The historic Old Fort of Zanzibar and Forodhani Gardens is just a 20-minute drive away offering you the chance to immerse yourself in the local culture. Each of the thatched bungalows is furnished with contemporary beach-style décor, while still maintaining a traditional feel. They enjoy panoramic ocean views and all the ambience of a perfect retreat.
Not far away from Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge you will find the most beautiful diving spots on the islands of Zanzibar. Our partners, One Ocean and East African Diving will take you there for a truly magical experience. Both our dive partners offer PADI dive courses and refresher courses.
One of the many highlights on the island is a boat trip to a secret sandbank in the Indian Ocean to go snorkelling and scubadiving among breath-taking, untouched reefs. Daily sunset cruises along the verdant west coast of Zanzibar as well as visits to Prison Island and Grave & Snake Island are also offered.
Zanzibar is well known as the “Spice Islands”. A visit to the famous spice farms, just 3 kms away from Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge, is an absolute must. There are also many other attractions including Old Stone Town, Jozani Forrest and the Colobus monkeys coupled with endless beaches in the East… just to name a few.
The unique spa is integrated into the old ruins, where you can truly relax and refresh the body and soul. At our spa, we are proud to use the organic ‘Healing Earth’ product range. We suggest a relaxing aroma massage, leaving your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge offers space for a total of 40 guests in 14 bungalows and one villa. Our bungalows are spread across a large 1.5 hectare area, allowing for plenty of privacy. Extra beds are available on request.
All bungalows are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, hair dryers, “healing-earth” shower gel and shampoo, hand-and body cream, spice soap, towels, beach towels, mobile phone and 24-hour room service. There are also tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. All bungalows/terraces have magnificent sea views.
Deluxe Bungalow
Our deluxe bungalows are designed in a variety of configurations. They consist of a spacious bedroom and lounge area. They also have a terrace with ocean views.
Superior
Bungalow Our superior bungalows are designed in a variety of configurations but are larger than the deluxe option and offer more exclusivity. They also consist of a spacious bedroom with a king size bed and lounge area with a terrace overlooking the ocean.
Villa
2 Bedrooms with king size beds each bedroom is en-suite. The villa also feature a large living room with ocean views. Size: 110m2. There is a studio on the first floor where you can enjoy a view over the bay and Stone Town. The studio can be converted to a bedroom with two single beds. Additionally, there is a 30m2 terrace equipped with sunbeds, at the edge of a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean.
LOCATION
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge is located on the west coast of Zanzibar, 12km north of Stone Town. It is a 20-minute drive from the airport and town. Taxis and public transport are available to guests directly from the hotel and can be arranged at the front desk.
Barghash: Restaurant, Lounge & Bar
In our restaurant we offer first class international and national cuisine, enhanced by a dash of Zanzibar spice and flavour. As you would expect, our speciality is that our fish and seafood are fresh from the sea. An excellent selection of South African wines will complement your dinner experience.
During the week, we hold a special candlelit dinner known as “Beach ‘n Drums” which entails using torches, a bonfire and drums to create the entertainment and an unforgettable experience. We serve a variety of speciality dishes during these beach dinners.
Another special experience is our “Sultan Barghash’s Swahili Night”, our guests are invited to take a seat inbetween the ruins for a romantic dinner. Among the flickering light of torches, we take you on a journey through Swahili Cuisine.
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