Best boutique and luxury hotels in Africa

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Marrakech, Morocco

The Oberoi, Marrakech

Style

Marrakchi maximalism

Setting

Atlas-gazing former farm

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
Early check-in, late check-out (may be subject to availability) and a bottle of wine; GoldSmiths staying two nights also get one hammam session for two

Price per night from (ex tax)$616.10

Offers available
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The Garden Route, South Africa

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Style

Modern Africa

Setting

Up in the forest canopy

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 Methode Cap Classique sparkling wine and a locally-sourced gift

Price per night from (ex tax)$607.12
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Cape Town, South Africa

One&Only Cape Town

Style

Table manors

Setting

Wild, wild waterways

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
$100 credit per booking to be used at the bar and restaurants

Price per night from (ex tax)$624.27

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)$610.17

Offers available
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Oualidia, Morocco

La Sultana Oualidia

Style

Sand-stoned castle

Setting

Oceans and oysters

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 and guided tour of the gardens

Price per night from (ex tax)$671.70

Offers available
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Karas Region, Namibia

Zannier Hotels Sonop

Style

The roaring tent-ies

Setting

Middle-of-nowhere Namib

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
For one-night stays, a surprise gift; for stays of two nights or more, one free 60-minute spa treatment for each guest over 18 (a choice of the hotel's 'customized touch' treatment)

Price per night from (ex tax)$649.26

Offers available
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Franschhoek, South Africa

Leeu Estates

Style

Western Cape winery

Setting

Valley of vines

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 Leeu’s own Bas wine and a seasonal fruit bowl

Price per night from (ex tax)$657.55

Offers available
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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)$713.87

Offers available
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Cape Town, South Africa

Ellerman House

Style

Edwardian art enclave

Setting

Cliffs over Cape Town

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 paired chocolate and South African brandy tasting; Smith guests also get 10 per cent off their first spa treatment

Price per night from (ex tax)$725.57
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Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe

Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel

Style

Victoriana in the savannah

Setting

Hallowed Falls

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 sundowner drink each; stays of three nights or more get a free afternoon tea for two per stay

Price per night from (ex tax)$756.52

Offers available
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