The Best New Hotels
Morea House
Cape Town
A new expression of Cape Town’s sensual coastline emerges in Camps Bay, where Morea House, Autograph Collection opens its doors as a sculptural retreat between Atlantic horizons and the dramatic silhouette of the Twelve Apostles, redefining coastal living through emotion, design, and elemental beauty.
Morea House
Cape Town
A new expression of Cape Town’s sensual coastline emerges in Camps Bay, where Morea House, Autograph Collection opens its doors as a sculptural retreat between Atlantic horizons and the dramatic silhouette of the Twelve Apostles, redefining coastal living through emotion, design, and elemental beauty.
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge
Zanzibar
A new barefoot hideaway is set to emerge along the luminous shores of Paje Beach, where ENVI Paje Zanzibar Beach Lodge redefines island escape through nature, simplicity, and conscious living, opening in June 2026 on one of Zanzibar’s most iconic coastlines.
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge
Zanzibar
A new barefoot hideaway is set to emerge along the luminous shores of Paje Beach, where ENVI Paje Zanzibar Beach Lodge redefines island escape through nature, simplicity, and conscious living, opening in June 2026 on one of Zanzibar’s most iconic coastlines.
MaaSalama Boutique Resort
Zanzibar
On the tranquil coastline of Jambiani, where the Indian Ocean unfolds in shifting shades of turquoise and the palm trees sway in slow rhythm with the tide, MaaSalama Boutique Resort redefines barefoot luxury as a deeply human experience — where architecture, sustainability, and education intertwine in a rare model of conscious hospitality.
MaaSalama Boutique Resort
Zanzibar
On the tranquil coastline of Jambiani, where the Indian Ocean unfolds in shifting shades of turquoise and the palm trees sway in slow rhythm with the tide, MaaSalama Boutique Resort redefines barefoot luxury as a deeply human experience — where architecture, sustainability, and education intertwine in a rare model of conscious hospitality.
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
Reopening in mid-2026 under the stewardship of Great Plains Conservation, Shompole Lodge returns as a quietly radical expression of safari luxury, where raw landscapes, architectural restraint, and conservation purpose converge above one of Africa’s most dramatic geological wonders.
Erebero Hills
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Opening in 2026 on the northern edge of Uganda’s most legendary rainforest, Erebero Hills redefines the safari lodge experience through a refined balance of contemporary design, conservation purpose, and breathtaking immersion in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Erebero Hills
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Opening in 2026 on the northern edge of Uganda’s most legendary rainforest, Erebero Hills redefines the safari lodge experience through a refined balance of contemporary design, conservation purpose, and breathtaking immersion in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park
Suspended above the slow, hypnotic curves of the Kafue River, Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River unveils a new vision of African luxury where elevated design, raw wilderness, and immersive safari rituals converge in one of Zambia’s most untouched landscapes.
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park
Suspended above the slow, hypnotic curves of the Kafue River, Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River unveils a new vision of African luxury where elevated design, raw wilderness, and immersive safari rituals converge in one of Zambia’s most untouched landscapes.
Aman Karingani
Kruger National Park
Opening in 2027, Aman Karingani marks a defining moment for the brand in Africa, introducing its signature serenity and architectural restraint to the vast wilderness of southern Mozambique, within the extraordinary expanse of the 150,000-hectare Karingani Game Reserve.
Aman Karingani
Kruger National Park
Opening in 2027, Aman Karingani marks a defining moment for the brand in Africa, introducing its signature serenity and architectural restraint to the vast wilderness of southern Mozambique, within the extraordinary expanse of the 150,000-hectare Karingani Game Reserve.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Nestled on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine shores, Joud by the Sea Zanzibar opens as an elegant adults‑only coastal hideaway, inviting travelers to embrace the rhythm of the Indian Ocean and reconnect with the elements. With sleek design, barefoot luxury, and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and presence, this exceptional beach retreat redefines seaside hospitality on the island’s iconic Paje Beach.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Nestled on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine shores, Joud by the Sea Zanzibar opens as an elegant adults‑only coastal hideaway, inviting travelers to embrace the rhythm of the Indian Ocean and reconnect with the elements. With sleek design, barefoot luxury, and a philosophy rooted in simplicity and presence, this exceptional beach retreat redefines seaside hospitality on the island’s iconic Paje Beach.
Matemwe Attitude
Zanzibar
Perched where white‑washed beaches meet a turquoise lagoon, Matemwe Attitude presents a new vision of barefoot luxury on the tranquil northeast coast of Zanzibar. This 4‑star adults‑only villa resort invites guests to slow down, reconnect and breathe in one of the island’s most pristine settings — a place where time seems to slip away with every sunrise over the Indian Ocean.
Matemwe Attitude
Zanzibar
Perched where white‑washed beaches meet a turquoise lagoon, Matemwe Attitude presents a new vision of barefoot luxury on the tranquil northeast coast of Zanzibar. This 4‑star adults‑only villa resort invites guests to slow down, reconnect and breathe in one of the island’s most pristine settings — a place where time seems to slip away with every sunrise over the Indian Ocean.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay
A striking new desert kasbah opening near Marrakech in 2025, Kasbah D'If is where dramatic Agafay landscapes, Moroccan craftsmanship, and tranquil desert luxury come together. This boutique retreat offers an intimate escape just a short drive from the city, immersing guests in the quiet grandeur of Morocco’s desert terrain.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay
A striking new desert kasbah opening near Marrakech in 2025, Kasbah D'If is where dramatic Agafay landscapes, Moroccan craftsmanship, and tranquil desert luxury come together. This boutique retreat offers an intimate escape just a short drive from the city, immersing guests in the quiet grandeur of Morocco’s desert terrain.
Explore New Hotel Openings Worldwide
Step into a curated world of newly opened and upcoming hotels, where each address has been selected for its vision, design, and sense of place. From refined luxury resorts to intimate boutique escapes and forward-thinking wellness retreats, discover new hotels worldwide that redefine how we travel today. Browse by region, year, hotel brand, or category to find the most relevant openings and book your next stay with confidence.









