Madagascar
This charming throwback to the colonial era, a nicely renovated French chateau with grand embracing stairways, is just oozing with atmosphere, from its…
Must-see hotels in Africa
Nosy Be
Housed in an old colonial mansion, this is a charming little place with a small pool. Ask to see a few rooms before you settle as the cheaper ones can be…
Tsavo West National Park
Feeling like a Mexican hacienda grafted onto the soils of Africa, this whitewashed colonial relic has a lovely hilltop perch and is steeped in history –…
Dar es Salaam
Sunrise has a decent beachfront location but rather average accommodation in closely spaced rooms just in from the sand or air-con ‘executive’ rooms in…
Northern Ethiopia
This simple spot on the town's top traffic circle (where the road to Bati enters town) has good rooms on the top (2nd) floor, but the rest are cramped,…
Ghana
The setting – at the top of an escarpment, with a viewing platform overlooking plains teeming with wildlife – is fantastic. Mole Motel's ugly concrete…
Lilongwe
With two restaurants, a gym, and 100-plus rooms around a pleasant courtyard and pool, Crossroads is conveniently close to the mall of the same name. It's…
Mozambique
A beautiful spot in the mountains 5km above Penha Longa (and signposted), Quinta da Fronteira has camping and a few basic rooms in darkish thatch-and…
Malawi
This atmospheric granite house, also home to the Stone House Museum, was built on the crest of the mountain in 1903 and its rooms are redolent with…
Luxor
This tranquil hotel with 22 brightly painted rooms is a good base for exploring the monuments of the west bank. Under Egyptian-German management, the…
Mirleft
Superb Atlantic views and a versatile range of accommodation combines at this hilltop destination around 5km north of Mirleft town. Rooms range from…
The Wild Coast
Hugging the tree-shaded shore of the Kwelera River, Areena has self-catering rondavels, thatched cottages, timber chalets, riverside tents and caravan…
Anti Atlas Mountains
At the top of the village, Yamina is run by an Amazigh (Berber) woman and her French husband, who have created a unique cross between a comfortable…
Gabon
Simply furnished, this hotel has four family rooms and six double rooms in an enviable location on the beach. The restaurant and bar deck overlooks the…
Côte d'Ivoire
Colourful and wooden bungalows spill out on to acres of white sand at Coucoue Lodge, a sweet getaway spot. If lounging on the beach or in the luxury rooms…
Northeastern Tanzania
This lodge is 3.5km from Lushoto town centre in a lovely forested setting. Rooms are fine for the price, albeit somewhat cramped and not quite up to the…
Red Sea Coast
A well-run, 30-room Dutch-owned hotel across a quiet road from the beach on the edge of town, the Nemo has attentive staff, some neat modern decorative…
Hurghada
This stalwart of the Hurghada scene isn't going to win any style awards, but its tidy and bright rooms, decked out in a cream-and-green combo, are popular…
Alexandria
This old-timer has oodles of character but is rough around the edges. On the plus side, sea-facing rooms boast million-dollar harbour vistas, balconies,…
Tunisia
There's not much reason to stay here, but if you're keen to get to the ruins of Dougga early or stay late, Hotel Thugga is the closest accommodation to…
Western Madagascar
Friendly Ecolodge de Kirindy has oh-so-basic, overpriced wooden bungalows with mosquito nets, uncomfortable mattresses and questionable plumbing. Camping…
Auberge Restaurant Chez Talout
Skoura
This good-value, family-owned guesthouse has large, comfortable rooms, most with multiple beds, and all traditionally decorated. After a dusty day's…
Uganda
Well outside the park in the small township of Karenga (8km from Kidepo's gate), this simple roadside guesthouse is a good option for those wanting to…
Northern Kenya
The Desert Museum has a dozen bandas on the bluff overlooking the lake. The views are the best you will find in Loyangalani, though the bandas are…
Nungwi
This friendly place has simple bungalows around a tiny well-kept garden. It's near the beach, but the sea view is obscured by a two-storey hotel at the…
Gîte de Montagne de Basse Vallée
Réunion
This basic gîte de montagne is about 8km north of Basse Vallée, along the Route Forestière. It comprises four- to eight-bed dorms and a communal kitchen…
Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
The family that runs this guesthouse occupies a portion of the rambling traditional building so they're always on hand to help. Rooms are decent, there…
Changuu Private Island Paradise
Zanzibar Island
Fifteen thatched cottages make up this island hotel, but at the time of research it was closed for renovation with no re-opening date available. However,…
Taroudant
North of Taroudant's central hubbub, this Green Key–certified medina house makes a welcoming base. As well as nine en-suite rooms, there's a kitchen for…
El Gouna
Designed by architect Michael Graves, this mammoth pastel-toned five-star resort is one of the original signature properties of El Gouna. The entire…
Northern Madagascar
Run by the hospitable Hobaya family, the Relais is a pleasant enough halt on the Diego–Nosy Be route. The rooms are comfortable with fans and nets. The…
Alexandria
The homely Triomphe has a leafy lobby that feels like you've wandered into someone's living room. Spacious rooms cling to shreds of former elegance, with…
Hammamet
Popular with families, this resort has enough to keep children entertained for the whole holiday, from pools with storeys-high slides and beach access to…
Tetouan
With shuttered balconies that open out over Place Moulay El Mehdi and romantic views of the city flowing over the hills, Pension Iberia is certainly in a…
Merzouga
Pure charm in the heart of Merzouga village: seven simply furnished rooms (and three shared bathrooms) are decorated in sun-washed colours (rose, lemon,…
Dakhla
Popular with swish Moroccan tourists, the Westpoint features 30 stylish en-suite bungalows, some right on the ocean. There's a nice pool with a volleyball…
Western Madagascar
The only place to stay in Manja, Kanto Hotel is a friendly spot with an OK restaurant, but basic rooms with shower water that barely trickles from the…
Dadès Gorge
Spend a night at the Tair family home, and you'll get a warm introduction to Amazigh (Berber) life, with evening discussions of history and culture,…
High Atlas Mountains
Traditional lunches prepared with love are served on Dar Isselday's panoramic terrace beneath the shade of a pink peppercorn tree. Inside, six comfortable…
Northern Madagascar
A brilliant option for independent budget travellers, Chez Aurélien is located right next to the park entrance on the RN6 – perfect for those travelling…
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