Ghana
The ugly concrete building is rather uninspiring, but the rooms are breezy and cool, and some have little balconies overlooking the sea. There's direct…
Must-see hotels in West Africa
Ghana
The rooms in this new hotel may look as if they were designed in the 1980s, but they are clean and spacious, with plenty of mod cons. There's also a good…
Ghana
Cosy bungalows with somewhat snug rooms are set in lush landscaped grounds next to the river. There are boats to rent, a good restaurant and even a…
Cabo Verde
One block from the main plaza in Nova Sintra, this good-value option has 20 rooms, clean and comfortably furnished; the best open onto a shared balcony…
Cabo Verde
Perched on a hill just outside the centre of Nova Sintra, this friendly Italian-owned spot has attractive rooms with fine views over the island. Good…
Senegal
The pick of Joal's lodging options, Keur Seynabou has four nicely designed rooms (three with ocean views) set around a pool and gardens. It's a short walk…
Senegal
Right on the beach, New Blue Africa has clean, simple rooms and welcoming staff. The backyard with lounge chairs beneath palms is just a coconut's toss…
Ghana
The Tegbeer Catholic Guesthouse, about 3km north of Wa, is an excellent option with clean, good rooms, a pretty garden and a nice on-site bar-restaurant …
Ghana
This place is in a great location, close to the start of the waterfall trail, and has large airy bungalows set in a pretty tropical garden, as well as…
Guinea
It's hard to go wrong with this very friendly and helpful family-run guesthouse which has four spotless rooms and 24-hour electricity thanks to a back-up…
Cabo Verde
Overlooking the beach, this friendly Italian-owned spot in Tarrafal has a great location and tidy, simply furnished rooms. The staff whips up delicious…
Senegal
The tiny auberge Le Thiouraye has basic, riverside rooms and a pleasant restaurant and bar. You can also arrange pirogue trips through the mangroves here.
The Gambia
The pick of lodging in town, Basse Guest Inn is a well-run spot that has clean, modern rooms with nice extras (including a fridge). Meals can be arranged.
Dakar
This little-known spot has simple, fan-cooled rooms opening onto a shared balcony, and a restaurant-bar on the shaded grounds overlooking the waterfront.
Senegal
Based in a completely rebuilt historical house, this is a place for good food, a homely atmosphere and a magnificent view across town from the terrace.
Kumasi
A two-minute stroll from the STC bus station, this place can't be beat when in comes to convenience, and the simple rooms and dorm aren't too bad either.
Dakar
Designed to make you feel like Malian royalty, this place comes with lavishly appointed rooms, a wide, wonderful roof terrace and a solid restaurant.
Dakar
Green, art-adorned and beautifully designed, this small guesthouse is as friendly as a smile. A unique gem close to the city's best hotels and bars.
Cabo Verde
Great spot with 10 contemporary and colourful rooms, all equipped with fridges and TVs, and many showcasing ocean views. Some rooms have balconies.
Senegal
In town, Keur Youssou has six nicely furnished round bungalows with thatched roofs and a relaxed ambience. Offers a wide assortment of excursions.
Outamba-Kilimi National Park
The incongruous White House, built to resemble that well-known building in Washington, DC, has pleasant air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour bar.
Outamba-Kilimi National Park
Simple thatch huts with mosquito nets are set right next to the river and there's a kitchen for self-catering or meals available on request.
Nigeria
The Marian features spacious, tidy and comfortable rooms. It's a little on the dingy side, but the welcome is great and the location ideal.
Accra
It may be a little out of the way, but this is great value, with spotless, spacious rooms, a lovely garden and a good restaurant.
Santo Antão
The upscale Santantao Art Resort to the south of town has balconied rooms, a range of facilities and a small tropical garden.
Santo Antão
The Pensão Mar Tranquilidade offers lovely stone-and-thatch cottages as well as good meals and all kinds of activities.
Kumasi
Kumasi's plushest hotel has suitably elegant rooms and a host of upscale facilities, tennis court and pool included.
Ghana
Simple chalets in lovely tropical gardens right next to the beach. There's regular live music by the pool.
Sierra Leone
A community-run spot within the Sankofa Complex that has simple, clean rooms, with beautiful water views.
São Tomé
Set in spectacular jungle surroundings in the remote heart of the island, Pousada Bombaim occupies the central plantation house on the otherwise eerily…
Gabon
This new hotel is in a pleasant location on the lagoon, 10 minutes' walk from the port. Rooms are large and comfortable, with fridge and air-con. It's…
Benin
Squeezed between the ocean and the lagoon, Casa Del Papa is the closest thing to an exclusive resort you'll find on the coast. It features a host of…
Guinea-Bissau
A collection of large and well-kept thatched-roof bungalows sit atop a hill a short walk up from a beautiful white-sand beach. Food and drinks are served…
São Tomé
Though clean and well kept, this resort lacks personality, aggravated by low occupancy, which leaves rooms musty, and its sheer size, which makes it feel…
Gabon
All picked out in bright-red paint, Le Bougainvillier is a favourite in Port-Gentil. The rooms are simply furnished and set around a parking area and…
Libreville
Just across from the airport, all visitors to Libreville are likely to pass through this old favourite set right on the beautiful beach. Rooms are…
Sierra Leone
Set on a lovely patch of golden beach, on a glorious tropical island, you'd think this place would be a winner. And while it has much to recommend it (the…
São Tomé
This is your average high-end European-standard beach resort, with ample rooms, decent sea views, a large buffet breakfast, a (saltwater) horizon pool…
São Tomé & Príncipe
These basic rooms, some with shared bathroom, in the former administrator's house of Roça Abade are only a good option if you really want to get away from…
Libreville
This hotel is easily the best-value comfortable option in town: its rooms are spotless, its location is great and there's a charming courtyard that's a…
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