Changuu Island is a new hotel situated on a small island just off the coast of Zanzibar, 4 miles from Stone Town. Currently, Expert Africa has not managed to visit Changuu so though we look forward to being able to describe it in our own words, in the meantime here are some details from the lodge themselves –
Changuu, (also known as Prison Island) has recently undergone a magnificent restoration project, which has reclaimed a 19th century colonial building whilst adding other new cottages in the local architecture style.
Today, Changuu Private Island Paradise has restored historical buildings to make them living structures, adapted to new uses while preserving their authenticity. The Prison ruins have now been converted into a bright living structure, offering a host of entertainment facilities, such as a café, boutique and library. The Mathews' Restaurant is an artfully restored building that was erected in the late 1890s; its wide veranda, enjoying the invigorating sea breeze, overlooks the irresistible fresh water swimming-pool. This awesome renovation has been achieved whilst maintaining the perfect balance between nature and culture
For a romantic getaway, the 15 exclusive cottages built in the north-west of the island offer an unrivalled, luxurious experience; and in the south-west side of the island, the former Quarantine Area built in 1931 has been converted into 12 elegant sea facing rooms.
The 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 12 standard sea facing rooms afford the most fantastic views of Stone Town. All of them are en-suite with shower equipments and mosquito nets.
The place is stylish, smart and exclusively elegant; with its fresh water swimming pool, private white beach and a floodlit tennis court. Then the tropical forest is ideal for nature trails, whilst also being home to the Giant Aldabra Tortoises. These have inhabited the island for the last 80 years, and make the island one of the most important attractions in Zanzibar.
If you like the look of Changuu Private Island Paradise, then you might also like its new sister property, Bawe Tropical Island. This is a small boutique hotel which sits on the nearby island of Bawe.
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