ZANZIBAR - NORTH EAST COAST BEACH HOTELS

Our selected beach hotels in North East Coast include: Ocean Paradise , Zanzibar Safari Club , Blue Bay Beach Resort , Zamani Kempinski , Pongwe Beach , Shooting Star Lodge , Matemwe Bungalows and Matemwe Beach Village

Ocean Paradise

Situated on Zanzibar’s picturesque North East coast, overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean, it is as the name suggests a little piece of paradise.
From your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, the resort is a meandering 45 minute journey through un-spoilt scenery, passing typical African villages where the way of life has changed little for hundreds of years.

At Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar, you will be greeted by a blaze of colour as you sweep down the imposing driveway, saluted by a Masai warrior as you pass through the entrance gate and be captivated as you arrive in reception and look out over the resort and the azure blue sea. Mature coconut palms swinging in the breeze, white sandy beach, beautiful landscaped gardens, traditional style round chalets with pitched makuti roof, a stunning waterfall feature and the largest swimming pool in Zanzibar are just some of the sights that await you. A big smile and the greeting of "Jambo" will be the first words you hear, as you begin to feel the warmth that the people of Zanzibar are famed for.

Designed as a traditional African roundhouse but featuring all the creature comforts you could need, our rooms and suites are truly unrivalled. Set in 6.5 hectares of serene and colourful gardens, leading to a white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, each room is indeed an idyllic setting.
Nestled under a pitched makuti roof, each room is sea facing with large patio doors that open up to a private balcony, where you can sit and take in the sedate pace of African life.
A peaceful sleep is guaranteed in a fully air-conditioned room with comfortable twin or king size beds draped with mosquito netting. The addition of satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer and a unique curved en-suite bathroom, with shower, toilet and bidet, complete the facilities that will make your stay relaxed and enjoyable.

Price Range from US$135 per person sharing per night

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Zanzibar Safari Club

Zanzibar Safari Club is idyllically located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in Uroa, Eastern Coast of the island,
35 km from the Stone Town, reachable by a comfortable and safe tarmac road.
It is a unique place to experience the delightful sensation of living awake in the field of dreams,
of an Arabian dream of luxury and exuberance.
This exclusive hotel is characterized by its exquisite taste and attention to detail; elegantly decorated with an exclusive collection of Antiques, but offering the comfort and security of modern technologies; its fifty rooms are tastefully decorated with
traditional Swahili furniture and equipped with modern elements to ensure maximum comfort and relaxation.
And, like the Cosmopolitan Swahili people of Zanzibar, the hotel combines perfectly an International high standard of hospitality and services with the best exotic touches of local lifestyle, offering to its guests a real but yet magic experience of Zanzibar.
There is no other place in the world welcoming in such a warm and generous way its guests,
by offering a unique real experience that goes beyond the best of the dreams…

Price Range from US$108 per person sharing per night

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Blue Bay Beach Resort

Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the finest wide, white, sandy beach on the island of Zanzibar. Located on the East Coast in an area known as Kiwengwa, the hotel is only 35 minutes drive from the town and the airport on a recently built tarmac road.
Bluebay Beach Resort opened in December 1999 and offers a wide range of facilities in addition to the magic Indian Ocean "Spice island" itself.
Bluebay Beach Resort is built on a most beautiful 25 acre site with its bedroom cottages located on rising ground overlooking verdant gardens, the public areas, the pool, the more than 1,000 beautiful palm trees, the sparkling white beach and the azure sea with its coral reef offering particularly warm and safe swimming.

The rooms
Bluebay Beach Resort offers 80 Superior rooms, 6 Deluxe rooms and 2 Sultan rooms, all of which enjoy magnificent views of the Indian Ocean (click here for a virtual view of the beach). Each consists of spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, en suite bathroom and verandah or balcony.
All rooms are tastefully decorated using traditional Zanzibari furniture to include large four poster beds with mosquito nets, a writing bureau, coffee table and easy chairs. Split level air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite TV's, mini-bars, hair dryers and telephones add a touch of luxury to each room whilst the presence of smoke detectors and fire alarms are a sign of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our guests.

Restaurant and Bars
The Bluebay Beach Resort 'Makuti Restaurant' enjoys magnificent views over the modern deck-level swimming pool to the ocean beyond and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner within our guests meal plan arrangements.
The main bar located beside the swimming pool serves a wide selection of European and South African wines, local and imported beers, spirits and minerals as well as coffee, Cappuccino and Espresso.
The Beach Bar and Restaurant, as the name implies, is situated on the very edge of the beautiful Indian Ocean and is an ideal place for guests to sip cold drinks or to enjoy a feast of seafood specialties, pizzas prepared in our authentic wood fired oven as well as other light fare, all served in an informal setting with toes in the sand and a magnificent thatched roof to shade you from the hot tropical sun.

Price Range from US$134 per person sharing per night

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Zamani Kempinski Mapenzi Beach Club

The Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski is the Zanzibar's leading international resort, situated on the north-east coast of the island, featuring world class luxury. The hideaway resort offers 110 rooms, 7 private villas, an exclusive beach club and a romantic Jetty Bar above the Indian Ocean. The hotel is perfect destination for honeymoon or wedding vacations as well as meetings & incentives. After being voted in 2007 as the best hotel in category "Luxury Villa Resort" at the World Luxury Hotel Awards and Leading Resort in Tanzania at the World Travel Awards, Zamani has once again been nominated for the World Luxury Awards in 2008.

Rejuvenate body, mind and soul, at the Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Hotel Tanzania, on the last unspoiled island of the East African coast.
Nestled in 30 acres of lush tropical gardens overlooking the Azures waters of the Indian Ocean, with over than a kilometre of Ocean front, Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Hotel Tanzania redefines luxury on the mystical Island of Zanzibar.
The combination of an elegant design, the tropical climate and a warm African hospitality guarantees an experience that will last a lifetime.

Price Range from US$191 per person sharing per night

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Pongwe Beach

Situated on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, the Pongwe Beach Hotel is a true paradise retreat, set within a secluded bay on the east coast of Zanzibar; an island in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Tanzania, Africa. We are a modestly sized hotel, with sixteen traditional beach-side cottages, and an intimate atmosphere.
The perfect beach
Pongwe Beach Hotel offers the perfect paradise island experience. The bay's clear blue waters — protected by the reef one kilometre from the shore — are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. If the midday sun becomes too strong you can retreat into the shade of the palm trees that line the white sandy beach, and sip a long, cool drink.
Relax
Pongwe Beach 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 snorkeling 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
Our consultant chef from England — who has spent time in the kitchens of the Dorchester Hotel, London; and the famous Lucas Carton, one of Paris’ finest 3 star Michelin restaurants — has advised and trained our own in-house chefs, so you can be assured that the crab, king prawn, and other fine local food will be prepared and cooked to the highest of international standards.

Price Range from US$107 per person sharing per night

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Shooting Star Lodge

The Shooting Star Lodge is a tranquil oasis, a delightful refuge from the world where you will escape the incessant chatter of the city...

Accommodation is built to a high standard in traditional Zanzibari style with white limewashed walls, high beamed ceilings and large windows. Our Sea View Cottages all contain beautifully hand-carved wooden Zanzibari beds draped with tailored mosquito net canopies. Cottages are air-conditioned and are also equipped with electric fans to complement Kiwengwa's cool sea breezes. We can accommodate you on a Full, Half Board or Bed & Breakfast basis depending on your preference.

Price Range from US$100 per person sharing per night

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Matemwe Bungalows

Matemwe lies perched on a coral rock, surrounded by the best beaches and right opposite the Mnemba Atoll, which offers spectacular diving and snorkeling. The friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, lush tropical gardens, fine white sand, intimate swimming pools, massages, and magnificent food specializing in fresh seafood make Matemwe the ultimate tropical paradise on the intriguing island of Zanzibar.

The lodge consists of 12 beautiful bungalows, built from local materials and surrounded by beautiful garden. Each suite has a private veranda with hammocks and couches overlooking the Indian Ocean. Inside the room, you'll find a grand, king-size bed, an extra single bed, plenty of space and personal touches. The bathrooms are large and have deep bathtubs and walk-in showers. Although mosquitoes are rare in Matemwe, all rooms are equipped with a large mosquito net.

The open-air restaurant overlooks the ocean and has a tranquil area to lounge in as well. Seafood is the specialty of the house, with all produce bought daily from the local markets. Lunch is a buffet offering a delicious mix of African and European flavors. Dinner offers a choice of main courses with fish, meat and vegetarian options.
Matemwe has a multi-level swimming pool surrounded with lounge chairs overlooking the ocean. Freshly mixed cocktails are served at the poolside bar. Ngalawas, fleets of traditional wooden sailing boats, pass by Matemwe - delivering a dream for any photographer - and the lodge is a daily stop for the fishermen who sell fresh crab, lobster and fish to Matemwe for lunches and dinners. Enjoy this sight at early morning, when fresh coffee and delicious cookies are served at your veranda. In the evening, the full moon rising out of the sea is a wonderfully romantic experience.

Price Range from US$228 per person sharing per night

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Matemwe Beach Village

Matemwe Beach is a small guesthouse which is located out on its own on a long stretch of classic palm-lined, white sand beach on the the North East coast of Zanzibar Island. Just off-shore from the guesthouse is the world-famous Mnemba Atoll, whose circling reef has some of the best diving in East Africa. Along the beach from us are palm-thatched villages, where friendly local people live a traditional life dominated by fishing. Matemwe really is close to the classical notion of paradise.
The simple makuti-thatched lodge and bungalows are situated along a glorious strip of palm-fringed beach. The main lodge has comfortable living areas, friendly staff and a very sociable atmosphere generated by the type of clientele they attract.
At the guesthouse our intention is to provide a high standard of accommodation and hospitality at reasonable prices.
Many of our guests come here primarily for the diving at Mnemba. Others come here to relax after having climbed Kilimanjaro, or having been out on safari in the Serengeti. In other words, we tend to get a nice mix of professional outdoor types, who get on well together and create a nice atmosphere around the place.
The lodge is owned by Zanzibarian Suleiman Nyanga and managed by me, Gail. I am South African and have been in Zanzibar since 1995. My husband Gary (who is an Ozzie) runs our dive operation.
We have three different types of room here at Matemwe.
The best and most popular are the 5 suite rooms that were opened and the end of 2004 and are as shown in the picture opposite. They are primarily designed for couples, having one large bed but there is also single bed under the stairs and a barazza bed for small children. The rooms are set back from the beach and have an upstairs verandha area with lounging chairs, perfect for reading or an afternoon snooze.
Then there are seventeen standard rooms at the guesthouse, all of which have ensuite bathrooms, hot water and fans. Seven of these are on the front row and are set back a little from the beach for privacy. The other 10 rooms are further back from the beach and offer a glimpse of the sea and a cool breeze though the night.
Our star room is the Asali suite which is made for honeymooners, with one double bed and is separate from the rest of the lodge. It houses its own plunge pool and comes complete with two dedicated staff to cater for your every need.
One of the main reasons for coming to Matemwe is for the world class diving at Mnemba atoll.
We usually say that there is enough variety on Mnemba for about 4 to 5 days worth of good diving, maybe 8 to 10 dives, although the reef is always ready to spring a surprise or two.
Mnemba is a circular reef, with aquarium conditions on the inside and some good wall-diving on the outer. Diving here is a year-round event, with reasonably good conditions to be found on the atoll under almost all weather conditions and visibilities of 20 to 40 metres are the norm. We regularly see turtles and dolphins here and are often lucky enough to see (or even get a tow from) whale sharks and pilot whales.
We have a full 5 star IDC PADI dive school at the lodge. We are able to offer the full range of PADI certificate courses, as well as try dives and snorkelling trips for the non-divers and now that we have a swimming pool, we are able to offer the complete course when staying at Matemwe. For PADI open-water courses we are happy to take a referral certificate from those of you who want to do the theory and pool work before you come.

Price Range from US$83 per person sharing per night

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