Best Hotels & Lodges

Opened in 2015 following a loving restoration of an 18th-century building, this four-pearl boutique beauty from Spanish group H10 Hotels strikes that sweet spot between historic charm and modern polish. Designed by Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the interiors are a masterclass in contemporary Portuguese style – think blue-and-white azulejo tiles depicting historic scenes, whitewashed wooden ceilings, glossy parquet floors and creative lighting. With 89 elegant rooms, Restaurant Azul e Branco serving Mediterranean-Portuguese fusion, the intimate Equestre library bar, and the stunning Limão Rooftop Bar on the 10th floor with panoramic views over Lisbon and the Tagus Estuary, it's sophisticated city living done properly. The location on leafy Avenida Duque de Loulé puts you metres from Praça Marquês de Pombal and that grand boulevard Avenida da Liberdade.

Step into the private corner of the Sabie Game Reserve, where humans and nature coexist in harmony. You’ll have a front-row seat to the untamed African wilderness at Umkumbe Bush Lodge, an unassuming yet luxurious tented camp. Enjoy breathtaking views of a drainage basin, watering hole, and open plain right outside your doorstep. From listening to the hyenas from your tented suite to venturing through the canopy of Tamboti trees, at Umkumbe Bush Lodge, you'll be part of the incredible habitat that surrounds you.

Nestled in the forests of the Vuma Mountains that overlook the Mkata Plains of the Mikumi National Park below, Vuma is a cool retreat from the heat of a day's game drive. The sixteen tents are comfortably furnished, so sleeping under canvas at Vuma is a far cry from any ideas of discomfort. Complete with a shaded wooden veranda at the front and en-suite bathroom facilities at the back, you won't be left wanting. The cosy bar area centres around a roaring log fire, opening onto a large decking area from where you can take in the setting sun over the Mkata plains below. Under the same thatch, the dining area enjoys widespread views through the lush trees and overlooks the swimming pool. The Mkata Plains support vast herds of game such as wildebeest, impala, zebra and giraffe with the keys to an outstanding game drive being ever-present - experience, knowledge and a suitable vehicle.

With the Andes Mountains as a backdrop, Hotel TerraViña is a place of peace and rest in the heart of the Colchagua Valley. This hotel in Santa Cruz is surrounded by vineyards, and each of the nineteen rooms offers panoramic balcony views and modern amenities.