Mozambique

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connelly stayed at Hotel Avenida in Maputo while filming Blood Diamond in 2006. Their time here gives the hotel a direct connection to one of the era's major productions, beyond the usual list of famous guests. For travelers, the appeal is the chance to occupy a city address that briefly became part of Hollywood's working world.

The focus at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence is an outdoor pool, matched by a waterfront address along the beachfront avenue. It is an uncomplicated way to stay close to Maputo.

Southern Sun Maputo offers a hotel base in Maputo. Its role is simple: a calm place to return to between time spent discovering the destination.

Set in Maputo, Polana Serena Hotel places an outdoor pool at the centre of a well-placed stay. The address keeps guests closely connected to Maputo.

Hotel Cardoso sits in Maputo, bringing together an outdoor pool and a bar. The result is a well-placed stay with a clear sense of place.

Hotel VIP Grand Maputo sits in Maputo, with an outdoor pool anchoring the stay. It is a five-star base for exploring Maputo, shaped more by its setting than by spectacle.

At Hotel Terminus, an outdoor pool gives a clear focus to the experience in Maputo. The mood is unfussy, calm and grounded in Maputo.

Nestled in the heart of Maputo, the opulent Hotel Tivoli Maputo teems with star-quality amenities, featuring an indulgent dining establishment, chic bar, and state-of-the-art meeting spaces. At Hotel Tivoli, every guest is treated like a celebrity.

At Hotel Monte Carlo, an outdoor pool gives a clear focus to the experience in Maputo just footsteps from the City Hall. The mood is unfussy, calm and grounded in Maputo.