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…

Cape Town, South Africa

Kaap Mooi

Style

Garden-swathed gentility

Setting

Oof-worthy Tamboerskloof

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 sparkling wine and a fruit platter

Price per night from (ex tax)$87.69

Offers available
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Essaouira, Morocco

Madada Mogador

Style

Refined Orientalist

Setting

Ocean-view ramparts

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 or a home-made pastry

Price per night from (ex tax)$116.06
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Marrakech, Morocco

Dar One

Style

Minimalism à la mode

Setting

The Marrakechi Marais

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

Price per night from (ex tax)$117.03

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

Riad Azzar

Style

Out of Africa

Setting

Souk-side cul de sac

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 local gift

Price per night from (ex tax)$125.73
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Cape Town, South Africa

Gorgeous George

Style

Pool-topped treasure-trove

Setting

Cape Town’s beating heart

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 Gorgeous hamper including a bottle of wine and a personalised gift.

Price per night from (ex tax)$126.89
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Marrakech, Morocco

P'tit Habibi

Style

Riad retreat

Setting

Marrakech 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
Free airport transfer on arrival

Price per night from (ex tax)$135.40

Offers available
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Cape Town, South Africa

Welgelegen

Style

Victoriana with an African twist

Setting

Kloof Street central

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 or port on arrival

Price per night from (ex tax)$138.21
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Marrakech, Morocco

Ksar Fawz & Spa

Style

Boho bolthole

Setting

Funky cold 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 one-way airport transfer; stays over three nights will get return transfers

Price per night from (ex tax)$132.10
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Essaouira, Morocco

Le Jardin des Douars

Style

Kasbah à la française

Setting

Riverside hilltop oasis

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 30-minute hammam session and black-soap exfoliation for each guest

Price per night from (ex tax)$157.50

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)$152.17
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