Dream of Zanzibar is an upscale all-inclusive, beachfront resort with 157 rooms, including private villas with their own swimming pools. Simple, but elegant, rooms benefit from the addition of bright local artwork and colorful area rugs. There are tons of on-site amenities, including about a dozen restaurants serving buffet and a la carte meals as well as several bars. There are on-site activities plus two pools, a gorgeous spa, and a gym. While Wi-Fi is free, it's slow and unreliable (although upgrades to high-speed service are available for a fee). Travelers looking for a similar nearby property should compare rates at the slightly more luxurious Melia Zanzibar, which offers similar amenities along with tennis courts.
Dream of Zanzibar is an upscale all-inclusive, beachfront resort with 157 rooms, including private villas with their own swimming pools. Simple, but elegant, rooms benefit from the addition of bright local artwork and colorful area rugs. There are tons of on-site amenities, including about a dozen restaurants serving buffet and a la carte meals as well as several bars. There are on-site activities plus two pools, a gorgeous spa, and a gym. While Wi-Fi is free, it's slow and unreliable (although upgrades to high-speed service are available for a fee). Travelers looking for a similar nearby property should compare rates at the slightly more luxurious Melia Zanzibar, which offers similar amenities along with tennis courts.
The two-pearl Mbuyuni Beach Village is a rustic beachfront hideaway with 24 rustic thatched-roof bungalows. The hotel sits between the villages of Paje and Jambiani and has a generally relaxed atmosphere on a rocky stretch of white-sand beach. It offers a pool, restaurant, free hot breakfast, and bike rentals. The bungalows are spacious, but perhaps not the best option for picky travelers as they lack air-conditioning, TVs, kettles, mini-fridges, and Wi-Fi. Note that the hotel only accepts cash. For something a bit more modern, consider the Coral Rock Hotel which offers free kayaks and windsurfing, and rooms have air-conditioning and a contemporary decor.
The two-pearl Mbuyuni Beach Village is a rustic beachfront hideaway with 24 rustic thatched-roof bungalows. The hotel sits between the villages of Paje and Jambiani and has a generally relaxed atmosphere on a rocky stretch of white-sand beach. It offers a pool, restaurant, free hot breakfast, and bike rentals. The bungalows are spacious, but perhaps not the best option for picky travelers as they lack air-conditioning, TVs, kettles, mini-fridges, and Wi-Fi. Note that the hotel only accepts cash. For something a bit more modern, consider the Coral Rock Hotel which offers free kayaks and windsurfing, and rooms have air-conditioning and a contemporary decor.