Zuri Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar is a design-led boutique resort spread through lush tropical gardens on the island’s celebrated north-west coast at Kendwa, where the beach is powder-soft and the Indian Ocean glows in shades of turquoise. Barefoot and unhurried by nature, it is one of Zanzibar’s most stylish addresses – a place where contemporary architecture, African craft and easy island living come together with real warmth.

The resort’s bungalows, suites and villas are scattered among the palms in garden, sea-view and beachfront settings, each finished in natural timber, thatch and stone with a private terrace or garden. Four-poster beds draped in white, open-plan living spaces and a palette drawn from the ocean and the forest give every room a calm, romantic feel – with beachfront villas opening straight onto the sand for those wanting complete seclusion.

Between the two beachside restaurants, a spice-scented spa, freshwater pool and a dive centre, days here can be as full or as gentle as you wish – snorkelling trips out to Mnemba Atoll, sunset dhow cruises, or simply a hammock in the shade. Attentive, discreet service and a genuine sense of privacy make Zuri a natural choice for honeymooners and couples looking to end a safari on the coast.