Travelers visiting the Indian Ocean islands of Zanzibar are often impressed by the charm and beauty of the hotels and guesthouses. Far away from the modern world of over-developed hotels, high-rise resorts and sprawling vacation villages, the hotels in Zanzibar [D1] are characterful, individual and comfortable with a unique style. Choose from beachfront villas, bungalows by the sea, small guesthouses and boutique resorts. The pick of Zanzibar hotels showcases some of Tanzania’s distinctive architecture and style.
Many of the hotels Zanzibar offers are memorable because they show features of traditional African design and craft.[M2] Zanzibar is located around 25km from the coast of mainland Tanzania in East Africa. The islands are characterized by a distinctive style due to the arrival of the Arab Omanis and their knowledge of interior design, architecture and construction. Many of the traditional houses on Zanzibar are made with thick walls and high ceilings. The space inside the houses, plus the passageways and doors, all help air to circulate. [M3] Most of the houses on Zanzibar have very small windows so as not to let heat in. Zanzibar summers are hot and humid – the traditional design of these buildings helps the occupants keep as cool as possible. The traditional building material is coral stone.
One of the most striking aspects of the houses and hotels in Zanzibar are the decorative touches. Many have delicately carved wooden doors. The Swahili doors are elaborately decorated with symbols and patterns such as fish, the sea, palm leaves and lotus flowers. Many doors feature verses from the Koran carved into the wood. The outside spaces in Zanzibar houses are covered with palm thatch or loose cloth to provide shady spaces for sitting. Many hotels in Zanzibar offer guests private patios and shady sitting spaces, often with access to the beach[M4] or pool. Inside your Zanzibar hotel you may find ornate furnishings like four-poster beds, carved cabinets and chests, armchairs and large tables. The accommodation on Zanzibar is often highly individual, with plenty of space for relaxation. Outside space includes stone patios and Makuti thatched roofs made of palm leaves. Enjoy breakfast outside under the palm leaves, or an evening meal lit by candles and the stars. Zanzibar vacations can be highly romantic, and the individual style of the accommodation makes it a trip to remember.
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