Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026
Readers’ Choice Awards: Top 10 Hotels in Africa 2026
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Africa outside Morocco and South Africa.
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- Giraffe ManorHotelNairobi, KenyaNo matter how many safaris you've been on, there is nothing quite as wonderful and unforgettable as having breakfast or…
- Hemingways NairobiHotelNairobi, KenyaThis boutique property set in sprawling, 10-acre gardens hits the sweet spot with a total of 45 suites and dedicated…
- Park Hyatt ZanzibarHotelZanzibar City, TanzaniaLocated along a pristine stretch of beachfront in Stone Town, a designated UNESCO Heritage site, the Park Hyatt’s first…
- Marriott Mena House, CairoHotelCairo, EgyptThere's no competing with Mena House's location at the foot of the Giza pyramids—we're talking once-in-a-lifetime views…
- The Residence TunisHotelTunis, TunisiaInspired by a mission to enrich every guest experience, one person and one moment at a time, The Residence collection…
- Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam The KilimanjaroHotelDar es Salaam, TanzaniaSince Zanzibar and Lamu have become some of the hottest winter-sun destinations in the world, Dar Es Salaam, the…
- Eden NairobiParkNairobi, KenyaThis serene hideaway really does feel like Eden—lush grounds, birds chirping, and complete tranquillity—but it’s not…
- The Nile Ritz-Carlton, CairoHotelCairo, Egypt
- Hemingways Retreat KigaliHotelKigali, Rwanda
- InterContinental Luanda MiramarHotelLuanda, Angola