Changuu Island, also called Prison Island, just 4 kms offshore from the main island Zanzibar, with its private white beach surrounded by the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean, is one of the most unique places to stay while on Zanzibar. In the 19th century used as a Quarantine Station, it has now been converted into a luxurous island hotel, offering 27 rooms, a host of entertainment facilities, such as a café, boutique and library, a pool, floodlight tennis court, and more...

The islet lies 4 kms to the northwest of Zanzibar’ Stone Town. Immediately after getting there on a comfortable 20 minutes’ boat drive from Stone Town, you can change to swimming dresses, and wear them during your whole stay...

Prison Island offers two room categories, all in close proximity to the sea.

15 exclusive deluxe cottages are located in the north-west side of the island, discretely distributed along the sea-line, affording maximum privacy and seclusion. The cottages are built in local materials and topped with traditional thatched roofs, achieving cool atmosphere day and night.

The spacious interiors are elegantly decorated and equipped with mosquito nets and ensuite bathrooms, all with 2 al fresco showers and bathtub.
The private outdoor verandas face out to the sea, maximizing the views and sounds of the Ocean.

In the south-west side of the island, the former Quarantine Area built in 1931 has been converted into 12 elegant standard sea facing rooms that afford the most fantastic views of Stone Town, all of them ensuite with shower equipments and mosquito nets.

The restaurant prepares a delicious variety of cuisine incorporating traditional Zanzibari elements as well as the freshest fish and seafood, a choice of settings and flavours to entice the most demanding palate.

Prison Island is a heaven for rare bird species and Giant tortoises, that inhabit the island since 80 years and attracts many tourists for daily excursions.