Zuri Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Africa

The castaway-cool kid on the Spice Island’s north-western shores, this hip and chic ‘daring-to-be-different’ hotel has lifted the style stakes to altogether new heights in Zanzibar and surpassed all design boundaries for beach hotels in Africa! Wonderfully located on the powdery white sandy shores of Kendwa Beach with far-reaching views across the azure Indian Ocean, Zuri's setting is undoubtedly one of the best in Zanzibar. It also just happens to boast some of the island’s most breathtaking sunsets!

The 56 bungalows, suites and villas nestle on a west facing slope, most with sea views and all offer absolute privacy with large terraces and outdoor showers. Woven basket pendants, hammocks swinging in the breeze, carved wooden tables upcycled from old dhows and bath products made by local female seaweed farmers, all add to Zuri's alluring Zanzibari charm. The serene Spice Garden brims with local plants and spices - a great spot to escape with a book or join a cooking class. The first and only member of 'Design Hotels' on the island, with sustainability at its heart, Zuri promises post safari beach chic at its African best!