Cape Town
Each of the 19 rooms at this elegant boutique hotel, part of the Heritage Sq redevelopment of 18th-century buildings, has its own character. Some have…
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High Atlas Mountains
The large size of this newly constructed kasbah, especially when seen from the main road, belies smallish but stylish rooms inside – but given the…
Namibia
This relatively new lodge is in a handy spot between Solitaire and Sesriem (34km from Sesriem). The chalets are supremely comfortable and have rooftop…
Johannesburg
If you could smell charm, this super-smooth boutique hotel set in a former embassy would reek of it to high heaven. This quiet little paradise is the…
Lalibela
There were just three tukul-style rooms here when we visited, but they certainly caught our eye. Stunning wood furnishings, many with intricately carved…
Nairobi
Almost equidistant between the city centre and the National Museum, this place is a terrific budget choice. Billing itself ‘economy with style’, it…
Plettenberg Bay
Hog Hollow, 18km east of Plett along the N2, provides delightful accommodation in African-art-decorated units overlooking the forest. Each luxurious unit…
Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro)
This is the only stylish hotel in Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro), with an attractive contemporary design and a classy infinity pool. Located high on a hill…
Masai Mara
Whether you're camping or looking for a little more comfort in one of their simple safari tents, Crocodile Camp, close to Talek Gate, is an excellent…
Asilah
Taking its name from owners Mehdi, Ismael and Ali, this excellent hostel does them proud. Dorms and rooms have comfortable beds, air-con, plenty of hot…
Arusha
East of Arusha in Usa River and bordering a private wildlife sanctuary that has zebras, ostriches and colobus monkeys, Mt Meru Game Lodge is a wonderful…
Northern Tanzania
The long-standing Gibb’s Farm, filling a 1920s farmstead, has a rustic highland ambience, a wonderful setting with views over the nearby coffee…
Rio Muni
Situated behind the Chinese hotel under construction, this Senegalese-owned hotel is bright, clean and well furnished. Some rooms have a bathtub as well…
Anti Atlas Mountains
Abutting the kasbah, Escale Rando is a romantic little spot centred on a courtyard with gardens, lights, fountains and 26 tortoises. There are four high…
Addis Ababa
Getting consistently good reviews from travellers both for service and room quality, the Addissinia is one of the best deals in town. The corner deluxe…
Chefchaouen
This gorgeous accommodation just outside the medina and near Ras El Maa is its own private paradise, with beautiful gardens and very comfortable, spacious…
Essaouira
If the definition of a boutique hotel is an establishment offering a chic interior, luxe rooms, quality toiletries and high levels of service, the Madada…
Chobe National Park
The premier camp in Savuti is made up of 12 lavishly appointed East African–style linen tents on raised wooden platforms, complete with antique-replica…
Namibia
Overlooking the wetlands and marketing itself as an exclusive campsite, Livingstone's has just five sites, each with their own shower and toilets and all…
Senegal
This Belgian-run lodge offers quality accommodation in attractive bungalows, nicely outfitted and set amid lush grounds. But it's all the extras that have…
Northern Ethiopia
Easily Adigrat's best place to stay, Agoro Lodge sits high on a hill 4km south of town. The rooms and public areas are built of sandstone and are large…
Winelands
A must for the romantically inclined, these luxury tree houses each have a spa bath and views of a small wildlife area with zebras, wildebeest and…
Boa Vista
The gorgeous Migrante has four rooms set around a courtyard of mustard yellow and bougainvillea pink, with a giant palm tree. Each room has dark-wood…
Botswana
Out in the quiet southeastern suburbs of Francistown, this lovely little guesthouse has a family-run feel and rooms decorated in earth tones or with…
Northern Tunisia
Just outside Tabarka on the road that snakes east of town, Couleur Méditerranée is the secret holiday home you wished you owned. It's a crisp white modern…
Chefchaouen
This lovely house has rooms sleeping two or three, plus three suites for four. It's full of wonderful local fabrics and furniture, and the white walls…
Knysna
The clever design of this power station-turned-boutique hotel makes it one of Knysna's coolest places to stay. Elements of the original building have been…
Arusha
This tranquil, classy B&B is run by a Belgian chef whose eye for detail is what makes this such a great place. Rooms each have their own themes, plus…
Mauritius
Set in a breezy garden across the road from the public beach in Belle Mare, Émeraude is a breath of fresh air compared to the sky-high walls of the…
Northern Cape
Kgalagadi’s most luxurious wilderness camp has 14 stilted desert tents with rustic furnishings and views of a water hole in the Auob riverbed – a popular…
Serengeti National Park
This is one of the best and most luxurious camps in the Serengeti. It mixes its wild location with chic pan-Africa decor and the 10 tents are superluxe…
Cameroon
Indaba offers delightful boukarous in a lush garden with banana palms and ferns. There are also four (cheaper) rooms with mosquito nets in the guesthouse…
Rodrigues
These attractive four- to six-person apartments are set in a scenic palm grove visited by chirping birds. The outside design incorporates colourful Creole…
Limpopo
In a wonderfully remote corner of the Waterberg, Marataba is a magnificent place. The stone-and-canvas accommodation is surrounded by splendid Waterberg…
Nairobi
This stunning, artfully designed lodge inhabits a rise overlooking Nairobi National Park from its southern boundary and the Mbagathi River. It's a…
Mahé
Perched alongside one of northern Mahé's most beautiful beaches, the Carana Beach Hotel has rooms with a boutique feel; all come with Nespresso machines…
Namibia
The most famous spot on the island, Chobe Savannah Lodge is one of Desert & Delta's flagship properties and is renowned for its panoramic views of the…
Mahé
The Banyan Tree is a gorgeous property. Three highlights: the spa, possibly the most attractive on Mahé (and that's no small claim); a fabulous location…
Ouarzazate
With its zigzagging tilework and cool terrazzo floors, Hotel Amlal is an atmospheric option. Its 28 air-con rooms feature simple wood and wrought-iron…
Zambia
This lodge has gorgeous stone-floor rooms that are beautifully furnished, and the bathrooms are as good as any in Zambia. It's a delightful place to stay…
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