Damaraland
Perched precariously atop an escarpment and with fabulous views, the chalets here have an easy charm but it's the views that really stand out and you'll…
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Chefchaouen
The warmth of natural brick paired with lots of local rugs and fabrics make this a comfortable option. The cosy lounge has a fireplace, there are three…
Mauritius
Beautiful modern apartments with understated flair make this place one of the best complexes along this stretch of road. Contemporary art, designer…
Mahé
Consistently positive reviews are hardly surprising given what's on offer here – fabulous views and simply magnificent rooms that range from classic…
Ghana
A quirky collection of bungalows, rooms, and even a vintage caravan sit in tranquil tropical gardens at this relaxed and friendly guesthouse, which is a…
Mirleft
Created by Sally the horse-loving aesthete, this gorgeous cliff-top villa above Mirleft Beach has breathtaking views up the coast. With six en-suite rooms…
Senegal
A stylish Spanish-owned option in the centre, Siki Hotel has attractive rooms with wide plank floors and attractive wood furnishings. It's set in the…
Namibia
This modern, resort-style place has lovely, contemporary rooms with high ceilings, quiet terraces and a real sense of space, style and light. Some have…
Southern Madagascar
This stunning property shares amenities and owners with the adjacent Le Relais de la Reine. On offer are unique stone bungalows, including custom hand…
Nairobi
Brimful of personality and styled to resemble a traditional Swahili village, this original place has appealing rooms with whitewashed walls, lovely little…
Windhoek
Highly recommended by travellers, the Belvedere has classically styled rooms, quiet grounds and professional service. It's the sort of place that will…
Mahé
A great-value port of call. Above the road in Bel Ombre, this jolly good villa shelters four immaculate rooms with balcony. The upstairs ones offer…
Okavango Delta
Set amid sausage and jackalberry trees on Nxaragha Island, just outside Moremi, this charming lodge is elegant, and the staff are known for their…
Southern Madagascar
This wonderful lodge, beautifully situated beneath a range of sandstone outcrops, has a majestic pool in the shape of Madagascar, with endless desert…
Damaraland
This lovely spot by a (usually dry) riverbed has shady, well-tended campsites, as well as eclectic but extremely comfortable rooms with whitewashed walls…
Tozeur
This four-star hotel is tremendous value for the price. Rooms are compact but well-turned out, and the design is in good keeping with Tozeur's…
Sierra Leone
One of a new crop of boutique hotels in Freetown, Swiss Spirit offers chic bedrooms decked out in soothing colours, a hip lobby lounge dotted with African…
Western Tanzania
With stunning views over the grasslands, the large safari tents here have four-poster beds, carved wooden showers and plenty of privacy. The defining…
Stellenbosch
This opulent place consists of a 300-year-old manor house and winery set in grassy grounds with awesome mountain views. One suite even has a private pool.
Santo Antão
This series of delightfully set stone cottages sits above the hamlet of Boca de Coruja, 12km from Ribeira Grande. They are set around a lush hillside…
Accra
This stylish boutique hotel is very popular and deservedly so – it's brilliantly located in the heart of lively Osu, yet manages to feel serene. The rooms…
Grand Baie
The flagship of the Beachcomber group, the Royal Palm is the pinnacle of luxury and a veritable playground for the rich and famous. Staff don safari…
Namibia
Large and semiluxurious, Casa Forno is decorated in classic Cape Dutch style and it's far enough away from the main street to ensure a quiet night's sleep…
Botswana
A stilted camp hidden amid camel thorn trees that has good wildlife viewing near its dry riverbed and water hole. The cabins are connected by an elevated…
Western Tanzania
Gombe’s only private lodge has a shady, waterside location with just seven tents that offer a certain class and sophistication in the jungle. The tents…
Mauritius
Around halfway between La Gaulette and Le Morne, these self-catering apartments get the thumbs up from travellers – budget prices within sight of Le Morne…
Namibia
Groot Tinkas must be accessed with 4WD and rarely sees much traffic. It enjoys a lovely setting beneath shady rocks and the surroundings are super for…
Southwestern Uganda
While the idea of slick modern hotel rooms in such a pastoral setting is confounding, Mucha pulls it off. Choose between volcano views or creek-side rooms…
Southwestern Uganda
Opened in 2016, this gorgeous lodge features stilted cottages sloped above the valley floor. Rooms feature African design accents, woven ceilings and…
Gaborone
One of a number of newer, more personal guesthouses and B&Bs opening up around Gabs, the Capital is quietly elegant and reasonably central. It's on a…
Western Madagascar
This large spa hotel is Majunga's most luxurious option with stylish rooms, an understated contemporary look and muted colour schemes. There's an…
Mahé
Fronting directly onto one of Mahé's prettiest coves, these chalets are down off the main road and yet a world away. The accommodation is large and the…
KwaZulu-Natal
Taken over by new management in 2014, this upmarket choice has a bit more character than the rest of the behemoths that crowd the Ballito coastline. The…
Franschhoek
Along with the winery of the same name, this boutique hotel and restaurant were bought by Richard Branson in 2014. As you would expect, it offers gilt…
Swakopmund
Classy, contemporary rooms dominate this fine, newish suites-only hotel just over a block back from the waterfront. The rooms are large and the white…
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Gaborone
Located 4km northwest of the city centre, this resolutely modern and polished hotel is situated in a Las Vegas–inspired minicity complete with restaurants…
Harare
Journey back to Rhodesia at this colonial-style lodge – the kind of place you expect stories of hunting expeditions to be shared around the fireplace. The…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Located along the Mlawula River, this lodge contains four en-suite rooms with air conditioning and a lounge with DSTV. However, you'll likely spend most…
Dakar
This handsomely designed guesthouse has airy and lovingly decorated rooms located right behind the beach. The patio is the highlight, with a tiny bar on…
Okavango Delta
This lagoonside camp sits just north of Moremi, between the savannah and the delta, and is one of the delta's oldest camps, but a 2015 renovation has…
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