Grand Baie
Right out near the tip of Pointe aux Cannoniers, this lovely place has stunningly turned out rooms, suites and villas, with subtle aquamarine colours and…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Nairobi
Stylish decor, attention to detail in everything from the mattresses to the pillows, and a commitment to donating its profits to worthy causes, Acacia…
Senegal
At this iconic place on the beach you'll find appealing rooms and cottages, great food and a hearty welcome from host Jean-Paul. The lush grounds and…
Antananarivo
Easily one of Tana's best hotels, Grand Hotel Urban has stunning white rooms, most with glorious views out over the city. An excellent restaurant, bar and…
Swakopmund
Styling itself as a boutique guesthouse, Atlantic Villa is a stylish place. Expect clean-lined rooms decked all in white with Nespresso coffee machines;…
Limpopo
The sizeable rooms here are as dreamy as the gardens and mountains they overlook, with fireplaces, antiquated prints everywhere, and bathrooms you could…
Western Madagascar
The rather lovely Karibu offers 15 duplex suites with sea views, TV lounge and terrace/balcony. The rooms have been furnished to very high standards and…
Botswana
Just three sites sit close to the famed baobabs, and it's a wonderfully evocative site once the daytrippers go home – this is the best place to camp in…
Addis Ababa
Travellers rave about this place for its friendly service, good rooms, strong wi-fi and all-round excellence. The carpeted rooms are far classier than you…
Western Madagascar
There are just three rooms here, but they're smart and stylish, with wood floors, colourful rugs, whitewashed walls and cool bathrooms, and public areas…
Namibia
In the heart of Erindi, Camp Elephant has 15 excellent self-catering chalets that overlook a water hole that's floodlit at night. The 30 campsites have…
Kenya
Offering 10 wooden log cabins complete with king-size beds, this is the top place to stay in the area. Just under 4km away from Naro Moru, the hotel is…
Mauritius
The Awali celebrates an African heritage, with abounding masks, drums and tribal art. There's also a golf course and a spa complex for the ultimate…
Northern Ethiopia
Easily Debre Markos' best, this newish hotel has large, immaculate rooms that still look as new as when they opened in 2014. Windows in some of the rooms…
Western Cape
These modern, glass-fronted cabins were designed to meld with the natural surrounds and be as ecofriendly as possible. Delightful and well equipped, they…
São Tomé
This resort has a welcome lack of pretension. While its tar-paper roofs resemble a tropical research station, it's so dated it's retro cool, and fits the…
Guinea-Bissau
A true Robinson Crusoe experience, minus the building work. That's been done by Francois, a grizzled, friendly and passionate Frenchman who runs this…
Middle Atlas
Kamal Chaoui offers very comfortable accommodation in a traditional village house, and Naima cooks delicious dinners (Dh220). Decorated in local Amazigh…
Tazekka National Park
The Auberge is a large complex set in magnificent gardens with citrus trees, pomegranates, date palms, running water and pergolas dripping with bunches of…
Guinea
If this hotel were anywhere else on Earth it would have been converted into a luxury heritage hotel. As it is, this 1930s colonial building, which was…
Malawi
With its cheeky logo of a cichlid clad in sunglasses, this backpacker beach resort is Cape Mac's top spot to chill by day and party by night. Cool…
Malawi
The smiley yellow faces leading to this excellent-value beachside guesthouse say it all. Like a home away from home and run by warm host Sam, Cool…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Sondzela is a top choice for budgeteers, located in the southern part of the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. It boasts fine, breezy dorms, clean private…
Red Sea Coast
Al Quseir's best hotel stretches around a coral bay 7km north of the centre, with the best rooms just above the shore. It offers good European and…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Scenically positioned on the southern shore of Maguga Dam, this laid-back venture is blessed with commanding views of the dam and surrounding hills. It…
Mauritania
Easily the nicest place around Nouâdhibou, nay, the nicest place on the entire Mauritanian coast. This simple mud-walled compound is set directly on a…
Marsa Alam
If you're looking to strip it back to the basics of sun, sea and sand, Deep South offers palm-thatch huts and simple but extravagantly painted chalets, a…
Northern Madagascar
Set among mango trees at the end of Ampangorinana's beach, this delightful guesthouse offers four stylish rooms, each with a veranda. For extra privacy,…
Ziz Valley & the Tafilalt
An icon of rural tourism, this welcoming family-run guesthouse has traditional mud-brick rooms, Berber throws and ceramic lampshades, and makes a great…
Madagascar
This remote and scenic lodge has 15 beautifully carved traditional-style Zafimaniry bungalows set in large grounds with airy views over fields, hills, and…
Marsa Alam
Tucked into a remote mangrove bay 120km south of Marsa Alam, this hideaway is worth the extra effort it takes to get here. Diving is the main activity –…
Nosy Be
From the bright mural in reception to the cool, blond wood, rope and white cotton of the rooms, this place is a winner. The huge house has two dorms (one…
Réunion
You'd never guess it from the road but this guesthouse is a great find. The ground floor is occupied by a smart lounge area, one six-bed room, two squeaky…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
What a magical setting! This comfortable, well-run spot is nestled in a splendid garden with a pool, among big boulders and a chuckling stream. Rooms have…
Sosal Center for Ethnic Arts and Crafts
Western Desert
This lovely villa with five bedrooms is a delightful place to stay for a few days. The house has a kitchen, comfortable living room with a fireplace, and…
Cairo
Run by a French-Egyptian woman with impeccable standards, the Roma brings dignity, even elegance, to the budget-travel scene. The towering ceilings, fresh…
Rwanda
Hidden under a tangle of dense riverine trees on the shore of Lake Ihema, this refined tented camp with an intimate feel – there are only nine units, all…
Lesotho
The reception area is situated within an old sandstone trading post, and these charming, old-fashioned bungalows vary in size and decor, with some family…
Luxor
Aladin As Sahabi runs his family’s hotel with care and passion. No wonder this hotel is popular with our readers: simple but scrupulously clean rooms come…
Kruger National Park
Satara – the second-largest option after Skukuza – may lack the riverside views of other camps, but it's optimally situated in the heart of 'big cat'…
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