World Travel Diaries

TripAdvisor Names the World's Top Hotels

Tuesday 24 January 2012 | By Maria Boskovski |


Image: Garonga Safari, Phalaborwa

Comparison Website TripAdvisor has issued its 10th annual Traveler's Choice Awards list of the world's 25 best hotels, based on millions of rankings. That's right; decided by guests, decided by - you! Here are the top rankings:

Best Hotel in the World:

The Phoenix Resort in San Pedro, Belize

Best Luxury Hotel in the World:

Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo


Image: Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo

Best Bargain in the World:

HueNino Hotel in Hue, Vietnam

Best for Service in the World:

Arcadia Residence in Prague, Czech Republic


Image: Arcadia Residence, Prague

Best B&B and Inn in the World:

The Twenty One in Brighton, England

Best All-Inclusive in the World:

Garonga Safari Camp in Phalaborwa, South Africa


Image: Garonga Safari Camp, Phalaborwa

Best Relaxation and Spa in the World:

BollAnt’s im Park in Bad Sobernheim, Germany

Trendiest Hotel in the World:

Villa Zest Boutique Hotel in Cape Town, S.A.


Image: Villa Zest Hotel, Cape Town