Luxor
Jane Akshar is one half of the British-Egyptian couple who run this rental agency and is something of an institution for her insightful blog on all things…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Kenya
This work in progress is an essential part of the Kasigau project, with good campsites, six attractive, locally built cottages and a range of activities…
Tarangire National Park
Unlike any other lodge around Tarangire, Maramboi sits amid palms and savannah on Lake Manyara’s southeastern shore, 17km from Tarangire’s entrance. The…
Northern Cape
Based in one of Port Nolloth's oldest buildings, Bedrock is a quirky place crammed with all sorts of eccentric knick-knacks and antique collectables. It’s…
Zambia
One of the better options in town, Mbambi offers a holiday-camp style atmosphere with its sprawling grassy property and mix of rooms. All have bathrooms,…
Marrakesh
An old-school 19th-century riad without any contemporary design pretensions, Jnane Mogador has reasonably sized rooms cheerfully decorated with…
Diani Beach
Named after the latitude of this gorgeous, remote beach, Four Twenty South has six rustic-chic cottages. Each comes with a personal chef (who may have…
The Wild Coast
This suburban compound is a nice surprise and a bonanza for budgeteers. It shelters three dorms and three standard rooms in wooden cabins. Owner Angus is…
Réunion
Opened in 2019, this U-shaped venture facing the beach has six categories of rooms, including some awesome rooftop suites with sensational sea views. At…
Johannesburg
Owner Conway has turned this villa into a peaceful, welcoming B&B with stylish, large and well-equipped rooms (with private entrances) and great amenities…
Dahab
Snaffled just off the waterfront drag, hidden behind tall walls, is one of Dahab's most relaxing guesthouses. Spacious rooms are decked out in neutral…
Sunshine Coast
Appropriately, an account of this gracious house's 200-year history is the first thing you see you see upon entering. Rooms are split between the main…
Dar es Salaam
Well-equipped, centrally located business traveller apartments with views over the city or the harbour. Some rooms have mosquito nets, and all have modern…
Mauritius
Set directly along the sea and surrounded by a wild tropical garden, this quiet option features an L-shaped row of double-decker apartments. Rooms are…
Northeastern Tanzania
This classic safari-style camp is the only permanent camp in Mkomazi National Park. Its five tents are set amid baobabs and thorn acacias in the northern…
Masai Mara
Not far inside the Sekenani Gate, but sheltered from the main thoroughfare through the reserve, the Sarova is an excellent, reliable choice. There are,…
Cairo
With only nine rooms, this is an intimate choice in a prime position just off Midan Tahrir. There's a cheery blue-and-white theme running throughout with…
Southwestern Uganda
Set on five grassy acres on the outskirts of town, this faded colonial hotel (built 1937) has hosted many a visiting dignitary, including Jimmy Carter and…
Djibouti
Le Corto Maltese is right on the seashore, about 1.5km west of the town centre, but there's no real beach. The adjoining 18 rooms are well organised, with…
Masai Mara
A little tricky to find, Acacia is 2.5km over sand roads from Oloolaimutiek Gate, just outside the park. Here you'll find thatched roofs sheltering simple…
Masai Mara
Set in the riverine forest on the banks of the Talek River, this large (84-room) package-tour lodge has a series of interconnecting decks (hippos can be…
Réunion
This camping ground has modern, functional facilities, including a restaurant, but is located near L'Hermitage's clubs, so it may not be quiet on weekends…
Tafraoute
Neat as a pin, the good-sized rooms at the Salama are the best value in Tafraoute. Doubles feature balconies overlooking the sweet square and cafe below;…
Chefchaouen
One of Chefchaouen's newest and finest luxury accommodations, Riad Cherifa houses 12 dazzling rooms and an outdoor pool beneath an exposed rock wall. The…
Northern Mozambique
Well-maintained rooms (the twins are nicer than the doubles) in expansive grounds with a playground make this a good choice for families. All rooms have…
Northern Mozambique
Get to the New Hotel while it's still new (it opened in 2014). Aspiring to be Nampula's poshest hotel, it lays on the service (bellboys in waistcoats…
Sinai
The yellow, very pebbly sand of Ras Shaitan may not be the best patch of beach along this stretch of coast, but that doesn't put off Magaana's legions of…
Santo Antão
This lovely garden hideaway with rooms and suites in two buildings is tucked away from the coastal strip along a footpath through banana and mango trees…
L'Eucalyptus – Chez Marie-Claude Grondin
Réunion
Absolute peace and quiet prevail at this unfussy B&B. Choose between the dinky all-wood bungalow or one of the two simple rooms in a charming Creole…
Taghazout
This new surf-and-stay hostel is giving the Surf Maroc monopoly a run for its money. Rooms are pleasant, the right-on-the-beach location is killer, tons…
Tangier
Rooms here are pretty standard and are in marked contrast to the elegant downstairs lobby, with its classic elevator and curving staircase echoing its…
Northeastern Tanzania
This lovely, rustic church-run place in a quiet setting 4.5km from Lushoto town has camping, a variety of rooms and several self-catering cottages. The…
Knysna
On the seaward side of the lagoon, the hills drop to Brenton-on-Sea, overlooking a magnificent 8km beach. The chalets have a full kitchen while cabins…
Cape Town
This appealing guesthouse and cafe has a central position in De Waterkant. The cafe's tables spill out onto a terrace with good views of the area. Rooms…
Radisson Blu M'bamou Palace Hotel
Brazzaville
Despite its architectural unpleasantness, Brazzaville's only international-standard hotel has a superb location in the centre of town overlooking the…
Tunisia
A kilometre northwest of the medina, this friendly but institutional-feeling youth hostel occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of the Association Medico…
Merzouga
Find your corner in 18 tadelakt (waterproof plaster) guest rooms, in the shade by a small pool or on the roof overlooking the dunes. Canopied beds, Berber…
Kruger National Park
This 18-person bush lodge on the Timbavati River must be booked in advance and on an exclusive basis. There are no facilities other than equipped kitchens…
Antananarivo
A little large to truly qualify as a boutique hotel, the Tamboho is however a good choice if you don't mind a traffic-choked drive into town. Then again,…
Hammamet
The Sindbad, seemingly the headquarters for German-speaking visitors to Hammamet, has an exclusive feel and spacious rooms with arabesque design features…
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