Must-see hotels in West Africa

  • Petit Palais Guesthouse

    Ghana

    This superchic boutique hotel, decked out in shades of white and red, is one of the best places to stay in town. There's a pool, a garden and a balcony to…

  • Hôtel du Djoudj

    Senegal

    The large Hôtel du Djoudj, near the headquarters of the Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj, has comfy rooms and a very inviting swimming pool. They offer…

  • Casa Lavra Cicilio

    Cabo Verde

    A pretty spot with lime and lavender trim, Casa Lavra Cicilio has rooms set around a small lava-rock courtyard. Good meals (CVE800) available upon request…

  • La Résidence

    Senegal

    The Bancals, the old Saint-Louisian family that owns this classic place, have done a great job of evoking history. Each item and picture in its 24…

  • Abraerica

    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…

  • 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…

  • Hôtel Bellevue

    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…

  • Oasis Oriental Club

    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…

  • Mash Lodge

    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…

  • Mindelo Residencial

    Mindelo

    Cosy guesthouse with rooms piled around a sunny, glass-roofed courtyard. In-room amenities include safes, air-con and free wi-fi. The rooms out back are…

  • Hotel Yoly & Hermanos

    Malabo

    Hotel Yoly is a good midrange hotel: the rooms are pleasant and have a fridge, and bathrooms are large. Wi-fi only works in the large, wood-panelled lobby…

  • Farakaba

    Senegal

    A friendly, locally owned spot with a clean-swept rooms and a fine waterfront position (plus an open-sided thatched-roof restaurant for simple meals)…

  • Residencial Familiar Takrida

    Santo Antão

    Takrida is a friendly, family-run option that makes guests feel right at home. It has six rooms (three with sea views) and books up, so reserve ahead. It…

  • Smiling Coast

    Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts

    Although it's not on the coast, this friendly low-key spot has six well-equipped rooms, each painted in different light shades (think powder blue, pink,…

  • Akwidaa Inn

    Ghana

    Spacious huts and a dorm sit in plant-filled grounds on a glorious stretch of unspoilt beach. The friendly staff can arrange tours around the region…

  • Wildwin Resort

    Ghana

    The most upmarket of the lodges on the lake, this place has spacious, pristine rooms, and a host of activities, including pedal boats, kayaks and beach…

  • Busua Beach Resort

    Ghana

    This plush resort has a slight corporate feel with its manicured lawns and impersonal bungalows. That said, you can't fault the service and facilities …

  • Hotel Sementi

    Senegal

    If you want to stay in the national park, this is your best bet, with lodging in simple rooms and decent thatched-roof bungalows. There's a pleasant…

  • Jamm

    Senegal

    One of Saint-Louis' most beautifully restored houses offers four tiled and brick-walled rooms with ceilings high enough to impress even regular…

  • Hotel Paul Mar

    Santo Antão

    This seafront hotel has contemporary spick-and-span rooms with all the trimmings, such as air-con, safes, free wi-fi (in the reception area) and verandas…

  • SOLF Hôtel Paul Djonguinyo

    Gabon

    A very pleasant option set on a hill above the town, all rooms at the Paul Djonguinyo are comfortably furnished and have a balcony. It has a good…

  • YMCA

    Sierra Leone

    The simple rooms in this friendly hostel are the best deal in the city centre. Balconies on each floor provide sweeping views over the city, and there's a…

  • Basel Mission Guesthouse

    Kumasi

    Set in attractive green grounds, this two-storey guesthouse is a good budget option in central Kumasi, with recently revamped rooms. The building and…

  • Les Cordons Bleus

    Senegal

    The top-end favourite has long had a solid reputation for its comfortable bungalows and inviting restaurant, plus the extensive activities and excursions…

  • Pensão Residencial Jardim

    Cabo Verde

    Located on a hill with breathtaking views that overlook Ribeira Brava, this spotless pensão (pension) has quaint, comfortable rooms and a very good…

  • La Medina

    Senegal

    Near Saly village, La Medina has attractive rooms set on two levels surrounding a palm-fringed pool and restaurant. True to its name, the place has a few…

  • Wli Water Heights Hotel

    Ghana

    The Wli Water Heights Hotel lacks the atmosphere of some of the more rustic lodges, but it is in a beautiful spot just 500m from the falls. The garden is…

  • Roots Hotel Apartment

    Accra

    This hotel, a favourite with the business traveller crowd, offers sleek, modern apartments with hotel services in a central location. A small Lebanese…

  • Prassa

    Mindelo

    This boutique hotel has bright, attractively set rooms with eye-catching wallpaper, suede furniture, shag carpets and a chic, ultra-modern vibe. It has a…

  • Pélican du Saloum

    Senegal

    On a prime waterfront position, this 60-room hotel has comfy, well-equipped rooms and plenty of amusement, including tennis, swimming in the pool,…

  • Casa das Ilhas

    Santo Antão

    A pleasant set of houses on a hillside, reachable along a 15-minute uphill footpath (they'll carry your luggage). The well-equipped rooms range in comfort…

  • Mbidia Koukou

    Gabon

    With sea views, a great beach, comfortable rooms and a full restaurant, this place makes for a good base that doesn't break the bank. It's located at…

  • Casa David

    Cabo Verde

    Casa David has pleasant rooms and a surreal dining room with a cutout in one wall where a lava flow appears to be cascading right into the room.

  • Lion Inn

    Sierra Leone

    Brand new at the time of research, this inn looks promising. The colorful lobby leads to cool and spacious tiled rooms, and there's a small restaurant…

  • Praia Confort

    Cabo Verde

    In a great location overlooking Platô's main plaza, this comfy guesthouse has attractively furnished rooms with a modern aesthetic. Several rooms have…

  • Villa Castel

    Senegal

    Guests feel right at home in this charming, Belgian-run guesthouse with attractive rooms opening on to a courtyard garden. The roof deck makes a fine…

  • My Diana Guesthouse

    Lomé

    A family affair, this lovely guesthouse is a simple but proudly maintained establishment. The room includes use of the kitchen, a spacious garden terrace…

  • Paloma

    Accra

    Cool rooms and bungalows with every comfort. The complex includes an excellent restaurant, a sports bar, a garden area and a cocktail bar. The hotel also…

  • Hotel Carmen

    Rio Muni

    While the rooms are fairly plain here, there is a lovely pool by the sea, surrounded by thatched cabanas. There's a restaurant and bar, too. The hotel is…

  • Hotel Marilu

    Cabo Verde

    Offers very clean rooms with quality mattresses and all the mod cons in a central location near the church. Some rooms open onto shared balconies, and the…

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