Northern Atlantic Coast
Self-catering, boutique-hotel style. One- to five-bedroom villas, sleeping two to 10 people, come with outside space and shared or private pools, open…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Zanzibar Town
If you need modern and functional facilities near, but not actually in, Stone Town this hotel fits the bill, 7km north of the town centre. Rooms are large…
Cape Town
Occupying a grand Arts and Crafts–style home, built in 1905 for a shipping magnate, the interiors of this luxury guesthouse marry fine linen and antique…
Rwanda
At the southern end of town close to the university campus, this four-storey building with a quirkily decorated facade – the owner is a well-known Rwandan…
Botswana
A few kilometres south of town on the road to Gaborone, and opened in 2011, Palapye’s newest hotel has well-appointed rooms and is overall the most…
Mauritius
Le Dodo is an excellent choice in the heart of town, especially if you get a room on an upper floor – although there's no elevator, the views over the…
Al Hoceima
Just off Blvd Mohammed V, this rather bland two-star hotel remains popular with business travellers and stands out as one of the best accommodations in…
Sudan
Saray Timintay’s top selling points are its attractive gardens and relaxing setting. It features 16 sparse yet cleanish chalet-like rooms that are tightly…
Swakopmund
Out on the desert fringe, 800m east of town, this delightfully alternative place is run by Frenus and Sybille Rorich. The main attractions are the castle…
Tarangire National Park
Rooms at the Sopa Lodge are large – effectively suites – and the carpets have (mercifully) been removed, but the facilities are ageing, some of the rooms…
Zanzibar Island
Run by Ann and Ahmed, inspired by Robinson Crusoe, this delightful guesthouse has simple and brightly styled rooms (with shared bathrooms), plus a two…
Swakopmund
This centrally located backpackers' haunt is an excellent place to drop anchor in Swakopmund. The indoor lounge is simple and homey, while the outdoor…
Northern Madagascar
Meva means beautiful in Malagasy, and this place certainly lives up to its name. It's right on the beach with mangroves on both sides. The bungalows are…
Réunion
Pro: its position right on the beach is peerless. Con: its location off the main boulevard cops the full brunt of the peak-hour traffic noise (and the…
Chefchaouen
Slightly outside the medina but with good access, the Marrakesh is a hotel with a bit of cheer. Bright pastel rooms invite the fresh air in, and beds…
Kampala
Overlooking a golf course, this older property is midway through major renovations. The lobby betrays some gaudy and glittery roots but refurbished rooms…
Réunion
Lovely, clean chambre d'hôte with three trim and restful rooms with partial sea views in the attractive Terre Sainte neighbourhood. There's a tiny pool in…
High Atlas Mountains
This splashy kasbah-hotel, 5km from Demnate on the road to Imi n'Ifri, offers opulent rooms surrounding a riad-style courtyard and a small outdoor pool…
Al Fayoum
The earth-toned walls here hide a pampering hideaway of spacious suites, all elegantly attired with local crafts and the odd antique adding artistic…
Damaraland
This place just off the C39, 12km southwest of Outjo, gets consistently good reviews from travellers. Accommodation is in good, grassy campsites, sturdy…
Lamu Island
This restored 200-year-old tower, once owned by a Swahili noblewoman, is a peaceful yoga retreat at the back of the village. The 10 rooms are individually…
Southwestern Uganda
This budget and midrange option hits a rare price point for Bwindi and proves both comfortable and economical. Safari tents with decks are lovely, but the…
Northeastern Tanzania
Run by an order of sisters, unpretentious St Eugene's has pleasant rooms with balconies and views over the surrounding gardens. Tasty meals are served,…
Tunis
The only boutique option in Centre Ville (and only tenuously so), this hotel on the main drag offers good-sized rooms with small work desks, satellite TVs…
Namibia
This big old stalwart is a great bastion of hospitality. The stone buildings with sweeping thatched roofs stay cool in summer and have plenty of room. The…
Réunion
Find this clean, friendly and well-run venture in a quiet neighbourhood on the southern edge of town. It consists of six bungalows with partial sea views…
Bizerte
This low-rise, white building in the Zone Touristique wants for character, but the balconied rooms overlooking the sea are fresh and breezy, if…
Mozambique
One of a growing stash of new business places in the Macuti neighbourhood, the Lunamar is more a complex than a hotel, with wide-ranging conference…
Uganda
Rolling out a warm welcome, this mango-coloured guesthouse is run by the same-name tour company. If you came here to understand the culture, this is a…
Northern Tanzania
This good-value place features prime views of Mt Meru, an infinity pool, a good restaurant and accommodation in stylishly furnished bungalows dotted…
Zimbabwe
Located 140km west of Main Camp, the national-park-run Robins features stunning panoramic views over open plains. There are some 20 lodges, from single…
Al Hoceima
This modern mirrored-glass high-rise business hotel has recently been upgraded and comes with comfortable rooms that feature satellite TV and large…
Western Tanzania
Riverside Camp has a prime setting just above a hippo-filled river. The bandas are simple, but the location is worth it. Mr Juma, the owner, is very…
Mozambique
A skyscraper by Beira standards, the 14-storey Rainbow is an easy place to find if you get lost. While the lobby's a bit bare and utilitarian, the rooms…
Dahab
This low-key resort, on a sweep of bay along the main road to the Blue Hole, is the perfect getaway. Decorated in warm, earthy tones with accents of…
Amboseli National Park
The five lodge rooms are all well and good (and they are indeed very good), but we love this place for its nine supremely comfortable tents, each of which…
Upepo Boutique Beach Bungalows
Zanzibar Island
This neat, friendly place has a homey feel and spacious rooms in simple two-storey bungalows. All have a small terrace or veranda and views over the…
Port Elizabeth
This flashpackers in a nondescript suburban house makes a comfortable base with numerous facilities. The bar, pool table and outdoor hot tub liven up the …
Limpopo
Set amid the greenery on the shores of Albasini Dam, this lodge is immersed in the local culture and countryside. Thatched chalets, standard rooms and a…
Mozambique
Worn around the edges, rather like the city it inhabits, the Tivoli has tiny rooms and even tinier bathrooms that don't justify the price tag, though it's…
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