Best boutique and luxury hotels in Africa

We’ve discovered your new favourite luxury and boutique hotels in Africa. Scroll on to find your first-class African holiday…

Fez, Morocco

Palais Amani

Style

Historic hammam hideaway

Setting

Souk-side in the medina

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
Glass of wine or alcohol-free cocktail and a gift from the Medina

Price per night from (ex tax)$160.65
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North Coast, Egypt

Casa Cook North Coast

Style

Med minimalism

Setting

Lounging by the lagoon

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A cocktail upon arrival

Price per night from (ex tax)$155.57

Offers available
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Johannesburg, South Africa

The Peech Hotel

Style

African fusion

Setting

Central seclusion

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A 375ml bottle of Cap Classique sparkling wine in your room on arrival

Price per night from (ex tax)$155.16
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The Garden Route, South Africa

Schoone Oordt

Style

Tranquil Victorian homestead

Setting

Foothills of the Langeberg Mountains

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A bottle of local red or white wine, or a bottle of local sparkling wine (choose before arrival)

Price per night from (ex tax)$158.14

Offers available
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

The Old Rectory

Style

The Priest India Company

Setting

Seaside sanctum

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A bottle of wine on arrival; stays of two nights or more also get a beach picnic for two

Price per night from (ex tax)$161.72

Offers available
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Cape Town, South Africa

Noah House

Style

Cape Town casa

Setting

Close to Kloof Street

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A welcome drink each

Price per night from (ex tax)$166.30
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Dakhla, Western Sahara

La Tour d'Eole

Style

Easy breezy eco lodge

Setting

Lagoon-side Saharan outpost

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
Handcrafted glass bottle of La Tour d’Eole shower gel

Price per night from (ex tax)$195.53
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Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Kasbah du Toubkal

Style

Berber castle retreat

Setting

High in the High Atlas

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A pair of Berber slippers

Price per night from (ex tax)$198.13
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Fez, Morocco

Riad Fès

Style

Palatial pleasure

Setting

Heart of the medina

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A bottle of Moroccan wine and plate of pastries

Price per night from (ex tax)$192.38

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

Riad No 37

Style

North African Nordic

Setting

Time-out from the Medina

Why book with us?

Best-price guarantee

Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

Free Smith Extras on arrival

From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

Here for you 24/7

Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

Anonymously reviewed

Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

Smith Extra
A signature cocktail each (gin, lemon juice and verbena syrup)

Price per night from (ex tax)$194.73

Offers available
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