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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.

	Baghani House Hotel Baghani House Hotel is a small and cosy bed and breakfast accommodation in Stone Town. It is located minutes away from all the major attractions on the historical island. Baghani House Hotel was originally home to influential Zanzibaris and this is evident from the architecture and furniture. The walls are tastefully decorated with framed black and white pictures of famous movers and shakers from Zanzibar Island and Tanzania mainland from years gone by and with beautiful copper decorative trays. Accommodation is offered in eight air conditioned and comfortable rooms with ensuite showers. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the rear of the hotel from where you can see the stone town houses.

	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.

	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.

	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.

	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.

	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. 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.