Curated luxury hotels in Africa

When you stay at AHG Lion Beach Resort in Watamu, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Watamu Beach and a 5-minute drive from Prawn Lake. This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mida Creek and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Ruins of Gedi.

With a stay at Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab in Marsa Alam, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Red Sea and Abu Dabbab Bay. This all-inclusive hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Marsa Shuna Beach and 14.9 mi (24.1 km) from Turtle Bay Beach.

Featuring a private beach on the Red Sea’s Naama Bay, Ghazala Beach provides a heated pool and separate pools for adults and children. Sun loungers and parasols are available in the palm garden.

With free Wi-Fi and a balcony, all modern and air-conditioned rooms at The Ghazala have a satellite TV, safe and minibar. A beach bag with towels is available in each room upon arrival.

The international restaurant, offers an extensive breakfast and themed buffets. There are also 4 à la carte eateries, and an ice cream corner. Room service is available 24/7.

Guests can play a game of volleyball or learn how to dive at the on-site Sinai Diving Centre. Beauty treatments can be scheduled at the spa, which features a hot tub and sauna.

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is a 15-minute drive from the resort, and a shuttle can be organised by the 24-hour reception staff. Free private parking is available.

With a stay at JAZ Neo Naama Bay in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Naama Bay and Red Sea. This family-friendly resort is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Naama Bay Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Shark's Bay.

With a stay at Clove Island Villas & SPA in Makunduchi, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Jambiani Beach and Makunduchi Beach. This beach hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Paje Beach and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mtende Beach.

With a stay at Gold Crest Hotel - Mwanza in Mwanza, you'll be steps from Lake Victoria and a 2-minute drive from Mwanza Port. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rock Beach Garden and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Saanane National Park.

With a stay at Bliss haven apartments in Nairobi (Muthangari), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thika Road Mall and Nairobi National Park. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from UNHCR Kenya and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sarit Centre.

With a stay at Barakat Burhan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Makkah, within a 10-minute drive of Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Abraj Al-Bait Towers and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz Mosque.

With a stay at Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank in Johannesburg (Melrose), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and 6 minutes from Nelson Mandela Square. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Gold Reef City Casino and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Montecasino.

A stay at Abuja Continental Hotel places you in the heart of Abuja, within a 5-minute drive of Nigerian National Mosque and Sahad Stores Head Quarters. This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Ceddi Plaza and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Central Bank of Nigeria.

Located on the beautiful beach of Uroa on the east coast of Zanzibar, Samaki offers tastefully decorated rooms with thatched roofs. It features an on-site restaurant and bar and a seasonal pool.

The cosy units at Samaki Lodge provide air conditioning, a fridge and a wardrobe. Each comes with an en suite bathroom.

For a fee, guests can enjoy snorkelling, diving and fishing, or access the spa with its massage facilities. There is a garden where barbecues can be arranged.

The airport is 35 km away, and a shuttle is available upon request at an additional surcharge.

Located in Swakopmund, Atlantic Villa Boutique Guesthouse is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Platz Am Meer and The Dome. This beach guest house is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Swakopmund Beach and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Kristall Galerie.

Tete Ferry Sun features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Tete. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar.

The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Tete Ferry Sun offers certain units with city views, and every room has a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Pizza and Portuguese cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested.

Chingozi Airport is 6 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Set in Ogoyo, 4 km from Nike Art Gallery, Sub-Z Villa offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.9 km from Lekki Conservation Centre.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Ikoyi Golf Course is 8.3 km from the hotel, while Red Door Gallery is 8.9 km from the property. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 28 km away.

With a stay at Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham, you'll be centrally located in Nairobi, within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Yaya Centre. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Thika Road Mall and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nairobi Hospital.

A stay at Best Western Premier Dynasty places you in the heart of Addis Ababa, within a 5-minute drive of World Bank Ethiopia and Edna Mall. This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Medhane Alem Church and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Selam City Mall.

Situated in Kizimkazi, 700 metres from Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach, Kizikula features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy African and Middle Eastern dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a balcony with a garden view. Rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a patio and others also boast sea views. The rooms have a safety deposit box.

An à la carte breakfast is available at Kizikula.

Jozani Forest is 48 km from the accommodation.

With a stay at Jafferji House in Zanzibar Town (Stone Town), you'll be steps from House of Wonders and The Ancient Door of Stone Town. This guest house is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Shangani Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Freddie Mercury Museum.

Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of river, NILE CRUISE ASWAN Every Wednesday from ASWAN 3 nights & every Saturday from LUXOR 4 nights is located in Aswan, 22 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides nightclub and free shuttle service.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. All units at NILE CRUISE ASWAN Every Wednesday from ASWAN 3 nights & every Saturday from LUXOR 4 nights are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Speaking Arabic and English, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the reception.

Popular points of interest near NILE CRUISE ASWAN Every Wednesday from ASWAN 3 nights & every Saturday from LUXOR 4 nights include Nubian Museum, Kitchener's Island and Unfinished Obelisk. Aswan International Airport is 17 km away.

A stay at Sopatel Silmande places you in the heart of Ouagadougou, within a 5-minute drive of Musée de la Musique and Place des Cineastes. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of Ouagadougou and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from National Museum of Burkina Faso.