One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
3 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Batoka Zambezi Sands
Elevated boardwalks link Bedouin-style tented suites crafted with natural textures, earthy tones, and river-facing viewing decks.
Mpala Jena Camp
Scalloped thatch roofs, sand-floored pavilions, and reclaimed railway sleeper decks under canvas canopies.
Palm River Hotel
Australian Queenslander timber framing and wide shaded verandas set beside the Zambezi River.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.