in stone town

zanzibar serena inn 
Located on the seafront of Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, Zanzibar Serena Inn has been created by renovating and rehabilitating two romantic and historic buildings. It provides 52 ocean facing, airconditioned rooms, most with a private balcony. The Inn offers a sea-front restaurant, bar and a spacious, secluded swimming pool.

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tembo hotel 
Tembo Hotel, located at the heart of the Zanzibar town, surrounded by historical buildings at the seafront is designed to offer a delightful appearance of sunset in the Indian Ocean and a true picture of Zanzibar by night. The 19th Century restored Tembo Hotel is ornamented with Oriental and Zanzibar traditional furniture and antiques which are rarely seen in the islands. All 30 rooms are fully air conditioned with hot and cold showers, and telephone facilities. The Hotel has a  swimming pool. It is only 15 minutes drive from Zanzibar airport and 5 minutes from the harbour. 

dhow palace 
The 19th Century restored Dhow Palace Hotel, is located in the centre of the Zanzibar Stone Town. The Hotel has 17 self-contained rooms fitted with oriental and Zanzibari furnishings, air conditioning, and telephones. The roof top restaurant serves international and local cuisine.

emerson & green 
Noted on their special dinners with the call to prayer setting the stage, Emerson & Green has received numerous reviews in travel magazines and guidebooks. Located in Zanzibar Stone Town it offers 10 unique rooms, with bathrooms en suite, that reflect the Arab influences of this magical island. 

sultan palace 
Sultan Palace is a splendid resort situated on the southeast coast of  Zanzibar Island with beautiful sandy beaches, some 60 km from the airport or Zanzibar Stone Town. The 15 flower-named cottage are 180 square meters each, all with a wonderful view of the Indian Ocean, a verandah and a private garden. The cottages are furnished with local antique furniture including the carved omanite doors and Zanzibari double beds. All the cottages have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioners, a ceiling fan, a telephone, a fridge and a hair dryer. The huge main building with its splendid terraces, include a bright lounge, and the restaurant with its verandahs. On the beach there is a bar and restaurant.

CHUMBE ISLAND LODGE 
Chumbe is a small forested island just a few kilometres to the south of Zanzibar Stone town. It is at the center of a small marine conservation area and is the site of a small and exclusive lodge.There are just seven of these fabulously wierd constructions, for a maximum of around 14 guests, so the island never feels busy, even when full.  All of the rooms look out towards the sea and it takes just thirty seconds to stroll from the comforts of your hammock to feeling the warm tropical ocean lapping at your feet.  Built from palm thatch and other natural materials, these constructions have a light, airy feel. All rooms are equipped with double or twin mattresses on the floor of the mezzanine sleeping area, accessed by a ladder. Beds can be made up as a double or two twins. There are self-contained bathrooms with hot and cold water shower, large living rooms equipped with handmade furniture and decorated with African art and colourful fabrics ... and very comfortable hammocks.

Mnemba Island lodge 
Protected by a tranquil lagoon in a private island and just 15 minutes by boat from the main Unguja (Zanzibar) Island, Mnemba Island Lodge has 10 secluded cottages build from natural palm matting, timber and thatch. The cottages have en-suite bathrooms, and a private verandah overlooking the lagoon. With staff and guests as the only human inhabitants on the Island, Mnemba offers a privacy and exclusivity unparalleled on the African coastline. While relaxation is the hallmark of Mnemba, a variety of sea sports are also offered on the Island including windsurfing, water-skiing, fly and deep-see fishing and scuba diving.  

Accommodation in Pemba Island

fundu lagoon 
Nestled into the secluded coastline of the Wambaa Peninsular which boasts of about 5 kilometres of white, sandy beach in Pemba Island, Fundu Lagoon comprises 19 bungalows, two bars and a restaurant, specifically designed and hand-crafted to blend with the natural environment of the fertile isle. The accommodation rooms are either directly on the beach or high on the ridge of the peninsula, all with superb sweeping views of the bay. Each room has a private balcony and en suite bathroom. Furnishings are stylishly made from local material. Fundu Lagoon has a fully equipped PADI diving centre and a wide range of water sports including snorkeling, sailing, fishing, water-skiing and kayaking.

.....Zanzibar Beach Resorts