Curated luxury hotels in Africa

Overlooking the Red Sea, Faraana Heights Resort boasts a private beach, 3 swimming pools and a discotheque. Diving and other water sports can be arranged upon request.

All rooms at Faraana are fitted with printed carpeted floor. Each one offers a satellite TV, a minibar and a wardrobe. Some rooms overlook the sea. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hairdryer.

Guests can feast on a selection of grills served at the Panorama and Grill Restaurant while enjoying the spectacular sea view. Cocktails, mocktails and light snacks are served at the 3 pool bars.

After an energizing workout at the gym, guests can enjoy a game of tennis at the tennis court. For more relaxed options, a sauna and a hot tub are available at the spa for an added charge.

A variety of shops is available at the retail shopping arcade located on site. Naama Bay with its promenade and markets is a 20-minute drive away from Faraana Resort. A shuttle service is available to Naama Bay.

In the heart of Kampala, Humura is within a 5-minute drive of Makerere University and British High Commission. This golf hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mulago National Specialized Hospital and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gaddafi National Mosque.

All rooms have a four-poster bed at this Colonial-style villa, 300 metres from Malindi Beach. Open-air terraces with wooden ceilings overlook tropical gardens with a pool, sun loungers and bar.

Including a private veranda, each spacious room at African House Resort is individually designed and air conditioned. All have a satellite TV, minibar and large bathroom.

The à la carte restaurant provides breakfast and Italian and Swahili cuisine for lunch and dinner. Free tea, coffee and pastries are served every afternoon.

Featuring columns and African art, the hotel’s public areas offer free Wi-Fi. Massages by the pool or in the room can be requested at the 24-hour front desk. Malindi Marine Park is a 10-minute walk and the town centre is a 5-minute drive.

African House Resort can organise car hire and there is free parking on site. A shuttle is available to Mombasa International Airport, 131 km away.

Set in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Bamboo House B&B offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is situated 1.9 km from Malindi Marine National Park, 23 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm and 29 km from Arabuko Sokoke National Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Watamu National Marine Park.

Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with pool view. The units at Bamboo House B&B feature air conditioning and a wardrobe.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast.

Bamboo House B&B offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub.

Vasco da Gama Pillar is 3.4 km from the hotel, while Portuguese Chapel is 3.5 km from the property. Malindi Airport is 6 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Le Mirage Resort and Spa in Sesriem, you'll be in the historical district and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Mt. Naukluftberge and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Namib-Naukluft National Park. This spa hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Sesriem Canyon and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Elim Dune.

With a stay at Chobe Water Villas in Kasika, you'll be on a river, just steps from Kasika Conservancy. This luxury resort is within close proximity of Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate and Impalila Pier.

Located in Yaoundé, Le Lagon CLub & Affaires is in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Italian Embassy and Embassy of the United States of America. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Yaoundé Golf Club and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Parcours Vita.

Merya Hotel Apartment - Zahra is located in Jeddah, 8.1 km from Mall of Arabia and 8.4 km from Al Shallal Theme Park. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is situated 7.4 km from Jeddah Mall.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or American options.

Red Sea Mall is 8.5 km from Merya Hotel Apartment - Zahra, while Floating Mosque is 11 km from the property. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 14 km away.

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Royal House Shela is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a halal breakfast.

A stay at Palmyra Club Amar El Zaman places you in the heart of Sharm El Sheikh – a 6-minute drive from Nabq Bay and 11 minutes from Nabq Protected Area. This family-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from SOHO Square and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Shark's Bay Beach.

شقق هوليداي بلس مشرفه - Holiday Plus Mishrifah Apartments is located in Jeddah, 8.1 km from Jeddah Mall and 9 km from Jeddah Corniche. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Al Andalus Mall.

Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a microwave. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Nassif House Museum is 10 km from شقق هوليداي بلس مشرفه - Holiday Plus Mishrifah Apartments, while King Fahad Fountain is 13 km away. King Abdulaziz International Airport is 16 km from the property.

With a stay at The Drexel House Kenya in Nairobi (Karen), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Hub Karen and Nairobi Business Park. This guest house is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Nairobi National Park and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from United Nations Office at Nairobi.

Set just 16 km from Al Sa'ada Park, Marfa Aliah for service apartments شقق مرفأ عالية للشقق المخدومة features accommodation in Khamis Mushayt with access to an indoor pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. There is a private entrance at the chalet for the convenience of those who stay. The chalet also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests may chill out in the on-site bar, while a grocery delivery service is also available upon request.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Khamis Mushayt, like hiking.

King Khalid University is 21 km from Marfa Aliah for service apartments شقق مرفأ عالية للشقق المخدومة, while Al Salam Theme Park is 23 km away. Abha Airport is 18 km from the property.

With a stay at Mantis Akagera Game Lodge in Mwiri, you'll be in a national park and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Akagera National Park and 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Falcon Golf & Country Club.

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Cleopatra Nile Cruise is located in Luxor, 3 km from Luxor Train Station and 4.6 km from Luxor Museum. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Medinet Habu Temple is 18 km from the hotel and Colossi of Memnon is 18 km away.

Deir el-Medina is 18 km from the hotel, while Valley of the Queens is 19 km from the property. Luxor International Airport is 9 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Cairo and with City Stars reachable within 17 km, Arabella Premium Residence - New Cairo features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 18 km from Cairo Intl Conference Centre, 22 km from Cairo Citadel and 23 km from Mosque of Ibn Tulun. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Selected rooms also boast a kitchenette with a microwave and a minibar.

An à la carte, continental or American breakfast is available at the property.

The hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub. Guests at Arabella Premium Residence - New Cairo will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cairo, like cycling.

A business centre and a car rental service are also offered by the accommodation.

El Hussien Mosque is 23 km from Arabella Premium Residence - New Cairo, while Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha is 24 km away. Cairo International Airport is 16 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Eagle Palace Hotel in Nakuru, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Nakuru National Park and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Menengai Crater and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Lake Elmenteita.

Situated in Pingwe, a few steps from Michamvi Pingwe Beach, Hekaya Zanzibar features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy African and Italian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk and a balcony with a sea view. The rooms have a safety deposit box.

A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is 49 km from Hekaya Zanzibar.

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Luxor for at least part of your stay.  

A stay at The Grill House places you in the heart of Abuja, within a 10-minute walk of Ecowas Secretariat and World Bank. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Aso Villa and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Federal Secretariat.