Nairobi
A distinctive Nairobi landmark, the Hilton dominates the centre of town with its somewhat dated round tower, occupying virtually an entire block with…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Meknes
This labyrinthine guesthouse occupies three buildings, with rooms accessible by odd staircases and opening onto unexpected courtyards. It's a bit of a…
The Wild Coast
Just steps from the restaurant of the same name you’ll find this airy loft-style cottage with lovely ocean views from its front porch. It features a well…
Lake Nakuru National Park
Sitting high up the lake’s eastern slopes, this lodge inhabits lovely, leafy grounds in a valley high above the lake. Rooms are understated and while some…
Northern Tunisia
This venerable, oversized forest lodge has lots of amenities, including an indoor pool, large restaurant and an atmospheric lounge. The rooms are…
Skoura
An 18th-century kasbah has been given a stylish makeover that remains true to its desert roots, complete with original palm-beam ceilings, moody low-lit…
Zanzibar Town
Lighter and brighter than many Stone Town hotels, the Seyyida eschews dark wood in favour of white tiles. Rooms are modern and styled in neutral tones,…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
The word thulani is Zulu for ‘peace and tranquillity’ – the perfect description of this German-run guesthouse, an African-thatched mansion tucked away in…
Senegal
This simple place with a few simple bungalows surrounded by greenery makes a fine but rustic base for exploring the delta. Knowledgeable guides offer…
Lamu Island
This Swedish-owned property features graceful arches and twin gardens with wells. The Sultan of Zanzibar knew a thing or two about style when he built the…
Réunion
This is a real find, provided you opt for the slightly dearer upstairs rooms. They're spacious, light-filled and come with a balcony and great mountain…
Zanzibar Island
South of the village, where the beach is quieter (although the sea still busy with kiters), relaxed and friendly Kilima Kidogo has 10 straightforward but…
The East
This vaguely modernish venture on the main road is the only hotel in the area. It's an unexciting but reliable choice, with bare but serviceable rooms, an…
Luxor
Set amid lush gardens on its own island 4km south of town, this is a great family hotel with a mini zoo and playground in addition to several large…
Livingstone
Only a 10-minute walk from the falls, this sprawling resort provides a great base for exploring the area. The kasbah-inspired rooms are vibrant while…
KwaZulu-Natal
While it might be a little pricier than your average backpackers, there are million-rand views from the double rooms here that overlook the water. Or you…
Mahé
Your only concern here: whether to frolic on the beach now or first sip a cocktail at the restaurant. This long-standing venue on Takamaka beach features…
Imlil
A walnut orchard shades the valley paths surrounding this eight-room guesthouse, where visitors are received like long-lost relatives by Houssein, an…
Kenya
This stately stone club will transport you back to colonial days. For those without their own vehicle, it also acts as the staging post for the Ark in…
Western Tanzania
Next to the visitor centre at Kasekela, this amenable place has six simple rooms with electricity mornings and evenings. Two overflow facilities have…
Réunion
This place is a bit tricky to find, tucked away in a side street in Étang-Salé-les-Hauts, but it's well worth the detour if you're after something quirky…
Marrakesh
This good-value riad brims with whimsy and rock-and-roll style from the mod Panton chairs beside the plunge pool to the snug rooms chock-a-block with…
Eastern Cape
The social centre of this party hostel is the large bar and restaurant area that opens onto a large fire pit. A range of accommodation is available,…
Diani Beach
Just south of Palm Ave, this elegant resort is all Moorish chic, with latticed screens, soaring ceilings, Moroccan-style mihrab headboards and reflecting…
Southwestern Uganda
A fantastic newer budget camp set up by the community, here you get sweeping views of Bwindi from its bucolic hilltop location above Buhoma. Accommodation…
Marrakesh
What Dar Zaman may lack in size (it has just four bedrooms and a petite roof terrace), it makes up for in heart, with extraordinary personal attention…
Mozambique
All things considered, the VIP is probably your best accommodation bet in Beira's baixa, a little oasis of light in an otherwise dark and dingy quarter…
Réunion
What sets this chambre d'hôte apart are the stunning location amid sugarcane fields and the appealing architecture – no plain, concrete building, but a…
Southern Ethiopia
The most obvious choice for tight-fisted travellers, not so much because of its inherent merits, but because of the lack of competitors in this price…
Zambia
The largest of the three Remote Africa camps, Tafika is based in the Nsefu sector, with six comfortable thatch-roofed chalets. Food is top-flight, as is…
Garden Route
As well as riverside campsites there are rondavels (round huts), some with shared ablutions and all with rudimentary kitchen facilities. In the southern…
Arusha
One of the first hotels in town (though it barely resembles its former incarnation) and now one of the best, the Arusha's smack in the city centre, but…
Mahé
This muscular villa was certainly not conceived by the most inspired architect on the island but inside it's much more welcoming, with six impeccable…
Eastern Ethiopia
Once the town’s flashiest digs, Dreamland has lost some of its sheen but provides some of the best Bishoftu views. All rooms have richly polished…
Ghana
Set in lush green grounds right on the Volta River, Aylos Bay has clean, airy bungalows, some of which have small balconies with pretty garden or lake…
Grand Baie
Ocean Villas is recommended for its broad range of accommodation, from straightforward hotel rooms to self-catering units for up to eight people, sleek…
Le Vieil Alambic – Chez Jean-Luc d'Eurveilher
Réunion
Should you fall under the spell of charming Les Makes (no doubt you will), you can bunk down at this adorable B&B on the road to La Fenêtre, at an…
La Digue
Ever-expanding, this quiet option was working to open 10 new rooms when we visited last. All the spacious one- and two-bed bungalows feature comfortable…
Mediterranean Coast
Serious luxury-resort-seekers should look no further. On a remote stretch of seafront 37km south-east of Marsa Matruh, this resort features a sweep of…
Zanzibar Town
This long-standing backpacker favourite is in the scruffy end of town near the dhow harbour. It's not especially clean, and downstairs rooms are dark and…
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