Hotels on the Spice Islands of Zanzibar

There are 16 bungalows at Matemwe all individually built from local materials. There are eight self-contained rooms, four with shared bathrooms and four suites, which are bigger and ideal for honeymooners. Each room has a shower, mosquito net, solar power and a private verandah with hammock. The resort offers a variety of activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, dhow sailing, mountain biking and a variety of board games.

Breezes Beach Club, Zanzibar East Coast

Breezes Beach Club is a five star beach resort situated on the eastern side of the Zanzibar Island near the village of Bwejuu. It is set on the beautiful, pristine, untouched beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. The rooms and public areas are built in traditional architecture respecting the natural environment.

The resort has two restaurants, a dining room, two bars, a swimming pool, a tennis and volleyball court, an aerobic and fitness centre, a curio shop, a discotheque and conference facilities for up to 75 delegates. All 70 rooms are spacious and have air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms and a personal safe.

There are three categories of rooms, standard, deluxe and superior deluxe. The resort offers a variety of activities from relaxing by the poolside to the more energetic water sports and activities. Breezes Beach Club's setting is ideal for long walks along the beach and marine activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing.

The resort has two restaurants, a dining room, two bars, a swimming pool, a tennis and volleyball court, an aerobic and fitness centre, a curio shop, a discotheque and conference facilities for up to 75 delegates. All 70 rooms are spacious and have air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms and a personal safe. There are three categories of rooms, standard, deluxe and superior deluxe.

The resort offers a variety of activities from relaxing by the poolside to the more energetic water sports and activities. Breezes Beach Club's setting is ideal for long walks along the beach and marine activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing.

Mnemba Island Lodge, off Zanzibar East Coast

The name Zanzibar conjures up heady aromas of cloves, cinnamon and other exotic spices and images of dhows with billowing sails carrying vibrant cotton cloths crossing the Indian Ocean.  A 45 minute drive from Zanzibar Airport or Stone Town brings one to a deserted beach from where an open ski boat transfers one to the Mnemba Island beach, some 20 minutes north-east of Zanzibar.

The private Mnemba Island is 1,5km in circumference and is surrounded by coral reef. Ten ' banda',  built of indigenous woven palm matting with palm leaves used as thatch, have direct access onto the white sandy beaches. The 'bandas' have en-suite facilities of hot and cold water showers, w.c. and hand basin, ceiling fans and a spacious outdoor verandah.

The guest areas are all open-sided and comprise of dining room and lounge/bar area with a small library that has books, games and magazines. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Sun loungers are placed on the beach in front of each 'banda' from where guests can enjoy snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking and scuba diving.