Curated luxury hotels in Africa

With a stay at Hotel Mediterranee Family & Spa Hotel in Bibione, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bibione Beach and Val Grande. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Caorle Lagoon and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Baseleghe Marina.

With a stay at Hotel Gran BelVeder & Ostsee Therme Resort & Spa in Scharbeutz, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Travemuende Ferry Port and Timmendorfer Beach. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Scharbeutz Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ostsee Therme Scharbeutz.

A stay at Ca' di Dio - VRetreats, SLH Collection places you in the heart of Venice, within a 10-minute walk of St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Mark's Basilica.

A stay at Hotel Civis Luz Castellón places you in the heart of Castelló de la Plana, within a 5-minute drive of Provincial Hospital of Castellon and Jaume I University. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Llotja del Canem and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Central Market.

A stay at Elite Hotel Knaust places you in the heart of Sundsvall, steps from Sundsvall City Hall and Stenstan Visitor Center. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kulturmagasinet and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Södra Stadsberget.

Offering ski-to-door access and panoramic views of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Forestis Dolomites is located in Plancios, 20 km from Bressanone. The property features a wellness centre and an on-site restaurant.

Suites at Forestis Dolomites have modern wooden furnishings and they all come with a comfortable lounge and an LCD satellite TV and a furnished balcony. Each includes a private bathroom with soft bathrobes, slippers and toiletries.

At this family-run hotel you can relax in the outdoor hot tub, the bio herbal sauna and the steam room. A range of massages and beauty treatments can be booked at reception, while outdoors you will find a garden furnished with hammocks and hand-crafted sun loungers.

Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices feature at breakfast, along with a great selection of organic cakes, muesli, cold meats and cheeses. Dinner and afternoon snacks are also included. Gluten-free options are available on request.

Set on the Plose ski slopes, Forestis Dolomites has free ski storage. Staff can arrange ski lessons at a nearby school.

With a stay at Les Jardins De La Medina in Marrakech (Mechouar-Kasbah), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Jemaa el-Fnaa and Avenue Mohamed VI. This family-friendly guest house is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Koutoubia Mosque and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Majorelle Garden.

With a stay at Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Ischia, within a 15-minute drive of Ischia Port and Aragonese Castle. This beach hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Maronti Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Port of Forio.

Located in Selçuk, Richmond Ephesus Resort - All Inclusive is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Temple of Artemis and Selcuk Efes Kent Bellegi History Museum. This all-inclusive property is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Ephesus Archaeological Museum and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from The Citadel of Ayasoluk.

A stay at The Cove Rotana Resort places you in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah – a 9-minute drive from Al Hamra Mall and 11 minutes from Al Hamra Golf Club. This beach hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Al Qawasim Corniche and 10 mi (16.1 km) from National Museum of Ras al Khaimah.

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

Located in Păuleşti, Sky Blue Hotel & Spa is a 5-minute drive from Ploiesti Shopping City and 9 minutes from Central Market Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from St. John the Baptist Cathedral and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Prahova County Museum of Natural Sciences.

A stay at Grand Hotel Don Gregorio places you in the heart of Salamanca, steps from Cueva de Salamanca and Las Duenas Convent. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from La Torre Del Marque De Villena and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Esteban Convent.

Located in Chania, Atlantica Kalliston Resort - Adults Only is a 1-minute drive from Kalamaki Beach and 6 minutes from Chania Central Market. This beach resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Golden Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Agia Marina Beach.

With a stay at Royal Tulip Skikda in Filfila, you'll be in the entertainment district and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from La Place Square and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from 20 August 1955 Stadium. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Centre Culturel Ali Tlilani.

Located in southern Andalusia, Fairplay Golf & Spa Resort - by Grupo Tribu offers an outdoor seasonal pool, on-site 18-hole golf course and gardens with wonderful views over Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve.

The Fairplay resort is designed as a small white Andalusian town, featuring narrow streets and squares. Rooms and suites have modern décor, and include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and minibar. Most offer views of the golf course, courtyard or countryside.

Guests at the Fairplay can enjoy 3 à la carte restaurants: La Atalaya, serving mediterranean food; Mar de Campo, with local products and modern cuisine; and a buffet restaurant called Los Acebuches. There is a Club House snack bar with an outdoor dining area and golf course views. The resort has 1 bar open all year, and 1 by the pool open seasonally

The luxury spa and wellness centre features an aquamedic pool, hammam, hot tub and sauna, as well as hydrotherapy treatments, facials and massages, all available for an extra charge. Guests have free use of the gym.

Fairplay Golf & Spa Resort - by Grupo Tribu is situated in Cadiz province, a 25-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of the Costa de La Luz and 1-hour drive from Gibraltar. The historic cities of Jerez de la Frontera and Cádiz are both around a 45-minute drive away.

Free covered parking for guests is available, in which it is not possible to pre-booked and is subject to availability.

A stay at Grand Hotel Gaziantep places you in the heart of Gaziantep, within a 15-minute walk of Gaziantep Archeology Museum and Şehitkamil Sanat Merkezi. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Antep Sepeti and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gaziantep Chamber Of Commerce.

Located in Augusta, Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Brucoli Bay. This beach hotel is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Catania Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Adonai.

Situated in Ghent and with Sint-Pietersstation Gent reachable within 3.7 km, Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Gent features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms include a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Gent.

Boudewijn Seapark is 48 km from the accommodation, while Damme Golf is 48 km from the property. Antwerp International Airport is 61 km away.

With a stay at Mythos Palace Resort & Spa - All Inclusive in Apokoronas, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Georgioupolis Beach and Episkopi Beach. This all-inclusive property is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Rethymnon Venetian Port and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Almyrida Beach.