Curated luxury hotels in Africa

With a stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas in Sithonia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kalogria Beach and Spathies Beach. This beach hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Nikiti Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Agios Pavlos Church.

Located in Weligama, Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux is by the ocean – a 1-minute drive from Turtle Bay Beach and 10 minutes from Mirissa Beach. This beach resort is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Weligama Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Mirissa Fisheries Harbor.

With an amazing location and panoramic views of the ocean, Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only is a luxurious boutique hotel offering the very best in style and comfort.

At Compass House you don't even have to leave your bed to admire the view. All the rooms have beds with ocean views, and direct access to the deck and pool area. The top-floor suite boast a private plunge pool, while the suite located on the pool level features outdoor space and modern decor.

For a beautiful and relaxing experience, take a dip in the ocean-facing, 22-metre infinity pool, or take the short walk down to the beach. Cape Town city centre is a 10-minute drive away.

Compass House can arrange airport transfers at an additional charge.

Apart from the many popular beaches and the city centre, the Compass House is close to the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain cableway and other Cape Town attractions.

With a stay at Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel - Adults only in Cap Malheureux, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute drive of Grand Bay Beach and Anse la Raie. This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Trou aux Biches Beach and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Turtle Bay.

A stay at SK Royal Hotel Tula places you in the heart of Tula, steps from Tula Chamber Drama Theater and 8 minutes by foot from Tula Kremlin. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Tula Regional Museum and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Assumption Cathedral.

A stay at Dushanbe Serena Hotel places you in the heart of Dushanbe, steps from Bekhzod National Museum and Tajikistan National Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dushanbe Opera and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tajik State Technical University.

With a stay at Wine & Books Porto Hotel , you'll be centrally located in Porto, just a 3-minute walk from Livraria Lello and 7 minutes by foot from Porto City Hall. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bolhao Market and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Porto Cathedral.

With a stay at Hôtel de Berri Champs-Élysées, a Luxury Collection Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Paris, within a 5-minute walk of Champs-Élysées and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Arc de Triomphe and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Place Charles de Gaulle.

When you stay at Grand Hotel Binz in Binz, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Binz Beach and Islands of the Baltic Sea. This beach hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Sellin Pier and 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Port of Sassnitz.

With a stay at The Orchid Shimla in Shimla, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mall Road and Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lakkar Bazar and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Indira Tourist Park.

With a stay at Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort in Dubai (The World Islands), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Kite Beach and 5 minutes from Jumeirah Beach. This beach hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Marina Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Umm Suqeim Beach.

When you stay at Skiathos Princess Resort in Skiathos, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Skianthos and Koukounaries Beach. This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Paraskevi Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Vromolimnos.

When you stay at Monte Santo Resort in Lagoa, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Albufeira Marina.

When you stay at Natura Luxury Boutique Hotel Skopelos in Skopelos, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Agios Ioannis Beach. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Port of Skianthos and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Port of Skopelos.

With a stay at Pegasus Spa Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santorini – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 12 minutes from Athinios Port. This luxury hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Ancient Thira and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint.

Hotel Saratoga is centrally located in Palma de Mallorca – a 2-minute walk from Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and 11 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Port of Palma de Mallorca.

When you stay at Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro in Maiori, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Amalfi Cathedral and Amalfi Harbour. This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Amalfi Beach and 26.6 mi (42.7 km) from Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Shabran Wellbeing Resort in Pirǝbǝdil features 5-star accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi.

At the resort, every room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, all units at Shabran Wellbeing Resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a seating area. All rooms include a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options.

Guests can relax in the spa and wellness centre, including an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, or in the garden equipped with a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 171 km away.

With a stay at Bodrium Hotel & Spa - Special Class, you'll be centrally located in Bodrum, within a 5-minute drive of Bodrum Marina and Bodrum Ferry Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Bodrum Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bodrum Bar Street.

Located right on the sandy beach, the 5-star Duni Marina Royal Palace Hotel - Ultra All Inclusive is part of the exclusive Duni Royal Resort near Sozopol. The Duni complex boasts 4 swimming pools and 10 tennis courts, as well as a new aqua park only for guests of the resort and free of charge.

A buffet breakfast, late breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee and cake, sandwich corner, dinner and midnight snacks are included in the room rate. Unlimited domestic beverages are included as well.

Additionally you can sample delicious Italian cuisine in the a-la-carte restaurant Milanese, or taste the unrivalled specialities of the Bulgarian cuisine at the traditional tavern on the premises. The main restaurant Marina Palace offers panoramic views of the resort.

You can also enjoy a drink at the lobby bar or unwind in the spa centre using the sauna, steam bath, hot tub and the in-door swimming pool. After an active workout in the gym, you can spoil yourself with a massage or a beauty treatment.

Entertainment also comprises tennis table, archery, darts, beach volleyball, aerobics and surfing. A tennis court bar and a disco are also at your disposal.

The beach and pools of the Marina Royal Palace provide life guards and towel service. There is a snack bar and a medical station as well as parasols, sun beds and showers.

Sozopol is easily reachable by car in 10 minutes, while Burgas Airport is about 40 km away.