Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 2 Vol. 2

5. THE ACCOMMODATIONS
Finding accommodation in Zanzibar
to suit all your needs and wants is no
problem. There are lots of guesthouses,
self-catering apartments, luxurious
hotels and resorts, campsite retreat and
beach rentals for every choice and price
point.
Those people who are looking for a more
luxurious experience will like Emerson
Spice and Emerson Humurzi. These sister
hotels are one of the popular places to
stay and obviously the perfect aesthetic
to get the best Instagram/blog photos.
Both hotels are centred in the heart of
Stone Town and are only a 5-minute
walk from each other. These sister hotels
were founded by the late Emerson
Skeens, who converted and restored
traditional Zanzibari merchant’s homes
into two boutique hotels. Both hotels
were designed with every single detail
in mind, from the colour-washed walls,
the locally produced soaps and towels,
to the refreshing local hibiscus juice you
receive at check-in. You can choose from
a variety of rooms that are filled with
rich textiles, vibrant colours and antique
furniture. Every single room is a work of
art in its own unique way.
I recommend Al Minar in Stone Town
if you’re looking for a more budgetfriendly
hotel. Al Minar is the first hotel
I stayed in on my solo trip to Zanzibar
in 2016; this hidden gem is extremely
cheap and clean with excellent customer
service! During my stay, I enjoyed
lounging on the antique furniture in the
spacious rooms, while listening to the
winter rains. Right in the centre of Stone
Town, I was able to explore the alleyways
and Forodhani Gardens within minutes.
Al Minar is definitely one of the places in
Zanzibar you will get the best value for
your money!
If you’re looking to get away from the
hustle and bustle of Stone Town, Baladin
is the place to be! Baladin beach hotel
and restaurant is a boutique hotel resort
surrounded by turquoise tropical waters,
palm trees and a white sandy shoreline. The hotel is located in Pingwe
on the South-Eastern part of the island. Baladin resort has 8 spacious,
two-story bungalows each with a traditional makuti palmed roof. On the
top level there is a bed with a view out to the tropical sea. On the ground
floor there are 2 single beds and an open-air bathroom where you can
enjoy the luxury of a tropical open-air shower with the comfort of privacy.
Each bungalow also has its own terrace with a view to the sea. Although
this hotel isn’t situated on the most gorgeous beach in Zanzibar, I truly
enjoyed my stay here and felt extremely refreshed and relaxed.
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