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Nestled in a natural cove on the north east coast, Zalu Zanzibar combines contemporary luxury with a real sense of place. This boutique hotel has the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to one side and a lush green forest to the other, and there is just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical air.

The 40 suites boast a large en-suite master bedroom, a generous lounge and outside terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens, pool or ocean. The 9 three and four-bedroom villas also have a private pool and massage room, as well as dining facilities where guests can prepare their own meals, or ask a chef to create an in-room masterpiece.

There are three distinctive restaurants which include The Market Kitchen serving fresh local organic produce, the A La Carte restaurant with superb fine dining, and the more relaxed Jetty, where guests can dine al fresco on the shoreline of the Indian Ocean and enjoy an Arabic menu theme. A beautiful spa has its emphasis on spiritual re-alignment and revitalisation and features the signature Kneipp Walk; an alternating flow of warm and cold water which stimulates the circulation and energy flows of the body to great effect.