Marrakesh
Cecil's twin courtyards framed by fat pink pillars and comfy sofas offer digs minutes from Djemaa El Fna. Rooms with bathroom have more pizzazz, thanks to…
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Réunion
Tucked in a side street near the covered market, this pert venture in a large Creole-style building is perfectly poised for all of St-Pierre's attractions…
Rodrigues
On its own promontory of land, and with nothing to interrupt the big-sea, big-sky views, Villas Vetiver has bungalows and a villa with simple wooden…
Cape Town
The Italian monastic-order Scalabrini Fathers have provided welfare services to Cape Town’s poor and to refugees since 1994. Housed in a former textile…
Limpopo
After a long day on the N1, this quirky, colourful, mist-shrouded guesthouse’s name seems apt. It has a bar-restaurant (mains R90) with a veranda (ideal…
Madagascar
A very genteel and well-done guesthouse with a tranquil shady garden and fresh, uplifting rooms in various shapes, sizes and prices. The charming…
Botswana
Well inside the boundaries of the CKGR (although administered as part of Khutse Game Reserve), and just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Khwankwe Pan has…
Northern Kenya
Situated along a gorgeous stretch of river, the tents here are placed very close and cosy to each other, which rather reduces privacy, but despite this it…
Bioko Island
Large, elegant hotel seemingly in the middle of nowhere, but close to the president's palace so provides plenty of room for overspill from the palace. It…
Meknes
Traditional style meets all the modern comforts at Riad Yacout. Rooms have extras like hairdryers and lockboxes, bathrooms are a bit shinier than most,…
Botswana
The Serowe Hotel is a terrific hotel of the kind you don’t expect to find in Serowe. It’s 2km southeast of town on the road to Palapye. Comfortable and…
Nungwi
Sazani is a low-key place with a local ambience and 10 basic cottages on a small hillside leading down to the beach and overlooking the sea, about 2.5km…
Southern Ethiopia
The Orit has been smartened up and is now a favourite among tour operators. The cheaper rooms are quite spartan, but the ones in the newer two-storey wing…
Réunion
A home away from home, this pert B&B occupies a modern house near the stadium. The four rooms, with their own entrance, are muted and tasteful, with crisp…
Eastern Cape
Just off the main access road into the village from the N2, Armagh is practically hidden from view by a lush and leafy garden. The nine rooms are snug and…
Southern Ethiopia
An excellent addition to Sodo’s sleeping scene, this professionally run outfit is kept in top nick and features a fine selection of cheerful rooms with…
Mwanza
This centrally located three-star place with five-star pretensions offers a variety of rooms (some with all-glass showers). If you want a one-stop shop…
Johannesburg
It's a sign of the improving security of downtown Jo'burg that a fairly cool backpackers has opened here. Basic rooms have some nice decorative touches,…
Santo Antão
One of the best lodging options in town, Kasa Tambla has handsomely appointed rooms, each with a bright colour scheme and high-quality fixtures. The best…
Kruger National Park
Set high among large granite boulders 23km south of Mopani, this five-bungalow self-catering lodge has views over the plains. The lodge must be booked in…
Northern Mozambique
The former Girassol hotel, now rebranded, isn't really one of the Montebelo chain's most inspiring options and is overrated with four stars. The ugly high…
Zanzibar Island
This amenable budget option has a handful of bungalows (some two-storey), most with a small veranda, set in a sandy garden. There's a Rastafarian vibe,…
Gabon
This is a chic hotel with Zen-like design – all ochre walls, gravel and sculptural planting in the gardens, and a minimalist look in the rooms. It's very…
Northern Kenya
This place nestles on the Ewaso Ngiro River and its pathways intertwine with frog-filled streams and ponds. There’s a large pool and natural springs flow…
Zambia
Located next to the church, chalets here sleep two people and are fantastic value; newer ones come with air-conditioning, shiny tiled floors and DSTV…
Northeastern Tanzania
This long-standing place has 18 straightforward rooms, all with fan and TV, a small garden and a large outdoor thatch-roof restaurant. It’s in a quiet…
Northern Mozambique
Opposite the green mosque, Quintalinhos has a handful of comfortable, creatively designed rooms set around a small courtyard, including one with a loft,…
Lake Naivasha
By far the sleekest of the resorts along the lakeshore, Enashipai comes from the Maasai name meaning ‘state of happiness’, and it's no misnomer. If you…
Ghana
This beach resort offers a variety of upmarket rooms as well as a pool, a tennis court, a nine-hole golf course and a questionable mini animal sanctuary…
Cairo
With only five rooms (three with private bathroom), this place is a cosy choice. All rooms are large, high-ceilinged, very simple and clean. There's a…
Agafay Desert
The seven simple but comfortable rooms at La Fleche are pretty much the only option if you just need a room for the night without the luxury frills. It's…
Northern Mozambique
At the northern end of the beach, this Italian-run place is a hub of activity, particularly with regard to kitesurfing. Lessons can be arranged at the on…
Northern Tunisia
Itropika is the only resort hotel actually in Tabarka proper, giving you quick access to the town. It's a large salmon-pink affair, with indoor and…
Matobo National Park
Seven thatched cottages are built into the spectacular granite boulders for a luxurious Flintstones feel. The honeymoon suite has the best views for the…
Sal
This well-run Italian-owned guesthouse has 15 clean, comfortable rooms – all with fridges, tile floors and elderly TVs. Some rooms are rather spacious…
Mozambique
On the main EN6 road 7km east of Chimoio towards Beira, this motel-like place is an option for drivers heading through the Beira Corridor. Rooms are…
Eastern Uganda
A colonial-era stalwart with modern flair, rooms here are spacious and quite plush. Amenities include a sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and minigolf. It’s…
Johannesburg
Life feels less hurried in this oasis of calm, between Rosebank and Sandton. This secluded country-style home harbours 33 rooms and is perfect for those…
Eastern Cape
Every aspect of this Victorian-era home is tastefully curated by its friendly and professional owners. Inside are high ceilings, cedar and pine floors,…
Diani Beach
Just around the corner from the sacred Kaya Kinondo grove, at the southern end of Diani Beach, this intimate resort clusters around an attractive pool…
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