Where to Stay in Zanzibar

Mapenzi Beach Club
The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. Zanzibar's brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing .

Set on the east coast of Zanzibar, about 45 km from the airport, Mapenzi Beach Club perfectly blends in the natural environment of the surrounding landscape covering an area of 4 hectares blessed with a long white sand beach and a tropical garden.

Overlooking the stunning gardens with a glimpse at the ocean is the main restaurant where guests can enjoy the taste of the international cuisine and the local flavours

The Pemba Channel renown for game fishing and the coral reefs off the east coast offer world class scuba diving. Together with all the resort activities, you are assured of as active a holiday as you desire. The resort offers gymnastics, windsurfing, beach volleyball, tennis and indoor games in its daily activity program. Hotel meals, drinks, entertainment and non-motorised activities are all included in the facilities provided by the fully inclusive tariff.

Gemma Dell Est
The resort is located on the northwest coast of Zanzibar overlooking the spectacular beach of Nungwi. This beautiful 5 Star resort overlooks the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar's brilliant white beaches provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing.

Set in colourful vibrant gardens there are 138 deluxe rooms, including 17 junior suites, 23 executive villa guest rooms and a presidential villa, all of them fitted with French-windows opening onto a private terrace with a view overlooking the sea. There is an outdoor swimming pool with a jacuzzi, evening entertainment, dive and water sports center and one of Zanzibar's finest stretches of beaches.

The Pemba Channel is renown for game fishing and the coral reefs off the east coast offer world class scuba diving. Together with all the resort activities, you are assured of as active a holiday as you desire. The resort offers gymnastics, windsurfing, beach volleyball, tennis and indoor games in its daily activity program.
 

Ocean Paradise
Situated on Zanzibar’s picturesque North East coast, overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean, it is as the name suggests a little piece of paradise. From your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, the resort is a meandering 45 minute journey through un-spoilt scenery, passing typical African villages where the way of life has changed little for hundreds of years.

Designed as a traditional African roundhouse but featuring all the creature comforts you could need, the rooms and suites are truly unrivaled. Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colourful gardens, leading to a white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is indeed an idyllic setting.

Nestled under a pitched makuti roof, each room is sea facing with large patio doors that open up to a private balcony, where you can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life. A peaceful sleep is guaranteed in a fully air-conditioned room with comfortable twin or king size beds draped with mosquito netting. The addition of satellite television and radio, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and a unique curved en-suite bathroom complete the facilities that will make your stay relaxed and enjoyable.

Fumba Beach Lodge
Fumba Beach Lodge is situated along two kilometres of coastline on the Indian Ocean offering three secluded and exclusive beaches. Just 30 minutes southwest of Zanzibar’s historic capital, Stone Town, with its magnificent architecture and ancient culture, the Lodge is concealed well away from the busy tourist areas, making it the perfect venue for enjoying the peace and tranquility of this tropical island paradise

Set in 40 acres of exquisite wilderness with three naturally sheltered beaches, the comfortable open-air restaurant serves a tantalizing array of expertly prepared dishes including local specialties, the freshest seafood and traditional international cuisine. The unique beach bar was constructed from an authentic Zanzibari dhow. Situated under an enormous baobab on a seaside cliff, you will be absorbed by the idyllic setting to watch the sun go down.

Nungwi Village Beach Resort
Nungwi Village Beach Resort is a middle-class beach hotel on the northern tip of Zanzibar. It offers stylish accommodation in several sea front bungalows with the traditional African style makuti thatched roofs purposely-built to blend with the natural surroundings and it is one of the ideal getaway for anyone who needs a relaxing holiday.

Nungwi Village is situated in one of the most beautiful stretches of beach that Zanzibar has to offer, with an unspoiled beach of magical soft white sand, palm trees and the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean which go hand in hand with the calm and relaxed atmosphere that Nungwi Village offers it guests to offer the ideal hiding spot from the rest of the world and enjoy a truly magical trip.

Chapwani Private Island
Discover the real magic of Zanzibar, dive into Chapwani Private Island tranquility . It is a coral island nearly a kilometre long and some 100 metres wide. The island is surrounded by small coves, sandy bays and crystal blue waters, and is perfect for snorkeling, windsurfing and diving at the many interesting locations near the island.

The Southern end of the island has a number of small sandy coves and dense vegetation. This is home to a stray colobus monkey. He is occasionally seen swinging from one tree to another. The large herd of some 60 dik-diks, miniature antelope, native to Zanzibar hide here during the heat of the day in the thick undergrowth, to emerge in the evening in the open. Along the South West Coast of the island runs the sea wall protecting the small but fascinating British seamen's graveyard. From here the long sandy beach stretches for over 500 yards all the way to the Northern tip of the island. The sand is fine and white and perfect for swimming

Matemwe Resort
Matemwe lies perched on a coral rock, surrounded by the best beaches and opposite the Mnemba atoll, which offers spectacular diving and snorkeling. The lodge is about 60 minutes from Stone Town. The friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, lush tropical gardens, fine white sand, intimate swimming pools, massages, and magnificent food specializing in fresh seafood make Matemwe the ultimate tropical paradise on the intriguing island of Zanzibar.

The lodge consists of 12 beautiful bungalows, built from local materials and surrounded by beautiful garden. Each suite has a private verandah with hammocks and couches overlooking the Indian Ocean. Inside the room, you'll find a grand, king-size bed, an extra single bed, plenty of space and personal touches. The bathrooms are large and have deep bathtubs and walk-in showers. Although mosquitoes are rare in Matemwe, all rooms are equipped with a large mosquito net.

Chumbe Island Resort
Chumbe Island is one of the most romantic and one of our most recommended places to stay. The island is situated Southwest of Stone Town and is the only Marine Reserve near Unguja Island

It is a non-profit organisation for the benefit of the marine wildlife in the area. All the structures and accommodation on the island have been built out of natural materials and they have won numerous awards for their eco-friendly design.

There are only 7 bungalows on the island, thus ensuring that you receive personal attention at all times. What's even better is that their rates include all facilities and beverages (except alcohol) and they will teach you how to snorkel for free.

The staff are excellent and knowledgeable about all aspects of the island. Their guides will take you on trips around the island and explain all sorts of aspects is detail.

This truly takes you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The island is very romantic, and due to the intimacy it is highly recommended for honeymoon couples (or anyone else).

Fundu Lagoon
On the southwest end of Pemba Island lies Fundu Lagoon, a tiny and luxurious hotel at the edge of a forest along a spectacular white sand beach. There are just twelve rooms, each one a safari-style tent, some right at the water’s edge, others higher up the wooded hillside, with wider-ranging views and added privacy. And if it sounds like roughing it, it’s not — each comes with a private verandah or balcony, and some have their own plunge pools.

This place has been designed with an eye to style; the rooms are ruggedly handsome, the beds heaping with fine linens, and the public spaces are elegant. Meals are served in an open-air pavilion with a view of the sea, and guests gather round the jetty bar for cocktails. Services are minimal — you’re here for escape, not constant entertainment — but the dive center offers access to some of the finest undersea life in the world.

Karafuu Resort
Located on the unspoilt Eastern Coast of Zanzibar, Karafuu Hotel is approximately 65 Km. far from Zanzibar town and airport. Karafuu is an International five-star hotel and it was officially opened in December 1995.

With its European management it is considered one of the best hotel of the island. The hotel was built on seven hectares of pleasant tropical garden just in front of a long white sandy beach and it is composed of:

Built under “makuti” thatch and furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture, these 61 suites (26 of which facing the sea, under a beautiful palm- grove or on a small hill, available for a supplement) comprise: entrance through private garden, breathtaking view verandah, mosquito net, ample bedroom, dressing room, bathroom in Carrara marble, ceiling fan, independent air conditioning, hot & cold running water, hairdryer, telephone and mini bar

Manta Reef Lodge
Manta Reef Lodge caters to the romantic and adventurous traveler, who wants enough comfort to enjoy themselves, but no pretending to be anything other than a cozy comfortable beach lodge in a really remote location on a amazing beach with even more amazing ocean views and sunsets.

Its you, the ocean, nature and a few other nice people. Good food, a well stocked bar, lots of sea safaris, a excellent dive shop, a small spa, and most important of all our staff who are the heart of the operation are all here and really love what they do.

Mtoni Marine
Mtoni Marine is as relaxed, laid back and comfortable as home. Situated on the west coast, only 5 minutes north of Stone Town and historically located on a private beach between The Maruhubi Palace and The Mtoni Palace Ruins. An ideal location from which to explore Stone Town and the rest of the island, while providing a peaceful retreat from it all.

"Sense the Spice in Style.." is our slogan as we touch your senses, whether it be the cuisine from our acclaimed Mtoni Marine Restaurant, the jasmine on your bed or the aromatherapy oils we use in our local spa banda...

Swahili Beach Resort
Swahili Beach Resort is a new beach bungalow resort on the famous Dolphin coast Kizimkazi. Kizimkazi is an unexploited village, indulged in traditional Zanzibarian life style, full of rich culture and surrounded by peaceful, warm and welcoming people

Swahili Beach Resort is situated on the most beautiful part of the south coast and the entire resort is embedded in a lush and spacious garden. In front of the resort lies the Indian Ocean, offering you a stunning view from all public areas including the swimming pool.

In addition to the magnificence of the natural surroundings, a wide range of facilities is available to make your vacation (or conference) as relaxing and inspiring as possible