Best New Hotels & Recent Hotel Openings in Africa
Discover Africa’s newest hotels, where design, culture, and landscape come together to create extraordinary experiences. From luxury safari lodges and remote desert retreats to contemporary coastal resorts, these recently opened hotels offer travellers an authentic and refined way to explore the continent.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve - Kenya
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp - New Hotel in Solio Game Reserve, Kenya
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
2026
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve - Kenya
2026
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp - New Hotel in Solio Game Reserve, Kenya
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
Fregate Island - New Hotel in Fregate Island, Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
2026
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
2026
Fregate Island - New Hotel in Fregate Island, Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Vestige Collection Namibia
Northern Namibia - Namibia
Vestige Collection Namibia - New Hotel in northern Namibia
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
2026
Vestige Collection Namibia
Northern Namibia - Namibia
2026
Vestige Collection Namibia - New Hotel in northern Namibia
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
The Cape Town EDITION - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
2026
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
2026
The Cape Town EDITION - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
Kasbah D’If - New Hotel in Agafay, Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
2025
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
2025
Kasbah D’If - New Hotel in Agafay, Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
The Cole
Cape Town - South Africa
The Cole - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
2026
The Cole
Cape Town - South Africa
2026
The Cole - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha - Tanzania
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape - New Hotel in Ruaha, Tanzania
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
2026
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha - Tanzania
2026
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape - New Hotel in Ruaha, Tanzania
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
Matemwe Attitude
Zanzibar - Tanzania
Matemwe Attitude - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2025
Matemwe Attitude
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2025
Matemwe Attitude - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar - Tanzania
Joud by the Sea - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2025
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2025
Joud by the Sea - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
Aman Karingani
Kruger National Park - Mozambique
Aman Karingani - New Hotel in Mozambique
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.
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.
2027
Aman Karingani
Kruger National Park - Mozambique
2027
Aman Karingani - New Hotel in Mozambique
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.
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.
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park - Zambia
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River - New Hotel in Kafue National Park, Zambia
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.
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.
2026
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park - Zambia
2026
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River - New Hotel in Kafue National Park, Zambia
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.
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.
Erebero Hills
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Uganda
Erebero Hills - New Hotel in Uganda
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.
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.
2026
Erebero Hills
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Uganda
2026
Erebero Hills - New Hotel in Uganda
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.
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.
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, 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.
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.
2026
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
2026
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, 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.
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.
MaaSalama Boutique Resort
Zanzibar - Tanzania
MaaSalama Boutique Resort - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2026
MaaSalama Boutique Resort
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2026
MaaSalama Boutique Resort - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge
Zanzibar - Tanzania
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2026
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2026
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
Morea House
Cape Town - South Africa
Morea House - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
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.
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.
2026
Morea House
Cape Town - South Africa
2026
Morea House - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
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.
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.
Palais Beit Al Noor Marrakech
Marrakech - Morocco
Palais Beit Al Noor - New Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
2025
Palais Beit Al Noor Marrakech
Marrakech - Morocco
2025
Palais Beit Al Noor - New Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
Palais Jamaï Fès
Fes - Morocco
Palais Jamaï - New Hotel in Fes, Morocco
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
2026
Palais Jamaï Fès
Fes - Morocco
2026
Palais Jamaï - New Hotel in Fes, Morocco
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
La Réserve Seychelles - New Hotel in Praslin, Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
2026
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
2026
La Réserve Seychelles - New Hotel in Praslin, Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
Kulu Ora Lodge - New Hotel in Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
2026
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
2026
Kulu Ora Lodge - New Hotel in Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve - Kenya
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp - New Hotel in Solio Game Reserve, Kenya
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
2026
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Solio Game Reserve - Kenya
2026
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp - New Hotel in Solio Game Reserve, Kenya
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
In the heart of Kenya’s legendary wilderness, where ancient landscapes whisper tales of the wild and the sun rises over acacia‑lined horizons, JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp reimagines the luxury safari — pairing world‑class comfort with the soul of untamed Africa in a way that invites travelers to pause, breathe, and journey deep into the extraordinary.
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
Fregate Island - New Hotel in Fregate Island, Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
2026
Fregate Island
Fregate Island - Seychelles
2026
Fregate Island - New Hotel in Fregate Island, Seychelles
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Set in the heart of the Seychelles, Fregate Island has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most revered ultra-exclusive escapes. Originally opened in 1999, the island is poised to reopen in late 2026 following a multi-year transformation that blends architectural refinement, sustainability, and a deep reverence for nature. Even during the extensive restoration, the island’s conservation team remained on-site, ensuring that Fregate’s unique flora and fauna continued to thrive.
Vestige Collection Namibia
Northern Namibia - Namibia
Vestige Collection Namibia - New Hotel in northern Namibia
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
2026
Vestige Collection Namibia
Northern Namibia - Namibia
2026
Vestige Collection Namibia - New Hotel in northern Namibia
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
From autumn 2026, Vestige Collection Namibia introduces a singular portfolio of new lodges that redefine how travellers experience the vast, layered landscapes of northern Namibia — a land where silence stretches for miles, every sunrise feels new, and the rhythm of nature unfolds in elemental beauty.
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
The Cape Town EDITION - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
2026
The Cape Town EDITION
Cape Town - South Africa
2026
The Cape Town EDITION - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Perched on the edge of the Atlantic where the timeless rhythms of ocean meets the bold spirit of city life, The Cape Town EDITION — set within the iconic V&A Waterfront — heralds the debut of the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa, promising an evocative blend of cosmopolitan energy, architectural distinction, and curated hospitality that reflects the narrative of Cape Town itself.
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
Kasbah D’If - New Hotel in Agafay, Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
2025
Kasbah D’If
Agafay - Morocco
2025
Kasbah D’If - New Hotel in Agafay, Morocco
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
At the gateway to the Agafay Desert, where endless mineral landscapes meet the snow capped Atlas Mountains, Kasbah D’If emerges as a new five star retreat in Morocco, blending Berber architecture, contemporary design, and refined hospitality into a deeply immersive desert sanctuary designed for travelers seeking silence, beauty, and emotional escape.
The Cole
Cape Town - South Africa
The Cole - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
2026
The Cole
Cape Town - South Africa
2026
The Cole - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
Between the Atlantic’s shifting blues and the sculptural presence of Table Mountain, The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa emerges as one of Cape Town’s most compelling new openings, unveiling in 2025 a refined sanctuary where contemporary design, ocean-facing views, and elevated wellbeing come together in effortless harmony.
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha - Tanzania
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape - New Hotel in Ruaha, Tanzania
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
2026
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape
Ruaha - Tanzania
2026
Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape - New Hotel in Ruaha, Tanzania
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
In the vast, untamed heart of East Africa, where ancient baobabs rise like guardians of time and the rhythm of the wild replaces the noise of the world, Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape invites you to rediscover something rare — a deeper connection to nature, to stillness, and ultimately, to yourself.
Matemwe Attitude
Zanzibar - Tanzania
Matemwe Attitude - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2025
Matemwe Attitude
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2025
Matemwe Attitude - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar - Tanzania
Joud by the Sea - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2025
Joud by the Sea Zanzibar
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2025
Joud by the Sea - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
Aman Karingani
Kruger National Park - Mozambique
Aman Karingani - New Hotel in Mozambique
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.
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.
2027
Aman Karingani
Kruger National Park - Mozambique
2027
Aman Karingani - New Hotel in Mozambique
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.
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.
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park - Zambia
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River - New Hotel in Kafue National Park, Zambia
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.
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.
2026
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River
Kafue National Park - Zambia
2026
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River - New Hotel in Kafue National Park, Zambia
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.
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.
Erebero Hills
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Uganda
Erebero Hills - New Hotel in Uganda
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.
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.
2026
Erebero Hills
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Uganda
2026
Erebero Hills - New Hotel in Uganda
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.
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.
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, 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.
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.
2026
Shompole Lodge
Kenya
2026
Shompole Lodge - New Hotel in Great Rift Valley, 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.
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.
MaaSalama Boutique Resort
Zanzibar - Tanzania
MaaSalama Boutique Resort - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2026
MaaSalama Boutique Resort
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2026
MaaSalama Boutique Resort - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge
Zanzibar - Tanzania
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
2026
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge
Zanzibar - Tanzania
2026
ENVI Paje Beach Lodge - New Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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.
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.
Morea House
Cape Town - South Africa
Morea House - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
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.
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.
2026
Morea House
Cape Town - South Africa
2026
Morea House - New Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
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.
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.
Palais Beit Al Noor Marrakech
Marrakech - Morocco
Palais Beit Al Noor - New Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
2025
Palais Beit Al Noor Marrakech
Marrakech - Morocco
2025
Palais Beit Al Noor - New Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
In the quiet, lesser-known corners of Marrakech’s historic medina, Palais Beit Al Noor emerges as a soulful hideaway where Moroccan heritage meets Lebanese elegance, offering a deeply personal and sensorial retreat far from the city’s vibrant chaos.
Palais Jamaï Fès
Fes - Morocco
Palais Jamaï - New Hotel in Fes, Morocco
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
2026
Palais Jamaï Fès
Fes - Morocco
2026
Palais Jamaï - New Hotel in Fes, Morocco
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
Overlooking the timeless labyrinth of Fès, Palais Jamaï Fès prepares its long-awaited return, unveiling a new chapter where imperial heritage, refined gastronomy, and contemporary luxury converge in one of North Africa’s most storied addresses.
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
La Réserve Seychelles - New Hotel in Praslin, Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
2026
La Réserve Seychelles
Praslin - Seychelles
2026
La Réserve Seychelles - New Hotel in Praslin, Seychelles
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
Set like a secret whispered across the Indian Ocean, La Réserve Seychelles unveils a new chapter of ultra-exclusive hospitality, where six exceptional villas promise an intimate immersion into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
Kulu Ora Lodge - New Hotel in Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
2026
Kulu Ora Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda
2026
Kulu Ora Lodge - New Hotel in Uganda
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
Deep within one of Africa’s most untouched landscapes, Kulu Ora Lodge unveils a new chapter of safari luxury, where the raw power of the Nile, the silence of vast wilderness, and the intimacy of design-driven hospitality converge into an experience that feels both rare and profoundly alive.
The Best New Hotels and Luxury Hotel Openings in Africa
Africa is experiencing a wave of new hotel openings that redefine modern hospitality, combining thoughtful design, immersive experiences, and a deep connection to place. Curated by The New Stays, this collection highlights the best new hotels across Africa—from intimate luxury safari lodges and wildlife camps to sleek urban properties and secluded resorts along beaches, lakes, and deserts.
These newly opened hotels emphasize atmosphere, authenticity, and a careful balance between comfort and connection to the environment. Many integrate sustainable practices, showcase local craftsmanship, and reflect the diverse cultures and landscapes of their regions. From the vast savannahs of East Africa to the dramatic deserts of Namibia, the vibrant coasts of Morocco, and the thriving cities of South Africa, these hotels offer unique insights into the continent’s beauty and spirit.
Guests can expect carefully curated experiences—whether guided wildlife encounters, wellness retreats, or cultural immersions—set within architecture and interiors that echo their surroundings. Africa’s new hotels prioritize thoughtful, intimate luxury over scale, offering moments of calm, discovery, and inspiration.
This collection celebrates the newest addresses shaping the future of African travel. Each hotel is a reflection of place, culture, and contemporary design, offering discerning travellers meaningful, immersive stays and a fresh perspective on modern African hospitality.