Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Situated on the island’s secluded southeastern coast, this 5-star hotel blends traditional Zanzabari design and decor with modern aesthetics. The expansive lobby features open-air rooms with Makuti roofs, interconnected by covered passageways. Relax in any of the multiple seating areas with local handmade wooden furniture under suspended brass lanterns. The hotel’s lush grounds include palm trees and manicured tropical gardens bisected by paved pathways that lead to a large outdoor pool.

Air-conditioned guest rooms exude elegance with ivory tones, cotton throws, teak wood finishes and intricate Zanzabari carvings. King-size beds draped in premium linens feature mosquito nets that are lowered each night during turndown service. Additional in-room amenities include refrigerators, digital save, hairdryers, tea and coffee station and a sofa.

The on-site Frangipani Spa offers a variety of facial, body, hand and foot treatments, as well as specialized massage techniques, including Thai and Balinese. Its signature treatment, the Sultan’s Bath, is designed for two and offers luxurious pampering for post-safari rejuvenation.

Dining options include the Salama Dining Room, the main restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, Breakers Grill, a casual beachfront lunch spot serving barbecue and the fresh catch of the day, Tides, a tiny beachside eatery for two to four people, and Sultan’s Table for upscale dining with a focus on seafood.

The resort’s eco-friendly practices include implementing energy and water conservation measures, reducing waste and sourcing food and building materials locally.