Enjoy barefoot luxury at Park Hyatt Zanzibar, right on Stone Town’s lively shoreline. Watch beautiful sunsets, soak up island life, and explore coral reefs and wrecks in the area.
Positioned in the heart of Stone Town, Park Hyatt Zanzibar blends heritage with modern luxury. The combination of the historic Mambo Msiige mansion and the newer Zamani Residence highlights a distinctive mix of Swahili, Arabic, Persian, Indian and European architectural styles. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the hotel presents an ideal base for your island adventures.
The hotel features 67 rooms and suites, each combining modern comfort with authentic Zanzibari design. Guests can choose between ocean or city views, with all rooms offering private balconies or patios and beautifully decorated en suite bathrooms.
Relax by the hotel's infinity pool with stunning ocean views, rejuvenate at the spa, or enjoy a meal at the elegant restaurant, which serves a mix of local and international cuisine. After a day of exploring, unwind in the hotel library or the comfortable outdoor lounges, perfectly positioned to watch the sun dip below the horizon in a remarkable African sunset.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is ideally located near Stone Town’s top attractions. Explore the winding streets to discover landmarks like the House of Wonders, Darajani Market, and the Old Fort. A short boat ride takes you to Prison Island, where you can meet giant tortoises and snorkel among lively coral reefs and marine life. In the evening, return to the hotel to relax and enjoy Zanzibari hospitality.
One Ocean Dive Centre, a PADI 5* facility, is just a short walk from the waterfront and a top spot for exploring Stone Town’s underwater sights. Diving here's suitable for all levels, and the centre offers a full range of PADI courses, from beginner learn to dive classes to the Advanced Open Water Diver qualification, and speciality courses for building new skills.
A typical day with One Ocean includes two guided boat dives on vibrant coral reefs and historic wrecks, offering a unique mix of colourful coral gardens and the area’s only wreck dives. For those wanting more time underwater, afternoon or night dives can also be arranged to experience Zanzibar’s marine life after dark. These features make diving with One Ocean Dive Centre a popular choice for scuba enthusiasts, with top local dive sites to explore.
Bawe Island: A wonderful spot for all levels, and popular with snorkellers as well. Bawe features shallow coral reefs abundant with macro life. Its calm conditions make it an ideal training ground for beginners, whilst experienced photographers will revel in searching for seahorses and nudibranchs.
Pange Island: This shallow, sheltered site is ideal for novice divers and those seeking a relaxing second dive. The clear, warm waters host a stunning array of tropical reef fish amongst healthy hard and soft corals.
Murogo Island: Known for its expansive sloping reef, Murogo offers a kaleidoscope of colour. The dramatic coral formations and excellent visibility make it a favourite for intermediate divers looking to explore Zanzibar's rich marine biodiversity.
Nyange Island: This site has a large sandbank reef that feels like a real adventure. Its varied landscape suits all divers, and you might spot big fish, dragon sea moths, stonefish, and blue-spotted rays.
Keen wreck divers can explore the remains of the Royal Navy Lighter, the Great Northern, and the Penguin. These historic sites have become lively artificial reefs, where you can often spot large moray eels lurking in the crevices, schools of yellow snappers, and the occasional passing barracuda.
Zanzibar promises an unforgettable diving adventure; explore vibrant coral gardens, legendary dive sites, and encounters with sharks and pelagic species, all while soaking up the beauty of this Indian Ocean paradise. Find Out More about Dive Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a flat, palm-clad coral atoll, surrounded by a coral reef structure where abundant marine life can be found, including whale sharks and whales as they migrate. The island’s rich cultural heritage is still very much in evidence, particularly in Stone Town. Find Out More about {acc:title}
