Luxury hotels in Africa — 10 countries at a glance
From Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel to Mango House Seychelles: 156 hand-picked luxury hotels across 10 countries in Africa. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service — benefits worth over €500.
Luxury hotels in Africa by country
Pick your country: each one has its own overview with all cities, regions and properties.
Morocco35 luxury hotels6 destinations
South Africa30 luxury hotels4 destinations
Egypt27 luxury hotels6 destinations
Kenya20 luxury hotels2 destinations
Tanzania14 luxury hotels5 destinations
Mauritius11 luxury hotels1 destination
Botswana7 luxury hotels1 destination
Seychelles7 luxury hotels4 destinations
Tunisia3 luxury hotels
Ivory Coast2 luxury hotels1 destination
The most popular luxury hotels in Africa
These properties lead our ranking in Africa — across all countries, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest countries in Africa compared
How many properties are in which country, how many destinations do we cover there and what does the entry level cost? All prices are from-rates per night.
| Country | Luxury hotels | Destinations | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 35 | 6 | from 84 € |
| South Africa | 30 | 4 | from 154 € |
| Egypt | 27 | 6 | from 100 € |
| Kenya | 20 | 2 | from 126 € |
| Tanzania | 14 | 5 | from 207 € |
| Mauritius | 11 | 1 | from 247 € |
| Botswana | 7 | 1 | from 1500 € |
| Seychelles | 7 | 4 | from 410 € |
| Tunisia | 3 | — | from 96 € |
| Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | from 187 € |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Africa
Many of our partner hotels in Africa offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay | Fourth night free | April 15, 2027 |
| Fairmont Mara Safari Club | Third night free | April 23, 2027 |
| Sofitel Mauritius L'Impérial Resort & Spa | Third night free (on selected room categories) | June 6, 2027 |
| Raffles Seychelles | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
| Mandarin Oriental Marrakech | Fourth night free (not included in all rates) | June 14, 2027 |
| Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier | Fourth night free | June 14, 2027 |
| Sofitel Tamuda Bay | Third night free | June 15, 2027 |
| Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech | Third night free (on selected room categories) | June 16, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Africa
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel · Cape TownFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Africa: 152 5-star hotels, from 84 euros a night.What to expect with suitespot in Africa
When you book through suitespot, you get more than a room. Almost all our hotels in Africa include a breakfast for two, and on arrival you receive an upgrade to a better category upon availability.
Mango House Seychelles · Mahé IslandMany hotels add a credit for the restaurant, bar or spa, an early check-in or late check-out and a welcome gift. At more than half of them you also earn points in your loyalty program.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAnd you are not booking alone: our travel advisors know the hotels and go through room preferences and arrival with you before you book.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Tell us how you want to travel, not just where.
A safari with children calls for different lodges than a honeymoon in the Seychelles or a long weekend in Marrakech. From your wishes we put together two or three hotels that fit.
Our advice: four to six nights on safari, then a week by the sea; three to four nights for Marrakech.
Where to find the right hotel in Africa
The best hotels in Africa are in the cities of North Africa, in the safari regions, at the Cape and on the islands.
North Africa
Marrakech, Fes, Essaouira and Tangier in Morocco, Cairo with Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada in Egypt.
Sofitel Cairo Nile El GezirahThe choice ranges from riads in the medina to hotels with a view of the pyramids. Our recommendation for markets, temples and Nile cruises.
Safari
The Masai Mara in Kenya, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the area around Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. Our recommendation for game drives and evenings by the fire.
The Cape
Cape Town with the wine estates in its hinterland and Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route. Our recommendation for city, wine and coast in one trip.
Islands in the Indian Ocean
The Seychelles with Mahé and Praslin, Mauritius and Zanzibar. Our recommendation for beaches and rest after the safari. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
Beyond the classics
Beyond the big names, the quieter destinations are well worth a look.
Raffles Seychelles · PraslinIn Tunisia Sidi Bou Said, Hammamet and Sousse await, in Morocco the coastal town of Essaouira and Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar.
And for city travelers: Abidjan in Ivory Coast and Nairobi as the starting point for a safari in Kenya.
When to travel, how long to stay and what it costs
When to travel: in Morocco, spring and autumn are ideal, and in winter Marrakech is mild. Egypt is at its best from October to April. On safari in Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana, June to October is the dry season, in the Masai Mara July to October brings the Great Migration. At the Cape, November to March is summer. The islands in the Indian Ocean are warm all year.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comHow long to stay: three to four nights for a city, four to six nights on safari, a week by the sea. At most hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
What it costs: luxury hotels in Africa start at 84 € a night, with a median entry rate of 331 €. The most affordable stays are in Egypt, Morocco and South Africa, the highest prices in Botswana’s safari lodges, the Seychelles and Tanzania.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as you do in the busiest.
How to find and book your hotel
Suites & family options in Africa
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in Africa offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel | Cape Town | Suite, Signature Suite, Cape Grace Suite | Suite · 90 m² |
| Mango House Seychelles | Mahé Island | Suite, Bay Suite, Cliff Panorama Suite | Suite · 90 m² |
| Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah | Cairo | Family Suite, Imperial Suite, Junior Suite | – |
| Mandarin Oriental Marrakech | Marrakech | Panoramic Suite, Atlas Suite | Panoramic Suite · 218 m² |
| Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial | Marrakech | Atlas Suite, Contemporary Suite, Imperial Suite | – |
| Fairmont Nile City Cairo | Cairo | Fairmont Gold Nile Suite, Fairmont Gold Premium Nile Suite, Presidential Suite | – |
| L'Escale Resort Marina Seychelles | Mahé | Emperatriz Mountain Suite | Emperatriz Mountain Suite · 72 m² |
| Royal Palm Beachcomber Mauritius | Grand Baie | Palm Suite, Tropical Suite, Junior Suite | Palm Suite · 115 m² |
Earn points & use your status in Africa
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Africa |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 27 hotels | Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah, Raffles Seychelles … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 20 hotels | The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, The St. Regis Le Morne Resort Mauritius, The St. Regis Cairo … |
| I Prefer | 14 hotels | Serry Beach Resort Hurghada, Erinvale Estate Hotel, Mont Rochelle Franschhoek … |
| Leaders Club | 13 hotels | Royal Palm Beachcomber Mauritius, The Chedi El Gouna, La Mamounia Marrakech … |
| GHA Discovery | 7 hotels | Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi, Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare … |
| World of Hyatt | 7 hotels | Park Hyatt Marrakech, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Hyatt Regency Taghazout … |
| Hilton Honors | 5 hotels | Mango House Seychelles, Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis … |
| IHG One Rewards | 4 hotels | Six Senses Zil Pasyon, InterContinental Citystars Cairo, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town … |
| Fans of Mandarin Oriental | 2 hotels | Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, Old Cataract Aswan |
| Melia Rewards | 2 hotels | Ngorongoro Lodge, Meliá Serengeti Lodge Tanzania |
| Radisson Rewards | 2 hotels | Radisson Red V&A Waterfront Cape Town, Waterfront Cape Town Radisson Collection Hotel |
| Oberoi One | 1 hotel | The Oberoi Marrakech |
| Relais & Châteaux | 1 hotel | Al Moudira Hotel Al Qarna |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 1 hotel | Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort Mauritius |
| Taj InnerCircle | 1 hotel | Taj Cape Town |
The other continents
From here every continent is one click away — and every country two.
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Africa
How many luxury hotels in Africa does suitespot offer?
152 in 10 countries, from Morocco and Egypt through Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa to the Seychelles and Mauritius.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Africa cost?
From 84 € a night; the median entry rate is 331 €. The most affordable stays are in Egypt, Morocco and South Africa.
Where can I go on safari?
In the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, at the Ngorongoro Crater, in the Okavango Delta and around Kruger National Park.
How do I combine safari and beach?
Four to six nights on safari, then a week on Zanzibar, Mauritius or the Seychelles.
What do I get when I book through suitespot?
At almost all hotels a breakfast for two and an upgrade upon availability, at many also a hotel credit, early check-in or late check-out and a welcome gift. And a travel advisor who looks after your booking personally.
Can I earn hotel points in Africa?
Yes: at more than half of our hotels in Africa you earn points, for example with ALL (Accor), Marriott Bonvoy, I Prefer, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors and Leaders Club, and keep your status benefits.
Is there a minimum stay in Africa?
Not at most hotels: the benefits apply from the first night. Where a minimum stay applies, the hotel page shows it.
When is the best time to visit Africa?
All year round: from June to October for safari, from October to April for Egypt, from November to March for the Cape.
