Breezes Beach Resort & Spa
Located near the village of Bwejuu, Zanzibar and approximately one hour from the airport, this beautiful five star resort is situated along a pristine untouched beach stretching as far as the eye can see. With personalized service, attention to detail and warm hospitality, Breezes is a traveler’s home away from home. Stroll for miles on a white sandy beach, dine in candlelight overlooking the ocean, savor the taste of exotic spices and enjoy an excellent variety of dining and recreational facilities.
All the rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated in relaxed elegance. They are identical in terms of size and décor and have a sofa functioning as a full extra bed. All rooms have full air-conditioning with en suite bathrooms, a refrigerator and personal safe box. The rooms are located in landscaped gardens with the Suites and the deluxe rooms being located closer to the sea.
Suites are situated on the upper floor of the bungalow with a large balcony. Deluxe rooms, as well as the Standard Rooms are located on the ground floor with terrace.
Fundu Lagoon
Fundu Lagoon lies on a wild and beautiful beach on Pemba Island, in the Zanzibar archipelago. There are 18 spacious makuti thatched and tented rooms, including six suites with private plunge pools, set on a raised wooden deck with wonderful ocean views. At high tide, the white sand beach is perfect for swimming, while at low tide the reef is exposed and one can explore miles of unspoilt seashore, with its unique marine and bird life. Nearby lies Misali Island, an idyllic sand atoll surrounded by some of Africa’s best diving and snorkelling.
The rarely dived waters around Pemba are among the richest and most exciting in the world. Walls of pristine coral stretching for mile upon mile are home to a vast range of marine life and provide some of the most exhilarating drift diving in East Africa. The team of PADI instructors provide expert training and insider knowledge on all aspects of diving. The two dive boats can take up to eight divers each and are capable of the necessary speed to bring every dive site on Pemba within easy reach of Fundu Lagoon. All dives are guided either by an instructor or Dive-master and group numbers are kept small making the safety record second to none.
The Manta Resort
The resort is 32 km from Pemba Airport in Chake-Chake. It is set at the edge of a pristine forest and boasting panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, along the beachfront on Pemba Island. Surrounded by lush vegetation, unspoilt coral reefs, this tranquil and exclusive resort features a spa and wellness centre, restaurant and sun terrace.
The accommodation ranges from makuti thatched Standard Garden Rooms, spacious seafront villas with a secluded sun terrace to a private floating island with underwater bedroom.
Most meals are served on the veranda overlooking the Indian Ocean. The cuisine consists of seafood, local and vegetarian dishes. Cocktails and drinks can be enjoyed at the bar.
At The Manta Resort you will enjoy a private beach area and an outdoor pool. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including diving, hiking and canoeing.
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel
Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is located on the northernmost peninsula of Zanzibar Island and overlooks a sparkling expanse of iridescent Indian Ocean, a cluster of whitewashed and palm thatched cottages in rich tropical gardens. Its myriad pathways are shaded by elegant palms, creating soft sun-dappled walkways between beach and banda, balcony and bar.
Infused with the laid-back, exotic yet ultimately natural spirit of Zanzibar, this is the place to relax and enjoy all that this extraordinary part of the world has to offer. The lush gardens drop down onto one of the finest and most unspoilt beaches on the island, which in turn is fringed by a wide and thriving coral reef.
The hotel is situated in a glorious natural paradise, and our vision is for nature and the hotel to coexist harmoniously so that guests can enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings without forsaking creature comforts. An eco-sensitive approach has ensured that the delicate balance of land and sea, flora and fauna is preserved for all to enjoy in the years to come.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Essque Zalu Zanzibar is nestled in a natural cove on the North East coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Essque Zalu Zanzibar combines contemporary luxury with a real sense of place. This boutique hotel has the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to one side and lush green forest to the other, and there is just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical air.
Choose from 40 suites, all with picturesque views over the lush tropical garden or the ocean turquoise blue. Ensconce yourself in luxurious-styled spaces crafted from local materials, adorned with native artwork and housed under a traditional pitched Makuti roof. If you need extra space to spread out, select one of our nine expansive villas. Stretch out in the spacious living room, unwind in the privacy of your own massage area, rustle up a snack in your own kitchen, laze on the terrace overlooking the garden or just chill in the privacy of your very own swimming pool.
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
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 and the airport on a recently built tarmac road.
Bluebay Beach Resort opened in December 1999 and offers a wide range of facilities in addition to the magic Indian Ocean “Spice island” itself.
The Z Hotel, Nungwi Beach
This chic, boutique hotel situated in a secluded plot on the corner of an idyllic beach in Nungwi, is located on the northern tip of Zanzibar. It blends elegant, contemporary design with traditional Zanzibari features to create a unique cool and relaxing environment.
The rooms within The Z Hotel aim to offer the guest luxury, comfort and contemporary design. Each guest room comes with Travertine Marble floors imported from Turkey, Italian designer bathroom suites, crisp cotton bed linen from Egypt and bespoke furniture exclusive to the Z Hotel made from locally sourced coconut wood.
There are 6 room designs: Deluxe Garden View, Deluxe Sea View, Roof-Top Suites, Ocean Front Cottages with private decks over the sea and for the ultimate in opulence, there’s our 70 sq metre Z Suite with 2 terraces.
Each bedroom has French doors, set in floor to ceiling glass which lead onto a balcony with views over our landscaped tropical garden and out across the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean to the magnificent Zanzibari sunset on the distant horizon.
STONETOWN HOTELS
Tembo House Hotel
The Tembo House Hotel is situated in the heart of Stone Town of Zanzibar at the picturesque seafront. It is a magnificent building.
It has functioned in many ways over the past years. (As American Consulate in 1834) in 1884 it become the premises of Cowasjee Dinshaw and Partners which was the famous Trading Companies in the western Indian Ocean in those years. That name is still seen on the main entrance of the hotel.
The Tembo has many Interesting historical neighbours just next door is the former British Consulate where Dr. Livingstone’s body was brought in 1874 during the epic journey from deepest Africa back to England. In 1930 Mahatma Gandhi left South Africa 1930 and came to Zanzibar and stayed in this Building with Cowajee Dinshaw Brother for few weeks.
Tembo House Hotel is only a half kilometer from the harbour and is 10 to 15 minutes driving from the Airport.
Zanzibar Serena Inn
Idyllically situated on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, and flanked by an exotic mix of sultan’s palaces, Portuguese forts, ancient dhow harbours, and bright bazaars, the Zanzibar Serena Inn is a haven of tranquillity and opulence amongst the bustle of one of Africa’s most ancient and most enchanting towns. A member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the inn has been styled to represent the epitome of Swahili style, ethnic elegance and Arabic opulence.
The resort is in Stone Town, which is in the ‘Old Town’ of Zanzibar City, which lies on the western side of the island of the same name. Zanzibar has an international airport, which is approximately 20 minutes flight from the mainland. There are daily flights linking Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Arusha, the northern safari circuit airstrips and Nairobi (Kenya). Ferries and speed boats link Zanzibar with Dar es Salaam daily and with Pemba several times weekly. The airport is 7km south of Zanzibar Town and the journey takes 15 minutes.
Zanzibar Palace
Zanzibar Palace Hotel is a nine room boutique hotel located right in the heart of Stone Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is independently owned and daily managed by a Dutch couple, guaranteeing personalized service of the highest level. Zanzibar Palace Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore and experience all the beauties of this magical town and Island.
In each of the nine rooms, Zanzibar’s rich history is integrated by Arabian, Indian and English designs. All the furniture is of very high quality and carefully selected to give the hotel a wonderfully traditional and antique feel. Each room features its own unique decor, with many local originating antique pieces of furniture, magical beds, Persian rugs, colourful silks.
The relaxing and charming atmosphere makes for a perfect place to unwind, either in the public areas or in the privacy of your room and daydream about the life of the Sultans. While at the same time enjoying a wide range of modern facilities of current life. Enjoy high quality food in our small Restaurant with its quiet ambience, enjoy an alcoholic beverage in the bar, or indulge in a wonderful treatment in the spa.