Best Hotels & Lodges

Nestled in the stunning Soutpansberg mountains of Limpopo, South Africa and surrounded by some of the largest Baobab trees in Southern Africa, the lodge provides an unparalleled blend of adventure and relaxation in one of the most unique biospheres in the region. Designed for safari lovers, nature enthusiasts, families, couples, and friends seeking new experiences, Few & Far Luvhondo caters to those who crave adventure, exquisite dining experiences and unique activities. Guests will enjoy the highest level of comfort and elegance, while enjoying a safari experience unlike any other.

Nestled along the southern bank of the White Umfolozi River, Madwaleni River Lodge offers its guests an exclusive retreat with its luxurious safari tents arranged around a central gathering area housing a restaurant, lounge, and captivating library. The lodge takes its name from the isiZulu phrase meaning “The place of the rock,” paying homage to the picturesque granoliths mountains found in the reserve. With a fusion of sophistication and wilderness, this ultra-luxury tented camp promises a truly remarkable experience. At Madwaleni River Lodge guests can fully immerse themselves in the surrounding natural beauty. The lodge features 12 luxury tents, accommodating a total of 24 guests. Each tent is renowned for its unique design and has received award-winning distinction, offering unrivaled comfort and style.

Each room is in a separate building, and each has its own unique atmosphere. Some of the rooms are renovated from old sugar wholesaler houses and storehouses built in the Edo period, and the fusion of these with modern architecture is one of the highlights.

Enjoy the ultimate luxurious everyday life, where you can stay not just as a traveler, but as if you were living there.

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Tonosho-cho, Shodoshima International Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants An offbeat island in the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima is famous for its olive groves, 400-year-old soy sauce breweries and a Mediterranean climate you really wouldn't expect in Japan. The Kokusai Hotel is on the western coast, a stone's throw from Angel Road, the photogenic sandbar that appears and disappears with the tides. It's a classic Japanese seaside resort and water is the star of the show: every room faces the ocean, the natural onsen gazes straight out to sea, and the dining is all about just-landed Seto Inland Sea seafood seasoned with the island's own olive oil and soy sauce.and attractions, Shodoshima International Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Tonosho-cho.

A reliable, well-run business hotel two minutes on foot from JR Okayama Station, the Mitsui Garden sits squarely in the practical-but-pleasant sweet spot. Rooms are tidy and comfortable — Serta mattresses, in-room baths, free Wi-Fi — and the buffet breakfast pulls in a solid spread of Japanese and Western options to fuel a full day out.

The standout is the large public bath on the 10th floor: a hinoki cypress tub overlooking a small garden, open from 15:00 through to 9am. It's not a hot spring, but after a day on Naoshima or trawling Kurashiki's canal district, it does the job beautifully.

Ideally located, the ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama is just a 30 minutes' drive from the Okayama airport and is connected by a bridge to the JR Okayama station. Major sights including Korakuen, one of three most recognized gardens in Japan, and the Okayama Castle are conveniently located from the hotel. With its excellent location, business travelers can easily reach the Okayama Convention Center, while leisure travelers can explore the Okayama City Museum and other major historical sites.