Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
This 114-room hotel, run by the Spanish Blue Sea Hotels Group, is a winner for families and travellers seeking full facilities and a larger pool. Rooms…
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Agadir
The jewel in the Atlantic's crown is its stunning pool, hemmed in by billows of colourful bougainvillea, lanterns, palm trees and a wall of beautiful…
Chobe National Park
Some 7km from the park entrance, this good campsite has river frontage and is surrounded by an electric fence. Each campsite can sleep up to six and has…
Western Kenya
The four rooms of this wooden house, perched on stilts 2m above the ground and with views straight onto a mass of jungle, might be very basic (no…
Eastern Ethiopia
This well-regarded venture provides an excellent level of comfort and service and is a more intimate alternative to a resort. The 45 sun-filled rooms…
Essaouira
The two-bedroom Dar Emma sleeps four and is perfect if you want your own place. This tall, skinny house, spread over four floors, has an artful mix of…
Réunion
This little number is in a tranquil street within stumbling distance of the centre. The rooms are neat and the bathrooms in rooms 1, 4 and 5 have been…
Sudan
Set beside the Nile south of the bridge, the Imperial is a touch overpriced, but it's still not a bad deal for Wadi Medani, where good hotels are…
Kruger National Park
This very friendly former farmstead has seven green-brick thatched-roof chalets, a petite deck and an infinity pool, most of which overlook lawns and…
La Digue
A chilled, sleepy vibe permeates this group of eight Creole-style bungalows and the grassy garden that connects them all. However, beneath the green tin…
Boa Vista
Functional hotel on the main road into Sal Rei, with bright rooms that are generous with space and amenities – though the design is rather dated. The best…
Nairobi
With well-sized rooms, a quiet location close to Westlands, a gym, a swimming pool and a collection of good on-site restaurants, the Concord is an…
Sunshine Coast
This sleek boutique-style hotel on the Kowie River is operated and staffed by a hotel management school, so service is especially conscientious. Avoid the…
Namibia
This cosy guesthouse is located in a quiet, garden-like suburban setting and centred on a refreshing swimming pool surrounded by all manner of potted…
Johannesburg
One of the few full-service hotels in downtown Jo'burg, the Reef offers comfortable, almost luxurious rooms at very affordable prices. Located on a safe,…
Mauritius
Despite what you might expect, many – perhaps even most – of the lodgings in Pointe d'Esny and Blue Bay are divided from the beach by a road. Blue Beryl…
Botswana
Consisting of a number of riverside rondavels (round, traditional-style huts) and chalets, this comfortable lodge in the southern reaches of the Tuli…
Pemba
Above a row of shops on the main road, at first glance this hotel is unappealing, but once inside the rooms are clean with TV, mosquito nets and hot water…
Cairo
Of the two Four Seasons in Cairo (the other is in Giza), this one has a more modern vibe (check out the cool Omar Nagdi painting behind reception), and a…
Cape Town
This long-running backpackers, split between four houses, remains a popular alternative to the city-centre hostels. The en-suite rooms in the houses…
Zanzibar Town
In the scruffy but authentic part of town near the dhow harbour, this friendly place has clean and simple rooms with Zanzibar beds and mosquito nets, plus…
Southern Madagascar
A real surprise packet near the eastern end of town, this engaging little hotel-guesthouse has simple rooms, but those with private bathroom, especially…
Southern Madagascar
Just down the hill from the MTC Office, the ITC Lodge is a well-run place with Dutch-Malagasy owners. The rooms are tidy, rather than remarkable, but they…
Maputo
This boutique hotel – in a convenient central location – is justifiably popular, with eight small rooms, each decorated with its own theme and set around…
Ghana
Owners Danielle and Olivier offer four clean, spacious rooms, two of which open out onto a sea-facing balcony. The romantic restaurant has a wooden deck…
Réunion
It's certainly not luxurious, but this three-star, U-shaped abode overlooking the beach west of the centre represents fine value. Amenities include a…
Eastern Ethiopia
This locally recommended establishment has friendly service, well-maintained if simple rooms and a generally welcoming atmosphere. Precious perks include…
Eastern Ethiopia
Semera isn't overrun with upmarket accommodation, but this well-managed venture on the road to Logiya just about works out. It scores high on amenities,…
Western Tanzania
Spotless, quiet, secure and cheap. You can't really go wrong at this church-run place where the foundation stone was laid by John Paul II himself. The…
Masai Mara
Overlooking the Mara River with its hippos and crocs and well placed to take advantage of Mara North's prolific wildlife, Karen Blixen Camp has 22 tents…
Masai Mara
Flying a little under the radar compared to the Mara's better-known camps, Mara Bush Camp combines simplicity with classic East African safari features –…
Zimbabwe
Opening its doors in late 2016, this upmarket B&B is run by Gordon Adams, a local identity long involved in the tourist industry. As an experienced…
Senegal
Overlooking the lagoon on the east side of Joal, a short walk from the bridge to Fadiout, this welcoming place has a handful of simple but appealing rooms…
Fez
Shiny bright with coloured glass and painted wood, this spotless hotel offers very reasonably priced rooms, with good-quality beds. The location is…
Garden Route
It might not be close enough to smell the ocean, but Surfari is highly recommended. A family-run boutique backpacker lodge, it has bright, beautifully…
The Wild Coast
One of a few riverside lodges north of town, this well-run complex in a verdant property in has comfortable rooms, self-catering chalets and a restaurant …
Sudan
A good bang-for-your-buck choice, the Qasr has large rooms that are thoroughly sanitised, with bathrooms you won't dread using. It's on a peaceful stretch…
Zanzibar Town
Hidden in the back streets in a quiet part of Stone Town, but within a short walk of busy Kenyatta Rd, this small hotel is well located, with welcoming…
Winelands
These cottages set in spacious gardens aren't just for those on retreat. This is a peaceful place, with a decent lap pool, health treatments and a popular…
Rwanda
Set in peaceful gardens two blocks off the main road in a residential neighbourhood, this appealing hideaway is run by Jane, who goes out of her way to…
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