Zuri Zanzibar, Kendwa
About the Hotel
Rooms and Terraces
Zuri Zanzibar has 56 bungalows, suites, and villas within a large tropical garden, a short walk from the Indian Ocean. The bungalows feature contemporary furniture and African artwork, with outdoor showers and large private terraces. The suites include double-sized terraces, private outdoor jacuzzis, separate living rooms, and bedrooms. The villas offer an oceanfront location with private beach access and jacuzzis.
Dining Experiences
Zuri Zanzibar offers European, African, Arabic, and Indian cuisine across three restaurants and four bars. The Upendo Restaurant serves international cuisine with an African and Indian Ocean twist, featuring live cooking shows. Maisha has an African vibe and ocean views. Bahari Grill and Bar serves finger food and drinks, with views of the Kendwa beach sunset. The Dhow Bar is on the semi-private beach for deluxe suites and villa guests.
Leisure Activities
Zuri Zanzibar offers a range of activities including a Spice Garden, yoga, meditation, and a gym. The Maua Wellness by Healing Earth has massage rooms and a salon. It provides massages, facials, body scrubs, manicures, pedicures, and couple rituals. The jacuzzi deck has sunbeds. The iconic "Sunset Zuri" event with a DJ or local live band takes place several evenings per week.
Location and Access
Zuri Zanzibar is in Kendwa, in the north-west of Zanzibar, about one hour by car (65 km) from Stone Town and the international airport. It is located on the west-facing shores of the island. Directions from Nungwi: via the Nungwi Road, 3km towards Kendwa. Directions from Kizimkazi Dimbani: via the Nungwi Road, 107 km towards Kendwa. Directions from Stone Town: Via the Malawi Road and Nungwi Road, 55 km towards Kendwa.
Hotel Services
Zuri Zanzibar has a library with over 250 books about Zanzibar and East Africa, as well as a DVD collection. The hotel provides wedding planning services. Zuri Zanzibar is self-sufficient in terms of water consumption with its own wells, desalination and treatment plant. Pack to give - the hotel encourages guests to bring in-kind donations such as educational toys and games for children of any age. Books in English, English dictionaries, English-language practice books, stationery, and pens. Eye-glasses, first-aid kits, toothbrushes and toothpastes.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock