The 33rd season of the World Travel Awards, whose Africa Gala Ceremony was held on the Zanzibar Islands of Tanzania, has named the best Hotels, Lodges and Resorts on the continent in 2026.
Africa’s Leading Hotel in 2026 has emerged as the Accor, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club of Kenya, topping the list.
On the other hand, Africa’s Leading Hotel Brand in 2026 remains the Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
The Diamonds Bijoux Resort of Tanzania which hosted the event in Zanzibar emerged Africa’s Leading New Resort 2026.
Africa’s Leading Airport Hotel 2026 title went to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport of Kenya.
Africa’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026 crown went to Diamonds Malindi, in Kenya.
Africa’s Leading Beach Resort 2026 was awarded to Swahili Beach, Kenya
Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2026 is the Lanzerac of South Africa.
Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2026 is the Mantis Collection
Africa’s Leading Boutique Resort 2026 is the One&Only Nyungwe House of Rwanda
Africa’s Leading Business Hotel 2026 is the Transcorp Hilton of Abuja, in Nigeria
Africa’s Leading Casino Resort 2026 title went to Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort of Morocco
Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2026 can be found Giza Palace Hotel & Spa, Egypt
Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel 2026 is the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre of Kigali in Rwanda
Africa’s Leading Design Hotel 2026 award goes to the Silo Hotel, South Africa
Africa’s Leading Family Resort 2026 is the Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya
Africa’s Leading Green Hotel 2026 title has been taken by LUX Marijani, in Tanzania.
Africa’s Leading Hotel Residences 2026 is the Residences at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa in Kenya.
Africa’s Leading Hotel Suite in 2026 is the Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa of South Africa.
Africa’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2026 is the Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi – MGallery Collection, Kenya
Africa’s Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2026 title goes to Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa.
Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel in 2026 is the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis, Egypt
Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026 is the Cliff Villa @ Alfajiri Villas, Kenya
Africa’s Leading Luxury Resort 2026 is the Serry Beach Resort of Egypt
Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Villa 2026 title goes to Singita Serengeti House in Tanzania.
Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2026 is the Park Hyatt of Johannesburg in South Africa.
Africa’s Leading Private Island Resort 2026 is the Chale Island Resort of Kenya
Africa’s Leading Resort 2026 goes to Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Kenya.
Africa’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2026 is taken by Fraser Suites Abuja, Nigeria
Africa’s Leading Sports Resort 2026 is the Ocean Sports Resort of Watamu Beach in Kenya.
Africa’s Leading Wedding Resort 2026 is the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Africa’s Most Romantic Resort 2026 is The Mora Zanzibar, Tanzania
Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2026 title goes to the Durban ICC of South Africa.
Africa’s Leading Luxury Safari Lodge 2026 is the Chem Chem Lodge of Babati in Northern Tanzania
Africa’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2026 is the Siringit Serengeti Camp, Tanzania
Africa’s Leading Private Game Reserve 2026 is the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Africa’s Leading Safari Lodge 2026 is the Greystoke Mahale, Tanzania
Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2026 is the Kaskaz Mara Camp, Tanzania