Curated luxury hotels in Africa

Located in Cairo (Heliopolis), Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis is within a 15-minute drive of City Centre Almaza Shopping Mall and Khan el-Khalili. This family-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Egypt International Exhibitions Center and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Tahrir Square.

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali places you in the heart of Kigali, steps from Kigali Heights and 4 minutes by foot from Kigali Convention Centre. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Rwanda Development Board and 1.3 mi (2 km) from University of Kigali.

With a stay at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, you'll be centrally located in Accra, within a 15-minute drive of Accra Mall and National Theatre of Ghana. This luxury hotel is 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Labadi Beach and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Teshie Beach.

A stay at Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba places you in the heart of Aqaba, steps from Early Islamic Ayla and 8 minutes by foot from Palm Beach. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Saraya Aqaba Waterpark.

With a stay at Palm Royale Resort - Soma Bay in Soma Bay, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Red Sea. This beach resort is 32.2 mi (51.8 km) from Marina Hurghada and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Safaga Dock.

Located in Sharm El Sheikh (Shark's Bay), White Hills Resort is within a 15-minute walk of Shark's Bay and SOHO Square. This beach hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Naama Bay and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Nabq Bay.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka in Lusaka, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Pakati Sunday Market and Mulungushi Confrence Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nu Metro Arcades Mall and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from EastPark Mall.

Featuring 4 restaurants and extensive wellness facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, this hotel is located a 5-minute walk away from Avenida Revolução de Outubro. All accommodations offer views of Luanda.

A satellite LCD TV and work desk are standard in the air-conditioned rooms, suites and apartments at EPIC SANA Luanda. They are chic in style and have a modern private bathroom, sometimes with glass walls.

A breakfast buffet is available daily at EPIC SANA, and guests can enjoy international cuisine while admiring views of Luanda Bay and the city. Drinks and snacks are served at the bar.

A Turkish bath, sauna and hot tub offer relaxation after a busy day. There is also a fitness centre, a massage service and a hairdresser with a nail spa.

Free WiFi is provided, and there are several meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment. The reception service operates 24 hours a day and provides airport shuttles to Luanda Airport, 8 km away.

With a stay at Acacia Premier Hotel in Kisumu, you'll be on a lake, just a 1-minute walk from The West End Shopping Mall and 10 minutes by foot from Kisumu Impala Sanctuary. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kisumu Clock Tower and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dunga Bay.

With a stay at Palacina The Residence & The Suites in Nairobi (Kilimani), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Yaya Centre. This luxury hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Thika Road Mall and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lucky 8 Casino.

With a stay at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam (Kivukoni), you'll be steps from St Joseph's Cathedral and 3 minutes by foot from Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Le Grande Casino and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Atiman House.

When you stay at Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar - All Inclusive in Nungwi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. This all-inclusive property is 22.8 mi (36.7 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Simba Padel.

Located in Hurghada, 29 km from New Marina, Creek Hotel and Residences El Gouna provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a private beach area. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests.

Guest rooms at the hotel come 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. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a minibar. At Creek Hotel and Residences El Gouna all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Speaking Arabic, German, English and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the 24-hour front desk.

Hurghada Grand Aquarium is 40 km from Creek Hotel and Residences El Gouna, while TU Berlin Campus El Gouna is 3.3 km away. Hurghada International Airport is 33 km from the property.

With a stay at Sataya Resort Marsa Alam in Marsa Alam, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Red Sea and Abu Dabbab Bay. This all-inclusive hotel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Marsa Shuna Beach and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Turtle Bay Beach.

A stay at Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa places you in the heart of Addis Ababa, just a 4-minute walk from Friendship Park and within a 5-minute drive of Derg Monument. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Addis Ababa National Archives and Library and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from ECA Conference Center.

Set in Sharm El Sheikh, less than 1 km from White Knight Bay Beach, White Hills Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

The resort offers a terrace. You can play billiards and darts at the 5-star resort.

SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh is 1 km from White Hills Resort, while Tonino Lamborghini International Convention Center Sharm El Sheikh is 15 km away. Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is 3 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, you'll be centrally located in Nairobi, within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Thika Road Mall. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Oshwal Religious Centre and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Sarit Centre.

Located in Krugersdorp, Forum Homini Boutique Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve and 7 minutes from Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park. This luxury hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Sterkfontein Caves and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Wonder Caves.

Located at the 4 km long Makadi Bay, the SUNRISE Royal Makadi Aqua Resort has an oriental flair. The unique architecture and lush gardens are enriched with spectacular pool areas, where the guests can enjoyaqua park facilities.

This 5-star resort in Makadi Bay offers direct access to the beach and 2 outdoor pool areas. It houses a spa providing an extensive range of massages and beauty treatments.

This SUNRISE Royal Makadi Aqua Resort offers 6 à-la-carte restaurants. The dining options include Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Greek and Asian cuisine. 24-hour room service is also available. The resort offers 7 different theme bars, such as a typical English pub, two pool bars and the Oriental-style Sultana Café.

All accommodations at SUNRISE Royal Makadi Aqua Resort come with a minibar and a terrace or balcony. Some units are located right on the beach and feature outdoor seating areas with Red Sea views.

The extensive pool area features 5 swimming pools, including 2 heated ones for winter months and a children’s pool with multiple slides. Guests can exercise on the 6 km jogging track or at the well-equipped fitness center. The wonderful views of the Red Sea which can be enjoyed are an invitation to rest and relaxation. This region is as well known for some of the best snorkel and diving areas.

The resort is just 30-minute drive from Hurghada International Airport. Free parking is available on site.

Facing the beachfront, Waves Hotel offers 5-star accommodation in Umm Lajj and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and private beach area. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel each room is equipped 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. The rooms include a coffee machine, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

At Waves Hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath.

Speaking Arabic and English at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area.

Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 151 km away.