Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Set on a secluded bay on Zanzibar’s northeast coast, this intimate hotel blends casual luxury with a beachside location for the ultimate in relaxation. Sea breezes flow freely through the open-sided timber and thatched main building that contains the lobby, restaurant and bar. Palm-fringed outdoor spaces offer ample lounging areas steps from the white sand beach, and there is free Wi-Fi available in public spaces.

Guest rooms feature stone or wooden floors, whitewashed walls, hand-carved wooden furnishings and four-poster Zanzibari beds with mosquito netting. Each room includes a ceiling fan (no air conditioning), private terrace with lounge chairs or a hammock, and en suite bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Amenities include 220v outlets, bottled water and morning coffee/tea service. No air conditioning or in-room Wi-Fi is provided, but there is a laundry service at additional cost.

The open-air restaurant serves fresh, locally caught seafood, while the well-stocked bar offers local and imported libations along with fresh juices and cocktails. Hotel highlights include a beachside freshwater infinity pool; fishing, snorkeling and kayaking equipment; and a spa. An offshore reef ensures calm ocean swimming conditions.