Expert Reviews of Zanzibar Hotels

Zanzibar hotels are mostly stand-alone bungalows made in traditional architectural style "Swahili", which combines the influence of Arab, African and Indian architectural traditions: thatched roofs - "m kuti ", an abundance of wood and other natural materials. The main building is rare, usually no higher than three floors. The number of hotels is small, a hotel for 100 rooms is already considered large for Zanzibar.

Zanzibar beach hotels are always on the first line, they have a vast green area. The hotel infrastructure of category 3 * is modest, usually limited to a restaurant and a small swimming pool, while 4-5 * hotels offer all the conditions for a comfortable stay: several restaurants and bars, a swimming pool, a spa, gym, library, cafes, souvenir shops, evening shows.

To sit in a cafe, walk through souvenir shops, watch the life of the local population in the capital city of the city of Stone Town, or in the fishing village of Nungwi, where you can see how traditional Arabian boats are built "dou "

Rest in Zanzibar is a calm, relaxed time on the coast of the Indian Ocean, on a snow-white beach in the shade of palms.

For Zanzibar, as for all island resorts, the influence of ocean tides and tide centuries. This is a fantastic sight: twice a day the ocean leaves the coast almost a kilometer, exposing the seabed, and returns again.

For centuries, the island has been a center of culture on the shores of East Africa, a place of confusion of languages, traditions and beliefs . Now the prevailing religion on the coast of East Africa and the island of Zanzibar is Islam . Long coexistence with other cultures made it more tolerant to adherents of other confessions . However, when visiting the capital of the island, public places (museums, city cafes), during excursions, it is recommended to refrain from public displays of feelings: embraces, kisses, and also not It is recommended to stay close to mosques in too short or open clothes .

Which hotel to choose

For family rest 4 hotels of PLANHOTEL chain are most suitable: 2 hotels of category 4 * are Sandies Mapenzi Beach Club and Sandies Neptune Pwani Beach , and 2 5 * and 5 * Deluxe hotels - Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar and Diamonds La Gemma Dell'Est. The hotels are convenient for families because they work on the All Inclusive catering basis, and they can also provide 2 + 2 accommodation (high category of rooms: suite, junior suite). However, it should be borne in mind that Sandies Mapenzi Beach Club has quite a number of steps on the territory, which is not very convenient for accomodation with young children.

Taking into account the daily change of tides, it is recommended to pay attention to hotels in the vicinity of Ras Nungwi . Races in Swahili - "cape". Nungvi - a picturesque place in the vicinity of the northernmost point of the island, where the daily tides are less pronounced, and the opportunity to swim is preserved even at low tide. This is where Diamonds La Gemma Dell'Est 5 * is located.

For active young people looking for economical hotels and going to Zanzibar for water sports, you can recommend 3-4 * hotels on the east coast of the island. Especially popular in Zanzibar is kite surfing, accommodation - the Paje by Night 3 * hotel, located in the Paje area, there is also the kite center Paje by Kite.

Despite the fact that the hotel base of Zanzibar is small, the island offers excellent options for VIP accommodation tourists . Hotels offer luxury villas with small pools: Diamonds Star of the East 5 * - modern design, lots of glass surfaces, glass walls, Baraza Resort 5 * - the hotel resembles a luxurious Arab palace, The Palms 5 * - small, Secluded hotel for tourists looking for comfort and tranquility and . Among other distinguished hotel The Residence Zanzibar 5 * Deluxe, which offers accommodation in spacious villas, excellent cuisine and quality service . Each villa has a swimming pool area of ​​30 sq m . .