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ZANZIBAR HOTELS
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This may
be basically divided into:
1. Stone Town hotels, which have few sporting
facilities and rarely have a garden but are steeped in
character.
2. Out of town beach hotels: these are more modern,
generally set in fine gardens by the beach, and offering a
variety of water sports. As a rule the East Coast beaches
are more beautiful but they face the prevailing winds and as
a result the seas here are rougher. |
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Stone
Town Hotels
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Emerson
and Green Hotel
Located in the heart of Stone Town was the former residence
of one of the richest men of the Swahili Empire. It is
arguably one of the most magnificent hotels on Zanzibar. All
the rooms are spacious and have a different, opulent
character recreating an atmosphere of the past. All have
ornately carved doors, fans, and unique stone baths (in one
room the bath is partly open-air and affords fine panoramas
of the city). The Tower Top restaurant offers a fine,
rooftop panorama of the city. |
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Serena Inn
A very luxurious hotel with large ornately decorated rooms,
fully air-conditioned, executive suites, honeymoon suites,
swimming pool, overlooking the sea. |
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Tembo
House Hotel
A very popular, atmospheric and luxurious hotel with large,
air-conditioned rooms, executive suites, honeymoon suites.
Rooms are furnished with traditional Zanzibar and Oriental
furniture. There is a swimming pool, lounges and restaurant
overlooking the sea. No alcohol is served. |
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Dhow
Palace Hotel
17 spacious, very well furnished, air-conditioned, old-style
rooms are located in a magnificent traditionally decorated
old building. The roof top restaurant offers panoramas over
the town and harbor. No alcohol is served. A swimming pool
is available to residents at the Tembo Hotel - a sister
hotel to the Dhow Palace. |
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Shangani
Hotel
A pleasant, old-style hotel with air-conditioned rooms with
multi-channel TV, fridge, rooftop restaurant overlooking
Stone Town and the sea. |
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Mazsons
Hotel
A pleasant, old-style hotel in the heart of Stone Town. All
rooms are air-conditioned rooms with multi-channel TV,
fridge and hair-drier. No alcohol served. |
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Sultan
Palace
A very luxurious and restful hotel with spacious cottages
set in their own private gardens with verandas overlooking
the sea. Rooms are furnished with antique furniture and
hand-painted tiles decorating the double bed headpieces. All
cottages are air-conditioned, with a fan, fridge, hair
drier, safe and phone. Children under 12 are only accepted
on special request. |
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Breezes
Beach Club
Located on a beautiful stretch of beach, the club is
composed of little houses located in beautiful grounds. Each
house has four spacious, air-conditioned apartments equipped
with fridge, safe and other facilities not including TV or
phone. There is fitness and aerobics centre, disco, shop,
two restaurants, a bar and a lounge. Water activities
provided include windsurfing, pedal boats, snorkeling,
sailing and a full range of scuba diving programs. The dive
centre has its own instructors, excellent equipment and
offer courses ranging from beginners to those wishing to
become a dive guide. |
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Karafuu
Hotel
Lies on the un spoilt Eastern Coast of Zanzibar, 65 km. from
Zanzibar town and airport. It is an international four star
hotel, considered one of the best of the island. It is
located in 7 hectares of pleasant tropical garden. 26
cottages facing the sea, all built under "makuti" thatch,
furnished with traditional Zanzibar furniture and
comprising: entrance through private garden, ample bedroom,
dressing room, bathroom in Curare marble, breathtaking view
veranda, mosquito net, ceiling fan, independent air
conditioning, hot and cold desalted water, telephone and
mini bar.
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Fisherman's Resort
A reasonably priced beach hotel located just south of
Zanzibar Town and the airport. Laying on the West Coast the
beach is very calm. Bungalow accommodation provides spacious
rooms, which include air conditioning, fans, hot and cold
showers, TV and telephone. There are pleasant bars,
restaurants and a swimming pool located in the heart of the
gardens. Most water sports, diving and swimming with
dolphins may be organized at the hotel. |
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Sau Inn
Hotel
A reasonably priced hotel on a beautiful East Coast beach.
Bungalow accommodation in nice gardens, each bungalow is
self-contained. A variety of activities are offered
including swimming with dolphins, fishing and snorkeling
trips. |
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Matemwe
Beach Village
Beautifully located on the north east coast Matemwe is one
of the best diving sites on the island. Several
well-furnished cottages with their own verandas offer
pleasant accommodation. A leading dive school operates
diving here, all level of PADI courses for beginners up to
the most advanced - is offered. |
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Blue
Oyster Hotel
A basic, family run hotel, located on a beautiful stretch of
beach near Jambiani village. It is composed of 10 simple,
clean rooms. The airy restaurant is located on the top floor
and overlooks the ocean. A variety of water sports and
swimming with dolphins can be arranged at very reasonable
prices.
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Tamarind
Hotel
Located just north of Chwake on the central east coast of
the island. This pleasant and friendly hotel is located on a
beautiful stretch of beach. Accommodation is in small
cottages. A variety of activities may be organized from the
hotel including: town tour, spice tour, biking, fishing,
swimming, snorkeling, boat trips, diving and swimming with
dolphins. |
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Mbweni
Ruins Hotel
On the outskirts of Stone Town lies a magnificent botanical
garden known to romantic couples and those seeking privacy.
Within this spectacular and secluded setting lies Mbweni
Ruins Hotel and Garden. Mbweni offers 13 suites; each
decorated in distinctive Zanzibar style, with Oriental rugs,
four-poster beds and mosquito nets. All are air-conditioned
and furnished with the many cultural flavors that have
influenced the Swahili Coast. The rooms are situated in a
picturesque setting of 150 types of palm tree and a
kaleidoscope of plant life. Most rooms have balconies with
sea views and overlook the vibrant colors of frangipanis,
hibiscus, oleander, and 650 other plant species which
inhabit the landscape. |
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Ras Nungwi
Hotel
Located on
an expanse of beach wilderness on the northern tip of
Zanzibar, protected by a coral reef. All water sports are
available. The hotel is built from hand-cut fossilized coral
limestone and other natural materials. An eco-sensitive
approach has ensured that the delicate balances of the land
and sea flora and fauna have been preserved. All 32 rooms
are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds
and indigenous décor, and all have en suite facilities and
balconies. Mosquito nets over all beds ensure a peaceful
night's sleep, with the sound of the ocean rounding off a
relaxing day in paradise.
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Pongwe
Hotel
This lies
a few kilometers north of the Tamarind Hotel and just north
of Pongwe village, in an otherwise undeveloped area. The
main buildings and several newly refurbished and
comfortably-fitted accommodation cottages are set amongst
shady palms beside a truly magical beach. The hotel has its
own traditional wooden long boat allowing game fishing as
well as snorkeling out at Mnemba Atoll renowned for its
numerous coral species and marine life. Scuba Diving can be
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