Travel + Leisure magazine "World's Best Awards" 2004
 - World's Best Hotel
 - Best Hotel in Africa/Middle East
 - Best Small Hotel
Zagat Survey 2004
 - No.1 International Resort (less than 100 rooms)
Tatler Magazine 2004
 - Hotel of the Year
Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2003
 - Best International Resort Overall
 - Best International Resort (less than 50 rooms) 2003
Conde Nast Traveler (USA)
 - Best Hotel in Africa 2003
 - Best Hotel in the World 2001, 2002 and 2004
Conde Nast Traveler (UK)
 - Best Hotel in the World 2004