Location: This 5-star deluxe hotel is situated on landscaped, palm-decked 25-acres along the famed sparkling white sandy beaches of Kiwengwa on the East Coast of Zanzibar.
Accommodation:The hotel offers a total of 112 rooms among them, a set of 24 latest-style private Club rooms
Facilities: Business centre / guest services and conferences
Activities:Recreational & water sports centre, excursions, spa (Oasis), sports facilities, children's club, weddings & honeymoons and SCUBA Diving
Location: Set on 6.5 hectares of serene gardens, the Ocean Paradise is situated on Zanzibar’s north east coast, overlooking turquoise Indian Ocean. 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, all the rooms are sea facing with large patio doors that open up to a private balcony.
Facilities: Dining and entertainment - the Ocean Restaurant serves themed buffets in the evenings; at the pool, the Jahazi Restaurant offers an a la carte selection of international and authentic Zanzibari dishes; set on the beachfront, Mawimbi Restaurant serves sumptuous Zanzibar fusion cuisine. Conference facilities, weddings and honeymoons
Activities: 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
Location: Set on 30 acres of landscaped gardens and designed to harmoniously blend in with its natural surrounds the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski is located on the island’s prestigious east coast.
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.
Services: Conference and banqueting, business center, currency exchange, two restaurants – Mediterranean café and Seafood grill, two bars, a dedicated relaxation area for guests, two boutiques, Anantara Spa Zanzibar, Fitness Centre including yoga and aerobics, a 23-metre outdoor lap pool, a 60-metre outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and dedicated children’s play area.
Activities: Water sports including sailing, snorkeling, surfboarding and water skiing and scuba diving
Location: The Sultan Sands Island Resort stands next to the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa on the East Coast of Zanzibar.
Accommodation: A choice of 76 rooms are on offer, each built in single storey African style rondavels – and each with two tastefully decorated rooms with a separate changing room leading into the superbly appointed en-suite bathroom.
Facilities: Business centre / guest services, conferences, banqueting, boutique and medical attention
Activities: Children's club, excursions, weddings & honeymoons, spa (Oasis), recreational & water sports centre, SCUBA diving, sports facilities and big game fishing
Location: Set on the east coast of Zanzibar, about 45 km from the airport, Mapenzi Beach Club covers an area of 4 hectares blessed with a long white sand beach and a tropical garden of palms and colorful bougainvillea
Accommodation: Accommodation is offered in 87 spacious and comfortable bungalows, these include 30 sea-front, 27 sea-view and 30 garden-view rooms.
Facilities: An open-air dining room serves both local and international cuisine; beach bar serves drinks and a pool bar for snacks and cocktails; swimming pool, discotheque, floodlit tennis court, games room, aerobics studio, boutique and library
Activities: Water sports - kayaking, windsurfing or sailing in a catamaran; fishing in a tradition dhow and diving can be arranged through nearby operators.
Location: Situated on one of the most beautiful coastlines, the Pongwe Beach Hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar, about 35 kms from Stone Town.
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 prepared and cooked to the highest of international standards.
Activities: Day cruising on our long boat, and combine it with some big game fishing and snorkeling; dolphin tours, stone town tours and scuba diving
Location: The Shooting Stars Lodge is a small family run hotel located on the eastern side of Zanzibar, overlooking the beautiful fine white sands and coconut palms of Kiwengwa beach.
Accommodation: The Shooting Star offers the below accommodation options:
Two (2) Suites - Kusi and Kaskazi are set on the crest of the hill apart from the main hotel guest rooms. Each suite is laid out on 3 floors with 2 bedrooms and a private swimming pool, set amidst a tropical garden.
Ten (10) Sea View Cottages - are light, spacious en-suite rooms built in keeping with traditional Zanzibari styles of architecture with airy, high beamed ceilings, large windows and air-conditioning.
Four (4) Lodge Rooms - are smaller and more simply furnished some with Zanzibari beds. They have ceiling and table fans and are also en-suite.
Facilities: An open-air restaurant and bar having views over the tropical gardens and the stunning blue ocean panorama, serves a wide variety of African and international cuisine.
Activities: Scuba diving, PADI courses, snorkeling, fishing boat trips and wind surfing. Visits to Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Spice Tours and sunset cruises
Location: Located on the Paje, south-east coast of Zanzibar, the Arabian Nights is a luxurious hotel offering quiet intimacy and comfort. It is a 40-minute drive from Stone Town and the airport.
Accommodation: The hotel offers accommodation in a total of 8 rooms, 4 of which are standard and 4 are sea front – situated about 15 meters from the sea. The interiors classically styled in a combination of western and Zanzibari.
Facilities: Massage service and airport transfers
Activities: Full PADI affiliated dive centre, bicycle rides, local tours, snorkeling and fishing
Location: The Sau Inn is located Jambiani, on the south-east coast of Zanzibar. It is a locally owned and managed hotel providing mid-range accommodation.
Accommodation: Accommodation is offered in 35 self-contained bungalow type rooms. Also, four new two-storied guest accommodations with 8 rooms have been built.
Facilities: Open-air restaurant and bar serving continental and Zanzibari dishes and swimming pool
Activities: Windsurfing, deep sea fishing trips, beach volleyball and many more water sports.
Website: Not available
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Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel
Location: Situated 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: 32 tastefully furnished rooms with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous decor, and all have balconies and en suite facilities with deluxe bathroom amenities.
Facilities: Ras Nungwi is renowned for its excellent cuisine, appetizing menus are served with finest array of seafood and an extensive wine list is also available; spa & massage, and swimming pool
Activities: Pool, tennis table, darts, board game and TV room; hire of mountain bikes; boutique offering a range of quality gifts; tours and excursions; walking tours; PADI diving courses; diving expeditions; big game fishing; snorkeling, water-skiing, windsurfing, traditional sailing dhow cruises and kayaking
Location: The Sau Inn is located Jambiani, on the south-east coast of Zanzibar. It is a locally owned and managed hotel providing mid-range accommodation.
Accommodation: Accommodation is offered in 35 self-contained bungalow type rooms. Also, four new two-storied guest accommodations with 8 rooms have been built.
Facilities: Open-air restaurant and bar serving continental and Zanzibari dishes and swimming pool
Activities: Windsurfing, deep sea fishing trips, beach volleyball and many more water sports.
Website: Not available
Gemma Dell’est
Location: La Gemma Dell’ Est is located on the North West coast of Zanzibar, about an hour’s drive from Stone town. 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 - 4 rooms) and 1 presidential villa (5 rooms). All rooms are en-suite and have a terrace and sea view.
Facilities: Restaurant & Bar -- The Pavilion restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining, Beach Bar for cool drinks and snacks, Coral Cave for fresh pizzas and salads, The Lobby Lounge & Bar for refreshing drinks, 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 and Café Moresco for oriental coffee and tea; outdoor gym; large swimming pool with children area; Jacuzzi, reading lounge, conference facilities, currency exchange, first aid & in-house clinic; boutique and drug store
Activities: Water Sports Center: Hobby cat, windsurfing, laser dinghy, canoes, PADI training facilities offer dive courses, specialty courses, dive excursions and dive equipment for hire; excursions to Spice Island, swimming with dolphins, guided tour through Stone Town and dhow cruises
Location: This beach resort hotel is located on the northernmost tip of Zanzibar Island in the village of Nungwi, next to the old lighthouse; about 60 minutes drive from Stone Town.
Accommodation: Accommodation is offered in:
Mahaba Cottage is a romantic honeymoon accommodation, located in a private part of the hotel with its own garden and access to the beach.
Zanzibar House has 10 en-suite rooms all named after the islands and islets of Zanzibar.
Twelve (12) standard makuti-thatched en-suite cottages, 8 of which are sea facing and 4 rooms are inside the garden.
Four (4) Family Cottages, more spacious and are recommended for couples or families. They have a kitchen and one downstairs bathroom.
Fisherman house self-contained apartments – self contained accommodation ideal for large families / groups.
Facilities: An open-air restaurant serving local cuisine, famous for freshly caught seafood and a fully stocked bar offers a variety of cold beers, selected wines, delicious cocktails and tropical juices; swimming pool, free internet service, library, games & TV and transfers to and from the airport
Activities: Snorkeling, diving, fishing and sailing; excursions on the island of Zanzibar and walking tours to the village of Nungwi.
Location: The resort is located on the island’s northern tip, adjacent to the fishing village of Nungwi
Accommodation: The resort has several seafront bungalows each of which consists of four self contained rooms offering panoramic sea views and cool sea breezes.
There are also standard non-seafront rooms ideal for the groups and youths. These are built jointly in two wings each with self-contained eight rooms.
Facilities: Sea front bar and restaurant; business centre; transport arrangements to and from Nungwi and standby power generator
Activities: Indoor & outdoor games – pool board, darts, beach volleyball
Location: Amaan Bungalows is located on the northern most part of Nungwi surrounded by tropical surroundings and pristine white beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Is offered in:
16 spacious and comfortable sea-view rooms that extend over the beautiful turquoise Indian Ocean having their balconies perfect for viewing the sunsets.
17 deluxe rooms situated slightly further back from the sea; 2 sets of which can be converted into family rooms.
19 garden view rooms are clustered together in the lush surrounding gardens; 2 sets of which can be converted into family rooms.
Facilities: Two restaurants, Fat Fish Restaurant and the Blue Sea Restaurant serving seafood and local cuisine, built on the waters edged with extended decks that go over the ocean; internet café; Forex Bureau and 2 gift /souvenir shops stocked with all the typical Zanzibar style merchandise, fabrics and jewelry.
Activities: Snorkeling, diving and big game fishing excursions; sunset cruises on local dhow boats; 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 at our guest own pace; Visit to the local turtle sanctuary and aerial photography
Location:LangiLangi Bungalows is located in the Nungwi village on North Coast of the Island
Accommodation: LangiLangi Beach Bungalows offers 34 rooms of which:
5 Royal Zanzibari suites,
2 Marhaba suites,
5 sea view suites,
7 pool view rooms and
15 garden view rooms.
All our suites enjoy the magnificent view of Indian Ocean and white sandy beaches.
Facilities:Marhaba restaurant serving local Zanzibari and international cuisine; Marhaba coffee lounge; massage deck; business center; car hire services; standby generator
Location: 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 surrounded by beautiful garden. Each suite has a private veranda with hammocks and couches overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Facilities: The open-air restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar; swimming pool and massages
Activities: Diving trips, snorkeling, reef walks and kayaks; visits to the neighbouring village; day-trips to Stone Town, Jozani Forest or Prison Island and Spice Tours.
Location: Matemwe Beach is a small guesthouse which is located on its own on a long stretch of classic palm-lined, white sand beach on the North East coast of Zanzibar Island.
Accommodation: Is offered in:
5 suite rooms 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
1 Asali suite for honeymooners, 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 on 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 and a swimming pool.
Activities: Full 5 star IDC PADI dive school at the lodge; dives and snorkeling trips
Location: Located on the un-spoilt Eastern Coast of Zanzibar, Karafuu Hotel is approximately 65 km from Zanzibar town and airport. It is built on seven hectares of pleasant tropical garden just in front of a long white sandy.
Accommodation: Is offered as below:
26 Junior Suites facing the sea, built under a beautiful palm-grove or on a small hill
35 cottages positioned on top of a slope in lush tropical gardens
The above rooms comprise of an entrance through a private garden, en-suite facilities and 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: 2 boutiques, 2 conference rooms, game room, swimming pool, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, satellite TV corner, kinder garden, massage room, business center, WIFI connection, 2 tennis courts and weddings & honeymoons
Activities: Diving centre & windsurfing school with instructors and organized sport activities: water gym, aerobic, step.
Location: Breezes Beach Club is located near the village of Bwejuu, along a pristine untouched beach stretching as far as the eye can see. It is approximately one hour from the airport.
Accommodation: There are three room categories:
The Suites are located on the upper floor of bungalows with large balcony and sun beds and deluxe rooms are located on ground floor of bungalows with terrace. These are in close proximity to the sea.
Standard rooms are located further away from the sea on the property with a terrace and garden view
Facilities: Restaurants - The Tides, private beachfront dining for two in an intimate setting overlooking the India Ocean, Salama Dining Room - themed buffet dinners; The Sultans Table and The Breakers Grill; Bars – The Chai Room, The Dhow Bar, The Safari Bar, Sundowners and The Baraza Bar; Frangipani Spa; yoga & meditation; shopping bazaar; fitness & aerobics center, Currency exchange services, telephone & fax services and wedding and honeymoons
Activities: Beach Volleyball, Pedal boats, canoes to daily snorkeling trips to the lagoon by boat, windsurfing and sailing; PADI Dive Center and tours & excursions
Location: Located on the peaceful south eastern coast of the island, lying on an untouched beach, "The Palms" is the ultimate getaway retreat providing a stunning recluse for the discerning traveler.
Accommodation: The Palms has six villas, each over 140 square meters with 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
Facilities: The Plantation House leads into the Spice inspired bar, onto the antique-elegant dining room. The chefs have an exotic menu fusing just caught with fresh picked for a wonderful dining experience; spa; swimming pool; evening bar; pool bar; massage; internet facilities, private beach front banda and weddings & honeymoons
Neighbouring facilities & activities include: Frangipani Spa, fitness centre, floodlit tennis court, marine activities centre with windsurfing & snorkeling and a fully equipped and licensed scuba diving.
Location: The Hakuna Majiwe Lodge is located in Paje, on the South East coast of Zanzibar, approximately 50km from the airport. It is set on a fabulous 6 kilometers white-sand palm fringed beach, cooled by the ocean breeze.
Accommodation: The hotel consists of 20 en-suite rooms in beach bungalows, facing the ocean. The rooms have all 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. The Cuisine is a blend of Italian and African foods. The bar is well stocked with beers, a wide selection of South African wines, cold drinks and cocktail ingredients; swimming pool; massage center; transfer to and from the airport and wedding ceremonies
Activities: Excursions; snorkeling around the reef, swimming with dolphins in Kisimkasi, spice tour, Jozani forest tour, Chumbe Marine Coral Park tour, deep fishing and renting bicycles, cars and motorbikes.
Location: 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 and excursion to see the dolphins
Website: Not available
Baraza Resort & Spa
Location: Baraza lies on the south eastern coast of the island of Zanzibar, along the Bwejuu Beach, approximately a 50 minute drive from the airport or Stone Town. The resort is situated on a 240 meter stretch of fine sand beach, with a coral reef facing the beach that runs down the eastern shore of Zanzibar.
Accommodation: 14 one-bedroom villas and 15 two-bedroom villas, as well as one Presidential two-bedroom suite. The spacious villas feature luxury interiors, beautiful fabrics, hand carved furniture and brass lanterns, large bathrooms with luxury fittings as well as a spacious terrace and private plunge pool.
Facilities: A few restaurants and the Sheesha Bar; library, meeting rooms, business center, fitness center, spa with lap pool and Jacuzzi, airport shuttle service, gift shop, internet, baby sitting services
Activities: Water sports center, yoga classes, tennis court,
the Padi Scuba Diving Center.
