Our Review
Zuri Zanzibar
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Overview
Zuri Zanzibar combines fantastic accommodation with one of the best beaches on Zanzibar, if not the finest! Zuri is also a member of the Design Hotels collection and, as suspected, not one detail has been overlooked.
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Rooms
Guests at Zuri Zanzibar can stay in either a Bungalow, Suite or Villa. The majority of all options boast views to the west, providing views over the ocean, with some of the bungalows presenting a partial sea view or scenes of the gardens. All categories include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, overhead fans, a television, a games station, an entertainment centre, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini-bar, a safe and a hairdryer. You can also book interconnecting Bungalow rooms subject to availability.
ACTIVITIES
- Water & beach games
- Kayak and paddle-board use
- Snorkelling equipment
- Deep sea fishing
- Catamaran excursions
- Sailing a sunset cruise
- Boat taxis & excursions
- Windsurf & sail boat rental
- Guided snorkeling safari
Food
There are three restaurants, all with a bar. The main restaurant & bar specialises in international cuisine with local flavours and provides exciting live cooking shows. The pool restaurant & bar fuses Southern European and Indian Ocean styles all day every day, while the beach restaurant & bar offers an excellent assortment of finger food.
SPA AT ZURI
- Maua Wellness has three treatment rooms and a salon for mani-pedis and humidity-defying blow-dries.
- You can also book in for couples’ rituals, holistic massages, and youth-restoring facials.
Facilities
The resort occupies a broad swathe of white-sand beach, complete with tall palm trees swaying in the island breeze. Communal areas include a book and DVD library, a gym, a relaxing spa, spice gardens and a 32-metre infinity pool flanked by hammocks and sun-beds. The non-tidal beach in front of the resort is the perfect setting for sunbathing, swimming, romantic dining and even wedding ceremonies.
Children
All ages are welcome at Zuri Zanzibar but there no special facilities. There is however a daily Kids Programme running free of charge activities for guests from 4 to 16 years old - this is held from 10:30 to 12:00. Available upon request, there is also afternoon beach games between 15:30 and 17:00.