Curated luxury hotels in Africa

Located in Unawatuna, Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna is by the ocean – a 5-minute drive from Unawatuna Beach and 7 minutes from Galle Harbour. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Jungle Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Japanese Peace Pagoda.

With a stay at Copenhagen Island Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Copenhagen, within a 5-minute drive of Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from City Hall Square and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Strøget.

When you stay at Mitsis Rinela Beach in Hersonissos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Star Beach Water Park and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Stalis Beach.

When you stay at Grand Hotel Campione in Campione d'Italia, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Lugano and Casinò di Campione. This luxury hotel is 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Villa del Balbianello and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Piazza Cavour.

With a stay at Hotel Servigroup La Zenia in Orihuela (Orihuela Costa), you'll be a 3-minute walk from La Zenia Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cabo Roig Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from La Mata Beach.

You'll be on the waterfront with a stay at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives in Hakuraa Huraa.

Formerly a Carmelite convent, Hôtel Jules César is located at the centre of Arles. It features a Cinq Mondes Spa with a hot tub, sauna and massage cabins. Guests can relax and enjoy the seasonal heated outdoor swimming pool and floral gardens.

Refurbished and decorated by M. Christian Lacroix, the hotel presents 3 local colorful styles. Fully air-conditioned, the spacious foyer, the rooms, the suites and the dining-room offer an elegant combination of antique and contemporary furniture. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Provencal cuisine is served in the Lou Marquès gastronomic restaurant. Room service is available upon request.

The Jules César hotel provides a valet service and parking is available for an additional fee.

This peacefully situated country house benefits from a picturesque terrace, indoor swimming pool with panoramic views and a fitness centre. Landgoed Lauswolt is a 35 minutes drive from Groningen and Leeuwarden.

All of the air-conditioned rooms at Landgoed Lauswolt have a minibar, flat-screen TV and a work desk. Each room also has a modern bathroom which is supplied with a bathrobe and slippers.

"The Art of Beauty" by Lauswolt is a wellness centre which includes a sauna, solarium and a Turkish steam bath. The salon programme offers something for everyones desire. You can truly relax during a lovely body massage, a manicure or pedicure from O.P.I. or an Orlane facial treatment matched to the specific needs of the skin.

Since 2015 awarded with a Michelin star, De Heeren van Harinxma serves modern French and Dutch inspired cuisine prepared with local ingredients whenever possible. The elegant dining room features high ceilings and large windows.

Landgoed Lauswolt is situated next to Golf & Country Club Lauswolt and less than 5 minutes drive from the A7. Drachten is a 10-minute drive away. The centre of Zwolle is less than 55 minutes away by car. Guests can explore the local area with the bicycle rental and packed lunch services.

When you stay at Leeu Estates in Franschhoek, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Mont Rochelle Wine Estate and Franschhoek Wine Tram. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Franschhoek Town Hall and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Franschhoek Art House.

With a stay at JW Marriott Goa in Vagator, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute drive of Anjuna Beach and Chapora Fortress. This luxury hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Baga Beach and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Calangute Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Ai Reali di Venezia, you'll be centrally located in Venice, steps from Rialto Bridge and 4 minutes by foot from St. Mark's Square. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Mark's Basilica and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St Mark's Campanile.

When you a stay at Hotel Riva in Malinska-Dubasnica, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Kvarner Gulf and Malinska Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Haludovo Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rupa Beach.

With a stay at Grand Harilton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 15-minute drive of Mall of Istanbul and Ataköy Marina. This luxury hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Bosphorus and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Galata Tower.

When you stay at ADLER Spa Resort Dolomiti in Ortisei, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Dolomites and Val Gardena. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Ulrich - Seiser Alm and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Church of Sant'Udalrico.

When you stay at Faloria Mountain Spa Resort in Cortina d'Ampezzo, you'll be next to a golf course – a 1-minute drive from Dolomites and 8 minutes from Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from Lake Braies and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Lake Misurina.

Located in Madikeri, Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg is in the mountains – a 5-minute drive from Gaddige - Raja's Tomb and 6 minutes from Raja's Seat. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Madikeri Fort and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Western Ghats.

Located in Olmeto, Hôtel Marinca & Spa is by the sea – a 5-minute drive from Southern Corsica Beaches and 6 minutes from Aménagée Beach. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Plage d'Olmeto and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Plage du Ruesco.

With a stay at Kaya Palazzo Golf Resort in Serik (Belek Golf Area), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Kaya Eagles Golf Club and 5 minutes by foot from Kadriye Beach. This beach resort is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Lara Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Garden of Tolerance.

With a stay at La Cheneaudiere - Hôtel Spa - Relais & Châteaux in Colroy-la-Roche, you'll be 5 mi (8 km) from Oberlin Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Le Champ du Feu Ski Resort. This family-friendly hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Alsace-Moselle Memorial and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from KL-Natzweiler Museum.

With a stay at Maison Delano Paris, you'll be centrally located in Paris – a 7-minute walk from Champs-Élysées and 14 minutes by foot from Palais Garnier. This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Louvre Museum and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Arc de Triomphe.