Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est

Zanzibar Island

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On the northern end of Kendwa beach, this is a very large and luxurious all-inclusive resort (called simply 'Gemma' by the locals) with around 130 rooms all with private veranda and sea view. Facilities include huge swimming pool, beautiful (maintained) beach, several restaurant-bars (including one on a jetty over the water), tennis courts, dive centre, gym and spa.

Within the same grounds is Diamonds Star of the East, a separate entity of luxury villas, each with private pool and personal butler service.

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