Zuri Zanzibar: 5-star luxury beach resort in Zanzibar

Located along one of Zanzibar's most alluring stretches of white sand on the northern shores of the island, Zuri Zanzibar opened in 2018 as the island’s first-ever Design Hotel. And immaculately designed it is, from the 32-metre-long infinity pool and the 56 stunning bungalows, suites and ocean-fronting villas, to the blissful Maua Wellness Room and the fabulous spice gardens. The food is quite something too, with no less than four restaurants and bars to choose from, all serving a mouth-watering fusion of Arabic, Asian and European flavours. Truly a beach-lovers dream – with a few added extras too!

Zuri Zanzibar is situated in Kendwa, a long stretch of soft sand extending down the sunset-facing west coast of Zanzibar Island. This idyllic location enjoys favourable tidal patterns that ensure safe swimming conditions all day long. With a gorgeous cliff backdrop and 300 metres (980 feet) of private beach to enjoy, Zuri offers guests ample space to relax in total privacy.

Culinary Experience at Zuri Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar offers a fusion of European, African, Arabic and Indian cuisine, creating a rainbow of sensational flavours and bringing the very best of the Indian Ocean cuisine. Experience unforgettable dining in one of the resort’s three restaurants and four bars.

Architecture and Interior Design

The garden-like landscape, as designed by Ferdinand Leffler, resembles a traditional African village, with thatched roofs, palm trees, and greenery lending privacy to each Jestico + Whiles-designed bungalow and villa. Natural materials are abundant throughout, from the wooden beams used in the structures to the refined pieces of furniture that embody the overall African-chic visual identity. Many of the private terraces also play host to hammocks and sun loungers.

Prague’s Jestico + Whiles studio combined modern design with traditional African and Asian pieces at Zuri creating a property that is both ecologically and socially sensitive. The multidisciplinary studio used natural and local materials, as well as making the most of Zanzibar’s heritage of craftsmanship: bungalows, villas, and communal spaces are characterized by artefacts from local markets, furniture of polished and exposed woods, and 1960s-style chairs, stools, and lamps.

Sustainability at Zuri Zanzibar

Ecology and sustainability are the central pillars of Zuri Zanzibar’s concept. The hotel proudly carries out numerous socially responsible activities that touch on areas of water management, environmental protection, conservation, and bettering the lives of locals through education programs and long-term local initiatives that improve the Zanzibari population’s daily life.