Malindi
This charming place gets it all just about right – it has a beachfront location (and private beach area), a decent-sized pool, large and spotless rooms…
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Lesotho
With a savvy young owner and a prime spot near the Maseru Mall, this four-room B&B is on the rise (with plans to expand to include additional units in…
Limpopo
On the private Welgevonden Game Reserve close to Marakele National Park, Wild Ivory Eco Lodge has appealing lodge-style rooms with abundant use of local…
Kruger National Park
This large 25-suite traditional bush lodge is perfect for families, with the Elefun Centre providing endless entertainment for kids of all ages. The…
Uganda
In a leafy part of town, the colonial-style Bomah is a smart option with 90 sparkling rooms in a hotel block set over many levels and more under…
Plettenberg Bay
This extremely friendly backpackers hostel is two minutes' walk from a magnificent beach; body boards are provided free. To reach the house, follow the…
Southern Ethiopia
Don't be put off by the bland exterior of the bungalows. Inside they have been spruced up and feature good beds, tiled floors and neat bathrooms. What…
Sunshine Coast
Situated 27km northwest of the main rest camp, this recommended bush camp has four simple safari tents, each with two single beds. There's a shared…
Zanzibar Island
Palm thatch is the word at this backpackers place. It's the main ingredient of a large dorm, several bungalows, and the bar-restaurant with chill zone on…
Lalibela
This is one of the better deals among the places lined up along the edge of the ridge, with fine views and nicely decorated rooms – the traditional…
Mozambique
This recently renovated option puts on a good show, with tastefully decorated if small rooms equipped with water bottles, kettle, assorted toiletries and…
Zambia
In a quiet residential street, this lovely guesthouse combines a homely feel with all the mod cons. Decent rooms come with wi-fi, fridge, air-con and…
Zanzibar Island
A locally run guesthouse at the southern end of Kendwa beach, straightforward Mocco is set back slightly from the beach, although the affiliated…
Mahé
Perched on a hillside, the five fully equipped studios and three villas are roomy, straightforward and tidy, if a touch old-fashioned. The buildings are…
Djerba
The building and its decor are looking a bit dated, but this large resort on the beach is well maintained and has a lovely palm-filled garden so is still…
Malawi
As well as a good restaurant, Casa Mia has peaceful rooms opening onto a lawn and dinky pool. Rooms are perfect for a short or long stay, with tiled…
Western Kenya
A lovely site with flush toilets, showers, two covered cooking bandas (thatched-roof huts) and colobus monkeys in the trees above. It's close to the park…
Swakopmund
This Scottish-run B&B occupies a pleasant garden setting opposite Palm Beach. It recently underwent a major refurbishment, giving it stylish, contemporary…
Sierra Leone
The fanciest place to stay in Bo, where spacious rooms with cool tile floors and wi-fi are set across a series of stupefyingly ugly two-storey villas…
Pretoria
This attractive address is in high demand, meaning you need to book well in advance to snag one of its cosy, excellent-value rooms with sparkling…
Libreville
A full-service hotel with a health club, a beauty salon, a tennis court and a gorgeous pool with an ocean view. It's not particularly central, however,…
Namibia
This well-situated camp, 15km down Orange River Rd, sits on the riverbank. It’s the launch point for Amanzi Trails, so you can stock up on supplies,…
Zimbabwe
Unlike anything else in Hwange, this massive private estate within the Sikumi Forest Area (just outside the park), is more like a conference centre than a…
Northern Tunisia
The Pirate has four immaculate rooms opening on a lovely lawn with heavenly views of the beach. Camping is also possible, with tents provided. The owner…
Oujda
The Ibis has all the up-to-the-minute facilities and comfortable rooms you’d expect from this international chain – you could be anywhere in the world…
Sierra Leone
The decrepit looking courtyard, complete with rusty swings and a duck pen, belies the comfortable rooms. Each is spacious, clean and neat with a sitting…
Zimbabwe
While only 8km from Mutare, this lodge offers the first glimpse of Bvumba's spectacular views. All the motel-style rooms here look out to a valley with…
Zimbabwe
These cosy red-brick cottages have dated decor, but their fireplaces, valley views and manicured lawns make up for that. There's also a British-style pub,…
Guinea-Bissau
Ecotourism project designed to encourage sustainable ways of drawing visitors to the Parque Nacional de Cantanhez. Has three thatched-roof bungalows in…
Durban
Close to Florida Rd's bars and restaurants, this largish guesthouse has a range of rooms, including some with balconies and a couple of smaller budget…
Algeria
Brand new at the time of research, this modern chain hotel offers the smoothest stay in Sétif for a price that can't be knocked. It's very central and…
Johannesburg
There are nine very pleasantly decorated and comfortable rooms at this heritage property that has a Cape Dutch design. Pluses are its highly regarded…
Northern Cape
Among camel thorn trees and grass savannah, Gharagab’s elevated log cabins survey the red dunes. Perks at the remote spot, accessed on a one-way, 4WD-only…
Rodrigues
A great choice at the end of the coastal road, this friendly resort comes with an airy restaurant, an inviting swimming pool and a popular dive centre…
Cape Town
This heritage building, with high-ceiling rooms, parquet floors and a faint art-deco style, has been transformed into a relaxed guesthouse that is smart…
Tetouan
One of the larger budget choices, the Regina uses Riffian fabrics to liven up its 56 rooms. Recent renovations have delivered new mattresses and a new…
Santo Antão
The closest the town has to a real hotel, the Blue Bell is on the main square and has friendly service and sparsely furnished rooms with a splash of…
Zanzibar Island
In a perfect spot on the beach, Kitete has 18 spacious rooms in double-storey bungalows with balconies or verandas giving ocean views, all set around a…
Limpopo
Primarily (but not exclusively) used for conferences, this old-fashioned little beauty provides spacious lodging. Although underneath its smiling veneer…
Mahé
Offering stylish east-coast apartments in Pointe Au Sel, Castaway makes clever use of natural earth colours, with slate and wood lending class to most…
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