Chumbe Island Coral ParkvsPark Hyatt Zanzibar
Chumbe Island Coral Park and Park Hyatt Zanzibar are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Park Hyatt Zanzibar is preferred by most reviewers compared to Chumbe Island Coral Park. Park Hyatt Zanzibar comes in at #3 in Zanzibar with endorsements from 6 reviews such as The Telegraph, Wallpaper and Lonely Planet.
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
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Mambo Msiige | Shangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
From $350/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper
"Detailed carvings and a serene open courtyard give an immediate sense of heritage...Modernity is ushered in via an obligatory oceanfront infinity pool, a library bar and the Amantara spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located along a pristine stretch of beachfront in Stone Town, a designated UNESCO Heritage site, the Park Hyatt’s first property in Zanzibar impresses from the outset." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxurious hotel on the beach, set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, with breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The first five-star hotel in Stone Town with direct access to a white-sand beach and the Indian Ocean offers a delightful blend of Omani style and understated luxury." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Beachfront hotel housed within the 17th-century Mambo Msiige mansion centered around a peaceful courtyard and the newer, more modern Zamani Residence." Full review
Lonely Planet
"From the vast lobby with its pillars and cooling atmosphere to the gym and treatment centre, the old-new mix continues throughout." Full review