Kilindi Zanzibar

A sleek boutique hotel with a unique design and spades of style.

Eastern-styled, white-domed Pavilion guest rooms set amongst lush tropical gardens on the white sandy beachfront. Located on the north-west coast of Zanzibar, along the Indian Ocean.

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About Kilindi Zanzibar

The Kilindi Zanzibar resort consists of fifteen Eastern-styled, white-domed Pavilion guest rooms and a main pavilion set in 50 acres of lush tropical gardens on a secluded powder-white sand beachfront. It was originally designed for Benny Andersson - from the Swedish pop group ABBA - and achieves a perfect balance between Scandinavian minimalism and Middle Eastern architecture whilst encouraging an intimate, 'back-to-nature' appeal. The pavilions have private butlers, plunge pools and rainfall showers while the service and the food is excellent. This is the perfect intimate retreat that will make you feel at one with nature.

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From $660 person/night

Lodge

15 Rooms

Zanzibar, Tanzania

What you'll love

Kilindi was made to unwind in and the whitewashed rooms, private plunge pools and ultra-cool daybeds are there to make sure you do it in style.

Insiders tip

Take a walk down the beach to where the fishermen arrive. At low tide, you can stroll for miles and miles and a cocktail on Kendwa Beach is the reward at the end.

Something to think about

The spa is fabulous and a stay wouldn't be complete without a visit - but time your R&R for the morning or early evening as there's no air conditioning in the treatment rooms.

The property

With 50 acres of landscaped grounds, the resort is spacious and the pavilions are spread out over the vast property. The Main Pavilion has a 'waterfall' bar which overlooks a large infinity pool with views of the Indian Ocean. The main areas also feature a spacious public area, Shisha Lounge, a pool deck, lush tropical gardens and a luxurious spa. Meals are enjoyed either on the alfresco terrace or even along the pristine white beach, which runs along the property.

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The rooms

The rooms consist of 15 eastern-styled pavilions made up of domed rooms topped with blue glass. Each pavilion is set in its own private tropical garden and is served by a dedicated butler. The pavilions have two plunge pools, a circular living room, a bathroom and one or two bedrooms. A unique 'rainfall' shower room is attached to each of the Pavilion rooms. White wooden-slatted shutters with glass-less windows afford spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.

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Activities

Cultural

Boat Cruises

Scuba Diving

Fishing safari

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Guests usually spend their time relaxing on the daybeds by the private pools behind their private villa walls, with occasional visits to the spa for indulgent treatments or to the quiet, dhow-strewn beach to watch the sunset. For the more adventurous, scuba diving and snorkeling, jet skiing, deep-sea fishing, spice farm tours, historic Stone Town walking tours, and exotic sunset dhow cruises are just some of the other activities that can be arranged.

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Positive impact

Kilindi Zanzibar is owned by Elewana collection which are rooted in the concept of harmony, as reflected in their Kiswahili-inspired name. Through the Land & Life Foundation, Elewana is dedicated to fostering the sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife across East Africa. Shanga, an initiative under the foundation, empowers individuals with disabilities through artistic expression and economic opportunities, epitomising Elewana's commitment to authentic experiences and positive impact.

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About Zanzibar

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Wildlife in Zanzibar

In the gin-clear ocean around Zanzibar, marvel at bright corals with over 450 species of tropical fish, octopus, stingrays, moray eels, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, and if you are very lucky: whales sharks and manta rays. In the coastal forests, spot the colobus and Sykes monkeys, bush babies, more than 50 species of butterfly, as well as brilliant bird species.

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