Botswana
The Serowe Hotel is a terrific hotel of the kind you don’t expect to find in Serowe. It’s 2km southeast of town on the road to Palapye. Comfortable and…
Must-see hotels in Southern Africa
Cape Town
The Italian monastic-order Scalabrini Fathers have provided welfare services to Cape Town’s poor and to refugees since 1994. Housed in a former textile…
Limpopo
After a long day on the N1, this quirky, colourful, mist-shrouded guesthouse’s name seems apt. It has a bar-restaurant (mains R90) with a veranda (ideal…
Eastern Cape
Just off the main access road into the village from the N2, Armagh is practically hidden from view by a lush and leafy garden. The nine rooms are snug and…
Johannesburg
It's a sign of the improving security of downtown Jo'burg that a fairly cool backpackers has opened here. Basic rooms have some nice decorative touches,…
Northern Mozambique
The former Girassol hotel, now rebranded, isn't really one of the Montebelo chain's most inspiring options and is overrated with four stars. The ugly high…
Zambia
Located next to the church, chalets here sleep two people and are fantastic value; newer ones come with air-conditioning, shiny tiled floors and DSTV…
Kruger National Park
Set high among large granite boulders 23km south of Mopani, this five-bungalow self-catering lodge has views over the plains. The lodge must be booked in…
Mozambique
On the main EN6 road 7km east of Chimoio towards Beira, this motel-like place is an option for drivers heading through the Beira Corridor. Rooms are…
Matobo National Park
Seven thatched cottages are built into the spectacular granite boulders for a luxurious Flintstones feel. The honeymoon suite has the best views for the…
Northern Mozambique
Opposite the green mosque, Quintalinhos has a handful of comfortable, creatively designed rooms set around a small courtyard, including one with a loft,…
Northern Mozambique
At the northern end of the beach, this Italian-run place is a hub of activity, particularly with regard to kitesurfing. Lessons can be arranged at the on…
Eastern Cape
Every aspect of this Victorian-era home is tastefully curated by its friendly and professional owners. Inside are high ceilings, cedar and pine floors,…
Johannesburg
Life feels less hurried in this oasis of calm, between Rosebank and Sandton. This secluded country-style home harbours 33 rooms and is perfect for those…
Chobe National Park
Some 7km from the park entrance, this good campsite has river frontage and is surrounded by an electric fence. Each campsite can sleep up to six and has…
Johannesburg
One of the few full-service hotels in downtown Jo'burg, the Reef offers comfortable, almost luxurious rooms at very affordable prices. Located on a safe,…
Sunshine Coast
This sleek boutique-style hotel on the Kowie River is operated and staffed by a hotel management school, so service is especially conscientious. Avoid the…
Namibia
This cosy guesthouse is located in a quiet, garden-like suburban setting and centred on a refreshing swimming pool surrounded by all manner of potted…
Kruger National Park
This very friendly former farmstead has seven green-brick thatched-roof chalets, a petite deck and an infinity pool, most of which overlook lawns and…
Botswana
Consisting of a number of riverside rondavels (round, traditional-style huts) and chalets, this comfortable lodge in the southern reaches of the Tuli…
Cape Town
This long-running backpackers, split between four houses, remains a popular alternative to the city-centre hostels. The en-suite rooms in the houses…
Maputo
This boutique hotel – in a convenient central location – is justifiably popular, with eight small rooms, each decorated with its own theme and set around…
Zimbabwe
Opening its doors in late 2016, this upmarket B&B is run by Gordon Adams, a local identity long involved in the tourist industry. As an experienced…
Cape Town
Occupying a grand Arts and Crafts–style home, built in 1905 for a shipping magnate, the interiors of this luxury guesthouse marry fine linen and antique…
Garden Route
It might not be close enough to smell the ocean, but Surfari is highly recommended. A family-run boutique backpacker lodge, it has bright, beautifully…
The Wild Coast
One of a few riverside lodges north of town, this well-run complex in a verdant property in has comfortable rooms, self-catering chalets and a restaurant …
Winelands
These cottages set in spacious gardens aren't just for those on retreat. This is a peaceful place, with a decent lap pool, health treatments and a popular…
Swakopmund
Out on the desert fringe, 800m east of town, this delightfully alternative place is run by Frenus and Sybille Rorich. The main attractions are the castle…
Botswana
A few kilometres south of town on the road to Gaborone, and opened in 2011, Palapye’s newest hotel has well-appointed rooms and is overall the most…
Damaraland
This place just off the C39, 12km southwest of Outjo, gets consistently good reviews from travellers. Accommodation is in good, grassy campsites, sturdy…
Swakopmund
This centrally located backpackers' haunt is an excellent place to drop anchor in Swakopmund. The indoor lounge is simple and homey, while the outdoor…
Namibia
This big old stalwart is a great bastion of hospitality. The stone buildings with sweeping thatched roofs stay cool in summer and have plenty of room. The…
Mozambique
A skyscraper by Beira standards, the 14-storey Rainbow is an easy place to find if you get lost. While the lobby's a bit bare and utilitarian, the rooms…
Mozambique
One of a growing stash of new business places in the Macuti neighbourhood, the Lunamar is more a complex than a hotel, with wide-ranging conference…
Zimbabwe
Located 140km west of Main Camp, the national-park-run Robins features stunning panoramic views over open plains. There are some 20 lodges, from single…
Port Elizabeth
This flashpackers in a nondescript suburban house makes a comfortable base with numerous facilities. The bar, pool table and outdoor hot tub liven up the …
Mozambique
Worn around the edges, rather like the city it inhabits, the Tivoli has tiny rooms and even tinier bathrooms that don't justify the price tag, though it's…
Sunshine Coast
A decorative African theme pervades this friendly inn's rooms and self-catering garden cottages that have been refurbished and modernised. The bar…
Limpopo
Set amid the greenery on the shores of Albasini Dam, this lodge is immersed in the local culture and countryside. Thatched chalets, standard rooms and a…
Swakopmund
Overlooking the park promenade and much better than it looks from the outside, this long-standing hotel pension has light and airy rooms that are adorned…
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