
Travellers whose chosen prepaid package has clearly stronger included value.
In the guide
