South Coast
From the soaring, makuti (thatched-roofed) reception to the three pools, cliff-top bar, and ship-shape, colour-coded rooms, this is Nyali's top beach…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Mozambique
If you really want to get under the skin of this isolated Shona community (and directly support it), you can stay in a local village at Casa Mutombombwe,…
Draa Valley
When the siroccos blow, retreat to air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, simple bungalows, or suites with woven-reed ceilings and colourful…
Réunion
This is a popular budget option, with 23 unimaginative rooms of varying size, shape and appeal – have a look before committing. Cheaper rooms share…
Southern Morocco & Western Sahara
This pisé (rammed earth) house right in the oasis has camels in the stables and argan and cactus products for sale. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms and the…
Malawi
Part of a non-profit NGO, these simple rooms open onto little terraces with cane chairs bedecked with colourful cushions, overlooking a leafy garden at…
Draa Valley
This contemporary kasbah is all smooth tadelakt (waterproof plaster) walls, vibrant rugs and mosaic tiles, with spacious rooms and suites scattered around…
The North
This complex of studios and two-bedroom apartments is one of the few places on the seafront and has a great little beach perfect for swimming. Rooms have…
Northern Cape
Set in a pretty garden, this is a peaceful place on the edge of town with just three rooms. Each is decked out in calming, neutral shades with paintings…
Cairo
Ride the hand-cranked elevator up to rooms that ooze old-timer charm, with dark furniture and scuffed-wood floors (room 25 is our favourite). The air-con…
Johannesburg
This is a stylish small hotel with a red-roped lobby entrance, a sumptuous bar, and friendly management. The sense of affordable prestige suits the suburb…
Réunion
It lacks excitement, maybe, but this friendly B&B down a little lane at the east end of St-Philippe is a safe bet. Rooms are ordinary, with immaculate…
Cape Town
This pleasant B&B, in a renovated Cape Georgian house, comes with a tiny plunge pool for hot summers and a lounge fireplace for chilly winters.
Northern Tanzania
This good-value place has a lovely setting in the far-western part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, just outside the Serengeti. It’s well located for…
Zanzibar Island
This relaxed place has eight double rooms perched on a small cliff overlooking Chwaka Bay, with a breezy lounge-restaurant down on the sand below,…
Taghazout
Renovated in 2019, Taghazout Villa is Surf Maroc's good-value option for guests keen for a longer stay to learn how to surf. Nine rooms have a beachy…
Zanzibar Town
Built around two open courtyards, one with a swimming pool, the Dhow Palace is liberally decorated with Indian Ocean artefacts. The theme continues in the…
Sudan
This reassuring choice gives off a serious hotel vibe, with professional staff and an impressive lobby. The motel-like rooms are lacking in charm and some…
Addis Ababa
Friendly, immaculately well kept, supremely comfortable with beds that seem custom designed to give sweet dreams, endless piping-hot water and a quiet…
Kruger National Park
In the north of Sabi Sand, Elephant Plains has some of the lowest prices in the reserve. The rondavels and suites are handsomely turned out and more than…
Anti Atlas Mountains
L’Arganier d’Ammelne's pink, yellow and pisé (rammed earth) rooms open onto a flowery garden. The terrace restaurant (meals/menu Dh40/80) serves dishes…
Hammamet
On the (very) short list of Hammamet's most stylish hotels, Russelior is one of the few in town that's actually worth its five stars. Service is…
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa
Bazaruto Archipelago
This is the largest and most outfitted lodge in the archipelago. It offers a mix of private villas and beachfront chalets, and a range of activities…
La Digue
We could talk about the local artwork on the walls, or about how the spacious rooms are squeaky clean (albeit a bit dated), but all you'll care about is…
Zagora
In the midst of a peaceful palm grove, this bijoux French-family-owned guesthouse mixes up European style and desert design. Rooms come with smooth…
Zanzibar Town
Simple, unpretentious and uncluttered, the Stone Town Café has five rooms with Zanzibari beds dressed in pristine white linens. Black-and-white photos,…
São Tomé
This bungalow resort was about to open during research. It's similar to neighbouring Praia Inhame ecolodge, but with a few disadvantages: the beach is not…
Réunion
For something personal, try this jolly, hospitably run little bolthole with 13 rooms. Firm mattresses, colourful walls, a pool, plus a communal kitchen…
Southern Tunisia
From the front, the attractive low-slung facade of this hotel looks like a traditional ghorfa (a long, barrel-vaulted room built to store grain) and…
Réunion
A good deal, this gîte occupies an attractive Creole house painted in blue. Expect a neat dorm (11 beds), back-friendly mattresses, salubrious bathrooms…
Mahé
The '80s-style exterior could use a facelift, but it's one of the least expensive resorts you'll find for a beachfront stay on Mahé. While there is…
Malawi
This backpacker hit has shaded pitches right on the beach, a spotless ablution block, and a cool cafe-bar with a covered dining area ringed by pot plants…
Damaraland
The focus of Etendeka, an ecofriendly tented camp set beneath the foothills of the Grootberg Mountains, is on conservation, not luxury. Guests usually…
Dadès Gorge
Staying at this painstakingly restored cliffside bolthole is like being in the home of a friend with excellent taste: original artwork on the walls,…
The North
Aimed squarely at honeymooners, this hotel is boutique in the sense of having an intimate feel, but it's also basic: the rooms are stylish and atmospheric…
Lamu Island
From the Arabic for 'house of light', this 16th-century town house is a stylish backpackers joint that guests rate highly for the warm hospitality. The…
Cabo Verde
The hilltop Quinta da Montanha has pleasant if a little chintzy rooms, most with terraces and gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. The restaurant…
Southern Ethiopia
This sprawling place serves four-star luxury in a completely Ethiopian way – think dated design and uninspiring architecture. There’s a large variety of…
Rwanda
This English-Rwandan-run guesthouse in a beautifully converted villa has five cute rooms with double glass doors giving views of the large, leafy gardens…
The Historic Pig & Whistle Inn
Sunshine Coast
The charmingly old-world hotel, dating from 1832, offers excellent rooms, some with free-standing bath, honey-coloured parquet flooring and period…
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