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	Africa House Africa House is located in Zanzibar Stone Town and was once a royal residence before becoming The English Club. It was beautifully restored and renovated and retains an ambience reflecting its rich historical past. It features the Tradewinds Restaurant, the Sunset Grill, the Sunset Bar which offers stunning views as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean and a library which has a rare collection of historical books. Accommodation is in 15 deluxe rooms with ensuite bathrooms which offer great views across the rooftops of old Stone Town or the Indian Ocean. Each room is equipped with an individually controlled air conditioning unit, satellite television, international direct dialling telephones, hairdryer, mini fridge, room service, laundry service and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

	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.

	Beyt al Chai Built on 3 floors, Beyt Al Chai was at one time a tea house. Allowing you to experience the ambience of Stone Town in a peaceful setting, it features a small courtyard area on the first floor where breakfast is served and a spacious lounge which has Zanzibar beds for lounging as well as settees and assorted comfortable chairs. In order to maintain the character of this antique building, there are no bars or restaurants - but there is a wide variety of these close by in the Stone Town. Accommodation is offered in six ensuite, air conditioned bedrooms/suites in 3 categories. The two Sultan "Suites" are on the top floor and have good views over the square and out to sea. They are large and furnished with antique and traditional Zanzibari/Arab furniture. The three Prince Rooms are 25 square metres and have a separate dressing area. The Princes Room is smaller and normally occupied on a single basis. Beyt al Chai is an ideal venue for relaxation.

	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 Beach Club & Spa Zanzibar 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.

	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.

	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.

	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.

	Hakuna Majiwe Lodge Hakuna Majiwe', the Swahili name for the hotel ground, means 'place without stones' which has been aptly chosen as it is set on a picture postcard six kilometres white-sand palmfringed beach on the South East coast of Zanzibar, cooled by the ocean breeze. The hotel consists of 20 individually designed rooms in ocean-facing beach bungalows. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with hot water, wardrobe, double or twin beds with mosquitonets, ceiling fans and a spacious verandah. The restaurant, facing the ocean, is situated under a large thatched roof which also houses the lounge and bar. The food is a blend of Italian, Japanese and African food, with a large choice of pasta, meat, fish, sushi and other seafood. The open-air ""banda"" right on the beach is a great location for a sundowner drink with superb views and the sounds of the ocean. Later on guests can lounge on sofas and enjoy cocktails or have a sedate cup of tea while admiring the horizon or the dazzling beauty of the night sky.

	Hakuna Matata On the west coast of Zanzibar island, only 12km north of Stone Town, surrounded by large mango trees , in the Chuini Ruins (a palace of the last sultan of Zanzibar) with a private sand beach, you will find Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge. It offers 9 first class bungalows, all with a big terrace and full ocean view and a beautiful interior, AC, hot and cold water, fan and impeccable service. The restaurant offers a high class cuisine with national and international food. They will make your stay on Zanzibar an unforgettable time.

	Kichanga Lodge Kichanga Lodge is situated on a fantastic beach on the Ras Michamvi peninsular, southern East Coast, in a refined garden, facing an amazingly large white beach. The lodge was built on a coral reef, overlooking the stunningly white palm beaches and the fantastic colourful Indian Ocean. There are 24 sea view rooms in total all of which are spacious with a private verandah and an en-suite bathroom. Of these are 6 double bungalow rooms with garden and ocean view with air-conditioning, 9 single ocean front bungalows, 4 double rooms ocean front bungalows, 3 villas front ocean view and 1 VIP suite. All the rooms are tastefully furnished with African arts and Zanzibari furniture, mosquito nets, fans, a room safe, minibar and attached bathroom. The main building on the top of the cliff hosts the reception, restaurant and bar, internet point and library. The lodge also boats a small but beautiful swimming pool, massage services, as well as sports and leisure activities including beach volleyball, beach bowling, canoes and bicycles.

	Kiponda House Kiponda House in the centre of Stone Town has two bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one on the second floor. Both bedrooms have bathrooms with shower downstairs and bath upstairs. On the first floor it has a lounge kitchen, dining area and a small courtyard with a fountain.

	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.

	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.

	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. Accommodation 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 bedrooms are generously proportioned and simply 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.

	Ocean Paradise Ocean Paradise is situated on Zanzibar’s beautiful northeast coast in a palm grove stretch of coastline. The beautiful gardens have been landscaped using indigenous trees and plants to attract the various bird species on the island. The hotel offers 100 stylish thatched rooms which are set in landscaped gardens sloping down to the beach. Ocean Paradise Resort has an impressive swimming pool and just metres from the shoreline where you could take evening walks. You can lie around on the sun loungers and order exotic cocktails from the bar. For the more energetic, a fully-equipped water sports and fitness centre is available.

	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 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.

	Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel Located on a beautiful beach on the northern tip of Zanzibar and protected by a coral reef, Ras Nungwi is a small and exclusive hotel, ideal for all forms of watersport, or merely relaxing in the temperate water while soaking up the equatorial sun. The proximity and variety of the surrounding reefs makes Ras Nungwi a great diving destination, and the hotel has an on-site fully equipped watersports centre with a professionally run diving school. Accommodation is offered in 32 rooms with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous décor, and all have en suite facilities and balconies. Lodge Rooms have a garden view and Chalet Rooms have a sea view, with proximity to the ocean being closer the higher the category. Superior Chalet Rooms have air-conditioning, rather than the standard ceiling fan, while four Superior Deluxe Chalet Rooms also have a mini-bar, CD-player and are ideal for honeymooners. The Ocean Suite has a private plunge-pool and a host of luxurious facilities.

	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.

	Sultan Palace This is an exclusive resort situated on the South-East Coast of Zanzibar Island along beautiful sandy beaches. Built in traditonal Arabic Zanzibari style, the fifteen spacious, shell-shaped cottages are individually furnished with local antiques, carved Omanite doors and hand painted tiles. All rooms have air-conditioning and mini bars. There are 5 imperial suites with two queen sized beds, walk in wardrobe, twin showers & twin basins. The suites have a private entrance with direct access to the beach and a private garden with hammock. 4 are Ocean suites with beautiful views of the Ocean, whereas 6 are garden suites set in the scented tropical gardens. Each suite has a terrace on which breakfast is served. From the hotel a walkway leads down to the private beach where guests can relax on the sun beds. For the more energetic activities include snorkelling, diving, mountain biking and sailing trips up the coast. Lunch is served at a terrace bar on the beach, while dinner is served by candlelight on the terraces of the main club house. This is also a place to have a nice massage. On the beach is a bar and restaurant with tropical beverages and snacks.

	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.

	The Palms Zanzibar 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.

	Unguja Resort Unguja Resort is located at Kizimkazi, at the northern tip of Zanzibar, in beautiful garden with old mango and baobab trees among indigenous plants, where the rare Red Colobus monkeys often come and play. The hotel has ten spacious private bungalows with private seaview terraces from where you can watch sunrise and sunset and local fishermen sailing the Indian Ocean. The bungalows are beautifully decorated in Zanzibari style, with ensuite, open-roofed bathrooms, ceiling fans, walk-in wardrobe, and private safety boxes. The master bedroom in each has a big kingsize bed, mosquito net and fan and is the only part of the villa that is fully enclosed. The rest is open plan, with a cushioned seating area, open-air, but private shower with hot water, and stairs up to a small traditional Zanzibar bed, which can sleep 2 additional people. After diving, snorkeling, watching dolphins, doing boat tours, engaging in local game fishing or after a relaxing day on the beach you can retreat in the bar area overlooking the ocean and enjoy an excellent cocktail made with fresh fruit. A beautiful nature trail leads to the white beach. The restaurant serves an excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a free-form swimming pool in the middle of the tropical garden, where you can relax while enjoying the services from the bar and restaurant.

	Villa Bahati Villa Bahati is situated in the small rural village on the Southeast coast of Zanzibar. Built among scenic palm trees and face the picture-perfect white beach, Villa Bahati is personal and sleeps up to 10 people. It boasts 5 self-contained bedrooms which can be rented out individually, or as a set for larger groups. The rooms and en-suite bathrooms are Moroccan inspired and give a true African feel to the place. Each of the five rooms (four twins and one double) has a unique look and forms a self-contained unit around the central patio on the first floor. The sultan-style beds are beautifully draped with mosquito nets and the rooms have ceiling fans to keep you cool. On the second floor is a massive terrace that houses a lounge and a restaurant. They also have a pretty front garden facing the beach that creates a real homely atmosphere. Comforts like pools, pool bars, air-conditioning, television sets or mini-bars and cocktail umbrellas are missing. But that’s what makes it different from other luxury hotels and resorts. The Villa offers spectacular sunrises and complete privacy in an idyllic beachfront setting. If staying during the full moon season, one has the opportunity to witness the spectacular moonrise over the Indian Ocean. Dining at the Villa is intimate and personal. There are no buffet meals or 10-page menus as you would find at a large resort. Instead they have a simple menu of delicious delicacies such as a Swahili starter of prawns, samosa and crab cake, a main course of grilled barracuda in lime and chili sauce or their Pork a la Joseph (the chef) in lime and peanut sauce.

	Villa Kikadini Villa Kikadini is one among three villas situated in the small rural village of Jambiani on the southeast coast of Zanzibar. Kikadini is a single unit that sleeps a maximum of 6 people and therefore ideal for small groups, families or a romantic couple. It is set among scenic palm trees and faces a white sandy beach. The villa offers spectacular sunrises and complete privacy in an idyllic beachfront setting. The moonrise over the Indian Ocean is a spectacle, you get the feeling of entering Aladin's world.should you book your stay to coincide with the full moon. Here, there are no any creature comforts like pools, pool bars, air-conditioning, television sets or mini-bars here – and no cocktail umbrellas. But that’s what makes this place different from all the luxury hotels and resorts out there. Here you will become part of the simple life and you are very likely to fall in love with it.

	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.

	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. Accommodation 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.