Zanzibar, TanzaniaJambiani
Be Zanzibar
Palm-framed beach bungalows
Palm-framed beach bungalows
Bungalows sit right on the sand for an alcohol-free, barefoot stay tuned to the ocean tides and fresh coastal cooking.
What it’s good at
Notable
Pottery workshops with village artisans and sailing trips aboard traditional wooden dhows.
Listed
Oceanfront yoga, cold-pressed juices, and an open-air massage pavilion above the waves.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Design-led rooms feature a calming neutral palette of polished concrete walls and layers of natural wood, straw and textiles.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Wide tidal flats stretch out directly in front, and the local fishing village is steps away along the sand.
The rooms
Rooms are finished with polished concrete and woven straw, and select bungalows open onto private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The unheated infinity pool stretches toward the Indian Ocean, lined with thatched umbrellas and cushioned loungers.
At the table
Casa Coco serves pescatarian and plant-based dishes on the beachfront, with fresh coconuts and chai spice smoothies.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.