Chumbe Island Coral ParkvsElewana Kilindi Zanzibar
Chumbe Island Coral Park and Kilindi Zanzibar are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Chumbe Island Coral Park scores slightly higher than Kilindi Zanzibar. Chumbe Island Coral Park ranks #9 in Zanzibar with endorsements from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits" Full review
Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
| PO Box 3998, Kendwa, Tanzania
From $975/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"On a sun-bleached crescent opposite Tumbatu Island, 15 domed limestone pavilions are tucked along a tidal bay where wooden dhows still ply the aquamarine waters." Full review
Fodor's
"Kilindi whisks you away to a private, luxury resort on the northern-most part of the island with a combination of barefoot luxury and excellent service." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Not since the last sultan’s palace has there been anything so stylish on this fabled east African isle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The former getaway of ABBA’s Benny Andersson is now a boutique retreat, with 50 acres of forest and a secluded beach on the spice island’s popular north coast." Full review