Zanzibar, TanzaniaPwani Mchangani
LUX Marijani, Zanzibar
Omani-style beach resort
Pwani Mchangani Zanzibar, Tanzania
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
LUX*Omani-style beach resort
Whitewashed colonnades and breezy gardens give this seaside stay the feel of a coastal trading estate.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed Omani arches and hand-carved doors reflect Arab and coastal Swahili traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The whitewashed arches and carved detailing pull from the Arab and Swahili trading cultures that shaped the Spice Island over centuries.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Pwani Mchangani sits on Zanzibar's quiet northeast shore, bordered by indigenous coastal forest and expansive tidal flats.
The rooms
Locally crafted terrazzo floors keep bedrooms cool, and private balconies look out across tropical gardens to the ocean.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 450-square-metre freshwater pool reaches toward the beach, bordered by flowering gardens and tall palms overlooking the ocean.
The spa
Treatment rooms look out toward the ocean, where bodywork rituals begin with a traditional foot wash.
At the table
Wooden pergolas shelter tables along the sand, and open-air terraces serve Levantine mezze and fresh Zanzibari dishes.
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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.