Curated luxury hotels in Africa

Located on the Red Sea, Shams features a private beach with cushioned loungers. Panoramic views of the water can be admired from the fresh water infinity pool equipped with a sun-lounger terrace.

Shams Prestige air-conditioned rooms have a contemporary décor and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. The bathrooms are equipped with rain showers. Some rooms have balconies, while others offer a private terrace and hot tub.

Overlooking the pool and beach, the Terrace restaurant provides a breakfast buffet with homemade baked items and fresh juices. In the evening, the buffet is filled with various hot dishes, a rich salad bar, and desserts.

Guests can enjoy far-reaching views from the Terrace bar, which serves wines, cocktails, and soft drinks. The Pool and Beach bars deliver drinks directly to the sun loungers.

Various water sports are offered by the Prestige and can be enjoyed in the clear water of the Red Sea. Table tennis and squash can be played on-site.

Shams Prestige is about 48 km from Hurghada Airport and 55 km from Hurghada City.

When you stay at Banyan Tree Alula in Al-'Ula, you'll be in the mountains and 13 minutes by car from Jabal Ikmah. This luxury hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Mada'in Saleh Train Station and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Umm al-Daraj.

You'll be centrally located in Hurghada with a stay at Serry Beach Resort; you'll be 7 minutes by foot from Sindbad Aqua Park. This beach resort is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Red Sea and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Marina Hurghada.

Located in Kampala, Wilsen Hotel Nansana is connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute drive of Makerere University and Kasubi Tombs. This luxury hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Synagogue Church of All Nations and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Mulago National Specialized Hospital.

With a stay at Zaytun Hotel Kano, you'll be centrally located in Kano.

A stay at Monarch Hotel places you in the heart of Addis Ababa, within a 5-minute drive of Friendship Park and Addis Ababa Stadium. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Holy Trinity Cathedral and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Unity Park.

With a stay at Sofitel Malabo Sipopo Le Golf in Malabo, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 10 mi (16 km) from Cathedral de Malabo and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Estadio Internacional. This beach hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Malabo City Hall and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial.

Cleopatra Luxury Resort Sharm El Sheikh is a beach front resort located in the Sinai Peninsula in the splendid area of Nabq Bay. Private beach and a diving centre await guests at this 5-star hotel. The resort also boasts a large infinity pool, along with 10 food and beverage venues. It is 7 km from airport.

The elegantly decorated rooms at Cleopatra Luxury Resort come with flat-screen TVs and satellite channels. Each air-conditioned room features a minibar.

This Sharm El Sheikh resort offers an eventful animation programme including morning aqua fit classes. Kids can enjoy their own pool.

The Cleopatra Luxury Resort is 17 km away from Naama Bay. It offers a daily shuttle service upon request.

When you stay at The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Umluj, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Red Sea and Ummahat Islands. This beach resort is within the region of Al Wajh Lagoon.

Located in Nairobi, The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel is in the business district – a 5-minute drive from Yaya Centre and 6 minutes from Sarit Centre. This luxury hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from University of Nairobi and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

Located in Brazzaville, Hilton Brazzaville Les Tours Jumelles Hotel & Residences is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Plain Market and Ecole de Peinture de Poto-Poto. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Basilique Sainte-Anne and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Les Rapides.

With a stay at Hurghada Long Beach Resort in Hurghada (Village Road), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Red Sea and 5 minutes from Desert Rose Aqua Park. This luxury hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Marina Hurghada and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Old Town Sahl Hasheesh.

Located in Kizimkazi, Aldiana Club Zanzibar Kwanza is within a 5-minute drive of Kizimkazi Dimbani Mosque and Dimbani Beach. This beach resort is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Jambiani Beach and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Paje Beach.

Facing the beachfront, Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus- Ultra All-Inclusive offers 5-star accommodation in Hurghada and features a garden, private beach area and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. There is a spa and wellness centre with an outdoor swimming pool, indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as a sauna.

At the resort every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus- Ultra All-Inclusive provides certain units with sea views, and rooms have a terrace. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

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

Spa and wellness facilities are at guests' disposal during their stay at the accommodation, including a hot tub and on-request massage treatments. The area is popular for snorkelling, and car hire is available at Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus- Ultra All-Inclusive.

Albatros White Beach is 600 metres from the resort, while New Marina is 7 km away. Hurghada International Airport is 3 km from the property.

You'll be on the beach with a stay at Tawila Island Resort in Hurghada.

With a stay at Elilly International Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Addis Ababa – a 4-minute walk from ECA Conference Center and a 2-minute drive from Addis Ababa Stadium. This luxury hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Meskel Square.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia is set in Lubumbashi. The property also features a tennis court and a garden. The hotel offers a sun terrace where guests can relax.

A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests can also enjoy local, African and Mediterranean cuisines that are served at the onsite restaurant. Guest can also have a drink at the bar onsite.

The property also provides BBQ facilities and business facilities to its guests. Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia also has a spa and wellness centre that guests can make use of.

The nearest airport Lubumbashi International Airport is situated 14 km from the property. Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia offers airport shuttle services.

When you stay at JAZ Elite Amara in Marsa Alam, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Red Sea and Marsá Mubārak. This all-inclusive hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Turtle Bay Beach and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Port Ghalib International Marina.

The 5-star Charmillion Gardens Aquapark features a large outdoor pool surrounded by cushioned loungers and a private beach access. It has spacious rooms, a restaurant offering themed buffets, and a 24-hour all-inclusive service shared with the nearby sister hotels where guests can eat and drink at bars in Charmillion Group Resorts' sister hotels

The air-conditioned rooms at Charmillion Gardens Aquapark include a seating area with satellite TV. They all have a balcony. Each is decorated with tiled floors and dark wooden furniture.

Guests can make use of the facilities at Charmillion Club and Charmillion Life resort. These include beach access, a diving centre and a health club with a gym, sauna, and private massage rooms. A playground and a pool are available for younger guests.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is just 5 minutes by car from Charmillion Gardens Aquapark. Namaa Bay is a 20-minute drive away.

Located in Addis Ababa (Bole), Getfam Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Shola Market and Zefmesh Grand Mall. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Edna Mall and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Medhane Alem Church.