Boa Vista
Just around the corner from Sal Rei's main plaza is a small, friendly spot with clean rooms – some with African art on the walls – that open onto a shared…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Western Madagascar
Certainly among the most pleasant places to stay in the Kirindy area, the Relais du Kirindy has tidy, elevated wooden bungalows with mosquito nets. There…
Gabon
White-sand beaches, palm trees and a pool make this an idyllic place to spend the day or stay overnight. The bungalows are large and comfortable and are…
Masai Mara
A fine tented camp in the heart of Olare-Orok Conservancy, Porini Lion Camp lacks the bells and whistles of other premier camps nearby, but the tents are…
Lamu Island
This beautiful 17th-century house is made from coral, wrapped around a tranquil, leafy courtyard. Add mid-sized, fan-cooled rooms decorated with pleasant…
Algiers
A great find on a side street in the centre of town (although road noise can still drift into your dreams). This is a well-run and friendly hotel where…
Gauteng
Spitting distance from Vilakazi St (but on a quiet lane), this friendly family home is full of funky decor, from the psychedelic blue-spotted tiles in the…
Sunshine Coast
This airy house with a garden leading straight to the beach is great value. The 1st-floor lounge has superb ocean views – including a glimpse of…
High Atlas Mountains
Bunk at the guesthouse of village sheikh Sidi Ahmed Amahdar for hot showers, clean shared bathrooms and a family-style welcome from the folks who manage…
Senegal
Near the lagoon, Le Cormoran is a friendly and welcoming spot with simple but decent rooms (concrete bungalows), all with air-con and mosquito nets. There…
Siwa Oasis
This simple but supremely tidy hotel gets all the little things right: clean, bright rooms and a serene palm-shaded courtyard with a gleaming spring-fed…
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Opposite the golf course, this modern guesthouse has impeccable, well-equipped rooms with sparkling bathrooms and a small kitchenette. The free-standing…
Réunion
Occupying a cute Creole house on a tranquil street north of the main drag, this well-run gîte is a secure spot to hang your rucksack, with one tip-top and…
Chambre d'Hôte Le Puits des Français
Réunion
A hop from Cap Méchant, this abode features five bungalows arrayed around a tiny pool. They're comfortable but tightly packed together, so don't expect…
Northern Madagascar
This lovely ecolodge offers eight comfortable Malagasy-style bungalows and a large suite, all overlooking the beach near the village of Anjiabe. The…
Arusha
The 19 rooms behind this popular Ethiopian restaurant are simple but warm, with woven-grass mats and wooden wardrobes adding character not often found at…
Namibia
Although down a side road, Bernice B&B is extremely well signed from any direction that you approach town – just follow the signs! Book ahead, as it does…
Nungwi
The Z has luxurious rooms with contemporary decor in two large four-storey blocks overlooking the sea towards the southern end of Nungwi's west beach…
Gabon
This lodge has five wooden bungalows with six double rooms in a garden set on the lagoon. It attracts game fishermen from all over the world, but there's…
Cape Town
Fresh flowers in plush rooms decorated in soft tones – that's what you get at this elegant 24-room luxury hotel on the historic Steenberg wine estate,…
The Wild Coast
Mbotyi River Lodge, a low-key resort at the river mouth, has thatched rooms and a cluster of log cabins overlooking the beach and lagoon. Numerous…
Zanzibar Island
In a great position overlooking the ocean, Jambiani Beach Hotel has rooms in bungalows set back slightly from the beach, while the bar and restaurant…
Nairobi
An excellent choice that puts many of the more prestigious and pricier places in town to shame. The Fairview is nicely removed from the central hubbub and…
Bahre Negash International Resort
Northern Ethiopia
High on a hill overlooking the city at the entrance to town as you're coming from Gonder, the Bahre Negash has fine views from its city-facing rooms –…
Senegal
In the village of Djifer, Sangomar has pleasant bungalows made of native materials that are set amid eucalyptus and palms and front on to a calm beach …
Réunion
You certainly won't fall in love with this uninspiring building not far from the seafront, but it's better inside than it looks from the street. The 16…
Zambia
Around 1km from the main gate is this basic bush lodge and campground offering dorms, rondavels and campsites. It's not the most scenic in the park (most…
Djerba
Exclusive, glitzy and taking itself far too seriously, this all-suite resort has plenty of facilities, including a private beach, four restaurants, two…
Eastern Ethiopia
Opened in 2016, this high-rise on the main thoroughfare is aimed mainly at a business clientele and NGO workers, but the overall package is appealing,…
Lesotho
This comfortable and friendly suburban guesthouse is good value by Maseru standards. The eight garden rooms are plain and their bathrooms old, but two…
Western Desert
Small self-catering guesthouse with three rooms, a communal kitchen living room and pleasant garden. Located in the small Kalamoun Village, it's close to…
Durban
Right in the throbbing heart of Durban’s busiest eating and drinking quarter, this attractive boutique hotel – at two neighbouring locations – balances…
Lesotho
A hillside retreat with 20 lovely chalets and a quaint restaurant (meals M130) serving mostly meat dishes. The owners and management are very tapped into…
Cabo Verde
In a colonial building opposite the main church, Beiramar has a handful of simply furnished rooms. The upstairs rooms are quite spacious and open onto a…
Namibia
Overlooking the impressive Mombova rapids, Kaza Safari Lodge (formerly Impalila Island Lodge) is a stylish retreat of eight luxury chalets built of wood…
Cape Town
You’re well on the way up Lion’s Head at this delightful family home, which offers a range of attractive rooms, mostly frequented by long-stay guests. It…
Western Tanzania
With glitter walls and mood lighting the rooms here are certainly eye-catching, but it's also one of the town's smarter offerings. It has wi-fi, but the…
Southwestern Uganda
Sitting directly on the shores of Lake Albert these ample thatched-roof tented camps have wooden floors, some claw-foot tubs and patios overlooking the…
Essaouira
This extremely friendly guesthouse has seven simple rooms with a funky vibe. The Aussie-Moroccan owners are musicians and an impromptu session often…
Zimbabwe
It makes sense to stay at this game lodge if you're wanting to squeeze in a final afternoon drive at Mana Pools. It's along the highway at the turn off…
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