Curated luxury hotels in Africa

When you a stay at Kriti Beach in Rethymno, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Town Beach and Blue Beach. This beach hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Georgioupolis Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Anthony Gorge.

When you a stay at Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa in Soldeu, you'll be near ski lifts, just steps from Soldeu Ski Resort and Bosc. This family-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Caldea Spa and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Incles Valley.

With a stay at Steenberg Hotel & Spa in Cape Town (Steenberg Estate), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Constantia Wine Route and 12 minutes from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. This family-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Fish Hoek Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Old Biscuit Mill.

When you a stay at Villars Palace in Ollon, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Villars - Gryon Ski Area and Palace Ski Lift. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Roc d'Orsay Gondola and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Barboleusaz - Les Chaux.

Centrally located in Astana, Sheraton Astana Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bayterek Tower and Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Parliament of Kazakhstan and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Singing Fountain.

A stay at Covent Garden Hotel, Firmdale Hotels places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Leicester Square and The British Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Set in Vale do Lobo in the Algarve Region, 18 km from Albufeira, the beachfront Dunas Douradas Beach Club features an 3 outdoor pools, one of them for children, as well as an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. The resort has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

The rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Breakfast is available upon request at the Dunas Douradas Beach Club. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

This resort has a private beach area and bike hire is available. The area is popular for golfing and horse riding. Faro is 11 km from Dunas Douradas Beach Club, while Vilamoura is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 8 km from the property.

When you stay at Azia Resort and Spa in Chlorakas, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Tombs of the Kings and Paphos Harbour. This beach resort is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Coral Bay Beach and 3.4 mi (5.6 km) from Kings Avenue Mall.

With a stay at Phoenix Copenhagen, you'll be centrally located in Copenhagen, just a 2-minute walk from Nyhavn and 6 minutes by foot from Strøget. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tivoli Gardens and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Little Mermaid.

A stay at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo places you in the heart of Colombo, within a 10-minute walk of Talangama Wetland and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nawaloka Hospital and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct.

With a stay at Electra Palace Rhodes - Premium All Inclusive in Rhodes, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Rhodes Port and Ialyssos Beach. This all-inclusive property is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Faliraki Beach and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Elli Beach.

You'll be centrally located in St. Julian's with a stay at Hyatt Regency Malta, just steps from St George's Beach. This luxury hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Golden Bay and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Mellieha Bay.

When you stay at W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Waterworld. This golf hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ferrari World and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

Located in Sintra, Vila Galé Sintra is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Sintra National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. This family-friendly hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Pena Palace and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Adraga Beach.

When you stay at POUSADA MANGUEIRA Boutique Hotel in Cairu, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Moreré Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Bainema Beach. This luxury inn is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ponta de Castelhanos Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Onca Cove.

Aqua Blue Hotel is set right on Perissa Beach featuring a private beach space with sun beds and umbrellas. It offers 3 outdoor pools, including a kids’ pool, and rooms with free WiFi.

Rooms at Aqua Blue are bright and modernly furnished with air conditioning, a satellite, flat-screen TV, fridge, private bathroom, balcony or veranda, double-glazed windows and safety boxes.

The property has a buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner, as well as a lounge bar serving drinks by the pool.

There is 24-hour front-desk service, while at the reception you will also find computers with paid Internet access. Trips and car rentals can be arranged, and there is also laundry, ironing and towels service.

Fira, the bustling capital of Santorini, is 15 km away, while Santorini Airport and Port are a 20-minute drive. Water sports, restaurants and other entertainment options can be found near the hotel.

When you stay at Sun Siyam Vilu Reef in Vilu Reef, you'll be on the beach and steps from Meedhuffushi Island Beach. This beach resort is within close proximity of Meedhuffushi Island Pier and Meedhoo Harbour.

Situated in Quba, Macara Lake Park features a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a kids' club and room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, and sauna, as well as a restaurant.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a terrace and others also feature mountain views.

A buffet, vegetarian or halal breakfast is available each morning at the property.

At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub and a Turkish bath. You can play table tennis and darts at Macara Lake Park, and the area is popular for fishing.

Speaking Azerbaijani, English and Russian, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk.

When you stay at Hyatt Centric Hebbal Bengaluru in Bengaluru, you'll be in the business district, just steps from Aster CMI Hospital and 8 minutes by foot from Brigade Magnum. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kirloskar Business Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manyata Tech Park.

With a stay at Raajkutir - IHCL SeleQtions, you'll be centrally located in Kolkata, within a 15-minute drive of New Market and New Town Eco Park. This luxury hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Dakshineswar Kali Temple and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Energy Education Park.