Mpumalanga
Worth it for the sheer convenience of being in a retail centre, and pretty stylish to boot, Perry's Bridge Hollow offers 34 large rooms decorated in dark…
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Namibia
Located 300m from the castle, this pleasant guest farm has rooms with views of the main attraction, and self-catering family units that sleep up to eight…
Western Kenya
Perched on stilts overlooking the Saiwa swamp, this KWS tree house can sleep three (there's a double and single bed). It has electricity, bedding and…
Mahé
Lovely, modern, self-catering apartments right on Beau Vallon's gorgeous beach make this one of the best choices on this corner of Mahé. The owners are a…
Southwestern Uganda
A solid midrange lodge with views of hilly surrounds from its stilted thatched-roof cottages and decked-out tents with hardwood furniture and carpets…
Damaraland
Better known for its downstairs restaurant, the Farmhouse also has a single and three double rooms on offer, all of a very comfortable standard. Rooms are…
Cape Town
Apart from their stylish and cosy B&B, set in the eponymous purple-painted house, the personable Dutch owners Hank and Guido also offer a self-catering…
Zimbabwe
A popular camp run by Zimparks, Sinamatella has a scenic hilltop location looking out over the plains. There's a choice of basic campsites, one-bedroom…
Sousse
Located on a shady corner opposite the Great Mosque in Sousse's medina, this attractive and well-maintained budget hotel has large, bright rooms with hard…
Oujda
Largely black marble and glass, the reception at this top midrange option is professional and the rooms are spacious with black leather bed frames. Double…
Victoria
If you really want to be in Victoria, the closest hotel to the centre is Hotel Bel Air, on the road to Sans Souci, about 500m south of Revolution Ave. A…
Kilifi
This big resort sits on the edge of Kilifi Creek, close to Mnarani ruins. There's a gorgeous curved infinity pool, a decent restaurant, a spa and lots of…
Sunshine Coast
Clean, neat and close to shops and restaurants, this hostel is a great choice if you're counting the pennies. The dorms and rooms have been renovated and…
Maputo
This place, in a quiet corner of Sommerschield, has well-appointed rooms and apartments (‘chalets’) set in expansive, manicured, enclosed gardens. There’s…
Lamu Island
Right on the seafront as you round the corner to Peponi, a clutch of whitewashed, self-contained rooms with heavy four-poster beds catches the sea breeze…
Lesotho
Hotel Mount Maluti offers dated rooms in cool blocks opening onto pleasant gardens. Its restaurant is a decent lunch stop (mains M70 to M110), serving…
Lesotho
The classiest option in town, Mokhotlong Hotel is fairly basic but adequate for those passing through the region. Staff members are friendly and helpful,…
Northeastern Tanzania
This good place perched at 1900m has wonderful views, plus camping, dorm rooms and cottages. Tasty local-style meals are available, and guides can be…
Northern Ethiopia
At this basic camping area out in the wild there are two campsites with no facilities. As long as you're self-sufficient in everything from food and water…
Accra
A good deal, right in the centre of the action. Smart modern rooms come with all the necessary amenities, and there's Frankie's restaurant downstairs if…
Djerba
A reasonably priced choice with bags of character, this converted funduq (caravanserai) offers barrel-vaulted rooms that are simple but attractive. It’s…
Garden Route
As well as more than 300 campsites – many of which have ocean views – there are well-equipped thatched chalets here (the chalets were about to be…
Northern Kenya
Built in 2017, this is the poshest place to stay in Marsabit. The rooms are large and each comes with a clean bed and a TV. If you are looking for a…
Mozambique
This intimate residential-style B&B in the shady Ponta Gêa area has large, characterful rooms with mini fridge, TV and laundry service. No meals (apart…
Winelands
This old house has comfortable, well-appointed rooms, some with balconies. The larger garden rooms are quieter, being off the main road. It's very…
Western Cape
These simple but stylish guest rooms on the edge of town offer excellent value. Friendly hosts Jude and Bryan are passionate and knowledgeable about the…
Diani Beach
The huge rooms at this dive resort are more than just a little appealing. With stone floors, a modern Swahili style and a beautiful pool and gardens, this…
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Offering clean, contemporary design, POD is perfectly angled to catch the Camps Bay action from its bar and spacious pool and deck area. The cheapest…
KwaZulu-Natal
Inside the Ondini complex are these traditional beehive huts in pleasant surrounds, near marula trees. Rates include entry to the Ondini cultural site…
Pemba
Clean, modern rooms (the best are the spacious ‘suites’), none with nets and all with bathroom and TV, are on offer here. It’s at the start of the Wimbi…
Ghana
A good-value guesthouse with spotless (if basic) rooms with air-con and free wi-fi. A decent breakfast is included and home-cooked meals are sometimes…
Southern Ethiopia
This simple pile on the Goba road 500m south of the bus station won't win any medals for design or comfort, but as far as Robe goes it's not bad for the…
Southwestern Uganda
Up the top of an impossibly steep hill outside the park, this Dutch-owned lodge has memorable views out to Mburo's distant plains and lakes. Tented safari…
Northern Mozambique
A Dutch-Mozambican-run guesthouse with three very characterful rooms that reflect the hybrid personality of Mozambique Island. Rooms are spacious and…
Namibia
Part of a 46 sq km farm, SanDüne Lodge has luxury Meru-style safari tents and comfortable standard rooms in the main lodge building. Although quite pricey…
Botswana
A pretty basic rest camp, Mata Mata sits alongside the scenic Auob River near the Namibian border, a 2½- to three-hour drive from Twee Rivieren. There’s…
Sudan
Just next to the museum and the western deffufa, this nicely laid-out guesthouse that has long been used by foreign archaeologists now welcomes visitors…
Namibia
Outside the conservancy at the junction of the C44 and D3306, this community-run camp has solar power, a water pump, hot showers and a staff of local San…
Lesotho
The pleasant interiors at Mohale Lodge make up for its distant dam view. The comfortable rooms are replete with modern furnishings and trimmed with Afro…
Southern Ethiopia
In a busy location off the main drag in central Awasa, this large, multistorey place has been thoughtfully spruced up and shelters a mix of neat, well…
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