Eritrea
This Italian-designed hotel is well arranged and has 50 tidy rooms with big bathrooms, air-con, satellite TV, balcony and sea views. Facilities include an…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Northern Cape
Nestled amid red sand dunes at a remote spot in the far north of the park, Grootkolk’s desert cabins are made from sandbags and canvas. As if the stars…
Réunion
Four four-bed dorms. Serves hearty Creole dishes at dinner. Good views from the terrace. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…
Pretoria
A true find for peace-seekers, this well-run establishment shelters 13 pleasantly decorated rooms of varying sizes and shapes, including three self…
Ghana
The rooms in Amedzofe's only hotel are a little uninspiring, but the views – right over Mt Gemi and the hotel's own lawns – are fabulous. There's also a…
Melilla
This four-star hotel has been completely renovated to excellent effect, including an impressive lobby and design-conscious rooms with TVs, minibars and…
Mauritius
Simple but bright rooms with tiled floors and sea views make this a good choice. The location, where Mahébourg begins to peter out and the wide horizons…
Douz
Part of the Golden Yasmin hotel chain, the Sun Palm looks like an imposing castle from the outside, containing a lavish lobby and creditably comfortable…
Mwanza
This homey place with spotless, comfortable rooms has hillside views of the city. It’s in the Isamilo area and though signposted, it’s hard to find, so…
Al Hoceima
A modern but characterless choice. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with balconies giving truly grand views over the bay, though service is a little…
Aswan
Very laid-back Nubian guesthouse with simple but colourful rooms, good food at the Nubian House Restaurant, and swimming in the Nile nearby, as well as…
Maputo
Opposite the Natural History Museum, and on the clifftop overlooking the bay, this 130-room hotel is a Maputo classic, with good service, well-appointed…
Northern Ethiopia
Exceptionally clean and well cared for, Qualiber defies the norm for older hotels. We can’t quite call it cosy, but this whitewashed spot on a quiet…
Western Madagascar
Set in leafy grounds, this well-run place has nicely spaced bungalows and a few rooms, as well as a good restaurant and pool. The bungalows are the best…
Hostellerie du Chevalier de Boufflers
Senegal
Set in one of Gorée's classic, elegant old homes, this places is mainly famous for its garden restaurant (mains CFA4500 to CFA8000) serving seafood…
Senegal
Try Oasis Oriental Club for some comfort and service. It has attractive rooms set in bungalows surrounding a pool and restaurant. It's outside of town, a…
KwaZulu-Natal
This deceptively named place near the village of Balgowan, south of Mooi River, is not one abode but more a resort-style range of neat, thatched,…
Namibia
This inviting guest farm, located 6km east of Solitaire on the C14, is a peaceful oasis situated between the Namib plains and the Naukluft Massif. Bright…
Uganda
South African–owned Fugly’s is popular with NGOs and diplomats for its good range of rooms, plenty of lawn, small pool and barbecue in the evening. When…
Benin
Set in a rambling garden, the Bellevue is a charming collection of sweet bungalows and paillotes. Rooms are simple yet spotless, as is the food in the…
Serengeti National Park
It's a little less luxurious than others of its kind, but Serengeti Savannah Camp is a lot more reasonably priced. It moves three times a year between…
Réunion
Beds are in five- to 11-bed dorms. Also has three small doubles and a grocery store. Bookings can be made either direct or through the Plateforme de…
Uganda
This Ugandan-owned lodge has wonderful Acholi bandas (thatched-roofed huts) built using traditional methods and decked out with comfortable interiors. All…
South Coast
A 10-minute walk (or KSh50 tuk-tuk ride) from the heart of Nyali, this secure B&B has a few spacious rooms clustered around the pool. Tranquillity reigns…
Eastern Ethiopia
This large, multistorey place in the centre of Awash has straightforward, spacious rooms with balconies overlooking a shady courtyard. There's also a…
Northern Ethiopia
This place paints a fairly unimpressive picture from the outside, but don't be deterred. All rooms have mini-fridges, satellite TVs, little balconies,…
Browns @ 137 High Street Guesthouse
Sunshine Coast
This welcoming abode with a central location has seven cramped but comfortable rooms in a 200-year-old house built by Piet Retief, with thick walls and…
Southern Ethiopia
Tranquil, competent and professional, the Shambalala offers one of the most relaxing experiences in Hosaina, with a vast garden, an excellent restaurant …
Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
A few blocks off the beach, Atlal has huge bright rooms, fit for the families who tend to visit here. All have balconies. There's a bar and good…
Réunion
These self-catering studios and apartments have seen better days but the location, across the road from the beach, is hard to beat. Be sure to book a unit…
Siwa Oasis
Delightful small hotel with 22 rooms built in local style around a swimming pool. It's all surrounded by a shady garden, where an Egyptian breakfast is…
Ghana
This solid budget offering has clean and simple rooms with TV, air-con and free wi-fi. There's a decent on-site restaurant or you can pop next door to…
Umlalazi Nature Reserve Chalets & Campground
KwaZulu-Natal
Two well-organised camping areas (Inkwazi and Indaba) are set in gorgeous forest, close to the beach. The log cabins are spacious, have great decks and…
Mauritius
This family-run operation earns high marks for friendly and eager service. Little perks like in-room DVD players and a welcoming roof deck with a hammock…
Eastern Cape
This stylish guesthouse has an arty feel, with ceramics on the walls, colourful cushions on the beds and turquoise garden furniture. Rooms upstairs have…
Zimbabwe
Most visitors are day trippers, but it's worth staying overnight in the attractive and well-maintained traditional mud huts to give you a very off-the…
Western Tanzania
This is 2km south of the village and within park boundaries (so you need to pay park entry fees when staying here). The rooms are big, bright and…
Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp
Damaraland
These simple Meru-style en-suite canvas tents on stilts have fine views of the Spitzkoppe and an attractive location close to a dry riverbed. It offers…
KwaZulu-Natal
Five rooms (as well as a self-catering cottage) in a pleasant, neat-as-a-pin, slightly dated house nestled in the hills above Ballito. Richard, the owner,…
Western Madagascar
Simple thatch bungalows, just back from the water's edge, are a good choice and will be even better once the lemon-and-baobab garden has time to mature…
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