The Mbweni Ruins Hotel is situated on a beach in the outskirts of Zanzibar town, 7 kms from Stonetown and 2 kms from the airport. The hotel magically blends the living experience of Zanzibar's historic past... the ruins and the garden which is vibrant with the colour of frangipani, hibiscus and oleander...with the modern day luxury and comfort expected of an international resort hotel.

It is built in the spacious grounds of the ruins of the first Anglican Christian missionary settlement in East Africa, dating back to 1871, at the end of the time of slavery, and of the great explorers Livingstone, Stanley, Burton, Baker, Grant and Speke- and surrounded by extensive well-kept gardens.

There are only 13 air conditioned luxury rooms, air-conditioned, are furnished in the traditional Swahili style of Zanzibar with oriental rugs and with mosquito nets and four poster beds, minibar, verandah and ensuite bathroom. The rooms are situated in a picturesque setting dotted with palm trees and exotic plant life. Each suite is located close to the attractive swimming pool and secluded beach and has a balcony overlooking the sea.

The Baobob Suite is perfect for honeymoons and for that extra special treat. This spacious suite, complete with Kingsize four poster bed, has its own rooftop terrace with breathtaking views over the ocean

The luxurious gardens gradually leads you down to the beach where mangroves sprout out from the sea. The gardens also serve as home and paradise to a vast variety of different species of butterflies and birds.

A beautiful crystal clear swimming pool on the edge of the beach connects the rooms to the restaurant and bar area, high above the sea, where traditional spicy foods as well as panoply of seafood delicacies await the deserning diner. Sip a sundowner while enjoying an african sunset over the Indian Ocean! .

The new jetty passes through the mangroves to the sea - and allows swimming in the ocean even during low tide!

The nature trails takes you to see more than 650 plant species and 150 varieties of palms from around the world, wind through the garden to places of relaxation, the ruins and finally to the ocean.