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…
Must-see hotels in West Africa
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…
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…
Rio Muni
Not a lot works at this hotel: bedside lights, room fridge, restaurant. But staff are friendly and so desperate for guests that you'll immediately be…
Benin
Down a track from the main street, you'll easily find this reggae land by following Bob Marley's languorous beats. It's the hideout of choice for Cotonou…
Gabon
This catchily named place is run by the same management as the Lopé Hôtel, but it's worlds away in style and price. Just a short walk from the train…
Benin
'Palace' might be pushing it a bit, but this venture is something special, blending African touches with European levels of comfort. All the bungalows,…
Guinea
These two huts (with a third under construction) are on the edge of the escarpment close to La Dame de Mali. They are built to mimic traditional thatched…
Conakry
More affordable than many of the city's top-end hotels, the Riviera Royal has a tropical-garden vibe with rooms in small blocks scattered under the palm…
Conakry
Once, in a now quite distant past, this was the swankiest hotel in Conakry. Today it's fading rapidly but it still retains a lot of charm and offers good…
Lomé
In the leafy district of Kodjoviakopé, the Belle-Vue is a stylish option that won't break the bank. Rooms are spotless and elegantly decorated with…
Guinea-Bissau
Perched beautifully on a cliff over the channel separating Bubaque from Ilha Rubane, les Dauphins is geared towards groups on serious sport-fishing trips…
Ecolodge La Perle de l'Atakora
Benin
We can't think of a better place for immersion in local culture. This modernish tata house features five rooms that are tidy, functional and well priced,…
Republic of Congo
This recently completed wooden lodge in the forest of Conkouati-Douli overlooks a river and is a place to overnight on a gorilla- or chimp-watching trip…
Benin
This efficiently run hotel is a safe bet. Although not the height of luxury, rooms are colourful, comfy, spacious and serviceable, with modern, clean beds…
Togo
East of Agbodrafo, this breezy, resort-like venture on the shores of Lac Togo is a reliable choice. The renovated rooms are spacious, with private patios…
Guinea-Bissau
Nine brightly coloured huts in a pretty garden setting. The thatched-roof huts are lovingly decorated and have fans, mosquito nets and bathrooms. The…
São Tomé
This solid midrange option attracts lots of independent travellers with its variety of clean rooms, cute outdoor restaurant and reasonable prices. Singles…
Benin
A great place to recharge the batteries, Awalé Plage's most notable features are its excellent service, beachfront setting, beautiful gardens awash with…
Cameroon
Centrally located and with very friendly staff, the Beausejour was once quite a smart place, as evidenced by its impressive facade and former rooftop pool…
Lomé
This charming 10-room hotel with professional staff, beautiful mahogany fittings and a pint-sized pool is a more Togolese alternative to the chain hotels…
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Like a scruffy, slightly bored little sister to the glitzy holiday clubs, this fills a gap somewhere between the bottom of the barrel and lofty palaces…
Mauritania
Located on an otherwise lonely stretch of road north of the city, this collection of well-designed solar-powered bungalows overlooks the Baie de l'Etoile…
Benin
In a stunning lakeside location, Chez Théo is guaranteed to help you switch to 'relax' mode. A path through a garden bursting with all sorts of exotic…
The Gambia
On the north side of the river, Janjanbureh Camp has small African roundhouses on a vast terrain between forest and water. It's a good base for exploring…
Tata Touristique Koubetti Victor
Benin
This is a wonderfully laid-back Boukombé haven, with a leafy courtyard, a chilled-out ambience and tasty meals. Rooms occupy a large tata house. It's…
Togo
Despite being at the back of the Total petrol station, this hotel-restaurant is a good surprise, with uncomplicated yet spotless rooms, salubrious…
Benin
Although it's starting to fray around the edges, this establishment offers spacious, utilitarian rooms with good bedding, and its location at the heart of…
Guinea
Set on an impressively rocky stretch of coastline, this French-run place has large rooms in individual chalets scattered around a big grassy compound. The…
Benin
This well-run guesthouse scores high points with its location – it's only 300m away from the beach in a peaceful area. The six sun-soaked rooms are neat…
Malabo
A conveniently ocated hotel, the Stella could do with brightening up. The rooms are average and have a fridge; some benefit from a balcony. The bathrooms…
Sierra Leone
If you're looking for budget digs in the centre of Freetown you could do worse than the Sierra International, which offers clean rooms with TV and air…
Burkina Faso
Beautiful rooms are kitted out with African woodcarvings and cloth and the leafy garden feels like heaven after a tiring day. The apartments (located…
Burkina Faso
At the heart of Nazinga, Ranch de Nazinga has an exceptional location right by the reserve's biggest watering hole. Accommodation is a little lacklustre…
Republic of Congo
This simple wooden lodge has an enviable position overlooking the beautiful Conkouati Lagoon, allowing for some great wildlife-watching right on the…
Guinea
The village campement consists of three separate traditional thatched roof mud huts with two beds in each, mosquito nets, candles for illumination and a…
Cameroon
Near the bus agency offices, this hotel is one of Foumban's plushest. There's a big choice of rooms at various different prices, all of which have been…
Conakry
Smart, freshly painted mustard-yellow hotel with African masks on the walls and large, cool and comfortable rooms with impressive bathrooms. For Conakry…
Cameroon
Ideal for families, the gîtes (self-contained cottages) here are of varying sizes, but all are well equipped and have their own small kitchens. There are…
Brazzaville
What this places lacks in charm it makes up with in value. The rooms are spacious and clean, and there are some lively colour schemes and an outdoor area…
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