Top hotels in Africa

Featuring an indoor swimming pool and a lounge bar, the boutique-style La Sultana Marrakech is located merely 6 minutes' stroll from Koutoubia Mosque and only 0.6 miles from Slat Al Azama Synagogue.

Boasting an à la carte restaurant along with snorkeling, diving, and mini golf, the elegant Long Beach Resort Hurghada is set in the Villages Road district, 2.5 miles from Planet Spa at SUNRISE Crystal Bay Resort.

Set around a 25-minute walk from El-Dahar Square, the perfect Hilton Hurghada Plaza features stylish rooms, an aqua park, a sun deck, and water slides.

The comfortable Moevenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech is located within 25 minutes' walk of Jardin Majorelle and boasts cribs and baby carriage for guests with children plus a lounge bar on site.

Set just a 9-minute walk from Agadir Birds Valley, the perfect Allegro features a private swimming pool and a Moroccan restaurant serving Moroccan cuisine.

Featuring a swimming pool and 111 rooms, the historic Victoria & Alfred Hotel By Newmark is around 25 minutes' stroll from Signal Hill.

Air-conditioned guest rooms as well as a sun deck, a sun terrace, and spa therapy are offered in the upscale Winchester Hotel By Newmark, which is 1.9 miles from Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium.

Offering an aqua park, a sun terrace, and water slides, the 4-star smoke-free Amadil Ocean Club is situated a 25-minute walk from Agadir Birds Valley.

Set 1.4 miles from Ndlondlo Reptile Park, the comfortable Zimbali Lodge By Dream Resorts Umhlali has an Indian restaurant serving South African cuisine.

Featuring a heated pool along with a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, a spa bathtub, and a sauna, the 3-star Arabia Azur Resort Hurghada offers a private setting a short way from the Red Sea.

The Cabanas Hotel At Sun City Resort is an inviting 3-star property set just 0.6 miles from Valley of Waves Water Park and 0.6 miles from Zip 2000.

Located just 9 minutes' stroll from Thompsons Beach and 0.3 miles from Boulevard Centre, the superb 3-star First Group La Montagne Ballito features a lounge bar plus a swimming pool.

Set in the immediate vicinity of Twelve Apostles and overlooking the sea, the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa offers a treatment room and a hot tub.

Featuring 53 rooms with views of the pool, the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa Johannesburg is set 1.7 miles from Sandton City Shopping Centre.

The 5-star luxurious Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, is set 7 minutes' walk from Labia Theatre and features a steam room and a sauna for guests' relaxation.

During your stay at 5-star Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff 19 minutes by foot from George Hay Park, spend the afternoon cycling and tennis or relax near 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Offering a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the wonderful Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront is located in the green part of Cape Town, 17 minutes' stroll from The Watershed.

Set around 20 minutes' stroll from Saadian Tombs, the comfortable 5-star Hivernage Marrakech Marrakesh includes a year-round outdoor pool including a Turkish steam bath, a hammam, a treatment room, and a hot tub.

The smoke-free Riu Tikida Dunas Agadir offers a poolside bar and 344 rooms, along with a beachfront location just 6 minutes' stroll from Vacation Banque Populaire Center.

Placed about 15 minutes' drive from Badi Palace, the upscale 5-star Barcelo Palmeraie Oasis Resort offers an unique location in the Palmeraie district, featuring basketball, volleyball, and mini golf.

Set 0.8 miles from Mankwe Gametrackers, the 5-star Palace Of The Lost City At Sun City Resort Sun City features comfortable rooms, water slides, spa therapy and entertainment activities.

The Les Jardins De La Koutoubia Marrakesh includes a lounge bar along with a Turkish steam bath, a traditional Hammam, a hot tub, and a sauna, and is situated 17 minutes' walk from Medersa Ben Youssef.

Located approximately a 20-minute stroll from Marsa Mubarak, the family-friendly Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab Marsa Alam offers a spa salon, including a spa bathtub and a sauna.

Comprising 236 rooms in the center of Hurghada, the deluxe Steigenberger Aldau Beach lies a 19-minute stroll from Marine Sports Club.

The 2-star Auberge Ksar Ait Ben Haddou features a swimming pool and 11 rooms facing the city.

Guests of the 3-star smoke-free Mount Amanzi Hartbeespoort 7 minutes' stroll from Chameleon Village Lion Park can go for a swim in a heated swimming pool or enjoy spa therapy, a patio, and a play area.

Located in the Kendwa Beach district, the 3-star Varadero Zanzibar Kendwa offers 24 rooms along with a swimming pool.

Located around a 5-minute stroll from Red Sea, luxury Pickalbatros The Palace features a heated swimming pool and 105 rooms.

Offering a Turkish steam room, a Jacuzzi bath, a hot tub, and a sauna at the territory, the 5-star Akassia Swiss Resort is based just 9 minutes' walk from Diving.

Just 8 minutes' stroll from Planet Spa at Resta Grand Resort, the non-smoking Jaz Grand Marsa Coraya Bay boasts an à la carte restaurant and 396 rooms.

A short way from Sharks Bay, the 5-star non-smoking Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Sharm el-Sheikh has an à la carte restaurant along with cribs and baby carriage for children.