Zanzibar beach holiday accommodation
| country: | Tanzania, Zanzibar |
| location: | Nr Uroa, Zanzibar |
| price: | From US $80 - US $135 (single), from US $120 - US $230 (double), from US $160 - US $305 (triple) per room per night. Price depends on season, board type and room chosen |
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description
Situated on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, this beach hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar, an island just off the east coast of Tanzania, Africa. We are a modestly sized hotel with 16 traditional sea view cottages.
The perfect beach
We offer a sublime paradise island experience. The bay's sapphire blue waters — protected by the reef one kilometre from the shore — are ideal for swimming and snorkelling. If the midday sun becomes too strong you can retreat into the balmy shade of the palm trees that line the white sandy beach, and sip a long, cool drink.
Relax
This is a tranquil location — the ideal place to relax and enjoy Zanzibar's distinctive, mellow pace. You can dive into the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean, or stretch out and soak up the sun on the beach. It is the ideal retreat for those looking for that extra special honeymoon, or a holiday with an air of exclusivity.
Enjoy
We have our own traditional wooden long boat with which our guests may gain access to deep waters before and beyond the reef. This provides the ideal opportunity to go game fishing for tuna, marlin, barracuda and king fish.
We also have snorkelling out at Mnemba Atoll where you can will find many coral species and marine life; and at Kizimkazi where sharks, dolphins and turtles can be found. Scuba diving can be arranged whether it be a day dive or a Padi open water course.
Dine in style
With the experience of our consultant chef from England — who has spent time in the kitchens of the Dorchester Hotel, London; and the infamous Lucas Carton, one of Paris' finest 3 star Michelin restaurants — you can be assured that the crab, king prawn, and other fine local produce will be prepared and cooked to the highest of international standard.
The resort's beautiful gardens surround 16 beach front Zanzibarian cottages. You will find various local hand crafted Zanzibarian doors and traditional beds. All cottages have en suite bathrooms, with Moroccan style walk in showers. Each cottage also has its own private terrace where guests may enjoy the sunrise and a leisurely breakfast.
The sea view cottages have traditional lime wash walls, and thatched roofs made from woven palm leaves. The size of our resort allows us to maintain a high standard of service, and even during peak-season the atmosphere remains relaxed, intimate and exclusive.
If you would like take a trip around the island, or to Stone Town — the historic, bustling, cultural core of Zanzibar — we can arrange a car. Alternately, if you prefer a bit more freedom, you could hire a 4×4 jeep, or a motorbike. Or you may prefer to take to the ocean, and go out for a day cruising on our long boat, and combine it with some big game fishing and snorkeling.
We are located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar, an island on the east coast of Africa, about 60 kilometres from Tanzania's principal port of Dar es Salaam. High-speed ferries regularly call at Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam, as well as inexpensive commuter flights from the domestic terminal of the Dar es Salaam airport.The hotel is a 35 kilometre drive on a good tarmac road from Stone town. A taxi can be taken from both the airport or ferry port. Alternatively you can use our transfer service for $45. Need a flight? Save hours - search 38 flight booking sites simultaneously using our amazing one stop flight search
The perfect beach We offer a sublime paradise island experience. The bay's sapphire blue waters — protected by the reef one kilometre from the shore — are ideal for swimming and snorkelling. If the midday sun becomes too strong you can retreat into the balmy shade of the palm trees that line the white sandy beach, and sip a long, cool drink.
Relax
This is a tranquil location — the ideal place to relax and enjoy Zanzibar's distinctive, mellow pace. You can dive into the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean, or stretch out and soak up the sun on the beach. It is the ideal retreat for those looking for that extra special honeymoon, or a holiday with an air of exclusivity.
Enjoy We have our own traditional wooden long boat with which our guests may gain access to deep waters before and beyond the reef. This provides the ideal opportunity to go game fishing for tuna, marlin, barracuda and king fish.
We also have snorkelling out at Mnemba Atoll where you can will find many coral species and marine life; and at Kizimkazi where sharks, dolphins and turtles can be found. Scuba diving can be arranged whether it be a day dive or a Padi open water course.
Dine in style With the experience of our consultant chef from England — who has spent time in the kitchens of the Dorchester Hotel, London; and the infamous Lucas Carton, one of Paris' finest 3 star Michelin restaurants — you can be assured that the crab, king prawn, and other fine local produce will be prepared and cooked to the highest of international standard.
The resort's beautiful gardens surround 16 beach front Zanzibarian cottages. You will find various local hand crafted Zanzibarian doors and traditional beds. All cottages have en suite bathrooms, with Moroccan style walk in showers. Each cottage also has its own private terrace where guests may enjoy the sunrise and a leisurely breakfast.
The sea view cottages have traditional lime wash walls, and thatched roofs made from woven palm leaves. The size of our resort allows us to maintain a high standard of service, and even during peak-season the atmosphere remains relaxed, intimate and exclusive.If you would like take a trip around the island, or to Stone Town — the historic, bustling, cultural core of Zanzibar — we can arrange a car. Alternately, if you prefer a bit more freedom, you could hire a 4×4 jeep, or a motorbike. Or you may prefer to take to the ocean, and go out for a day cruising on our long boat, and combine it with some big game fishing and snorkeling.
how to find us
We are located on the north-east coast of Zanzibar, an island on the east coast of Africa, about 60 kilometres from Tanzania's principal port of Dar es Salaam. High-speed ferries regularly call at Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam, as well as inexpensive commuter flights from the domestic terminal of the Dar es Salaam airport.The hotel is a 35 kilometre drive on a good tarmac road from Stone town. A taxi can be taken from both the airport or ferry port. Alternatively you can use our transfer service for $45. Need a flight? Save hours - search 38 flight booking sites simultaneously using our amazing one stop flight search travellers' tales
It was everything we wanted plus more. The beach, hotel staff, food and accommodation were fantastic and we will definitely be returning.
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how this holiday makes a difference
 We hire local people from our village at the hotel and contribute to our local village with help in bringing fresh water supply and building materials for the newly built school. We are very pro active in beach cleaning and keeping the surrounding area as clean as possible working with the villagers and using the hotel truck.Each year our beach is a host for turtles that lay eggs on a beach and we mark the nests and protect them until the eggs hatch and stop locals eating the turtles on the beach.  We don't cut down any trees in the resort and have a great replanting program and have kept the hotel small so not to spoil the environment like some large hotels where profit remains king. We have started an active clean up program with our local village, where we employ locals to bag up plastic and litter and our truck takes the waste to an official goverment dump every two weeks because the island has a waste problem We use a well for all hotel water that is slightly salty and customers are asked to change towels and sheets only when needed. We are helping the local community with the goods we buy from them and we try and source most things on the island. |
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