About Us

We are not just in the business of hospitality —
we are in the art of remembrance.

At Oryx Hotels, we believe luxury is more than marble and thread count.
It’s the way a place makes you feel.
The warmth in a welcome.
The story behind every stone.
The soul behind every service.

Born from over 35 years of combined experience across continents,
Oryx was created to fuse the timeless grandeur of British heritage
with the rich, radiant spirit of Africa.

We honour legacy — and we reimagine it.
We restore old manors into living experiences.
We manage properties with heart, precision, and purpose.
We consult not from afar, but from within — guiding, curating, transforming.
We don’t just design spaces — we build destinations that breathe.

Oryx Hotels is for those who seek the exceptional, the grounded, the soulful.
For travellers who want to feel, not just stay.
For owners who believe in legacy, not just assets.
For teams who serve not out of duty, but from pride.

This is not a brand.
This is a movement.
Welcome to Oryx Hotels — where stories live, and hospitality has soul.

Picturesque stone cottages along a scenic road in Bibury, England, UK.

Our Vision

To become the world’s most soulful luxury hospitality brand — where timeless British elegance meets the warmth, heritage, and spirit of Africa. We envision a global portfolio of destinations that honour history, embrace culture, and redefine modern luxury through human connection.

Our Mission

Oryx Hotels is dedicated to crafting extraordinary experiences that blend refined design, heartfelt service, and cultural authenticity. Through our 360° approach — from hotel ownership and management to consultancy and design — we transform spaces into destinations and properties into living legacies.

Great companies are built by people who never stop thinking about ways to improve the business.

J. Willard “Bill” Marriott

The Core Values for Oryx Hotels, rooted in our brand ethos — “Where Timeless British Grandeur Meets the Soul of Africa” — and our 360° approach to hospitality:

1. Soulful Hospitality

We lead with heart. Every guest, client, and partner is welcomed with genuine warmth, care, and cultural richness.

2. Legacy-Driven Design

We honour history by breathing new life into it — creating spaces that are timeless, meaningful, and beautifully restored.

3. Excellence with Integrity

Our standards are uncompromising, but always grounded in honesty, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

4. Cultural Authenticity

We celebrate both British refinement and African heritage — not as contrasts, but as complements — in everything we do.

5. Human Connection

We believe people do business with people — not buildings. Relationships come first, always.

6. Visionary Stewardship

We think long-term, building for the next generation. Our approach to hospitality is sustainable, responsible, and future-minded.

7. Craftsmanship in Every Detail

From service to stitching, cuisine to construction — we pursue mastery in every layer of the guest and partner experience.

A picturesque view of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England, framed by trees and water.
Solitary acacia tree in a vast, barren desert terrain under clear skies.