A STAY TO REMEMBER

Top 10 Black-Owned Hotels in the U.S. and the World

Salamander Resort & Spa Middleburg, Virginia

BET co-founder Shelia C. Johnson personally designed this lavish property herself, which boasts 168 rooms and suites on 340 acres in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains Not only are the rooms at Salamander elegant, but the property has features you won’t find anywhere else, such as an equestrian center, a fishing pond, and ziplining - all on-site! Pictures of this resort simply don’t do it justice.

Jnane Tamsna Marrakech, Morocco

Everything about this North African resort is fabulous, from the striking urban Moroccan design to the chic owner, Meryanne Loum-Martin. The property consists of 24 guest rooms, five pools, and nine acres of gardens, and one night at this majestic hotel will make you want to stay forever

Spice Island Beach Resort Grand Anse, Grenada

The family-owned, all-inclusive resort continues to be one of the most opulent, inspiring hotels around. The rooms here are a bit pricey, but once you set foot on the lavish property, you’ll see that it’s worth every penny

Negril Tree House Resort Negril, Jamaica

American-born owner Gail Jackson has a background in civil engineering and moved to Jamaica more than three decades ago to help create the Negril Tree House Resort with her late husband. Rooms at the mid-level property can be found for around $131

La Maison Michelle

St. James, Barbados

Husband and wife duo Michelle and Guy Jenkins own this heavenly property, which was built on land purchased by Michelle’s father more than 50 years ago The property has just seven suites and boasts some of the best views in all of Barbados.

iKhaya Lodge

Cape Town, South Africa

Located in the heart of Cape Town, this property is the perfect blend of modern and traditional African design and features loft-style apartments that make you feel right at home, which is the goal because “iKhaya” translates to “home” in the Bantu language of Xhosa If you plan on staying here, be sure to request a room with stunning views of Table Mountain.

SPRING 2023