Curated luxury hotels in Africa

With a stay at Rabat Marriott Hotel in Rabat (Agdal), you'll be steps from Al Barid Stadium and Arribat Center. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Jardin d'Essais Botaniques and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco.

With a stay at Acrotel Athena Pallas & Residence in Sithonia, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kalogria Beach and Nikiti Beach. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Agios Pavlos Church and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Koviou Beach.

Located in Weligama, Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Turtle Bay Beach and Mirissa Beach. This beach resort is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Weligama Beach and 5.7 mi (9.1 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.

Set in Marrakech, 5.1 km from Bahia Palace, Amanjena Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. There is a sauna, evening entertainment and free shuttle service.

Some rooms also offer a kitchenette with a minibar.

An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play table tennis and tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Amanjena Resort also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the accommodation. Speaking English and French at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock.

Boucharouite Museum is 5.6 km from Amanjena Resort, while The Orientalist Museum of Marrakech is 5.8 km from the property. Marrakech-Menara Airport is 10 km away.

When you stay at Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel - Adults only in Cap Malheureux, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute drive of Pereybere Beach and Grand Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Trou aux Biches Beach and 11.8 mi (19 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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dushanbe Opera and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tajik State Technical University.

With a stay at Wine & Books Porto Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you'll be centrally located in Porto, steps from Porto Historic Center and 4 minutes by foot from Avenida dos Aliados. 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 0.6 mi (1 km) from Avenue Montaigne.

When you stay at Grand Hotel Binz in Binz, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Binz Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Hundestrand. This beach hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Sellin Pier and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Kurhaus Binz.

Located in Dubai, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is close to Kite Beach and Jumeirah Beach. This beach hotel is within the vicinity of Burj Al Arab and Mall of the Emirates.

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 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Alvor Beach and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.

With a stay at Natura Luxury Boutique Hotel Skopelos in Skopelos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Agios Ioannis Beach and Agios Ioannis Chapel. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Port of Skianthos and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Achladies Beach.

With a stay at Pegasus Spa Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santorini – a 1-minute drive from Santorini Caldera and 10 minutes from Oia Blue Dome Church Viewpoint. This luxury hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Kamari Beach and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Athinios Port.

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 – a 1-minute drive from Maiori Beach and 5 minutes from Amalfi Cathedral. This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Amalfi Beach and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Amalfi Harbour.

Shabran Wellbeing Resort is located in Shabran.

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.