Seasons Lodge

Zanzibar Island


This delightful place has 10 rooms, with breezy coral stone bungalows set in a small patch of natural vegetation, each with louvre doors that open onto a deck overlooking the beach. The friendly (and slightly eccentric) owner ensures materials and supplies used are locally made, and only staff from the area are employed, which adds to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

The lodge has a bar-restaurant and a separate beach bar (both open to non-guests); to work off any excess these may engender, the hotel has mountain bikes and kayaks for rent. Dive trips and other excursions can also be arranged.


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