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Fly into Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) on direct international flights or via Dar es Salaam, then it's roughly a 15-minute road transfer into Stone Town, the hotel arranges airport pickups on request.
Fourteen individually styled rooms split into Deluxe (king or twin, ensuite with a large walk-in shower) and Superior (king beds with a luxurious standalone bath in the room plus a separate ensuite and shower), the Superiors are the standout for their in-room bath, individual character and unique outlooks over Stone Town. A tip from us: because the old town's lanes are famously narrow, some lower rooms read darker, so request an upper-floor or upgraded room for the best light and rooftop views.
Two venues anchor the stay, Breadfruit Restaurant & Cafe serves al fresco coastal cuisine in the heart of Stone Town with light bites, salads, an impressive à la carte breakfast and expertly made barista coffee, while the intimate Views Rooftop Bar & Lounge pairs signature cocktails and finger food with sweeping views of the city and the Indian Ocean at sunset.
Lightweight breathable clothing for the heat and humidity, modest cover-ups for shoulders and knees in this Muslim community and the old town, a scarf or kanga, comfortable shoes for the cobbled lanes, reef-safe sunscreen and swimwear for excursions, DEET repellent for dusk, and your yellow-fever certificate if you're arriving via mainland Tanzania or another endemic country.
Book dinner and sundowners at the Views rooftop bar for the candlelit setting and the sunset over the rooftops, let the Guest Relations Director and Executive Chef curate your excursions and pack Breadfruit catering to take on a dhow trip, request an upper or upgraded room for light and outlook, and note that Zanzibar requires mandatory travel insurance (via the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation) on entry, arranged before or on arrival.
The hotel is a careful restoration of a historic landmark, the former Ministry of Education, helping preserve the fabric of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the Executive Chef builds the kitchen around quality, authenticity and sustainable, locally sourced produce, and excursions are run with a trusted local operator that keeps spend in the community.
