Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa

Traditional Zanzibari design meets modern comfort at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa, on the island’s northeast coast. Interiors and furnishings are designed locally, with handcrafted wood and Swahili detailing throughout. This Zanzibar resort opens onto a palm-shaded stretch of white sand at Kiwengwa, with ocean views and plenty to fill the days, whether you prefer to unwind or explore.

The all-inclusive plan goes further than most. Alongside buffets at the main Pwani restaurant, where chefs prepare some dishes in front of guests, you can book dinner at three à la carte restaurants serving Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine at no extra charge. Samaki, the gourmet restaurant on the beach, is available at a supplement. Cocktails and selected spirits are served until midnight, and Madafu Bar is the place for sunset drinks.

There are two freshwater pools, a kids’ club, a gym and padel, plus a daily programme including yoga, African dance and Swahili lessons. The Earth & Rain Spa uses natural ingredients such as wild honey, spices and raw sugar in its treatments and has a sauna, steam room and Oasis Pool. For something memorable, guests can ride and swim with horses in the shallows at an extra cost.

ACCOMMODATION 

Rooms are set in Swahili-style buildings among the tropical gardens, finished in warm tones with handcrafted wooden furniture. Each has a private balcony or terrace, a king-size bed with mosquito net, air conditioning, a walk-in shower and a minibar replenished daily. Deluxe Garden View and Deluxe Garden Side rooms have views of the gardens, the latter with glimpses of the ocean. Deluxe Beachside and Deluxe Beach Front rooms sit closer to the sand with sea views. The Beach Front Suites are individual villas with a separate living room, two balconies and a Jacuzzi in the bathroom.