HOTEL VERDE ZANZIBAR - AZAM LUXURY RESORT AND SPA - DRY HOTEL, Zanzibar

Hotel Verde Zanzibar holds the title of Africa's Greenest Hotel, using solar, wind, and water recycling technologies to achieve carbon-neutral operations. The 5-star property offers Executive King and Twin Rooms with Sea View, each featuring private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean or the mangrove gardens. Room interiors are spacious, with large bathrooms, double sinks, bathtubs, and separate showers, plus a swing chair on the balcony for relaxation.

Four on-site restaurants serve a variety of cuisines, including Tanzanite Restaurant, Terrace Lounge, and a live cooking station at breakfast for eggs and chapati. The buffet breakfast offers local specialities, fresh pastries, warm dishes, and a dedicated section for Swahili foods. Special diet menus are available for vegan, halal, and other dietary preferences, and the coffee house on site provides additional refreshments.

Complimentary access to Azam Waterpark is included for hotel guests, with a water slide, kids' pool, and separate swimming pool toys. The property has a Kids' club, indoor play area, and outdoor playground equipment, as well as babysitting services upon request. Board games, puzzles, and a children's playground on the grounds keep younger guests entertained outside waterpark hours.

Two outdoor swimming pools - one with panoramic Indian Ocean views and a shallow end - are complemented by a water slide and sun loungers with umbrellas. The on-site spa and wellness centre offers massage chair treatments, sauna, and fitness/spa locker rooms, while the gym is equipped with energy-efficient machines. Water sport facilities on site include canoeing, jet skiing, and yacht charters for guests who want to explore the coastline.

Located 10 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and 5 km from the Peace Memorial Museum, the hotel is a short drive from Stone Town. Business travellers have access to a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and express check-in/check-out with a 24-hour front desk. The hotel provides airport shuttle service, valet parking, and a tour desk for arranging visits to Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park or Prison Island.

Sustainability: Africa's Greenest Hotel with solar, wind & water recycling

Waterpark: Complimentary Azam Waterpark access for hotel guests

Dining: 4 restaurants with live cooking, vegan & halal menus

Wellness: Spa, sauna, massage chair & fitness centre with ocean view pools

Location: 10 min from airport, close to Stone Town & Prison Island

Activities: Jet skiing, yacht charters, canoeing & water sports on site