Curated luxury hotels in Africa

With a stay at Portaria Hotel in Volos, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Panagia Portarea Church and 11 minutes by foot from Path of the Centaurs. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Theophilos Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Museum of Folk Art and History of Pelion.

A stay at Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand – a 3-minute drive from L'Aventure Michelin and 5 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Place de Jaude and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Zénith d'Auvergne.

Obertauern’s first design hotel, Hotel Manggei is only a few steps away from the slopes and ski lifts. It combines modern architecture with an Alpine ambience and natural materials.

The spa area offers several saunas, a relaxation area, a yoga room, and a viewing platform on the flat roof.

Features of Hotel Manggei Designhotel Obertauern include a sun terrace, a lounge and bar area, free WiFi, and a breakfast buffet served until 11:00.

Each room has a free underground parking space.

Hotel Manggei features a swimming pool and a congress centres, and is connected to the Elysium beauty parlour via underground passageways.

Located in Giant's Castle Game Reserve, Cathedral Peak Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 8 minutes from Didima San Rock Art Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from Bergville Mosque and 26.9 mi (43.4 km) from Winterton Museum.

With a stay at Aura Hotel - Adults Only in Balatonfured, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Lake Balaton and 12 minutes by foot from Gyógy tér. This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Balaton Pantheon and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Round Temple.

With a stay at ARIBO Hotel Erbendorf in Erbendorf, you'll be on a river, just a 1-minute walk from Steinwald Nature Park and 14 minutes by foot from Leisure Center. This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Stone Forest and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.

Located in Mougins, Le Mas Candille is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Sophia Antipolis and 10 minutes from Promenade de la Croisette. This luxury hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Palace of Festivals and Conferences and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Cannes Harbour.

This resort is located in Keitum, on the North Frisian island of Sylt. Severin's Resort & Spa features a 1,500 m² spa area with 5 theme saunas, a swimming pool and a range of treatments.

Set on 3 hectares of spacious grounds, Severin's Resort & Spa offers luxury rooms and apartments that amount to the most thatched-roof buildings in Europe. Each room include satellite TV, a minibar, coffee machine, garden views and a private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer.

At Severin's Resort & Spa you will find a restaurant and a fitness centre. The resort also includes meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a games room.

A range of activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding area, including cycling and hiking. Sylter Heimatmuseum (the local history museum) is just 500 metres away.

With a stay at Hues Boutique Hotel in Dubai (Deira), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dubai Creek and Gold Souk. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Dubai World Trade Centre and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Dubai Mall.

With a stay at Hotel Gradska Cetinje in Cetinje, you'll be just steps from King Nikola Museum and Ethnographic Museum. This luxury hotel is 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from Kotor Bay and 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Porto Montenegro.

Located in Starozagorski bani and 12 km from Stara Zagora, Spa Hotel Calista features a free of charge spa area with indoor mineral pool, saunas and a relaxation area, as well as free WiFi and free private parking. A restaurant with a winery and bars are also at guests' disposal. A tennis court can be used at a surcharge.

The en-suite rooms all come with air conditioning and flat-screen TV.

The restaurant on site serves international cuisine and breakfast is available. Guests can also enjoy 4 different bars, including a piano bar.

Hotel Calista provides a garden with seating area, fitness centre, saunas, steam bath and indoor pool that can be used for free. The billiard and a tennis court are available for a surcharge.

A 24-hour front desk service and a free luggage storage room are provided. Bicycle and car rentals can be arranged for a surcharge.

A bus stop is 100 metres from the house.

Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Hotel Sokół Wellness & SPA offers pet-friendly accommodation in Łańcut, 700 metres from Lancut Castle. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Castle Museum in Łańcut is 500 metres from Hotel Sokół Wellness & SPA, while Staś Ski Lift is 10 km away. Rzeszow-Jasionka Airport is 16 km from the property.

When you stay at Hotel Marina Badalona in Badalona, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Sagrada Familia and Plaça de Catalunya. This beach hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from La Rambla and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Port de Barcelona.

Kolding Hotel Apartments is in the heart of Kolding, within a 5-minute walk of Koldinghus and Slotssøbadet. This luxury aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Marielundssoen and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Geografisk Have.

The Kašperk hotel is located in the heart of Kašperské Hory, not far from the mysterious castle of the same name, in the middle of the Bohemian Forest. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Free access to swimming is available for all guests.

It features its own indoor swimming pool and tastefully furnished rooms invite you to unwind after a great day spent in the picturesque surroundings.

The swimming pool and wellness area are available for free.

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Selena Family Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Cherkasy and has a garden, terrace and restaurant. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. All rooms have air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV, and some units at Hotel Selena Family Resort have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast.

Guests at Hotel Selena Family Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cherkasy, like hiking.

Speaking English, Russian and Ukrainian, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception.

Situated in the ideal city center of Sofia and a 5-minute walk away from Serdika Metro Station and the Parliament, COOP Hotel Sofia offers a 24-hour shuttle service upon request and at a surcharge. The hotel has a sauna and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Private parking is available on site.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Some units include views of the garden or city. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bathrobes and slippers.

There is a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property.

The hotel also offers car hire. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is 500 metres from COOP Hotel Sofia, while Banya Bashi Mosque is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Sofia Airport, 6 km from COOP Hotel Sofia.

With a stay at iQ Hotel Milano in Milan (Central Station), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Corso Buenos Aires and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from San Siro Stadium.

With a stay at Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace, you'll be centrally located in Budapest, just a 3-minute walk from Budapest Christmas Market and 7 minutes by foot from Szechenyi Chain Bridge. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Stephen's Basilica and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hungarian State Opera House.

With a stay at INX Design Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kraków, within a 5-minute drive of Oskar Schindler Factory and Main Market Square. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wawel Castle and 7.1 mi (11.3 km) from Wieliczka Salt Mine.