Curated luxury hotels in Africa

This 5-star-superior hotel in the Winkhausen district of Schmallenberg offers a free 5000 m² spa, traditional food from the Sauerland region, and a scenic location in the Rothaargebirge nature park.

All of the spacious, elegantly furnished rooms at the Romantik Hotel Deimann include a minibar and TV. Most rooms have a balcony.

Guests are welcome to relax in the Gutshof-Spa area featuring 11 saunas, an indoor, outdoor and infinity pool and a spacious gym. The spa area provides great views of the hotel gardens.

A rich breakfast buffet is available. Regional dishes and fine wines are served in the Hotel Deimann’s restaurant or outside on the terrace. Local beers are served in the country-style Wilzenkeller cellar.

Leisure activities at the Deimann include tennis, qi gong, and water aerobics.

With a stay at Sunrise Pasikuda in Pasikuda, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Pasikuda Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Kalkudah Beach. This beach hotel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Saint Nicholas Church Chenkalady and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Batticaloa Lagoon.

With a stay at Imperial Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Copenhagen, just a 5-minute walk from Tivoli Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from City Hall Square. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Strøget and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Nyhavn.

Katarino SPA Hotel is situated at the foot of the Rila Mountain, 8 km away from Bansko ski resort and 2 km away from Razlog. It features a tennis court, a gym, a 4-track bowling alley and billiards, as well as indoor and outdoor pool with mineral water. Guests can benefit from the healing relaxation and skin therapies at the modern spa centre.

The restaurants of Katarino SPA Hotel serve fine Bulgarian cuisine and healthy food, prepared with natural products from farms in ecological areas. Selection of fine wines and beer are produced in the complex, BBQ and show cooking are offered as well. Freshly squeezed juices, cocktails and snacks are served by the pool and in the bars.

The hotel has electric vehicle charging station, ATM and conference rooms. Available on site are also a kids' club, 2 outdoor playgrounds and children's mineral pool. Free ski wardrobe and free shuttle service to the gondola lift are provided.

The ultra half-board arrangement includes buffet breakfast and dinner or set menu. Guests are provided with free access to the thermal spa area with a variety of mineral pools, diverse types of saunas and panoramic steam baths.

When you stay at Paros Agnanti Resort & Spa in Paros, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Parikia and Naousa Harbour. This beach hotel is 26.1 mi (42.1 km) from Agios Prokopios Beach and 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Plaka Beach.

With a stay at Cabogata Beach Hotel in Almeria (Retamar), you'll be a 5-minute walk from El Toyo Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. This golf hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Plaza del Mar and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Alboran Golf.

Located in Zallaq, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain is a 1-minute drive from Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park and 8 minutes from Bahrain International Circuit. This family-friendly hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Al Areen Wildlife Sanctuary and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from First Oil Well.

Located in Benaulim, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa is by the sea – a 4-minute drive from Maria Hall and 6 minutes from Benaulim Beach. This beach resort is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Varca Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Colva Beach.

With a stay at Dusit Thani Dubai, you'll be centrally located in Dubai – a 5-minute drive from Dubai World Trade Centre and 6 minutes from Dubai Mall. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Burj Khalifa and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Dubai Cruise Terminal.

Located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Chianti Sculpture Park and 7 minutes from Borgo Scopeto e Caparzo Srl. This family-friendly hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Piazza del Campo and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Az. Agr.Losi Querciavalle.

A stay at The Westin Valencia places you in the heart of Valencia, just a 4-minute walk from Mestalla Stadium and within a 5-minute drive of City of Arts and Sciences. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Port of Valencia and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Malvarrosa Beach.

With a stay at InterContinental Budapest by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Budapest, steps from Szechenyi Chain Bridge and within a 5-minute walk of Budapest Christmas Market. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Stephen's Basilica and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Parliament Building.

Located in Povoacao, Octant Furnas is in a regional park, within a 15-minute walk of Caldeiras das Furnas and Terra Nostra Park. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Poca da Dona Beija and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lagoa das Furnas.

Located in Salvador (Rio Vermelho), Zank by Toque Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra and Farol da Barra Beach. This luxury hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Porto da Barra Beach and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Arena Fonte Nova.

With a stay at Der Verdinser Hof in Schenna, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Merano Thermal Baths and Ortler Ski Arena. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Verdines-Talle Cable Car and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Schenna Castle.

With a stay at Lysebu Hotel in Oslo (Holmenkollen), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Aker Brygge and Oslo Winter Park. This luxury hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Karl Johan Gate and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Oslo Opera House.

With a stay at Elysian Luxury Hotel & Spa in Kalamata, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kalamata Beach and Ionian Sea. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Municipal Railway Park of Kalamata and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Vasileos Georgiou Central Square.

Located in Champillon, Royal Champagne Hôtel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and Champagne Michel Bahuchet Père et Fils. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Voilière des Cigognes Altavilloises and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Église Abbatiale.

A stay at Parkhotel Graz - Traditional Luxury places you in the heart of Graz, steps from Graz Old Town and MUMUTH Theater. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Graz City Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Graz University of Technology.

With a stay at Palais Le Brun, you'll be centrally located in Valletta – a 1-minute drive from Malta Experience and 10 minutes from Sliema Promenade. This luxury hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Golden Bay and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from St George's Beach.