Leading Hotels in the Middle East, Africa & Indian Ocean
Marrakech's twin crowns, Cape Town's Silo, safari lodges, and the Indian Ocean's quiet classics: the collection's most cinematic wing.
By Biirdee Travel, Luxury Travel Concierge · Updated June 10, 2026
This combined region holds 31 members and two of the most decorated hotels on earth: Marrakech's Royal Mansour and La Mamounia, which trade global "best hotel" titles between them. South Africa adds Cape Town's Silo, the Saxon, and a serious safari bench (Royal Malewane, Thanda); the Gulf and Levant counter with Jerusalem's King David, the Chedi Muscat, and Tel Aviv's Setai and Norman-adjacent set; Mauritius rounds it out with Beachcomber's Royal Palm and Constance Prince Maurice.
Every hotel below carries Leaders Club benefits, breakfast for two, upgrade requests, points toward free nights, and Biirdee stacks partner perks on top where we hold direct relationships. "Check live rates" links open each property on our booking site.
Egypt
The Chedi El Gouna
El Gouna, Red Sea
9.6Exceptional · 1,183 guest reviewsGuests praiseExcellent food and restaurant serviceTop-tier locationHigh cleanliness and spotless rooms
Giza Palace
Giza, Cairo
Guests praiseImpeccable facilitiesAttentive staffAmazing spa experience
Israel
Dan Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
8.4Good · 1,156 guest reviewsGuests praiseGreat breakfastHelpful staffGreat location
The Setai, Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
9.0Excellent · 1,287 guest reviewsGuests praiseFriendly staffDelicious breakfastBeautiful rooms
Lebanon
Oman
The Chedi Muscat
Muscat
9.3Excellent · 1,628 guest reviewsGuests praiseExcellent serviceHigh-quality foodBeautiful and clean facilities
Qatar
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort
Doha
9.4Excellent · 699 guest reviewsGuests praiseGreat locationExceptional serviceClean and well-maintained facilities
United Arab Emirates
Morocco
La Mamounia
Marrakech
9.0Excellent · 119 guest reviewsGuests praiseExcellent serviceBeautiful facilitiesGreat amenities
Royal Mansour Casablanca
Casablanca
9.6Exceptional · 215 guest reviewsGuests praiseExceptional and attentive staff/serviceLuxurious design and high-quality roomsExcellent spa and wellness offerings
Royal Mansour Marrakech
Marrakech
9.8Exceptional · 185 guest reviewsGuests praiseExceptional hospitalityLuxury experience
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay
M'diq
10.0Exceptional · 26 guest reviewsGuests praiseExceptional serviceExcellent cleanlinessBeautiful location
Réunion
Seychelles
South Africa
Birkenhead House
Hermanus
9.8Exceptional · 66 guest reviewsGuests praiseBeautiful viewsExceptional serviceUnique atmosphere
La Residence
Franschhoek
9.8Exceptional · 65 guest reviewsGuests praiseExcellent serviceStunning location
Royal Malewane
Hoedspruit
Guests praiseBeautiful decoration/room designExcellent locationGreat amenities
Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Johannesburg
9.6Exceptional · 294 guest reviewsGuests praiseBeautiful pool and groundsExcellent dining optionsFriendly staff
Steyn City Hotel by Saxon
Johannesburg
9.5Exceptional · 158 guest reviewsGuests praiseSpacious roomsFriendly staffExcellent food
Thanda Safari
Hluhluwe
9.2Excellent · 21 guest reviewsGuests praiseCleanlinessFriendly StaffGreat Game Drives
The Manor House at Fancourt
George
9.8Exceptional · 31 guest reviewsGuests praiseFriendly staffExcellent amenitiesGreat location
The Silo Hotel
Cape Town
9.5Exceptional · 107 guest reviewsGuests praiseExceptional servicePerfect experience
Tanzania
Bawe Island
Zanzibar
9.6Exceptional · 61 guest reviewsGuests praiseBeautiful locationAttentive staff
NgoroNgoro Lodge, Member of Meliá Collection
Ngorongoro
Guests praisePerfect locationExcellent food and drinksGreat pool with a view
Thanda Island
Mafia Island
Tunisia
La Badira
Hammamet
9.1Excellent · 1,640 guest reviewsGuests praiseFriendly serviceBeautiful locationComfortable rooms with great views
Mauritius
Constance Prince Maurice
Poste de Flacq
Guests praiseExcellent food qualityFriendly and attentive staff
Maradiva Villas Resort and Spa
Flic en Flac
9.0Excellent · 350 guest reviewsGuests praiseResort is clean and well maintainedExcellent bars and innovative cocktails
Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
Grand Baie
9.8Exceptional · 91 guest reviewsGuests praiseExceptional serviceBeautiful locationExcellent dining
FAQs
Royal Mansour or La Mamounia?
The eternal Marrakech question: Royal Mansour for private riads and near-invisible service (built by the King), La Mamounia for the legendary gardens and grand social stage. Both carry full club benefits: many itineraries split the stay.
Which safari lodges are LHW members?
South Africa's Royal Malewane (Thornybush, Greater Kruger), Thanda Safari (KwaZulu-Natal), and Shambala Private Game Reserve: Big Five country with collection-grade lodges.
Does LHW cover the Maldives?
Yes. Five resorts including the Emerald duo and Constance Halaveli, listed on the Asia page alongside the rest of the Indian Ocean's Mauritius members here.
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From Medina to Savanna
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