Must-see hotels in Africa

  • 75 on Milner

    Northern Cape

    Highly recommended by travellers, this very friendly guesthouse has spacious, well-equipped rooms set around a small patio. Little touches set it apart,…

  • Le Récif Attitude

    The North

    Le Récif is a stylish, three-star, superior beachfront resort with attractively turned-out rooms and a surprisingly reasonable price tag. The soothing…

  • Tekoma

    Rodrigues

    Arguably the finest address on Rodrigues, this stunning place has supremely comfortable, free-standing cabins arrayed around a rocky headland that slopes…

  • Esprit Libre

    Grand Baie

    Easily among the best-value options on the island, this charming and warmly inviting guesthouse has one mantra in mind: customer service. Rooms are simple…

  • Ocean View House

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    It's all about location at this family-run guesthouse, set in a fynbos (literally ‘fine bush') garden between the Twelve Apostles range and the rocky…

  • Dar Saida Beya

    Tozeur

    This elegant guesthouse was originally a family home (the gracious owner's grandfather watches from an evocative photo in the lounge). Each room is…

  • Oyster Box Guesthouse

    Walvis Bay

    More like a classy boutique hotel, this guesthouse is a stylish affair right on the waterfront, a short walk from Raft restaurant. Rooms are very…

  • Kenza Guesthouse

    Southern Tunisia

    This small troglodyte house has been turned into a guesthouse by owner Habib, and it has an unexpected charm. Accommodation is en suite, and the…

  • Under Milkwood

    Knysna

    Perched on the shores of Knysna Lagoon are these highly impressive self-catering log cabins, each with its own deck and braai (barbecue) area. There's no…

  • Shompole Wilderness

    Southern Rift Valley

    This classy tented camp is the ideal place to rest in this remote corner of Africa with luxury, riverside safari tents that let you hear the night sounds…

  • Hôtel du Phare

    Dakar

    This attractive and welcoming guesthouse has 10 cheerfully painted rooms, a book-filled lounge, and a restaurant with seats in a small courtyard. The…

  • Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

    Southern Rift Valley

    A relatively recent addition to the Serena Hotel chain's fine portfolio, this classically styled tented camp at the northern end of the lake has…

  • Escarpment Luxury Lodge

    Lake Manyara National Park

    The wood-floored chalets at this attractive place are the height of luxury – plenty of space, wonderfully deep bathtubs, leather sofas, tasteful recycled…

  • Desert Breeze Lodge

    Swakopmund

    Set on Swakopmund's southern outskirts but still close to the centre, Desert Breeze has sweeping views of the sand dunes from its perch above the Swakop…

  • Hôtel Marhala

    Southern Tunisia

    The charming Marhala is everything you might hope a troglodyte hotel to be. There are plenty of compact and cosy doubles with comfortable mattresses, and…

  • Rusty Pelican

    Mauritius

    This fabulous place at the northern end of town is one of La Gaulette's best sleeping options. The rooms are flooded with natural light and have excellent…

  • Highlands

    Northern Tanzania

    Claiming to be the highest tented camp in the region and with some of the most original tented accommodation in Tanzania, the Highlands is a real treat,…

  • Old Traders Lodge

    Namibia

    Erindi's main lodge has 48 luxury rooms that combine the safari feel (thatched roofs and earth tones) with classic wood-and-four-poster-bed interiors. It…

  • Riad Meftaha

    Rabat

    Owner Franck is a friendly and helpful host, making this quiet riad just outside Bab Laalou an excellent choice. The rooms are nicely decorated but the…

  • Stay Easy

    Addis Ababa

    With its minimalist, modern design, this budget business-class hotel is hands down the best place to stay in Addis in this price bracket. It has art on…

  • Auberge du Phare

    Cameroon

    Located immediately south of Kribi, this great place has whitewashed terraced rooms splashed with bright colours opening onto the palm-edged pool and…

  • Dar Souleiman

    Douz

    Situated just out of town at the desert's edge, this delightful guesthouse is built in the local low-slung style. Rooms are simple and charming, as is the…

  • L'Ilot

    Mauritius

    Go one better than staying at a five-star resort and rent your own private island! This four-bedroom masterpiece sits on its own islet attached to the…

  • Protea Hotel Zambezi Lodge

    Namibia

    This stunning riverside lodge is perched on the banks of the Zambezi and features a floating bar where you can watch the crocs and hippos below. The…

  • Imbali Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    The largest lodge in the Mluwati concession, Imbali is fenced and welcomes children three years and over. There are 12 large suites (each with private…

  • Lux Le Morne

    Mauritius

    When you dream of a Mauritian idyll, this might be the place you're thinking of. This resort does everything and does it well: uber-luxurious rooms, top…

  • Tarangire Treetops Lodge

    Tarangire National Park

    Not your ordinary tented camp, this pampered place has 20 huge suites set on stilts or built tree-house style around the baobabs. It’s almost an hour's…

  • La Hacienda

    Mauritius

    On the slopes of Lion Mountain, La Hacienda has four stunning villas with some of the best views on this side of the island. The self-contained villas…

  • Langholm Hotel

    Walvis Bay

    Getting consistently good reviews from travellers, the excellent Langholm sits on a quiet street a couple of blocks back from the water. It satisfies both…

  • Citizen

    Antananarivo

    With just three rooms and a palpable sense of quiet sophistication, the Citizen has gorgeous rooms lightly sprinkled with antiques and each with a balcony…

  • Pensión La Bohemia

    Ceuta

    This well-run operation, one flight above a shopping arcade, offers a bright and spotless set of rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Bathrooms are…

  • Luwi Bush Camp

    Zambia

    One of Norman Carr Safari's original remote luxury wilderness camps in South Luangwa, Luwi nails the rustic:luxury ratio with each of its open-plan thatch…

  • Hôtel 20 Mars

    Douz

    A justifiably popular budget option, with a helpful English-speaking manager who also organises tours and treks. Rooms are simple and on the small side,…

  • Maradiva

    Flic en Flac

    Perfectly manicured grounds sprinkled with luxurious villas lie at Maradiva. The place oozes charm, serenity and impeccable service, from the entry gate…

  • Chez Aina

    Antananarivo

    This place is a real find. Inhabiting a traditional Malagasy home, the five rooms are individually (and beautifully) decorated and there's a gorgeous…

  • Hadassa Guest House

    Namibia

    Overseen by the welcoming French owners Orlane and Emmanuel, this fine little guesthouse has the intimate feel of a B&B and the quality of a small,…

  • Leopards Lair

    Kenya

    A fine addition to Lumo's portfolio of accommodation, this tented camp is outrageously good value by East African standards and the seven safari tents…

  • Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort

    Mauritius

    A high-class resort with a range of restaurants, a poolside bar perfectly sited to frame the sunset, a spa complex and large and lovely rooms – Outrigger…

  • Kaia Tani

    Limpopo

    This ‘exclusive guesthouse’ delivers a lot of style for your money. The six rooms with traditional African furniture have flourishes such as rope-lined…

  • Glen Boutique Hotel

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    This gorgeous, gay-friendly boutique hotel occupies an elegant old house and a newer block behind. Spacious rooms are decorated in natural tones of stone…

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