Curated luxury hotels in Africa

This luxury complex, set in tropical gardens, is 400 metres from Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas Dunes. Spanish colonial-style villas have private balconies or terraces, and there is a free spa and a heated outdoor pool.

Air-conditioned villas at Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia are decorated in relaxing blues and yellows by French interior designer Alberto Pinto. They have modern facilities like satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

Grand Hotel Residencia guests have free access to the spa’s gym, hydro-massage saltwater pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Free Taichi and agua-gym classes are also available at the neighbouring Seaside Palm Beach.

The restaurant serves Canarian and international cuisine. It has an outdoor terrace with views of the lush gardens and mountains. There is a poolside snack bar and a piano bar.

Guests have free access to a tennis court and other facilities in the Hotel Seaside Palm Beach complex 200 metres away, and Meloneras Golf Course is 2 km from the hotel. There is also a DVD library with films in various languages.

Torre del Mar Hotel, on Ibiza’s Playa d'en Bossa Beach, features an outdoor pool, and spa. There is free WiFi, and most rooms have sea or mountain views.

The air-conditioned, bright rooms with modern décor feature a private balcony, flat-screen satellite TV, and a free safe. There is a free minibar, and the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

The Torre del Mar spa includes an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath. Massage service and treatments are available for a surcharge.

The hotel also offers a 24-hour gym and billiards. The Excellence Terrace features Balinese beds, hammocks and an exterior hot tub.

Regional and international cuisine is served in the hotel buffet restaurant, open for breakfast and for dinner. 24-hour room service is available, and packed lunches can be requested. At Bar Sa Punta del Dalt you can enjoy drinks and cocktails and Restobar Miramar serves Mediterranean food and drinks throughout the day.

Torre del Mar has a 24-hour front desk, and you can hire a car from the tour desk. Free parking is available on-site, and Ibiza Town is a 5-minute drive away.

With a stay at Nobis Hotel Stockholm, a Member of Design Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Stockholm, within a 5-minute drive of Stockholm Palace and Vasa Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from ABBA The Museum and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Gröna Lund.

When you stay at Contessina Suites and Spa in Zakynthos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Zakynthos Ferry Terminal and Tsilivi Beach. This luxury hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Alykanas Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Laganas Beach.

When you stay at Titanic Luxury Collection Bodrum in Milas, you'll be on the waterfront and 6 minutes by car from Vita Park Golf Club. This all-inclusive property is 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Bodrum Bar Street and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Bodrum Beach.

With a stay at Arycanda Kirman Premium - Ultra All Inclusive in Alanya, you'll be 18.6 mi (30 km) from Kleopatra Beach and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Side East Beach. This all-inclusive property is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Alanya Aquapark and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Alanya Harbor.

With a stay at Delphin Palace - All Inclusive in Antalya (Lara), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lara Beach and Terra City Shopping Center. This all-inclusive property is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Konyaalti Beach Park and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Konyaalti Beach.

With a stay at Club Marvy in Menderes, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Yali Castle Aquapark and Çukuraltı Plajı. This all-inclusive hotel is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Ephesus Ruins and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Aqua Fantasy Aquapark.

With a stay at Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company in Granada (Granada City Center), you'll be steps from Alhambra and 11 minutes by foot from Plaza Nueva. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Granada Cathedral and 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Sierra Nevada Ski Resort.

With a stay at Anassa Hotel in Neo Chorio, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Latchi Beach and Latsi Beach. This beach hotel is 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from Coral Bay Beach and 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from Tombs of the Kings.

With a stay at Lujo Hotel Bodrum in Milas, you'll be 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Torba Beach and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Bodrum Bar Street. This beach hotel is 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Bodrum Castle and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Bodrum Marina.

A stay at The Land Of Legends Kingdom Hotel - All In Concept places you in the heart of Serik, within a 15-minute walk of Belka Golf Club and Garden of Tolerance. This family-friendly hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Lara Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kaya Eagles Golf Club.

Located in Dubai (Deira), Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek is within a 5-minute drive of City Centre Deira and Dubai Creek. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gold Souk and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from BurJuman Mall.

With a stay at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Rome, within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Navona and Stadio Olimpico. This family-friendly resort is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Vatican Museums and 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Peter's Basilica.

Located in Fuengirola, 1.2 km from Carvajal Beach, Higuerón Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton provides accommodation with restaurants and pubs, free private parking, a sport club and a bar. Conveniently set in the Reserva del Higueron district, this resort offers an indoor pool. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service.

A buffet breakfast is available daily at the resort.

Miramar Shopping Centre is 7 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Malaga, 14 km from Higuerón Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, and the property offers shuttle service for beach, transport station and mall (for a fee).

Property is recommended for guests over the age of 16.

With a stay at InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Marseille – a 4-minute drive from Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and 11 minutes from Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Velodrome Stadium and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Borely Park.

Located in Milan (Central Station), Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan is within a 15-minute walk of Piazza della Repubblica and Corso Buenos Aires. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cathedral of Milan.

When you stay at Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel - Adults Only in Portimão, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach. This luxury hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Marina de Lagos and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Algarve International Autodrome Raceway.

With a stay at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Pegeia (Peyia Town), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Coral Bay Beach and Maa-Paliokastro Archaeological Site. This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Tombs of the Kings and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Paphos Harbour.

With a stay at Grand Palace Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you'll be centrally located in Riga, steps from Riga Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Riga Cathedral. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Freedom Monument and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Latvian National Opera.