Best Luxury Hotels In Africa 2026 - The Luxury Editor

Elsa’s Kopje Lodge

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

This impressive eco-friendly boutique lodge can be found on the top of Mughwango Hill and overlooks the Meru plains. Guests can choose from one of the elegant rustic cottages, which provide stunning views over Meru National Park and a good range of amenities to help make a stay here very comfortable. The most luxurious option is the private house, which faces Kenya and comes complete with its own infinity pool. The onsite restaurant serves excellent international dishes, most of which boast an authentic Italian influence. A number of activities are arranged for guests to enjoy such as river fishing and trips to the celebrated rhino sanctuary.

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Providing guests with enchanting views of Elephantine Island and the River Nile, this historic hotel is the perfect place to use as a base while exploring the surrounding area. This impressive building dates back to the 19th century and guests at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan are treated to spacious suites that lead down to a huge central courtyard that is set with a man-made lagoon. Each suite comes complete with its own balcony and this is the ideal place for couples to share a drink or two.

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Mara Plains Camp

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Located in the picturesque Isaaten Conservancy, Mara Plains Camp offers guests the chance to stay in a luxurious tented camp and take advantage of a range of special services such as their very own butler. The onsite spa has been created in the style of a traditional Maasai village and provides a unique touch, while there is also a large swimming pool on the site for guests to keep cool in or soak up the sun on the edge while sipping on a cocktail. There are just twelve tents in total and each comes with a private hot tub.

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Al Moudira Hotel

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Located close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, Al Moudira Hotel is a luxurious sanctuary in Luxor. On the west bank of the River Nile, this hotel sits within ten hectares of lush gardens and palm groves. The hotel is comprised of fifty-four beautifully appointed suites, in addition to lavish apartments and villas, with access to ten tranquil courtyards complete with fountains and greenery. Guests are invited to dine in any of the hotel’s multiple dining venues including the farm restaurant where only the finest ingredients from the hotel’s on-site farm are served. There are private dining options and a recently opened Egyptian restaurant and café, Khan Al Moudira. Rejuvenating spa and wellness facilities are on hand to help you make the most of your stay, including a serene outdoor swimming pool and sun deck area and a traditional Hammam. There is a fully equipped fitness centre with yoga and meditation classes available.

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Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Famed as the property in which Nelson Mandela stayed following his release from prison, this was the place in which he put the finishing touches to his autobiography. It was then a private family home, now it’s a boutique hotel with 10 acres of grounds, an infinity pool and a spa. Even after this change in ownership, it was visited by the South African President – a suite has been named and designed in his honour. The hotel and spa have a strong, stylish modern African theme throughout. Guests receive 24-hour butler service and can dine in two restaurants, both serving authentic local cuisine.

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Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Located in the heart of Casablanca, the Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca features a luxurious spa centre and fitness centre. Guests are treated to full use of the outdoor pool and hammam while indulging in a meal at the restaurant followed by a drink at the bar are experiences that should not be missed. Each of the spacious guestrooms at this five-star hotel is air conditioned and fitted with a large flat-screen TV. Guests are sure to love the opportunity to unwind with a cup of coffee while gazing out at the ocean or garden. Special themed dining evenings are also arranged for food lovers to take part in.

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Zuri Zanzibar

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Set right on the edge of one of the best beaches in Tanzania, Zuri is a high-end eco-resort that is the perfect place for sun loving guests to use as a base. Guests can follow the pretty lantern-lit jungle paths that lead the way to a collection of 55 thatched-roof villas that have been carefully designed to reflect the style of a traditional African village. Guests who want to be able to enjoy plenty of privacy while also having easy access to the beach are sure to love staying at Zuri.

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Steyn City Hotel by Saxon

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Steyn City Hotel by Saxon is situated in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg within the lavish Steyn City lifestyle resort. The hotel is comprised of 50 luxurious one- and two-bedroom apartments in addition to the three-bedroom Penthouse and four-bedroom Presidential Suite. There is a range of dining venues throughout the resort to choose from, offering a variety of cuisines. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s scenic rooftop pool and enjoy access to the rejuvenating Saxon Spa at Steyn City where you can indulge in unique treatments. There are plenty of leisure activities to keep you entertained throughout your stay including a Jack Nicklaus design championship golf course and a 300m lagoon, perfect for water sports. The Clubhouse Gym overlooks the golf course and the river while there are padel courts and walking routes available for you to keep active during your holiday.

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Ellerman House

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Converted from an Edwardian era mansion, Ellerman House offers a pristine view of the Atlantic Ocean and littoral. It is right by Clifton beach, and only a few kilometres away from both Cape Town city centre and Table Mountain National Park. Every room offers you heated floors, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The more premium rooms come with a balcony, antique furniture, and an ocean view, as well as a private lounge and dining areas. The villas include a private pool and your own staff. Free to every guest is parking, breakfast and a shuttle, as well as a pantry and cocktails in the evening. The restaurant offers food that comes straight from farm to table. You can also take advantage of the spa, art gallery and outdoor pool.

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Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Caffeine lovers can take their pick from one of 30 converted plantation houses that are nestled among the coffee fields. The lodge comes complete with a spa, several different restaurants to choose from, and a gently heated indoor pool. In addition to embarking on an African safari adventure guests can also arrange to take a tour of one of the largest coffee estates in the whole of Africa, while the views of the rolling foothills of Mount Meru are sure to delight. Those who simply want to unwind for a while are also invited to visit the onsite Peaberries Spa, where pure pampering is guaranteed.

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Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

Ross Fraser — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

People who enjoy keeping cool in the pool are sure to love staying at this luxurious resort. With four large swimming pools located right on the site, there are plenty of opportunities to splash around while unwinding in style. The Four Seasons is set right on the edge of the Red Sea and guests are also treated to stunning views as well as the opportunity to take part in aquatic activities such as scuba diving and snorkelling. The five onsite restaurants also treat guests to a taste of the Middle East, while there are two hundred spacious rooms and suites to choose from. For optimum luxury and style, the resort’s huge four-bedroom beachside villa is sure to satisfy.

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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Chrystal Webster — Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Located inside Serengeti National Park, the luxurious Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is the ideal retreat for people who are looking for a magical experience and the chance to be at one with nature. The lodge’s design reflects the contemporary African architectural style and the surrounding landscape, with the centrepiece being a magnificent two-story house that provides indoor and outdoor dining options. These eating areas as well as the large infinity pool all overlook the onsite watering hole, providing enthralling views of the gathering animals such as elephants, herds of buffalo and baboons. The 12 spacious suites come complete with plunge pools, while there are also five villas with private swimming pools.

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