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…

Hurghada, Egypt

La Maison Bleue

Style

Lady in blue

Setting

Red Sea repose

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

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Smith Extra
A bottle of sparkling wine on arrival and a 30 minutes added for free to one 60-minute spa treatment

Price per night from (ex tax)$312.50
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Marrakech, Morocco

Nobu Hotel Marrakech

Style

Tubular belle

Setting

Palm-dotted Hivernage

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 wine

Price per night from (ex tax)$372.21

Offers available
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Franschhoek, South Africa

Leeu House

Style

Place of vintner rest

Setting

Hunger-sating Huguenot 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

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

Smith Extra
A bottle of estate wine in your room on arrival

Price per night from (ex tax)$417.47

Offers available
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Franschhoek, South Africa

Mont Rochelle

Style

Whole lotta bottle

Setting

Mighty peaks, vintage valleys

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

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

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A picnic for two

Price per night from (ex tax)$448.26
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Kruger National Park, South Africa

The Outpost

Style

Wild thing

Setting

Vast, remote Makulele

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 private romantic dinner and a full body massage for two

Price per night from (ex tax)$444.36

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

La Mamounia

Style

Palace of pleasure

Setting

Medina-side Mamounia gardens

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

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

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Free round-trip airport transfers from Marrakech airport

Price per night from (ex tax)$467.41

Offers available
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar White Sand

Style

Harmonious hamlet

Setting

Spice Island sands

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
One 30-minute spa treatment and a local gift

Price per night from (ex tax)$440.68

Offers available
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Marrakech, Morocco

L'Hôtel Marrakech

Style

Autographic design

Setting

Mellow Medina quarter

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 traditional Moroccan afternoon tea

Price per night from (ex tax)$480.91
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zuri Zanzibar

Style

Beachfront bungalows

Setting

Spice goals

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
One sundowner drink a person, each stay

Price per night from (ex tax)$544.55
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Cape Town, South Africa

Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel

Style

Old-world intimations

Setting

Cobbled Church Square

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 bottle of wine and a small basket of fresh fruit

Price per night from (ex tax)$547.27
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