Emerson & Green:

Located in the heart of Stone Town, Emerson & Green Hotel (recently renamed into 236 Hurumzi) is a beautifully restored palace which was once the home of one of the richest men in the Swahili Empire. By providing traditional, elegant accommodation, the hotel recreates the atmosphere and grandeur of a bygone era. Spacious airy rooms, ornately carved doors, antique furnishings, ceiling fans, and unique stone baths are featured throughout the hotel. The Tower Top Restaurant, set above the rooftops of Zanzibar is an unmatched place to watch the sun sink into the Indian Ocean while sipping an exotic drink. On the ground floor, guests can enjoy light meals at the Kidude Restaurant in the typical relaxed Zanzibar ambience. Accommodation is offered in ten suites, all of which have special themes, some of them offering fantastic views from sunken baths.

Mbweni Ruins:

Mbweni Ruins Hotel is situated on a beach in the outskirts of Zanzibar town, in botanic gardens by the Indian Ocean shores. There are 13 air conditioned luxury rooms are furnished in the traditional Swahili style of Zanzibar with oriental rugs and with mosquito nets and four poster beds, minibar, verandah and ensuite bathroom. Each suite is located close to the attractive swimming pool and secluded beach and has a balcony overlooking the sea. This spacious suite, complete with kingsize four poster bed, has its own rooftop terrace with breathtaking views over the ocean. The Rain tree restaurant serves traditional spicy foods and a panoply of seafood delicacies. The hotel offers exciting activities including a dhow trip to the sandbanks, swimming, fishing, diving, snorkelling, a nature trail, visits to see the spice plantations and to swim with dolphins. The luxurious gardens gradually leads down to the beach where mangroves sprout out from the sea. The gardens also serve as home and paradise to a vast variety of different species of butterflies and birds. The nature trails takes you to see several plant species and varieties of palms, the ruins and finally to the ocean.

Tembo Hotel:

Situated in the heart of Stone Town, the Tembo Hotel is a magnificent historic building on the waterfront which is ideally located to explore Stone Town. It is designed around a central courtyard with a swimming pool and beachfront terrace. All rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with oriental and traditional Zanzibari ornaments, antiques and furniture and most of them have balconies overlooking the beach or the swimming pool courtyard. Each room is self contained, air conditioned, equipped with a fridge, telephone and satellite television. No alcohol is served at the hotel but there's a bar right next door.Tembo Hotel is an ideal base for excursions on a traditional dhow which are moored right in front of the hotel. Enjoy the sunrise at the beach in front of the hotel and witness the intriguing early morning activity around you.

Zanzibar Coffee House:

Back in 1885, the Wazir to Sultan Said Bargash built a wonderful house of fine architectural design near the bustling fish and fruit markets. The house hosts an authentic Café in the basement, reflecting the classical Zanzibar architecture with arches, boritis ceilings and thick walls. Furnished with solid furniture and elegant lamps the atmosphere is truly unique and inviting. The Café serves a variety of coffee creations, which are all based on our own coffee production on Zanzibar and the highlands of Tanzania. Above the Café and the roasting room, the house offers ten individually furnished and air-conditioned rooms to guests who seek the unique experience of staying in an authentic coffee house. The small size of the Hotel offers great privacy to the guests who have also exclusive access to the Teahouse on top of the building which makes an amazing place for a wonderful breakfast with fresh croissants, cakes, muffins and cookies from the in-house bakery.

Zanzibar Palace Hotel:

Zanzibar Palace Hotel is an old Sultan's palace situated within Old Stone Town. Accommodation is offered in 9 rooms on 4 floors, decorated to reflect the diverse cultures and heritage of Zanzibar. Some rooms have balconies with views over town and out to the ocean. The room sizes vary from 25 square meters on the lower floor to 70 square meters on the upper floors with either views of the town or the ocean. One of the rooms has a staircase to an open air bathroom which has a sundeck, one of the highest points in Town from where the sun can be seen rising and setting. Some rooms can accommodate up to 4 people so ideal for families. All rooms are air-conditioned and served with cable TV connection. In addition, the rooms have, mosquito nets, fans, DVD players, telephone, safes, hair dryer, internet access as well as 24 hour room service.

Zanzibar Serena Inn:

Zanzibar Serena Inn is located on the sea front of the historic Stone Town on the western side of Zanzibar Island. The Hotel's interiors reflect the Arabian as well as indigenous East African influences which constitute the rich cultural heritage of Zanzibar. Accomodation is offered in 51 air conditioned, comfortable and elegantly furnished rooms with private balconies that offer commanding views of the Indian Ocean. Dining is a feast - local seafood is a speciality and its preparation reflects the many cultural influences that passed this way. Guests at the Serena Inn can participate in water sports or laze by the swimming pool with a poolside cafe bar and shop and visit Stone Town's historical landmarks or idyllic offshore islands.

Baraza:

Baraza is imaginatively designed to capture the Sultan Palace days gone by. The resort comprises 30 luxury villas, each with king size beds, living room, outdoor terrace, a private plunge pool and its own Sultan’s lounge. It features spectacular gardens, a set of Swahili arches which frames the natural beauty of this great beach location. These features are complemented with Zanzibari hospitality, a great spa and exotic cuisine. The restaurants and bars showcase cement Barazas, replete with silk cushons and candlelit lanterns. The walls are decorated with hand carvings, antique doors, Brass lanterns, ceramic pots, mosaic stone pots and Zanzibari antiques complete the furnishin with the entire décor matching and mixing in colour shade.

Bawe Tropical Island:

Bawe resort offers a luxury Robinson Crusoe experience on small island off the East Coast of Sansibar, a 30 minute boat ride away from Stone Town. It is a place for seclusion from hectic lifestyles and overcrowded schedules and experience a romantic unspoilt beach. Guests can relax on the private beach or by the fresh water swimming pool, basking in the sun or discover the wonderful corral gardens right in front of the lodge. This is one of the few places in East Africa where you can go snorkeling from the beach and swim at all tides. Accommodation comprises 15 cottages discretely scattered along the beach, all with panoramic views of the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, ensuring privacy and seclusion. The deluxe rooms are ensuite with huge bath tab and shower. Each cottage is provided with a wooden deck facing the sea, covered with a romantic pergola with exotic flowers. The lodge offers pampering massage and can arrange boat trips for fishing and to explore Stone Town and the surrounding islands.

Bluebay Beach Resort:

Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the finest wide, white, sandy beach on the island of Zanzi-bar. Bluebay Beach Resort opened in December 1999 and offers a wide range of facilities in addition to the magic Indian Ocean "Spice island" itself. Accommodation is offered in 80 Supe-rior rooms, 6 Deluxe rooms and 2 Sultan rooms, each consisting of a verandah or balcony with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. Its bedroom cottages located on rising ground over-looking verdant gardens, the public areas, the pool, the more than 1,000 beautiful palm trees, the sparkling white beach and the azure sea with its coral reef offering particularly warm and safe swimming. 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. The hotel has a large fresh water swimming pool with adjoining open-air Jacuzzi and children's paddling pool and a children's club for your relaxation time.

Breezes:

Breezes is an attractive fusion of a mid-sized beach hotel which retains an intimate feel and features four restaurants, five bars and an impressive spa facility. Accommodation is offered in 70 fully air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms, refrigerators, personal electronic safe boxes and a full third bed functioning as a sofa. Deluxe rooms and suites are close to the sea while the standard rooms are located further away from the sea and have a terrace and garden view. Breezes offers a selection of health and beauty treatments at the spa, marine activities ranging from beach Volleyball, pedal boats, canoes to daily snorkeling trips to the lagoon by boat, windsurfing and sailing, diving services for beginners and advanced learners and an opportunity to enjoy the fascinating marine life of the south east coast of Zanzibar.

Changuu Private Island Paradise:

Also known as Prison Island, this is a private white beach sorrounded by pristine waters and harmoniously combines the intense history of the islet with its adaptation to modern facilities. The main building of the island, so called prison ruins, was collapsed and it has been restored as it was at the time of construction in 1893. The prison is nowadays a major site cultural area of the island. The resident community of Aldara Tortoises that settled in Changuu in 1920's can be visited in their residency, the tortoise sanctuary. Visitors can enjoy the stretch of the private beach or the swimming pool, the sun beds, have a massage, go on boat trips or snorkeling or go on nature trails. There are 15 exclusive deluxe rooms in the north-west side of the island, distributed along the sea-line and roofed with makuti to afford a cool atmosphere day and night. In the south-west side of the islandis the former Quarantine Area built in 1931 and now converted into 12 elegant ensuite rooms with sea view.

Chumbe Island:

Accommodation consists of seven open design bungalows, with minimal barriers to the open air, a form of natural air-conditioning. All bungalows overlook the sea and it takes just 30 seconds to stroll from the comforts of the bungalow hammock to the ocean. All bungalows are equipped with double or twin beds in the sleeping area under the palm-thatched roof, self-contained bathrooms. The large living rooms are equipped with handmade furniture and decorated with African art and colourful fabrics. Dining takes place under the impressive roof of the visitor's centre, which overlooks the sea between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. The chefs provide a mixture of Zanzibarian, Arabic, Indian and African tastes. The whole of Chumbe Island is a nature reserve and guests may explore its beauties either under the guidance of the park rangers. Snorkel through the shallow water Reef Sanctuary or explore the Forest Reserve and historical monuments or take an excursion out Scuba diving the nearby reefs. Alternatavile, just allow yourself a lazy day watching dhows and outrigger boats go by.

Fumba Beach Lodge:

Fumba Beach is situated along two kilometres of coastline on the Indian Ocean offering three secluded and exclusive beaches. It has 26 rooms scattered throughout the extensive grounds, shaded by a forest of baobab trees and palm fronds. Of these, twenty are deluxe rooms, each having an en-suite bathroom, private terrace and stunning ocean view. The four luxury suites include a private roof terrace, open air shower and sumptuous bath overlooking the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The open-air restaurant serves an array of expertly prepared dishes including local specialties, the fresh seafood and traditional-international cuisine. Visitors can go snorkeling or visit the Menai Bay Conservation Area, designed to give Zanzibaris in the Fumba area a vested interest in their environment so they will protect it. You can choose to have your massage either inside the tropical garden or on our roof-top terrace catching the breeze or relax at the Jacuzzi.

Kichanga Lodge:

Kichanga Lodge is situated on a beautiful beach on the Ras Michamvi peninsular on the south eastern Coast of Zanzibar. The lodge was built on a coral reef, overlooking the stunningly white sandy and palm fringed beach and the turquoise Indian Ocean. It consists of 24 spacious cottages with a private verandah and an en-suite bathroom. The rooms are decorated with African arts and simply furnished with Zanzibar furniture, mosquito nets, fans, room safe and minibar. The main building on the top of the cliff hosts the reception, restaurant and bar, internet point and library. The lodge also offers a small swimming pool and a massage parlour close to the beach. => Kategorie: Beach Lodge

Matemwe Beach Villages:

Matemwe Beach Village is a small guesthouse along stretch of palm-lined, white sand beach, situated on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. Along the beach are palm-thatched villages, where friendly local people live a traditional life dominated by fishing. There are 16 makuti-thatched rooms and 6 suites, one of which - the Asali suite - is completely self-contained. All rooms are in close proximity of the beachfront. Seven of these are located at the front of the grounds; just far enough from the beach to give protection against the wind, which sometimes buffets the coastline, but close enough to afford a scenic view of the ocean. The romantic new honeymoon suite with its open living spaces, circular pool, outdoor bathroom has its own chef and private beach. The lodge is centred around a single large open-sided space looking onto the beach, which serves at the lounge, bar and restaurant. The restaurant offers freshly caught seafood, delicately flavored with Zanzibar's famous spices. Just off-shore from the guesthouse is the world-famous Mnemba Atoll, whose circling reef has some of the best diving in East Africa. Regularly seen here are turtles and dolphins and if you are lucky enough you may see whale sharks and pilot whales. Other activities include beach walks, early-morning ocean swims, snorkeling, sailing, fishing and bicycling.

Matemwe Bungalows:

Matemwe Bungalows is a small, intimate guest lodge situated on a rocky cliff above a magnificent stretch of beach in north-east Zanzibar and has great views of the spectacular Mnemba Atoll. Built in harmony with the environment and in co-operation with the local people, Matemwe Bungalows has a relaxed ambience and is ideal for those wanting to spend a few days soaking up the Zanzibari pace of life. There is a beautiful sweep of white beach situated at the far end beyond the lodge. Accommodation is offered in 14 thatched bungalows nestled in gardens along the sea cliff which all have views of the sea and are secluded and comfortable. Guests at the lodge can sit back and enjoy the contrasting colours of the Indian Ocean, the fine powder sand of the beach, the extreme beauty of the coral reef and the wild bush vegetation, or visit the local fish market and explore the ocean reefs on their doorstep.

Matemwe Retreat:

Matemwe Retreat is located on a stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe's main lodge and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll. The Retreat consists of 3 separate villas, full of atmosphere, inspiration and personal touches. The ground floor of each villa features a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double basins, shower, and a large romantic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. Each villa has a plunge pool on the private roof terrace with sun and shade decks as well as its own small beach right in front of it. Guests have a personal butler who brings breakfast to the veranda every morning and stops to find out what they wish him to organize for the day – whether it is diving, a walk, or just a bottle of champagne on the terrace or on the beach. As a guest you can also have massages and beauty treatments in the comfort of your roof terrace, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Mnemba Island Lodge:

Situated on an intimate private island just off the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar and surrounded by its own atoll of coral reefs, Mnemba Island Lodge offers privacy and rustic exclusivity in a romantic and luxurious setting. Common areas at the lodge include thatched dining and sitting areas with beautiful open views of the beach and turquoise water beyond. Accomodation is in ten secluded beach bandas, built on platforms raised off the beach and carefully appointed to ensure absolute privacy. Each banda is made of natural local materials, each featuring a spacious bathroom with shower, twin hand-basins and separate toilet. The elevated and spacious bedrooms are furnished with king sized, extra-length beds swathed in billowing mosquito nets. The ambiance is relaxed and informal and matches Mnemba’s rustic beauty. Guests can enjoy snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaking and scuba diving, and between December and March, Mnemba’s rare green turtles can be seen laying their eggs. Romantic candle-lit dinners with your tables and chairs on the sand under the moonlight with the waves gently lapping at your feet - simply out of this world.

Pongwe Beach Hotel:

Pongwe Beach is a small hotel set on a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar with exclusive access to one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. The azure blue waters are ideal for swimming and snorkeling and the palm trees that line the white sandy beach provide shade when the heat becomes overwhelming. Guests sleep in traditional, rustic and charming beach-side cottages with an intimate atmosphere. Each of the 16 bungalows has two adjoining rooms which while one bungalow has three rooms. All except one cottage have two adjoining rooms which share a wall and one cottage has three. The rooms are bright with many windows and a large clean bathroom. Pongwe Beach is a tranquil location where one can relax and enjoy Zanzibar’s mellow pace.

Shooting Star:

The Shooting Star Hotel is located on Kiwengwa Beach, on the north-east coast of Zanzibar. The small, family-run hotel is situated on rocks 20 meters above the sea amidst lush tropical gardens with fabulous views of the Indian Ocean and towards the coral reef beyond. Accommodation is built in traditional Zanzibari style, with white limewashed walls, high beamed ceilings and large windows. The ten Sea View Cottages are spacious, en-suite rooms and air-conditioning. All have traditionally 4-poster Zanzibar beds, with mosquito net canopies and matching Tanzanian ‘vintage’ bed covers, along with coconut wood wall mirrors and other hand-made teak wood furniture. Four of the Sea View Cottages are set out on two levels and are ideal for families. The open-air restaurant and bar have views over the tropical gardens and the stunning blue ocean panorama. Guests and other visitors enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner surrounded by natural beauty while soaking up the gentle sounds of birdsong and the sea. A wide variety of African and international cuisine is served, and the hotel specialises in lobster, meat grills and smoked fish, using traditional African recipes.

The Palms:

Nestled between tropical gardens and a white sandy beach on the southeast coast of Zanzibar, The Palms provides a range of beautifully appointed facilities reflecting the warmth and character of the local architecture in an elegant yet relaxed setting. Accommodation is offered in six thatched private villas shaded by palms, clustered around an indigo pool and looking out over the white sands of the blue Indian Ocean. The villas each have two bedrooms (each with an ensuite bathroom) living room and terrace, a private outdoor jacuzzi, mini bar, standing bar for tea and coffee making facilities, safe deposit box, satellite TV, telephone and CD player. Overlooking the beach, private palm thatched "bandas" shelter private day beds and carved sun loungers to provide intimate beachfront privacy. The Palms also features a spa in a beautiful setting and guests may also use the neighbouring frangipani Spa, which offers world-class treatments and facilities. Other neighbouring facilities include a fitness centre, floodlit tennis court, marine activities centre with windsurfing and snorkelling. A fully equipped and licensed scuba diving centre is available at a charge which is payable locally.

Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski:

The Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski is a large and luxurious oceanfront hotel located on the prestigious northeast coast of Zanzibar. The first 5-Star internationally branded hotel on the spice island, the hotel has a commanding ocean front position and is set within 30 acres of landscaped gardens. Accommodation is offered in 117 rooms, suites and luxury villas all featuring private terraces or balconies with views over landscaped gardens to the ocean. As it is located on a cliff, the hotel does not have its own beach front. However, there is a beautiful private beach a couple of hundred meters south of the hotel which hotel guests can use exclusively. At low tide, you can walk to this beach and the hotel provides a boat shuttle service there as well.