Summary

Located in the fishing village of Jambiani on the southeastern peninsula of Zanzibar, this is a two/three star eco-resort offering a comfortable and relaxed service, rather than luxury. There are 14 Swahili style bungalows housing rooms of various sizes, all with sea views, air conditioning and ceiling fans as well as mini-bar fridges. The hotel is built on a coral rock formation, and offers two beautiful beaches. Overall Coral Rock is ideal for an affordable visit to Zanzibar.

In our opinion

The hotel offers excellent value for money, and is suited to young-hearted travellers who are comfortable in smaller intimate hotels. The restaurant is a la carte rather than buffet, with a good mix of local and Western food. The hotel staff and owners are extremely friendly and they really do go out of their way to make sure you are having an enjoyable stay. Overall the Hotel offer comfort and a relaxed service, rather than luxury facilities and perfection.

Hotel key features

Coral Rock Beach Bungalows and Hotel offer the following facilities:

Two beaches

A la carte restaurant and bar

Water sports equipment including snorkelling and fishing gear available for hire

Dhow boat for guest excursions

Internet

Massage parlour

Local villages to visit by foot or bicycle

TV Lounge

Accommodation

Coral Rock has 14 Swahili style bungalows housing rooms of various sizes. All have Sea View though one is without a balcony. They are all en suite with showers. Rooms feature air-conditioning and ceiling fans as well as mini-bar fridges. They are furnished with traditional Swahili beds, furnishings and local art.

The Hotel also offers two beach villas. These are two or three bedroom and feature all the amenities listed above. Rooms are basic and not huge, but they are clean and well cared for.

Facilities

The staff and managers at Coral Rock are really friendly and warm even though most are local and have broken English. Employing locals and helping them develop their language is part of the hotel's community investment policy. Service on offer is polite but laid-back. If you are looking for a meticulously professional service a higher rated resort might be a more appropriate choice.

Other activities

The hotel can arrange many excursions and tours including, swimming with dolphins, visiting Stone Town and the spice plantations or the Jozani Forest. Though trips can add up in cost they are worth doing if one is staying in one place on Zanzibar for any length of time.

Prices

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