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Chavda hotel is centrally located in Stone Town, about a 10-minute drive from the airport.
Accommodation
The hotel has 16 well-appointed rooms spread over three floors. Clean and comfortable, the en-suite bedrooms are decorated simply with good reproduction Zanzibari furniture including a four-poster bed, side table and cupboard with modern conveniences - air conditioner, mini-bar fridge, safe and satellite television.
Facilities
- The Kisimani restaurant & bar serves Chinese, Indian and European dishes with lots of fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood.
- There’s a new bar situated on the rooftop where you can soak up ocean views over the tin rooftops of Stone Town while you enjoy sundowners.
- The coffee shop is open from 7.00 am to 11.00 am.
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This small yet luxurious hotel is situated in the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town.
Accommodation
The hotel has 28 self-contained and spacious rooms furnished with traditional Sultan-size four-poster beds. All rooms are comfortably equipped, and tastefully appointed with Zanzibari artifects.
All rooms have large balconies overlooking an attractive and cool central courtyard or the swimming pool.
Facilities
- The hotel lounge has an impressive selection of antique ornaments and furniture, and adds to the relaxed ambience that is a Dhow Palace trademark.
- The Roof-top restaurant offers a variety of seafood, local and international cuisine as well as panoramic views of Zanzibar's Stone Town and the Indian Ocean.
- Swimming pool
- Indoor games – pool tables
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Mazsons Hotel limited is located in Stone Town in the Shangani area along Kenyatta Road. It is a 10-minute drive from the Airport and 5 minutes from the harbour.
Accommodation
The hotel has 28 double rooms, four single rooms and three suites; all with split air-conditioning, a satellite TV network, a mini fridge and telephone. Bathrooms are fitted with hair dryers. All rooms enjoy a 24-hour service.
Facilities
- The restaurant is a two-in-one centre. As one takes Mazsons a la Zanzibar (local) and continental dishes of one’s choice, one also enjoys an extra spice of having a bird’s eye view of the historic Stone town.
- Mazsons Hotel has conference facilities for about 30-40 people with efficient secretarial services.
- In-house medical unit
- Safe deposit boxes
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Tembo House is strategically situated on the seafront of Stone Town, an ideal location for relaxing after a day's sightseeing! The Tembo House Hotel is a landmark amongst hotels in Zanzibar.
Tembo House is situated on the seafront of Stonetown, an ideal location for relaxing after a day's sightseeing and offers you great views.
Accommodation
The hotel’s 30 rooms are spacious, and beautifully decorated with oriental and traditional Zanzibar ornaments, antiques and furniture. Facilities include air conditioning, telephone, mini-bar, multi-channel television and en-suite bathroom.
Facilities
- The Bahari Restaurant serves local and international cuisine giving you the tastes of the spice coast of Zanzibar.
- Conference room
- Internet café
- Swimming pool
- Souvenir shop offering a range of gifts and curio items
Activities
Marine sports and picnics can be arranged for you if you’re up for a day of sporting activities or adventure. |
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Right in the heart of Stone town, in an old Arab palace, lays the Zanzibar Palace Hotel. The boutique is integrated according to Zanzibar’s rich history, Arabian, Indian and English designs are created a harmonic, homely place. Located just 10 minutes drive from Zanzibar Airport, the hotel is located right between the House of Wonder and the Port, well within walking distance to many places of interest.
Accommodation
The hotel offers 9 charmingly decorated spacious rooms. Although the house has ben restored and decorated with respect to the rich Zanzibar culture, a wide range of modern facilities are offered including: air-conditioning, digital safe, telephone, TV with cable connection, DVD player, bath and massage oil and bathrobes.
Facilities
- The restaurant serves luxurious continental breakfasts and fine French cuisine
- The Arabic lounge and bar serves snacks, drinks, cocktails and coffees
- Library (DVD and books)
- Tourist Information Center
- Taxi and airport services
- Business center
Activities
Excursions
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Situated on the sea front of ancient Stone Town, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquility and luxury amongst the bustle of Zanzibar. It is one of the most luxurious and scenically located hotels in Stone Town.
Accommodation
The hotel comprises 51 rooms, including a state suite, two executive suites, six prime suites and one honeymoon suite. The prime and honeymoon suites have their own hammocks on the balcony. All the rooms are fully air conditioned overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
You can enjoy a sea view and all the mod cons you’d expect to find in an up market hotel. The en-suite bedrooms have a mini-bar, air conditioner, satellite television with in-house movies, telephone, hairdryer and safe.
Facilities
- You can dine on traditional Swahili cuisine as well as a range of international dishes in the Baharia restaurant. Local seafood including lobster, crab and fish is a specialty, the variety matched only by the different methods used in its preparation.
- Luxury swimming pool and sun-deck
- Sumptuous beauty treatments, massage and hairdressing
- A vibrant selection of nightly entertainment
- Extensively stocked Boutique, Gift shop and News Stand
- Internet connectivity, secretarial services and a wide range of board games plus a full library of books on Africa
- Forex facilities
Activities
Spend a day at exotic Mangapwani Serena Beach Club and enjoy sun, sand, sea, sumptuous seafood and the exploration of the Mangapwani Slave Caves. Take a dhow cruise or a dolphin cruise. |
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The Africa House Hotel is located in the heart of the world-famous Stone Town along Kenyatta Road.
Accommodation
15 elegantly furnished deluxe rooms, all with en suite bathrooms and offer breathtaking view across the rooftops of old Stone Town or the alluring Indian Ocean.
Each room is equipped with an individually controlled air conditioning unit, satellite television, international direct dialing telephones, hairdryer, mini fridge, room service, laundry service and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.
Facilities
- Dine at Tradewinds Restaurant, Sunset Grill or the Sunset Bar for authentic local and international cuisine.
- Sunset Bar offers panoramic views, exotic cocktails, a wide selection of wines, premium spirits and beers combined with a warm reception and flawless service.
- With its own entrance and fully equipped with all technical facilities, the Library is perfect for special functions, board meetings, conferences and seminars for up to 30 guests. It also houses a rare collection of many first editions and historical books offers absolute privacy in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.
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236 Hurumzi, formally known as Emerson & Green is a small boutique hotel right in the heart of Stone Town. It is the second tallest building in Stone Town after the Sultan's ceremonial palace. This luxury hotel is furnished with original Zanzibar antiques. The elegant decor, together with the surroundings gives you a classic Zanzibar feel.
Accommodation
Accommodation in this luxury hotel is offered in 16 rooms - 9 standard rooms and 7 suites all of which are different in design. Each one is beautifully decorated and mostly all of the rooms air-conditioning, ceiling fan, large Zanzibar-style bed and en-suite bathroom. Most rooms have balconies or verandas all with views of Stone Town and the Indian Ocean.
Facilities
- A unique feature of 236 Hurumzi Hotel is the Tower Top Restaurant. It sits on the roof, and with totally open sides, has a wonderful 360 degree view across Stone Town and the Indian Ocean. The hotel offers a delightful dining experience, seated on Persian carpets and pillows, relishing exotic Zanzibar cuisine.
- Kidude Café is a small restaurant and has an a la carte menu available throughout the day. The restaurant is furnished with comfortable chairs and benches around a few tables, providing the perfect spot for grabbing a quick coffee or even a meal.
- La Opala at 236 Hurumzi - jewelry and gift shop for fine jewelry in gold, white gold, and silver, Tanzanite and precious and semi precious gem stones, and a selection of African handcrafts, art, souvenir and boutique items.
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Mtoni Marine is situated on the west coast, only 5 minutes north of Stone Town and historically located on a private beach between The Maruhubi Palace and The Mtoni Palace Ruins.
Accommodation
At Mtoni, accommodation is offered in 8 palm court rooms, 33 club rooms, 4 family apartments and 1 family house, all with air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, electronic safes and fans.
Facilities
- The Mtoni Marine Restaurant is well-known for its excellent fusion cuisine using tantalising local spices. This includes seafood lunches, beach barbeques and an a la carte menu. This open-air thatched restaurant is situated right on the beach, which makes it perfect for romantic dinners.
- The Mcheza Bar is situated near the beach and has a good selection of cocktails, snacks and reasonably priced meals, including pizzas and burgers.
- A swimming pool surrounded by lemongrass and umbrellas for shade.
- Tropical Spa - Try our fragrant oils and traditional beauty treatments in a dreamy environment overlooking the ocean.
- Shopping - There are 3 shops at Mtoni selling local crafts and arts but also the basics just in case.
Activities
One Ocean Diving - We work with the 5 star padi dive school "One Ocean" and will include your transfer to all dive site from Mtoni Marine.
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The Fairmont Zanzibar is located on the Northeast coast of Zanzibar. The resort is 45 minutes from Zanzibar International Airport.
Accommodation
The Fairmont's Zanzibar accommodations are located on white sand beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean and its spectacular coral reefs. The architecture of the resort offers rustic exclusivity and luxury unparalleled on the African coastline. With 109 guest rooms ranging from Villas, Cottages and Deluxe Rooms, each en-suite room sits nestled in the shade of the tropical beach forest and palm-covered walkways. Amenities include air conditioning, satellite TV, coffee making facilities and hair dryers.
Facilities
- The Fairmont Zanzibar hotel offers a wide selection of dining options. Tradewinds family restaurant will cater to even the most discerning of palates. The Zama Lounge offers a menu inspired by the influences of Arabic African cuisines and the Nahodha Lounge offers small bites throughout the day. You can also enjoy the Mchanga Poolside Bar, the Mwanga Poolside Bar and in-room dining is available 24 hours a day.
- The resort offers two swimming pools. One is a children’s pool while the other caters to adults only and offers a swim up bar.
- The Fitness Centre features a well-equipped and maintained gym with modern equipment and aerobics tutorials.
- The Burahi Spa offers a wide range of treatments and massages using the finest selection of Zanzibar infused products.
- A fully equipped dive centre with a decompression chamber, one of only three in Africa
Activities
- Water sports include canoeing, sea kayaking, paddle skiing, windsurfing, fishing, Hobby Cat sailing, snorkeling and more.
- Beach volleyball, bike riding, pétanque, and beach games.
- Horseback riding as well as motorbike hire can also be arranged for trips along the beach.
- Deep sea and game fishing expeditions are available on 15 and 22-foot ski boats.
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Flame Tree is at the northern tip of Zanzibar on the beautiful turquoise coastline of Nungwi, ideally situated for swimming, snorkeling and diving activities. The hotel lies within a private tropical garden, which fronts the famous North Coast Beach.
Accommodation
14 rooms have en-suite facilities, air conditioners, refrigerators and ceiling fans. Each double bedroom unit has a large verandah, some have their own sitting room and each has a small kitchen for those who wish to self cater. The rooms feature large mosquito netted beds, large wardrobe and a desk.
Facilities
- A cooked breakfast is served either on your veranda or at the garden restaurant
- Snacks are available during the day are served in your verandah or in the sunbathing area.
- Evening meals are prepared to order by our resident chef and can be served on a table up near the sea with candles and lanterns for a romantic touch.
Activities
- Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
- Snorkeling at Kendwa Coral Garden
- Sunset Sail – Romantic dhow sail
- Game fishing
- Reef fishing
- Dolphin trip
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La Gemma Dell’ Est is located on the North West coast of Zanzibar, about an hour’s drive from Stone town. The hotel is based on a modern European style and is by far the largest in Zanzibar where guests are transported in golf carts around the resort. This luxurious resort overlooks the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean providing the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun.
Accommodation
- The hotel has 138 rooms including 93 deluxe rooms, 16 suites, 1 family suite, 23 villa club rooms in 7 private villas (3 to 4 rooms)and 1 Presidential villa (5 rooms). All rooms have a terrace and sea view.
- The guest rooms are individually air-conditioned having king-size or European twin beds with mosquito netting, remote controlled TV with Satellite channels, in-room safe box, mini bar and coffee/tea making facilities.
- All rooms are en-suite, facilities include marble bathroom with walk-in shower, hand basin, WC, bidet, hair dryer and fine toiletries
Facilities
- The Pavilion restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining at its best. Lavish buffet served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special theme nights are organized on a weekly basis.
- Beach Bar offers cool drinks and snacks throughout the day, afternoon tea and a variety of cocktails in the evening.
- Coral Cove, Al fresco pizzeria on the beach serves fresh pizza, salads, aperitif, selected wine and refreshing drinks.
- The Lobby Lounge & Bar is located near the Reception offering refreshing drinks during the day and early evening.
- The Makuti Wharf built on the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean invites with: Sunset Lounge & Bar offers a large selection of cocktails and drinks with live entertainment.
- Sea Breeze a la carte restaurant, fresh seafood cooked and served in romantic atmosphere. Café Moresco oriental coffee and tea, water-pipe, oriental snacks and pastries
- Outdoor gym
- Large swimming pool with children area
- Jacuzzi
- Reading lounge
- Conference facilities
- Currency exchange
- Internet access
- First aid & in-house clinic
- Boutique and drug store
Activities
- Water Sports Center: Hobby cat, windsurfing, laser dinghy, canoes
- The Crab Diving Center: PADI training facilities offer dive courses, specialty courses, dive excursions and dive equipment for hire
- Memorable and exciting excursions to Spice Island, swimming with dolphins or guided tour through Stone Town
- Dhow cruises
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Amaan Bungalows is located on the northern most part of Nungwi surrounded by wild tropical surroundings and pristine white beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation
- Accommodation is offered in:
- 16 spacious and comfortable sea-view rooms that extend over the beautiful turquoise Indian Ocean having ceiling fans, mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water. These rooms have their balconies perfect for viewing the sunsets.
- 17 rooms fully air-conditioned deluxe rooms are situated slightly further back from the sea. All rooms have ceiling fans, mosquito nets and their own en-suite bathrooms that have both hot and cold water. 2 sets of them can now be converted into family rooms as they have an inter-leading door in-between them.
- 19 garden view rooms are clustered together in the lush surrounding gardens all having mosquito nets, ceiling fans and en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold water. 2 sets of them can be converted into family room as they have an inter-leading door in-between them.
Facilities
- Two restaurants, Fat Fish Restaurant and the Blue Sea Restaurant serving seafood and local cuisine that meet the tastes of any palate, built on the waters edged with extended decks that go over the ocean, they provide a perfect setting for any feast.
- Internet café
- Forex Bureau
- 2 gift/souvenir shops stocked with all the typical Zanzibar style merchandise, fabrics and jewelry.
- Mini supermarket stocked with all basic supplies and toiletries.
Activities
- Snorkeling and Diving with certified instructors at Sensation Divers
- Big Game Fishing excursions with Fishingzanzibar.com
- Sunset cruises on local picturesque Dhow boats
- Snorkeling to the famous Mnemba Atoll
- Guided tours of the village, stone town, or the island in all of its splendor
- Car and dirt or scooter bike rentals to tour the surrounding areas
- Visit the local Turtle sanctuary
- Aerial photography
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Langi Langi is located on the Northern tip of Zanzibar Island at Nungwi Village. The hotel proximity to the best beaches in the whole of Zanzibar makes it one of the best options for swimming and diving.
Accommodation
Langi Langi Beach Bungalows offers exquisite 24 room accommodation designed in Zanzibar tradition style with modern amenities only minutes away from the beach. There are three types of rooms available, namely ocean view rooms, garden view rooms and pool view rooms.
All rooms are individually air-conditioned having en-suite facilities with hot and cold water. A choice of double or twin beds is available with mosquito nets.
Facilities
- Bahari (The Ocean Basket) - Seafood restaurant also serving local Zanzibar and International cuisine. Famous for BBQ buffets.
- Marhaba (Greeting in Swahili) - A coffee lounge serving Africa’s finest blends of coffee, delious deserts and fresh fruit juices.
- Bustani - Enjoy a quite time or read a book in the cool shadows of trees and the scents of fragrant flora in this tranquil reading garden.
- Cleopatra Spa - An exotic massage experience overlooking the Indian ocean and a breathtaking view of the beach from atop.
- Internet café
- Forex Bureau
- Secretarial services including fax, scanner and photo copying
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On the northernmost peninsula of Zanzibar Island, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel overlooks a sparkling expanse of iridescent Indian Ocean. The lush gardens drop down onto one of the finest and most un-spoilt beaches on the island, which in turn is fringed by a wide and thriving coral reef.
Accommodation
All 32 rooms are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and all have balconies, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, hair-dryers, electronic safes and en suite facilities with deluxe bathroom amenities.
Lodge rooms have a garden view and both types of chalet room (superior and superior deluxe) have a sea view, with proximity to the ocean being closer the higher the category. Both chalet categories are fitted with mini-bars.
Ras Nungwi’s unique Ocean Suite provides the finest beach accommodation. The enormous detached suite is entirely self-contained in verdant gardens, with its own plunge pool and spacious living areas. Guests can enjoy its magnificent roof-terrace and open-air sitting room. Just beyond the private terrace a path meanders down to the stunning white-sand beach, and dazzling turquoise lagoon.
Facilities
- Offering a true fine dining experience, Ras Nungwi is renowned for its excellent cuisine. Elegant and appetizing menus are served from an abundance of local ingredients, including fresh coconut and aromatic spices, the finest array of seafood and plenty of heavenly tropical fruit. An extensive wine list is also available
- The SupaDuka Boutique offers a tasteful range of quality gifts, clothing, unique arts and crafts and essential travel items.
- Set in tropical gardens, the hotel's Peponi Spa offers an array of rejuvenating, pampering and holistic treatments to calm the mind, body and soul.
Activities
- Big game fishing
- Water sports - Water-skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, traditional sailing dhow cruises, kayaking
- A professional dive operation, managed by Zanzibar Watersports Limited, is located at Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel, and caters for all experience levels. Whether you're a total beginner, or a seasoned professional, there are dive adventures for you.
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Sazani Beach is located on the northern peninsula of Zanzibar, along the scenic Nungwi coast. The secluded beach with azure waters is amongst the best in Zanzibar and offers a paradise for both scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts alike or for those simply looking to soak up the peace of this unique island off the mainland of Tanzania.
Accommodation
The secluded bungalows set in colorful gardens which extend to the shore, offer attractive accommodation, a spectacular view, privacy and access to our large, beautiful beach. Overlooking the beach are ten rooms with double or twin beds and verandah and fans. The rooms are en-suite with hot water power showers.
Facilities
- The Pweza Juma Bar and Restaurant serves original dishes with local flavor, specializing in seafood and barbecues.
- Beach side bar with panoramic views over the Indian Ocean is the place to enjoy beer, wine, cocktails with a Zanzibari twist or non-alcoholic drinks.
Activities
- The fully equipped dive club offers scuba diving and snorkeling excursions to local reefs and to the famous Mnemba Atoll marine park.
- PADI courses: Discover Scuba Diving and Scuba review
- Kite surfing
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Mnarani Beach is situated near the village of Nungwi, on the northern tip of Zanzibar. It's located on the eastern side of the lighthouse and is a 20-minute walk along the beach from Nungwi Village.
Accommodation
- Accommodation is offered in 17 comfortable rooms situated along sandy paths in the greenery.
- The 12 standard makuti-thatched cottages are small, arranged in pairs and face the sea and are furnished in simple Zanzibar style.
- The 4 apartments are more spacious and are recommended for couples or families. They have a kitchen and one downstairs bathroom.
- The honeymoon cottage called Mahaba House is situated at the edge of the property for privacy and has its own garden and access to the beach. Mahaba is an open-plan, double-storey cottage. There's a kitchenette and sitting room on the ground floor, which leads out onto a large balcony. The bathroom has both a bath and shower.
Facilities
- Mnarani Beach Cottages has a fantastic restaurant serving local cuisine, famous for freshly caught seafood. Dinner is usually served on the terrace close to the sea. You can also enjoy barbecues on the beach under the stars.
- There is also a small bar among the palms, which protrudes out over the rocks to provide exquisite views of the lagoon. This is the place to gather with other guests to enjoy a round of sundowners and a game of the traditional Zanzibari game bao.
Activities
- Diving trips to Mnemba Atoll can be arranged with Nungwi operators.
- Mnarani has a dhow to take you snorkeling or deep-sea fishing
- Visit Mnarani Aquarium.
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Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the finest wide, white, sandy beach on the island of Zanzibar. Located on the East Coast in an area known as Kiwengwa, the hotel is only 35 minutes drive from the town.
Accommodation
Blue Bay Beach Resort offers 80 Superior rooms, 6 Deluxe rooms and 2 Sultan rooms, all of which enjoy magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. Each consists of spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, en suite bathroom and verandah or balcony.
All rooms are tastefully decorated using traditional Zanzibari furniture to include large four poster beds with mosquito nets, a writing bureau, coffee table and easy chairs. Split level air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite TV's, mini-bars, hair dryers and telephones add a touch of luxury to each room.
Facilities
- The 'Makuti Restaurant' enjoys magnificent views over the swimming pool to the ocean beyond and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- The main bar located beside the swimming pool serves a wide selection of European and South African wines, local and imported beers, spirits and minerals as well as coffee, Cappuccino and Espresso.
- The Beach Bar and Restaurant is situated on the very edge of the Indian Ocean and is an ideal place for guests to sip cold drinks or to enjoy a feast of seafood specialties, pizzas prepared in our authentic wood fired oven.
- A well stocked boutique offering garments, accessories and crafts.
- The Hotel has a fully air conditioned Conference Room which accommodates up to 75 people.
- A fully equipped Guest Services and Business Centre is available to guests and offers secretarial services, e-mail and Internet access as well as fax and photocopying facilities.
- An open air discotheque
- Guest safes
- A large fresh water swimming pool with adjoining open-air Jacuzzi and children's paddling pool
- A well equipped Dispensary with Doctor on call
- Spa - ultimate place to completely rejuvenate your body and elevate your mind.
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Situated on Zanzibar’s picturesque North East coast, overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean, it is as the name suggests a little piece of paradise. It is a 45-minute drive from the Zanzibar Airport.
Accommodation
Designed as a traditional African roundhouse but featuring all the creature comforts you could need, the rooms and suites are truly unrivalled. Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colourful gardens, leading to a white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is indeed an idyllic setting.
Nestled under a pitched makuti roof, each room is sea facing with large patio doors that open up to a private balcony, where you can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life.
The rooms are fully air-conditioned room with comfortable twin or king size beds draped with mosquito netting. The addition of satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and a unique curved en-suite bathroom, with shower, toilet and bidet, complete the facilities that will make your stay relaxed and enjoyable.
Facilities
- The Ocean Restaurant, sitting two floors up, has panoramic views over the resort and the Indian Ocean beyond. The Restaurant serves a sumptuous breakfast. Themed buffets are served in the evenings.
- At the pool, the Jahazi Restaurant serves a variety of snacks. The menu offers an a la carte selection of international and authentic Zanzibari dishes.
- Set on the beachfront, Mawimbi Restaurant serves sumptuous Zanzibar Fusion cuisine incorporating traditional Zanzibar ingredients with Asian and western.
- Ocean Paradise boasts one of the largest and best equipped conference facilities in Zanzibar. The fully air-conditioned main conference room seats from 20 to 180 persons and features state of the art equipment.
- Ocean Paradise provides a romantic and idyllic setting for your wedding or honeymoon.
- A fully equipped fitness centre
Activities
- At Ocean Paradise, there is a professional PADI accredited dive company on site to organize and oversee your diving trips.
- Water sports activities include windsurfing, sailing and kayaking, dolphin tours and boat trips.
- Beach volleyball
- Billiards and table tennis
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Mapenzi Beach Club is located on the north-eastern side of Zanzibar on a great stretch of beach, located a distance away from the other hotels giving you an opportunity to enjoy a long stretch of palm-fringed beach.
Accommodation
Accommodation is offered in 87 bungalows divided into three categories: garden-view, standard or seafront rooms. All the rooms are attractively decorated with carved beds and doors and mozzie nets over the beds. They are extremely comfortable and have verandas. Each room has en-suite facilities with hot water, a hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone and safe deposit box.
Facilities
- The open-air dining room has views of the ocean. It is situated on an elevated platform, which feels almost like the bow of a ship. It serves both local and international cuisine. All meals are served here, and both lunch and dinner are generous buffets.
There's a Beach Bar which serves drinks and a Pool Bar for snacks and cakes during the day and in the evenings you can enjoy a variety of leisurely cocktails.
- Swimming pool
- Disco
- Floodlit tennis court & games room with billiards, table tennis and darts
- Aerobics studio
- Boutique
- Library
Activities
- Water sports - kayaking, windsurfing or sailing in a catamaran
- Fishing in a tradition dhow
- Diving can be arranged through nearby operators.
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Matemwe Beach is a small guesthouse which is located out on its own on a long stretch of classic palm-lined, white sand beach on the North East coast of Zanzibar Island. Just off-shore from the guesthouse is the world-famous Mnemba Atoll, whose circling reef has some of the best diving in East Africa.
Accommodation
The best and most popular are the 5 suite rooms having one large bed but there is also single bed under the stairs and a barazza bed for small children. The rooms are set back from the beach and have an upstairs verandah area with lounging chairs
17 standard rooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms, hot water and fans. 7of these are on the front row and the other 10 rooms are further back from the beach.
Our honeymoon suite – called the Asali suite, with one double bed and is separate from the rest of the lodge. It houses its own plunge pool and comes complete with two dedicated staff to cater for your every need.
Facilities
- The lodge is centered around a single large open-sided space looking onto the beach, which serves at the lounge, bar and restaurant. Meals are prepared using fresh products provided by people within the community. The menus are small but good and change daily for every meal. Special needs are also catered for.
- Swimming pool
Activities
There is a full 5 star IDC PADI dive school at the lodge offering a full range of PADI certificate courses, as well as try dives and snorkeling trips for the non-divers.
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Matemwe lies perched on a coral rock, surrounded by the best beaches and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll, which offers spectacular diving and snorkeling.
Accommodation
The lodge consists of 12 beautiful bungalows, built from local materials and surrounded by beautiful garden. Each suite has a private veranda with hammocks and couches overlooking the Indian Ocean. Inside the room, you'll find a grand, king-size bed, an extra single bed, plenty of space and personal touches.
The bathrooms are large and have deep bathtubs and walk-in showers. Although mosquitoes are rare in Matemwe, all rooms are equipped with a large mosquito net.
- Facilities
The open-air restaurant overlooks the ocean and has a tranquil area to lounge in as well. Seafood is the specialty of the house, with all produce bought daily from the local markets. Lunch is a buffet offering a delicious mix of African and European flavors. Dinner offers a choice of main courses with fish, meat and vegetarian options.
- Matemwe has a multi-level swimming pool surrounded with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean. Freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar.
- Also available are internet and telephone/fax facilities.
Activities
- You can sail or motor out to the local reef and discover the little island of Mnemba Atoll- right opposite Matemwe.
- Local snorkeling/diving sites are suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced divers. Kayaks are available to explore the crystal clear sea.
- Visits to the neighboring village can be arranged for those who want to explore the local Zanzibar culture and village life
- From Matemwe, day-trips can be arranged to the historic centre of Stone Town, Jozani Forest or Prison Island.
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Enjoying a commanding beachfront position on the island’s prestigious east coast, the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski affords magnificent views over the Indian Ocean. It is set on 30 acres of landscaped gardens and designed to harmoniously blend in with its natural surrounds
Accommodation
The hotel consists of 110 spacious guest rooms and suites, each with their own private terrace and courtyard, a 300sqm Presidential Villa with private pool, 6 smaller villas each with private pool. All accommodation at the resort has complete uninterrupted views overlooking the Indian Ocean. Each houses en-suite bathroom together with a private tropical courtyard with an outdoor shower.
Rooms and suites are equipped with international satellite TV with movie channels, multilingual telephone voicemail, tea and coffee making facilities, in room safe and mini-bar, 24-hour room service, laundry/dry-cleaning service, bathrobes, shoe shine service, make-up mirror and hairdryer and a deluxe range of bathroom amenities.
Facilities
- A choice of international dining options;
- The Red Snapper - Specialising in local seafood.
- Cloves - All day casual dining serving Mediterranean cuisine offering a choice of Buffet or a la Carte. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- The Zanzi Bar – The perfect place to enjoy refreshing drinks or light snack.
- The Pool Bar – serving a variety of alcoholic beverages, freshly squeezed fruit juices, iced teas, smoothies and light snacks.
- The resort also offers a specialised banquet/meeting area for up to 40 guests.
- The Anantara Spa Zanzibar consists of 6 private treatment rooms, a magnificent 60 metre outdoor swimming pool with sun deck and pool bar, a fully equipped Fitness Centre with Yoga and Aerobics rooms together with a 23 metre outdoor lap pool.
- Tennis Court
- Children’s play area
- Limousine service
- Currency exchange service
- Business centre
- Doctor on call 24 hours
Activities
- Water sports including sailing, snorkeling, surfboarding and water skiing and scuba diving
- There are several dive centres on the island and most run courses using the international PADI system of diver education. This way, the certification you gain in Zanzibar can be used anywhere in the world.
- Popular tours of Zanzibar Island
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Arabian Nights Hotel is situated in Paje on the East Coast of Zanzibar, a 40-minute drive from Stone Town and the airport.
Accommodation
4 ocean-front rooms, just meters away from the ocean and therefore are most popular. The rooms are en-suite and fully air-conditioned with a choice of double or twin beds. Also have a television with satellite channels and a mini bar.
There is a verandah with reclining chairs at the front of these rooms where you can relax and enjoy the sea.
4 standard rooms, with the same interior and amenities like the ocean-front rooms only these are located towards the back of the hotel and offer views of the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Facilities
- The restaurant and bar are on the first floor, with beautiful views at the beach. The pool is at the bottom of the steps in the court-yard for privacy of the tourist.
- The restaurant serves a variety of tasteful meals, ranging from traditional Zanzibar to western. The spacious dining area is enclosed and offers spectacular ocean views.
- A favourite with guest is the Arabian Tent Lounge, specially designed for the Arabian experience and guest can take their meal there or just relax.
- Internet connection
- Children’s play area
- Safety boxes
Activities
- The hotel has its own outdoor entertainment and diving centre. The scuba diving centre offers good and interesting opportunities to discover the island.
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Bicycle rides
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Located on the un-spoilt Eastern Coast of Zanzibar, Karafuu Hotel is approximately 65 km from Zanzibar town and airport. It is an International five-star hotel built on seven hectares of pleasant tropical garden just in front of a long white sandy.
Accommodation
Built under “makuti” thatch and furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture, the hotel offers three types of accommodation.
26 junior suites having generous sea views situated along the beach front. These are the only rooms with sea views and are positioned at the top of the slope in the lush tropical.
35 cottages are positioned at the top of the slope in the lush tropical gardens.
The above rooms comprise of an entrance through a private garden, en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water, telephone, tea making facilities and a mini bar. They also have a verandah offering breath taking views.
28 garden rooms, these are a little smaller and situated at the back of the hotel but have easy access to the long stretch of beach.
Facilities
Karafuu Hotel offers you a choice of 3 restaurants
- Main buffet restaurant - for international buffets
- "Le Grand Bleu" à la carte restaurant for fresh sea-food and A la carte service
- Floating restaurant for a private dinner on the Indian Ocean
- "Maasai Village" for Swahili dinners and folklorist dancers' performances only
- 2 boutiques
- 3 bars
- A conference room
- Swimming pool including Kids' Pool
- TV area with digital satellite
- Games room: billiards, parlour games, gaming-table, play cards, darts.
- 2 floodlit tennis courts
- Volleyball/ Tennis Table area
Activities
- Diving Centre & Windsurfing School with instructors
- Organized sport activities: water gym, aerobic, step.
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Breezes Beach Club is located near the village of Bwejuu, Zanzibar and approximately one hour from the airport. It is situated along a pristine untouched beach stretching as far as the eye can see.
Accommodation
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The hotel offers accommodation in three room categories.
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Deluxe rooms located on ground floor of bungalows with terrace.
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Suites located on upper floor of bungalows with large balcony and sun beds.
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The Suites have a walk in dressing room and larger bathroom with large terrace, private sunbathing area, and a covered outdoor lounge area.
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Deluxe rooms and Suites are in close proximity to the sea.
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Standard rooms located further away from the sea on the property with a terrace and garden view.
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All rooms are fully air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms and have a full third bed functioning as a sofa. They have a refrigerator and electronic safe box.
Facilities
- The Tides - Private beachfront dining for two in an intimate setting overlooking the India Ocean, offering personalized service and a special menu for two.
- Salama Dining Room - Full breakfast buffet every morning. Three “theme buffet dinners” are organized per week: Swahili Night, BBQ Night & Spices Evening.
- The Sultans Table - A fusion of Indian and Swahili spices and the very best seafood in a stunning venue overlooking the Indian Ocean.
- The Breakers Grill - Serving fresh barbecue and catch of the day served on the beachfront under the shade of the palm trees. Live open grill and tandoori oven.
- Breezes offers a variety of beautifully appointed venues to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, with a selection of the finest wines and spirits. Whether it's getting a shade from the afternoon sun with exotic cocktails, afternoon tea, enjoying a pre-dinner drink or a relaxing shisha after dinner Breezes has the perfect venue.
- The Frangipani Spa offers a selection of facilities, health and beauty treatments
- Spiritual Fitness for yoga and meditation
- The shopping bazaar offers a selection of antiques, souvenirs and African Arts and Crafts.
- Fitness & Aerobics Center
- Currency exchange service
Activities
- Marine activities ranging from Beach Volleyball, Pedal boats, canoes to daily snorkeling trips to the lagoon by boat, windsurfing and sailing.
- Rising Sun Dive Center, licensed PADI dive center, offers all diving services from beginners to advanced diving.
- We offer two excursions unique to Breezes: Indian Ocean Special and The Swahili Day. All tours and transfers are organised through the services of a fully licensed and registered tour operator
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The Sultan’s Palace sits at the northern end of a pristine beach, atop a high coral cliff. It blends romance, privacy and relaxation in the elegant ambiance of a private villa offering a delectable beachfront retreat. Sultan Palace is situated on the East Coast of Zanzibar and is approximately 60 km from the airport.
Accommodation
15 shell-shaped cottages elegantly furnished spread around perfectly sculptured gardens of citronella and frangipani. All cottages are air-conditioned with private verandas, mini-bar, ceiling fans, hair dryer and en suite bathrooms with showers.
5 Imperial Suites overlooking the Indian Ocean with queen-sized beds and a private garden with hammock, 4 Ocean Suites with double beds; and 6 Garden Suites overlooking the tropical gardens, with queen or twin beds.
Facilities
- A beach bar and restaurant for cool drinks and lunch is served here. Dinner is served in the terrace of the main restaurant located on the first floor offering excellent views of the Indian Ocean
- Currency exchange facilities
Activities
- Diving and snorkeling trips
- Swimming and boat trips
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The Palms is a luxury resort situated along an unspoiled white beach on the East Coast of Zanzibar. The Palms is a sanctuary for those in search of tranquility ... a place to stimulate the senses and to experience the very best of the magical island of Zanzibar.
Accommodation
The Palms has six villas having a bedroom, living room, full en suite bathroom, dressing room, extra room with its own en suite bathroom & large furnished terrace with views of the Indian Ocean.
On the veranda, a silk-draped four-poster Zanzibar Bed accents a sunken, blue plunge pool with long views of the Indian Ocean. Additional features include Satellite TV & DVD player, Mini Bar, Safe deposit box, Standing bar with tea / coffee making services, Telephone and Air conditioning.
Facilities
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The elegant colonnaded terrace of The Plantation House leads into the Spice inspired bar, onto the antique-elegant dining room. A fusion of cultures in Zanzibar has resulted in a unique cuisine, which blends exotic spices, fruits and flavours of the island. Our chefs have an exotic menu fusing just caught with fresh picked for a wonderful dining experience.
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Overlooking the beach, private palm thatched "bandas" shelter private day beds and carved sun loungers to provide intimate beachfront privacy.
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The Palms features a spa in a beautiful setting. Guests can also use the neighbouring frangipani Spa, which offers world-class treatments and facilities.
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Neighbouring facilities include fitness centre, floodlit tennis court, marine activities centre with windsurfing and snorkeling. A fully equipped and licensed scuba diving centre is available at a charge which is payable locally.
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Swimming pool
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Internet facility.
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Set in lush gardens, The Sunrise Hotel is located on the East Coast of Zanzibar, 2 km north of the village of Bwejuu, on one of the most romantic and peaceful beach.
Accommodation
12 simple and comfortable self-contained rooms are simple but comfortable equipped with mosquito nets, ceiling fans and hot/cold water.
Facilities
- The restaurant area and bar at Sunrise serves a full menu using the best local ingredients with a strong French influence.
- Swimming pool
Activities
- Enjoy bike rides on brilliant white beaches
- Snorkeling in the Indian Ocean and admire the live corals
- Excursion to see the dolphins
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Swahili Beach Resort is situated on the most beautiful part of Zanzibar, the south coast, famous for its dolphins. The resort is set in lush and spacious gardens facing the Indian Ocean. It is about 50 km from Stone Town and the Airport.
Accommodation
The resort offers 19 rooms consisting of 9 Sands Rooms, 6 Superior Rooms and 4 Cabana Rooms.
The Sands Rooms are the biggest and closest to the ocean. These are single storey semi detached units with 2 rooms per unit. The Superior Rooms are located a little further back but still enjoy a sea view. These rooms are double storey semi detached units with 4 rooms per unit. The Cabana Rooms are sort of in between, but they also have a beach and sea view.
All rooms are comfortable and spacious having en suite bathrooms, separate dressing room, and big verandahs. All the rooms feature air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite television, mini bars, telephones and safe deposit boxes.
Facilities
- The Cinnamon has spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and the swimming pool. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a choice of Zanzibarian, Indian, Continental and amazing seafood dishes.
- The Caraway Bar, overlooking the Indian Ocean and swimming pool serves a full range of delicious fruit juices, smoothies, wines, spirits, coffee and tea.
- The Pili Pili Lounge, a place for the guests to just sit relax, have a drink and chat.
- The lodge also features the Cardamom Shop which has a tastefully decorated and well stocked boutique where you will find Zanzibarian curio alongside the finest accessories and gifts.
- There is a conference hall which can house 40 people and the Clove Business Centre where you can access the internet and work should you please.
- Swimming pool
Activities
- The hotel houses a PADI dive centre and offers excellent diving in beautiful coral gardens and along exciting reef walls. They also offer PADI training.
- Snorkeling, diving & kayaking
- Dolphin tour to see the captivating animals, residents of Kizimkazi
- Sunset cruise on a traditional Zanzibarian dhow
- Game fishing
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The Resort is located on the white sandy beach of Kizimkazi Dimbani, in the south of the island, 55 km from Stone town.
Accommodation
The resort has 14 sea-facing rooms located only 5m to 10m away from the Ocean and is surrounded by the green of tropical gardens.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with hot water, wardrobe, double or twin beds with mosquito nets, ceiling fans, kettle and a spacious veranda. Some rooms are big enough for extra beds, perfect for families. The rooms have all been individually designed to offer style, comfort and personality.
Facilities
- The restaurant offers both local and international cuisine, with an emphasis on Mediterranean dishes. Seafood is their specialty together with Sushi & Sashimi and vegetarian dishes.
- The bar offers an extensive variety of cocktails, selected wines and spirits, fresh juice, smoothies and milkshakes.
- The chill out lounge offers an accurate ambience, music and relaxing sunset views.
- Massage with local oils & Henna tattoo
- Internet wireless connection
- Recreation area with T.V., library, games and pool table
- Children’s playground
Activities
- Excursions and tours all around the island
- Swimming with dolphins
- Snorkeling safaris to the nearby reef
- Professional Diving courses and diving facilities
- Deep sea fishing & local fishing
- Water Skiing, knee boarding, kayaking
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Unguja Resort is an up market small scale hotel in Kizimkazi on the southern tip of Zanzibar.
Accommodation
Ten spacious private bungalows. From your ocean view terrace you can watch the local fishermen sailing the Indian Ocean. A breathtaking sunrise and sunset is yours. All bungalows are beautifully decorated in Zanzibar style.
Facilities
- The restaurant serves an excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner. The chef makes use of many local Zanzibar ingredients such as fresh seafood and exotic spices.
- A private barbeque lunch on one of the small deserted islands near the southern coast can be organized for you.
- The bar area overlooking the ocean serves excellent cocktail made with fresh fruit.
- Swimming pool is located in the middle of the resort’s tropical gardens
Activities
- The Zanzibar's first PADI 5-star dive centre One Ocean operates the diving and snorkeling activities. Whether you are an experienced diver or a novice, the instructors give you the opportunity to discover the stunning undersea world of the Indian Ocean.
- A traditional dhow takes you to the most beautiful parts of the protected Menai Bay. After snorkeling the resort can organize a barbeque lunch for you on the beach of a deserted island not far from the Kizimkazi coast.
- Kizimkazi is well known for the many dolphins which inhabit the area. With a dhow One Ocean takes you out and find them. Although they are wild animals they swim close to the boat for you to watch and enjoy.
- Tours to interesting places around Zanzibar
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Sau Inn is located near Jambiani, on Zanzibar's East Coast, set in beautiful gardens, next to a sandy beach.
Accommodation
There are 35 self-contained, bungalow-type rooms and four new two-storied guest accommodations with 8 rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, separate bath and shower, hot water, mini bar and in room safe and a verandah.
Facilities
- Sau Inn has an open-air bar and restaurant offering seafood, continental and Zanzibar-spiced dishes. The bar serves cool, refreshing drinks and snacks.
- Swimming pool
Activities
Two fibre glass boats are available for deep sea fishing and diving. The on-site dive shop offers open water dives with modern scuba equipment.
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Hakuna Majiwe Lodge is located in Paje, on the South East coast of Zanzibar approximately 50km from the airport. 'Hakuna Majiwe', meaning 'place without stones’ is set on a fabulous 6 km white sand palm fringed desert beach, cooled by the ocean breeze, it is a perfect gateway to an exotic African paradise.
Accommodation
The hotel consists of 20 rooms in beach bungalows, facing the ocean. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with hot water, wardrobe, double or twin beds with mosquito nets, ceiling fans and a spacious verandah. The rooms are big enough for extra beds, perfect for families and have been individually designed to offer style, comfort and personality.
Facilities
- The restaurant, facing the ocean, is situated under a large thatched roof which also houses the lounge and bar. Cuisine is a blend of Italian and African food. Meals are varied and generous with fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally.
- The Bar is well stocked with beers, wines, cold drinks and cocktail ingredients. It serves cocktails throughout the day, in the evening offers a relaxed atmosphere for pre and after dinner drinks.
- The perfect location for the aperitif is a delightful open-air palafitta built directly on the beach, touched by the sea, a superb view.
- Swimming pool
- Massage centre and boutique
Activities
- Excursions all over the islands
- Snorkeling around the reef
- Swimming with dolphins in Kisimkazi
- Deep fishing
- Rent bicycles, cars and motorbikes.
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Zanzibar Safari Club is idyllically located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in Uroa, Eastern Coast of the island, 35 km from the Stone Town, reachable by tarmac road. The hotel is characterized by its exquisite taste and attention to detail; offering comfort and security of modern technologies.
Accommodation
50 tastefully decorated rooms, from which 48 are deluxe rooms and 2 are suites. Each room has exclusive artistically carved furniture and traditional Swahili beds and the rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, a telephone, satellite TV, fridge, safe box and a private verandah overlooking sea.
Facilities
- Mwangaza Restaurant serves international cuisine. During the day, enjoy of the colorful environment, the feeling of absolute happiness of being in paradise; while at night, it turns into the atmosphere of an Arabian dream, with its magnificent lamps and decoration details, a collection of exclusive antiques.
- Ocean View Restaurant serves sumptuous and exclusive Swahili seafood. It is idyllically located between the swimming pool and the waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Enjoy delicious cocktails at the Mashala Bar
- The hotel has a recreational area on the upper floor from where you can watch the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean
- Enjoy exciting matches in the floodlit tennis court and dance away the night in the Zinc Discotheque.
- A well stocked boutique
- Telephone, fax & internet services
Activities
- Water sports
- Swimming
- Excursions to local historical sites
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Situated on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, the Pongwe Beach Hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar. Pongwe Beach Hotel offers the perfect paradise island experience. The bay's clear blue waters — protected by the reef one kilometre from the shore — are ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Accommodation
The resort’s beautiful gardens surround sixteen beach front Zanzibarian cottages. All cottages have en suite bathrooms, with Moroccan style walk in showers. Each cottage also has its own private terrace where guests may enjoy the sunrise and a leisurely breakfast.
Facilities
The restaurant serves fine local food cooked to the highest of international standards.
Activities
- Take a trip around the island, or to Stone Town in a car or 4x4 jeep, or a motorbike.
- The hotel owns a traditional wooden long boat with which guests may gain access to deep waters before and beyond the reef. This provides the ideal opportunity to go game fishing for tuna, marlin, barracuda and king fish.
- Snorkeling out at Mnemba Atoll where you can find many coral species and marine life; and at Kizimkazi where sharks, dolphins and turtles can be found.
- Scuba diving can be arranged whether it be a day dive or a Padi open water course.
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