Zanzibar-Azao Resort & Spa

Azao is a new 3 star resort located on the beautiful east coast of Zanzibar. The architectural character of the resort blends perfectly with the natural setting of the mangroves, lagoon and Indian Ocean beyond. The hotel sits on a cove with a small, private beach.

Location:

Pongwe – East Coast

Currency:

Tanzanian Shilling, USD also accepted.

Accommodation:
The 49 rooms including suites and villas are classified in the following categories:

Deluxe Ocean Front Rooms – perfect views of the ocean, sunrise and jetty
Deluxe Ocean Front Junior Suites – close to the jetty with great views and comprise a bedroom en suite and a lounge
Deluxe 3 Bedroom Villa Ocean Front – comprises 2 Deluxe rooms Ocean Front and one Deluxe Junior Suite Ocean Front.
Superior Garden View Junior Suites – located behind the ocean front accommodation and feature spacious bedrooms with a living area.
Executive Junior Suites – mini-lounge area within the generous bedroom
Prestige Pool Rooms – 4 are Ocean Front and 2 have Garden View and are located on the ground or first floors
Prestige Pool Senior Suite – living area located on the ground floor with direct access to the deck and pool and bedroom on the upper level with a fabulous sea view
Prestige 3 Bedroom Pool Villa – each has a private pool and is made up of 2 Prestige Pool Rooms and 1 Prestige Pool Room Senior Suite

Room Facilities:

• Queen size beds with mosquito nets
  Air conditioning and ceiling fan
  Tea and coffee facilities
  Mini fridge
  Telephone
  Flat screen TV
  In-room safe
  Hairdryer
  Bathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toilet

Dining:

• ALL INCLUSIVE CONCEPT;
  Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a selection of local spirits, beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks including sodas, juices, tea and coffee, served at dedicated outlets during their opening hours.DINING;
  The main restaurant is located in the heart of the hotel and overlooks the main pool and the ocean.
  The Jetty Bar and Grill opens in the evenings and has live cooking stations plus seafood and meat grills.
  Beach dining can be arranged on request and at a supplementary charge.
  The Pool Bar is located close to the main swimming pool and the Coffee Eco Lounge offers an extensive selection of coffees, teas and wines as well as a light menu.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES;

• Swimming Pool
  Fitness Centre
  Spa
  Tennis, volley ball, bocce ball, table tennis, darts, pool table, archery
  Complimentary snorkels and flippers
  Complimentary WiFi
  Kids Club
  Boutique and Souvenir Shop
  Conference Room (maximum 40 delegates)
  Excursions Desk

• Stone Town

  Follow the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town. Revisit the history of Zanzibar in this treasure trove town and learn about the events that shaped Zanzibar. This walking tour provides you with a window into modern life in Stone Town. This tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your interest and time.

• Sultan Panorama

  The Sultan Panorama Tour is ideal for visitors with little time wishing to experience a bit of everything Zanzibar has to offer. A full day excursion, starting in Stone Town, with visits to the old slave market, Darajani market, a spice farm and a local village. Cooking, weaving, building houses and playing with the children,
  you’ll have chance to see what life is like for Zanzibar citizens.
  An informative and action packed day, this tour gives a taste of everything found in all other Zanzibar excursions and is strongly recommended as a first excursion.

• Prison Island

  Prison Island gets its name from the prison built to condemn Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the island. Previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary, prison ruins and hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes from Stone Town by boat and is surrounded by a spectacular coral reef. For the more active, there is a hiking trail.

• Spice Tour

  In days past, Zanzibar was known as a spice island, exporting cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom across the world.
  The spices were brought over from Asia and South America and flourished in the tropical Zanzibar climate. Today the
  plantations are a tribute to the island’s past – walk through the spice farm with your guide whilst you touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. A visit to a spice farm village gives you an insight into local life and the opportunity to try some Swahili dishes.

• Jozani Forest

  In the south of the island, Jozani Forest is a wonder and delight, with tales of Zanzibar leopards, medicinal cures and beautiful scenery. The forest is home to a number of endemic species, including the Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey. Your guide will take you on a nature trail, lined with eucalyptus and mahogany trees and explain the medicinal properties of various plants. Learn about the various animal species, birds and reptiles that make their home
  in the various habitats of this tropical rainforest. The mangrove boardwalk takes you above the swamp, where, depending on the tide, you can see tropical fish flitting between the mangrove roots and crabs scuttling across.

• Sunset Dolphin Dhow Cruises

  The Original Dhow Safaris operates the spectacular Sunset Dolphin Cruise in one of Zanzibar’s truly unique dhows, used for centuries to navigate the coast of Africa. Experience one of the most romantic sights in the world as pods of dolphins glide through the water. Enjoy traditional canapés with a glass or wine or beer during the two hour dhow cruise.

• Sand Bank Picnic

  Set sail towards Prison Island. Watch giant tortoises shuffle through the trees, discover the amazing underwater sea life before heading off to the sand bank, a seemingly uninhabited and quiet bank in the ocean which suddenly comes to life with millions of birds flying overhead and ghost crabs scurrying across the golden sands. After lunch relax on the sandbank listening to the hush of waves lapping against the shore. For the more active visitor, discover more of the breathtaking underwater life around the sandbank, before slowly sailing back to Stone Town.