The best accommodations ÎLE DE UNGUJA

A modern-day Ottoman sultan's palace has just opened in Zanzibar. This large resort, with its curved lines and Arabian details, is the latest luxury hotel located near the airport and in front of a newly landscaped and cleaned beach, in this area hitherto little frequented by tourists. Huge swimming pool in the central patio, multiple restaurants and services, ultra-luxurious rooms, gym, spa, conference rooms...: nothing is missing. Convenient for a night of luxury before or after a long-haul flight.

Many flights to and from Europe depart and arrive in Zanzibar during the night. After this long journey, it's best to book a room close to the airport. The Golden Tulip is a charming address close to the new airport. Spacious, luxurious, air-conditioned rooms, a refreshing swimming pool and all the services of a luxury hotel: restaurant, free airport shuttle and even a spa to unwind with a massage.

Eric and Sophie realized their dream and Baobab Africa Lodge was born, splendid and fascinating, inserted in a forest of gigantic baobabs next to Mtende beach. There's a choice of family bungalows, whose terraces plunge into the vast pool via a ladder. There are also pool-view double rooms and triple bungalows with private whirlpool baths. The restaurant, perched in the canopy of a baobab tree, serves mouth-watering dishes at all hours, including delicious plump lobsters.

The 5-star Nungwi Dreams by Mantis is an upscale hotel in Nungwi. It is just 1 km from the Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium sea turtle conservation lagoon and 2 km from the lively Nungwi Beach. Bright rooms feature smart TVs, rain showers, safes and free Wi-Fi. Some offer ocean views and/or feature a terrace. Beachfront suites and villas feature a sitting area and extra bedroom, and some even have a private pool. The hotel features a rooftop restaurant, terrace bar, gym, infinity pool and private beach. Wi-Fi is free, breakfast is charged and parking is free. Guests appreciated the hotel's rooms, services and facilities.