Mbweni Ruins Hotel

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Mbweni offers accommodation for no more than 30 guests All the rooms are air-conditioned and afford views of the Indian Ocean and the gardens The crystal clear fresh water pool on the edge of the beach connects the rooms to the restaurant and bar where traditional spicy foods and a panoply of seafood delicacies await the discerning diner

The view from the restaurant sweeps across the Indian Ocean to the islands of Chole Bawe and Chumbe Romantic ruins from the era of Livingstone can be explored in their lush botanic garden environment and over the years we have striven to provide a personal and discreet service in one of the most beautiful natural and historic situations in Zanzibar

The Rooms Mbweni offers thirteen air-conditioned suites each furnished in distinctive Zanzibari style with oriental rugs mosquito nets and four-poster beds which echo the many cultural flavours that have influenced the Swahili Coast

Each suite is close to the swimming pool and secluded beach and has a balcony overlooking the sea

The Baobab Suite is perfect for honeymoons and for that extra special treat This spacious suite complete with king-sized fourposter bed has its own rooftop terrace with spectacular views over the ocean the ruins and the garden which is vibrant with the colour of frangipani hibiscus and oleander

Friendly staff are on hand to assist with arranging tours re-confirming flights and making sure that all guests have a wonderful stay in Zanzibar

The pool and beach The pool above the white sandy beach with beautiful mangroves swaying with the tide is a perfect place from which to watch the sun go down

The gardens The luscious gardens gradually leading down from the Ruins to the beach are home and paradise to many species of butterflies and birds Mangroves dot the sea providing a habitat for jewelled fish and birds including the gorgeous Mangrove Kingfisher The garden was conceived in 1991 the vision of a far-sighted conservationist and has since earned a reputation for its plant diversity It is now established as a flourishing Botanic Garden which includes over 650 plant species many of them labelled A nature trail winds through the garden and the ruins The superb palm collection totalling over 150 species includes the Bottle palm several kinds of Caryota Sabals Borassus Bismarckia Licualas Florida Silver and Thatch palms and perhaps most interesting of all the Dypsis pembana palm which is endemic to Pemba Island The gardens form a haven of peace and tranquillity with quiet corners in which to relax and fully enjoy this unique environment

The Restaurant The Raintree Restaurant offers delicious combinations of International and Zanzibari Cuisine We provide a full English breakfast combined with a buffet of island fruits yoghurt and cereals freshly-squeezed fruit juices and a selection of herbal teas For lunch guests can sample one of our specially prepared salads or explore the extensive menu Our chefs use fresh market produce and seafood specialties from the Indian Ocean Our table d h te dinner menus include vegetarian options We are happy to accommodate any special requests Mbweni specializes in arranging Weddings it is hard to imagine a more romantic venue for this purpose than the candlelit chapel or the beach

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Distance from Airport:	25km

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