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Click to enlarge Guide Price: Double room from GB£143 per night, half board Number of Rooms: 32 Location: North Coast The hotel makes use of ancient local building traditions to create a contemporary architectural space from natural materials. All main structures are open-air; makuti-thatched ceilings arch high overhead, allowing all to luxuriate in the space, light and atmosphere that this unique location affords. The myriad pathways at Ras Nungwi are shaded by elegant palms, creating soft sun-dappled walkways between beach and banda, balcony and bar. The hotel's deck-level swimming pool is lined with glass mosaic tiles in shades of blue, and commands stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Interiors are beautifully decorated in ethnic style, with inspired use of local fabrics such as khangas, kikois and kitenges. These cloths form an elegant theme of cushioned comfort through the many secluded lounging areas, inside and out.
Accommodation
All 32 rooms are tastefully furnished, with hand-crafted four poster beds and indigenous decor, and all have. Mosquito nets over all beds ensure a peaceful night's sleep, with the sound of the ocean rounding off a relaxing day in paradise. Lodge rooms have a garden view and both types of chalet room (superior and superior deluxe) have a sea view, with proximity to the ocean being closer the higher the category. Both chalet categories are fitted with mini-bars. Superior deluxe chalet rooms also have a CD-player and and other special extras.
Facilities
Restaurants
Where better to enjoy gourmet evenings under the stars than on the fabled island of spice. Chefs relish the task of preparing elegant and appetising menus from an abundance of local ingredients, including fresh coconut and aromatic spices, the finest array of seafood and plenty of heavenly tropical fruit.
Offering a true fine dining experience, Ras Nungwi is renowned for its excellent cuisine. Connoisseurs will also appreciate the winelist, one of the most extensive in the region, selected to appeal to all palettes and tastes. With the exception of French champagnes, all wines are chosen from award-winning South African vineyards.
Watersports and Activites
Pool, table tennis, darts, board games (including Bau, a Zanzibarian favourite) and a TV room are available to hotel guests. Mountain bikes can be hired to explore the hotel's environs, or you may just want to take long strolls on our unspoilt beach. A newly completed tennis court is available for guests too. The SupaDuka Boutique at Ras Nungwi, decorated by renowned artist Kioko Mwitiki, offers a tasteful range of quality gifts, clothing, unique arts and crafts and essential travel items.
The hotel has an on-site fully equipped PADI Gold Palm 5 Star dive centre and dive adventures are available for all experience levels including beginners, who can be trained to full PADI certification by our resident instructors.
Excursions
Tours and excursions to various places of interest can be organised through the hotel. Highly recommended is the Nungwi Village walking tour, which involves an informed look at local village life in Zanzibar's dhow-building capital.
Spa
Set in tropical gardens, the hotel's Peponi Spa offers an array of rejuvenating, pampering and holistic treatments to calm the mind, body and soul. Built with the use of natural materials and designed using only warm tones and simple lines, it provides a calming atmosphere in which to completely relax. Restful music and the subtle aroma of essential oils also add to our spa experience. Qualified professionals conduct all treatments.
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