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Shooting Star Lodge
Shooting Star Lodge is a small, relaxed family-run hotel, located on the eastern side of the exotic East African island of Zanzibar. Nestled on a coral cliff headland, amongst lush tropical gardens, the lodge overlooks beautiful fine white sands and coconut palms of Kiwengwa beach. The atmosphere is intimate and tranquil with spectacular views across a coral reef to the azure Indian Ocean beyond.

All the accommodation at Shooting Star Lodge is built to a high standard in traditional Zanzibari style with white lime-washed walls, high-beamed ceilings and large windows. Accommodation options include Full, Half Board or Bed & Breakfast.

Location: north east coast Zanzibar Island
Class: 4-star

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Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski
Nestled in 30 acres of lush tropical gardens overlooking the Indian ocean, with more than a kilometre of Ocean front, Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Hotel redefines luxury on the mystical Island of Zanzibar. The hotel is Zanzibar's leading international resort, situated on the northeast coast of the island, featuring world class luxury. The hotel is a 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 also impressively been nominated for the World Luxury Awards in 2008.

The Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Tanzania features luxuriously appointed 110 rooms and suites all featuring private terraces or balconies with views over landscaped gardens and the Ocean. The main area of the hotel offers a total of 10 accommodation clusters each with 6 Garden Rooms, 4 Terrace Rooms and one Zamani Suite. All rooms and suites are contemporarily stylish with exceptional attention to comfort, privacy and relaxation. Bathrooms are Olympian with separate shower, a vast free standing bathtub, and a glorious outside shower.

Location: Kiwengwa
Class: 5-star

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Pongwe Beach Hotel
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, Tanzania. It is a modestly sized hotel, with sixteen traditional beach-side cottages, and an intimate atmosphere. Pongwe Beach is a tranquil location, ideal 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.

The resort's beautiful gardens surround sixteen beach front Zanzibarian cottages. You will find various local hand crafted Zanzibarian doors and traditional beds. All cottages have ensuite 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-washed walls, and thatched roofs made from woven palm leaves. The size of the resort allows us to maintain a high standard of service, and even during peak-season the atmosphere at the Pongwe Beach Hotel remains relaxed, intimate and exclusive.

Location: north east coast of Zanzibar
Class: 4-star

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Ocean Paradise Resort
Situated on Zanzibar's picturesque northeast coast, overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean, it is as the name suggests: a little piece of paradise. At Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar, you will be greeted by a blaze of colour as you sweep down the imposing driveway, saluted by a Maasai warrior as you pass through the entrance gate, and captivated as you arrive and look out over the resort and the azure blue sea. Mature coconut palms swinging in the breeze, a 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 - these are just some of the sights that await you.

Designed as a traditional African roundhouse but featuring all the comforts you could need, the rooms and suites are truly unrivalled. Set in over 15 acres 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.

Location: north east coast of Zanzibar
Class: 5-star

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Matemwe Retreat
The brand new Matemwe Retreat is located on an amazing stretch of private land, just north of Matemwe's main lodge and adjacent to the Mnemba Atoll. Matemwe lies perched on a coral rock, surrounded by the best beaches, which offer spectacular diving and snorkelling opportunities. 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 Retreat consists of 3 fabulous, separate villas full of atmosphere, inspiration, and personal touches. Each ground floor of each villa (150 square metres including verandas) features a private cocktail bar, an air-conditioned bedroom, a bathroom with double basins, shower, and large romantic bathtub overlooking the Indian Ocean. The best part of each villa is the plunge pool on the private roof terrace (60 square metres), complete with sun and shade decks. And if this is not enough to make you want to stay there right now - each villa has its own small beach right in front of it.

Location: north east coast of Zanzibar
Class: 5-star

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Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
Bluebay Beach Resort is situated on the finest wide, white sandy beach, on the island of Zanzibar. The rResort is on the most beautiful 30-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 seas beyond.

Each room and suite (in all room categories) bears the hallmarks of a spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, ensuite bathroom and a verandah or balcony. All the rooms are tastefully decorated using traditional Zanzibar furniture which include large four poster beds with mosquito nets, a writing bureau, coffee table and easy chairs. Split level air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite TVs, mini-bars, hair dryers, safes, and telephones, add a touch of luxury to each room whilst the presence of smoke detectors and fire alarms are a sign of committment to the safety and well-being of guests.

Location: Kiwengwa
Class: 4-star

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Nyota Beach Bungalows
Nyota Beach Bungalows is a small ambient resort located near the quiet village of Matemwe on the northeastern coast of Zanzibar. Set on an idyllic 5 kilometre long white-sand palm-fringed beach, cooled by an Indian Ocean breeze, it offers a wonderful relaxing stay in paradise. Apart from great weather and a breathtaking sight, this is where you experience a personal touch from well-trained staff.

Nyota has seaview bungalows in a garden full of flowers, papaya, and palms, where you can forget your shoes and walk to the sea. Rooms are independent with bathroom, patio and veranda and mosquito net. The seaview restaurant offers Italian and Swahili cuisine, while the lounge corner open air is a relaxing place to stay for drinking, talking, and star gazing.

Location: Matemwe
Class: 4-star

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Sultan Sands Island Resort
Sultan Sands is situated on the same fabulous beach as its sister resort, the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. Previously known as La Villa Beach Club, a 20-roomed hotel, in 2007 the construction of 56 additional rooms was started on its extensive and unused grounds. Built in single-storey traditional rondavels, each with two tastefully decorated bedrooms with a separate changing room leading into superbly appointed ensuite bathrooms.

The hotel has a total of 76 rooms. Each room (in the two room categories) bears the hallmarks of a spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, ensuite bathroom and a verandah or balcony. The rooms were planned with utmost care, offering every possible comfort for the guests, including solar heating. They are tastefully decorated and feature either one large bed or two queen size beds with mosquito nets, separate dressing room, ensuite bathroom with a shower, spacious verandah, split-level air conditioners, ceiling fans, satellite TVs, mini-bars, hair dryers, safes, and telephones.

Location: Kiwengwa
Class: 4-star

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Kasha Boutique Hotel
Kasha Boutique Hotel is located on the North East coast of Zanzibar, in Matemwe, which is famous for its 15 km stretch of pristine white tropical Beach. The Hotel, which is built on a cliff, has 11 luxury Villas of beauty and absolute serenity, situated with an amazing view over the lagoon of the Mnemba Atoll coral reef.

The spacious Swahili-Arabic style Villas are a luxurious experience, each with a private Baraza outdoor lounge and own splash pool with sun terrace. The sounds of the light breezes blowing over the untouched landscape, together with the Indian Ocean waves lapping gently against the coral barrier reef will sooth away any burdens of day-to-day life.

Location: Matemwe
Class: 4-star

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Matemwe Baharini Villas
Matemwe Baharini Villas is a small and exclusive private resort situated in Matemwe village on the north eastern coast of Zanzibar. The area is protected by a reef spanning from North to South of the island, harboring the place from the fierce thrusting waves of the Indian Ocean. Matemwe Baharini Villas boasts of its unspoiled white powdery sandy beach where you can relax in peace while sunbathing or swimming without the commercialized crowd.

COTTAGES and VILLAS sit on a large ground filled with flora and fauna of tropical delight. All bedrooms are self contained with ensuite bathroom and are air conditioned with Televisions. All bathrooms have hot and cold showers. Experience the delight of dining in our open air restaurant overlooking the sea and the swimming pool, sunbathe at the poolside overlooking the sea, enjoy a relaxing Masseuse by the pool, or just curl up with your book in our cosy lounge.

Location: Matemwe
Class: 2-star