Best Hotels & Lodges

Tamu means sweet in Swahili. It is the perfect word for this place. Tamu Tamu is a 10-room wellness retreat in the fishing village of Pwani Mchangani, on Zanzibar’s northeast coast. The village is quiet, the beach is 30 seconds away, and the hotel itself is a lush, tropical garden filled with mature plants, birdsong, and the kind of stillness that makes you breathe differently. This is a place for people who care about how they feel. The food is built on a vegetarian foundation — fresh, seasonal, and genuinely nourishing — with the flexibility to layer on keto, high-protein, or whatever your body is asking for. The rooftop yoga deck has warm wooden floors and open sky. The outdoor gym has proper weights. The pools are cool and quiet. The spa treatments are personalised. Tamu Tamu is not a spa hotel and not a yoga retreat brochure. It is warm, human, and Zanzibari — with everything you need to stay connected to your practice while you are on holiday.

Azumi Setoda inherits the legacy of Horiuchi-tei, a 140 year old estate that originally belonged to the influential Horiuchi Family. Active in the salt trade from the early Edo Period in the 17th century, the family expanded to become the largest salt barons on Ikuchijima island by the Meiji Period. Their estate’s proximity to the Setoda port, and the island’s location in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea, made for an optimal location to operate ships that carried salt – and later coal – across the Kitamaebune route from the Seto Inland Sea up to Hokkaido.

As this hotel offers a view of islands floating among the waves, the art in the hotel also focuses on the natural beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. The hotel features art pieces designed for the area, including a carpet in the lobby featuring a sunset view of the Seto Inland Sea, and artwork in the guest rooms featuring oysters and lemons, two of the hotel's specialties.

Takarua Lodge offers a truly remarkable experience, situated in a privileged location just 100 meters away from the ocean and the ancient Tahai ceremonial complex. This settlement dates back over 1,300 years ago and was chosen by the first settlers for its convenient access to the sea and freshwater sources from underground. The lodge provides a serene and exclusive environment where you can truly unwind. The comfortable and well-lit rooms are equipped with top-of-the-line amenities and offer stunning views. You can marvel at the sunset from the terraces or savour your breakfast while taking in the sight of the moais. It's an experience that connects us with our ancestral roots and encourages us to embrace the beauty of nature.

Here you will find the perfect guide to live a truly intimate experience of Rapa Nui; to know their customs, their traditions and transform your trip into a real adventure. Ohana is born from a local-family business with 27 years of experience in the tourism industry. Its name means family, origin, root, where every guest receives welcoming, caring and eco-friendly attention.