All 51 air-conditioned rooms overlook the gentle warm waters of the Indian Ocean where traditional Arabic dhows float by with their triangular sails set at odd angles. The hotel has a private swimming pool and seafront restaurant and bar and is one of the finest hotels in Zanzibar.

Activities include excursions to Stone Town’s historical landmarks, museums, Jozani forest - home of the Red Colobus monkey, and a variety of watersports at the private Mangapwani Beach Facility.