Sunshine Coast
A decorative African theme pervades this friendly inn's rooms and self-catering garden cottages that have been refurbished and modernised. The bar…
Must-see hotels in Africa
The Gambia
Set amid a pristine swath of Gambian forest, this locally run, ecofriendly option has rustic thatched-roof accommodation with mosquito nets and shared…
Dahab
By far the best of the lagoon’s resorts, Le Meridien spills over a series of terraces that flow down to a sweep of white sand. The rooms are the height of…
Ghana
Set in leafy grounds, complete with thatched chill-out area and a swing, this Christian guesthouse offers neat, clean rooms with fan and fridge, and the…
Lamu Island
If walking to Shela from Lamu Town, one of the first places you come to on the waterfront is this beautiful guesthouse of pure-white unfussy lines. Rooms…
South Coast
A good self-catering option, offering simple, colourful cottages within sight of the ocean. Expect a warm welcome – from the menagerie of dogs, cats,…
Agafay Desert
Trade in desert views and starry nights for lakefront sunsets beside the swimming pool. When Lalla Takerkoust lake is full the waters lap right up to the…
Rwanda
This guesthouse offers accommodation in cramped and simple but functional rooms that share communal showers and toilets and are set in a beautiful garden…
Swakopmund
Overlooking the park promenade and much better than it looks from the outside, this long-standing hotel pension has light and airy rooms that are adorned…
Nosy Be
An unusual find in a town where most places offer bungalows, this stylish hotel of bare brick and wood has 15 rooms. Three are studios designed for longer…
Northeastern Tanzania
This rustic place has camping, plus pleasant tents and cottages, all in a wooded setting with fine birding and nature walks. There's also a restaurant…
Chefchaouen
No wonder they put 'garden' in the name. Behind this hotel is a splendid jungle-like backyard where palm trees cast shade over fish ponds and stone…
Southern Tunisia
The Jugurtha is Gafsa's number-one hotel address and covers a lot of property 4km west of town. Subtle it isn't – its royal ambitions translate into…
Mwanza
The flashiest place in Mwanza has lake views and large, well-appointed rooms with acacia-tree murals on the walls. There's a good pool, and one of the…
Bagamoyo
With its relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices, this is among the best value of the beach places. Accommodation is in clean, pleasant cottages, some…
Christina Beach Palace & Christina Pool
Dahab
You get a lot of bang for your buck at this resort-style hotel with rooms to suit all preferences. Choose either a beach room, with sea views, or a room…
Western Desert
The brothers who run Al Badawiya dominate Farafra tourism with their hotel and safari outfit. Comfortable domed rooms have plenty of traditional Bedouin…
Rwanda
The superb bucolic location is the big selling point here. The four bungalows are scattered in a large patch of forest and represent good value if you're…
Northern Mozambique
Located in a renovated 400-year-old house, the island's only backpackers is a good one. It has dorm beds upstairs and downstairs, twin and double rooms, a…
Siwa Oasis
If you can handle the mosquitoes (seriously, bring bug-spray), then this popular budget hotel is a lovely place to stay. It has sufficiently tidy rooms…
Cairo
Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a room with superb views and let the staff look after you. This hotel, on the tip of Gezira island, is…
Kruger National Park
Quaintly residing up a forested slope in far northern Kruger, this petite camp has plenty of old-world charm, with picturesque thatched-roof bungalows…
Mauritius
This worthy member of Black River's sleeping scene sits along the cerulean bay just a stone's throw from the jetty. The buzzing fisherfolk next door give…
KwaZulu-Natal
Accommodation here is in four pleasant chalets, although it’s the vista that’s the winner. The dining deck boasts a superb view of the uMzumkulu Gorge…
Nairobi
Tucked away inside a gated community in a well-tended garden, this friendly, quiet place offers good-value accommodation in a large house. The rooms…
Lamu Island
This Swahili mansion is set into a tourist-free backstreet and is notable for its fine, whitewashed walls and fantastic rooftop, which includes a good…
Namibia
Attractive rooms, many with balconies overlooking the lake, are an excellent place to spend the night. The higher the rate, the better the view; the…
Okavango Delta
This camp, of longer standing than most, offers a pleasant mix of delta and savannah habitat, and teems with huge herds of elephants and other wildlife…
Mahé
This sunset-friendly seducer boasts an ace location on a little headland. It was about to be closed for much-needed renovations when we last visited –…
Northern Mozambique
Mooxeleliya (the Makua name translates roughly as, ‘Did you rest well?’) has five simple but spacious, high-ceilinged rooms upstairs and two darker, three…
Arusha
Once the favourite of white hunters and their tall tales from the African bush, the New Safari was reborn in 2004 and is the pick of the central midrange…
Tunisia
If you can overlook its horrible ersatz colosseum exterior, this very friendly hotel next to the train station is a good choice. Rooms have decent beds,…
Meknes
Open since 1936, the Majestic is a fine deco building not far from the train station, but it does show its age. Aficionados of old-time hotels can…
Asilah
On the edge of the town centre, this small hotel has bright stylish rooms, decorated in blue and white in homage to the medina. The young, multilingual…
Northern Mozambique
This long-standing, local-style guesthouse has small, clean rooms crowded behind the restaurant-bar area. Each room has one small double bed. While it’s…
Maputo
Centrally located just off Praça da Independência and opposite the cathedral, the 200-room Pestana Rovuma has well-appointed rooms, a small gym, a…
Lesotho
With its gazebo, braai (barbecue), resident rooster and bird pond, the Black Swan is a calm suburban refuge. The spartan but spacious rooms have satellite…
Lesotho
Owned by the Dutch ambassador, this popular central business hotel has renovated rooms with satellite TV and open bathroom, while garden paths meander to…
Zimbabwe
A tranquil spot among gardens and trees, Seldomseen is what Bvumba's all about. There are camping facilities and a kitchen for those with tents, or…
Namibia
Approximately 10km west of Noordoewer is this safari-chic river camp and launch point for Felix Unite. Purists can pitch their own tent on the grassy…
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