Z Hotel

The Z Hotel is a stylish beach hotel in Nungwi village on the northern tip of Zanzibar, about an hour’s drive from the airport and Stone Town. It overlooks one of the island’s finest beaches, where the tides are gentle and the sunsets over the Indian Ocean are a nightly event. Rooms are arranged in blocks around the central swimming pool and come in several categories, all with air conditioning, modern bathrooms and mosquito nets. The pool and its lively bar are the social heart of the hotel, and the restaurant enjoys good views over the beach. A spa offers massages for a well earned rest after safari, and an on-site centre arranges snorkelling and diving trips, with other excursions booked through reception. Nungwi has plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, so the hotel suits younger couples and friends who enjoy a lively area with some nightlife after their safari, rather than those looking for a very quiet stay. It also makes an easy beach extension after a northern Tanzania safari.