Hotels in Zanzibar
Hotels in Zanzibar : Zanzibar is an island on the Indian Ocean which is a popular destination for tourists. The different hotels and accommodation facilities found in and around Zanzibar include the following;
- Zanzibar Serena hotel
Zanzibar Serena hotel is a vintage luxury hotel which is located on the seafront of Stone town.
The hotel has about 51 rooms and suites which have a classic Swahili design and elegant décor reflecting the beauty of Zanzibar. The rooms include standard rooms and presidential suite with private balconies and beautiful views of the Indian ocean.
Facilities at Zanzibar Serena hotel include conference facilities, a swimming pool and deck, treatment rooms, a business center, gift shop, bar among others.
There is also a restaurant at the rooftop of Zanzibar Serena hotel which offers a wide range of fresh seafood, breathtaking views and a Swahili setting and fine dining.
- Zanzibar palace hotel
Zanzibar palace hotel is a boutique hotel which is also located in stone town.
The hotel buildings date up to 1904 and have been redesigned to meet the guests needs in an authentic Zanzibar atmosphere. Zanzibar palace hotel consists of 3 floors with nine rooms which are unique from each other.
Facilities at Zanzibar palace hotel include wifi, a digital safe box, LCD flat screen tv, in house phone, ensuite bathrooms, showers, toilets among others, room types at the hotel include luxury rooms, romantic suites, grand suites, signature suite, honey moon suite and the palace suite.
Zanzibar palace hotel offers meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner at the palace restaurant and there is also a bar at the hotel with a variety of drinks such as tea, coffee, local beers, sodas, wines and cocktails.
- Dhow palace hotel
Dhow palace hotel is a midrange hotel which is located in stone town and it consists of 30 rooms.
The hotel was originally home to Sheikh bin Mujbia and it is found in the heart of stone town. Dhow palace hotel has oriental monuments, furniture and art collected over the centuries.
The rooms at Dhow palace hotel have stunning views of the Indian ocean and facilities such as safe deposit, water heater, cable television, swimming pool, en suite bathrooms, hair dryers, tea and coffee facilities, free wifi, mini bar or fridge, telephone, air conditioning and ceiling fans and also verandahs.
Dhow palace hotel also has a restaurant which serves both local and international cuisine and private suppers on the rooftop terrace can also be arranged for guests staying at the lodge.
- Nyumbani residence
Nyumbani residence is located in Jambiani on Zanzibar island and it consists of 7 villete and 2 family apartments.
The residence provides accommodation and also has free wifi, living room, kitchen, a balcony, an outdoor pool, and private bathrooms. There are also a variety of activities offered at Nyumbani residence and they include massage, cycling, hiking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, walking tours among others.
- Konokono beach resort
Konokono beach resort is a luxury hotel which is located on the south eastern coast of Zanzibar.
This beach resort is found on a secluded place on the island with beautiful views of the white sand beaches with facilities such as a swimming pool, bar, restaurant, wifi, a spa. Guests staying at Konokono beach resort are also offered airport transfers to and from the airport.
Konokono beach resort restaurant offers guests cocktails and dinners and local and international dishes and the restaurant also has an infinity pool. The bar offers a wide range of wine, cocktails and snacks.
- Double tree resort
Double tree resort is located in Nungwi in a traditional fishing village on the northern part of Zanzibar.
The resort has a bar with a beautiful view of the Indian ocean and it offers guests staying at Double tree resort cocktails, cold beers, fresh fruit juice and nonalcoholic drinks at the restaurant international dishes are offered.
Rooms at Double tree resort include the Queen guestroom which has a pool view, Queen guest room which has a garden view, Queen guest room with an ocean view, twin guest room with the pool view and a twin guest room with a garden view.
- Riu palace Zanzibar
Riu palace Zanzibar is a luxury accommodation which is located on the white sands of Nungwi beach.
The rooms at Riu palace Zanzibar are designed with amenities such as 3 private pools, air conditioning, a balcony; satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar and the hotel also has main and theme restaurant, a spa, a gym, steam bath, and a beauty salon.
Riu palace Zanzibar also offers different activities for guests such as kayaking and diving.
- Zuri Zanzibar
Zuri Zanzibar is located near Kendwa beach on the north western shores of Zanzibar island.
The hotel is made up of 56 villas and bungalows which offer guests privacy during their stay as well as beautiful views of the sea. At Zuri Zanzibar, local art work fills the bungalows, suites and villas.
Other amenities at Zuri Zanzibar include complementary Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs with satellite channels, organic bathroom amenities, swimming pool, and beachfront restaurant among others.
Zuri Zanzibar offers meals such as European dishes, African dishes, Arabic dishes and Indian cuisine. Candlelit dinners are also organized for guests as well as private cooking lessons.
- Zanzibar queen hotel
Zanzibar queen hotel is located in Matemwe overlooking the Indian ocean.
The different amenities at Zanzibar queen hotel include free WIFI, an outdoor pool, minibar, gift shop, a restaurant, a terrace, an in room safe, telephone, a spa, bathroom with shower among others.
Types of rooms at Zanzibar queen hotel include standard double room, standard double ocean view room, suite double ocean view and a honeymoon villa. The hotel also offers local fresh products, fresh fruits with ala carte menu.
Activities which are offered at Zanzibar queen hotel include diving and snorkeling, stone town tours, spice tours, tours to Prison Island, visit to Jozani forest and many others.
- Melia Zanzibar
Melia Zanzibar is an all-inclusive luxury resort which is located in Kiwengwa and is built on a 40 acre estate with a beautiful white sand beach.
The hotel has 6 restaurants and 5 bars and also has exclusive villas with private gardens and infinity pools. Melia Zanzibar has about 124 rooms and 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Other amenities at Melia Zanzibar include a full service spa, minibars, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor tennis court, a sauna among others.
