Zanzibar Island
With a small collection of palm-thatched huts and bungalows in a garden on the beach, this place has a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Although simply…
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El Jadida
Five stylish and spacious rooms decorated in a contemporary Moroccan style await at this tranquil rural retreat near the Sidi M'sbah lighthouse, 7km from…
Addis Ababa
With a real family feel that we found nowhere else in town, Arequ comes heartily recommended. It's like staying in someone's home, with lovely, warmly…
Zanzibar Island
Closely linked to Airborne Kite Centre, this delightful place has rooms in a large house and safari tents (with private bathroom), plus a tree house, all…
Tozeur
A very cute and intimate traditionally decorated guesthouse with just three rooms, you'll feel very much at home here provided you make your reservation…
Northern Mozambique
What might look like a standard business hotel has raised the game in Nampula with some useful bonuses, most notably a gym (with proper working machines),…
Kruger National Park
As we've come to expect over the years with high-end &Beyond, super-stylish rooms in a lovely setting and with plenty of wildlife nearby make for a…
Sierra Leone
Wander down the lane off busy Murray Town Rd to find nine homely, airy rooms in a surprisingly tranquil garden setting, with sea views. There's a…
Imlil
This appealing guesthouse has eight cosy rooms with large picture windows that catch mountain breezes and boast views as fine as those at the kasbah;…
Limpopo
The appearance of this suburban house belies the luxury accommodation on offer. Rooms are beautifully presented with touches of elegance and comfort…
Northern Tanzania
This exceptional place up in the Ngorongoro foothills north of Karatu has 18 immaculate and classy suites in nine cottages arrayed around leafy, perfectly…
Serengeti National Park
In a remote corner of the northern Serengeti, close to the boundary with the Ikorongo Game Reserve, this remarkable camp has large permanent tents with…
Rodrigues
One of the most beautiful places to stay on the island, this all-white oasis where the road ends in Mourouk is classy, understated luxury. Large and…
Mahé
Seeking a relaxing cocoon with homey qualities without the exorbitant price tag? Run by artist Andrew Gee, whose gallery is just next door, this champ of…
Mahé
One of the most attractive properties in Beau Vallon, H Resort has supremely comfortable suites and villas that make appealing use of wood, wicker and…
Kruger National Park
A great entry-level option at reasonable prices, Shindzela has eight safari tents, each with attached loos under thatched roofs. Most tents overlook the…
Mediterranean Coast
This beautiful luxury beach hotel in the middle of the high-end Marassi resort is favoured by wealthy Cairenes. The large, plush rooms have panoramic…
Lusaka
In quiet residential street, this lovely and secure home offers a relaxed atmosphere for independent travellers. Rooms are clean, though can be a little…
Ait Ben Haddou
The friendly Bagdad Cafe is well known for its good food – a few, simple home-cooked dishes done to a high standard and complemented by a well-stocked bar…
Namibia
What a Marriott hotel is doing out here in Ondangwa is anyone's guess, but whatever the reason, this plush business hotel features bright rooms decorated…
Réunion
An excellent surprise, with tasteful decor, a fantastic tropical garden and a stunning pool looking straight out to the sea. The nine apartments, three of…
Tsavo West National Park
This luxurious tented camp, arranged around a stream full of crocs and hippos, is now looking fancier than ever after a renovation. The 17 massive,…
Kruger National Park
Aimed at couples, this small camp has 12 East African–style safari tents dotted among trees (No 4 overlooks a water hole; No 1 is the most private)…
Mindelo
A boutique British-owned guesthouse on a quiet street, Casa Colonial sits inside a beautifully restored colonial building with a fresh green coat of paint…
The North
Owned by friendly Belgians, this lovely B&B is the area's only worthy contender in the guesthouse category. Rooms feature simple yet tasteful furnishings,…
Limpopo
With a whiff of exclusivity, this 1000-sq-metre resort has a restaurant and sunken bar, a long list of safaris for guests and mushroom-shaped rondavels…
Heaven Boutique Hotel & the Retreat
Kigali
This American-run boutique hotel is a breath of fresh air in Kigali. The rooms are divided between three in the same building as the attached restaurant…
Douz
A permanent tent camp deep in the dunes near Timbaine and only accessible by 4WD, this is just about the closest thing you can get to glamping in the…
Tetouan
This bright and clean medina riad is one of the freshest you'll find in the region. Turquoise doors with handles shaped like hamsas (signifying the hand…
Cabo Verde
This French-run guesthouse offers a warm welcome in a converted home in a peaceful corner of Achada de Santo António. The five rooms are pleasantly set…
Kampala
A slice of luxury by the standards of African hostels, Bushpig is housed in a smart complex that also functions as a posh hotel and restaurant. The staff…
Cabo Verde
An idyllic base on the island, Kaza di Zaza has one stylish guest apartment and two small self-contained bungalows, which are a bit rustic but undeniably…
The North
Set in expansive gardens, the Oberoi boasts a gorgeous beach and stunning grounds, including a high-flowing waterfall that dominates the landscape. The…
Diani Beach
With just 10 individually decorated rooms and an elegant lobby and common area filled with West African carvings, this intimate hotel is all about…
Cape Town
Nothing seems too much bother for the staff at this knockout property, decorated with stunning pieces of contemporary art by local artists. The eight…
Garden Route
With bright, modern, glass-fronted rooms looking on to the glorious beach, this hotel makes the most of its awesome location. It's worth paying the…
Republic of Congo
With attractive thatched-roof cottages overlooking a little lagoon and a gorgeous private beach, Malonda Lodge, 18km south of Pointe-Noire, is perhaps the…
Botswana
This sprawling campground has 14 sites and is one of Botswana’s loveliest, with baobabs as a backdrop to most campsites, many of which also have sweeping…
Cape Town
Expat couple Maxime and Mélodie ladle on the Gallic charm at this imaginatively renovated former stables, where the ancient stone walls are a feature of…
Siwa Oasis
This tiny, beautiful hotel, owned by environmentalist Mounir Neamatallah, is nestled in a lush palm grove about 100m from Siwa's main square. The large…
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