Location
The unique "Le Mersenne Zanzibar" is located on the picturesque Michamwi Peninsula, directly on a pristine beach. Another dream beach, "Paje Beach," is 12 km away, and the "Michamvi Sandbank" is 1 km away. The transfer to the hotel from the international airport takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on traffic. The hotel is about an 80-minute drive from Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar City.
Facilities
The luxury hotel, newly opened in December 2022, comprises 61 elegant rooms with modern design and traditional African craftsmanship. Here, guests can enjoy international and culinary delights at the "La Mer" restaurant right by the sea, experiencing local culture and flavors. The first-class hospitality ensures a relaxing and restful holiday. The outdoor area features a swimming pool, a bar, and another à la carte restaurant (Roof-top BBQ, for lunch and dinner for a fee). There is also a lobby bar and a fitness room.
Accommodation
Deluxe Double Room Ojima Garden View (G2W)
The spacious rooms (approx. 75 sqm) feature an elegant African design with a king-size bed, luxurious bedding, free Wi-Fi, a modern semi-open bathroom with a bathtub (in the room) and a separate shower, high-quality amenities, a hairdryer, mini-fridge, living/seating area, free coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning, and a furnished balcony with a garden view. Also bookable for single occupancy (G1W).
Deluxe Double Room Zulu Sea View (2OD)
Same amenities as the Deluxe Double Room Ojima, plus a furnished balcony with a breathtaking sea view. Also bookable for single occupancy (1OD).
Karibu Double Villa Sea View (M2V)
Same amenities as the Deluxe Double Room Ojima, but larger (approx. 100 sqm) and features a balcony with a small plunge pool offering beautiful sea views. Also bookable for single occupancy (M1V).
Water Villa
With similar amenities, this villa is located over the water and includes a private pool. Also bookable for single occupancy (EDW)
Nzuri Villa (V22)
The approximately 130 sqm villas feature 2 bedrooms, each with a king-size bed, 2 bathrooms, sea view, and a balcony. Available from January 8, 2025.
Meals
Breakfast, Half Board, or Full Board
Breakfast served buffet-style. Half board includes an additional à la carte dinner. Full board includes an additional à la carte lunch.
Certain dishes, such as seafood, will be charged according to the menu.
All Inclusive
Sports included
Fitness room and volleyball court.
Sports for a fee
Water sports such as snorkeling, boat tours, and diving.
Wellness
Small spa area with massages and other treatments available for a fee.
Hotel contact
Laundry service for a fee, free Wi-Fi.
Room service is free for lunch and dinner; breakfast costs 23 USD per person.
Daily free excursions to Michamvi Sandbank - Enjoy pristine sandbanks with crystal-clear water, ideal for relaxing and snorkeling.
Hotel features
- Chillout & Relaxation
- Direct Beach Location
- Fitness
- Hotel Safe
- Internet
- Romance & Honeymooners
- Wi-Fi
- Near the beach
- Massages
- Luxury Travelers
- Air Conditioning
Information
A tourist tax of approx. 5 USD per person per night is payable locally.
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Please note that hotel check-in is from 2 PM, regardless of arrival time. Check-out is at 10 AM.
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For flights departing between midnight and 4 AM, the hotel stay ends the previous day at 12 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee on site.
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Fast Track - available for all hotels in Zanzibar (only for package tours with flights), can be booked optionally!
This service includes:
·Personal assistant from the aircraft gate at ZNZ airport to the airport exit
·Immigration processing at a private counter
·Baggage collection assistance upon arrival at ZNZ airport
·Baggage drop-off assistance for departure from ZNZ airport
·Includes entry visa
·Includes shared transfer
Optional add-ons:
·Includes VIP Lounge: Guests can relax in a separate area with snacks and drinks after arrival/before departure while their personal assistant handles the above services.
·Private transfer: To avoid waiting times, guests can opt for a private transfer to their booked hotel.
Important!! The mandatory travel insurance is not included and must always be booked separately!
To use this service, customers/travel agencies must send a copy of the passport to our reservations department (Res.afrika@schauinsland-reisen.de) at least 7 days before departure.
Bookable for travel agencies via the booking screen:
1. Fast Track + Visa (Request KW, service FASTZN) for €160 p.p. per stay or
2. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, service FASTV1) for solo travelers for €270 retail p.p. per stay or
3. Fast Track + Visa + VIP Lounge (Request KW, service FASTV2) for 2 or more people for €230 retail p.p. per stay
4. Private Transfer (Request H. service PRIVZNZ)
In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 270.
Destination information
Please note that hotel check-in is from 2 PM or 3 PM, regardless of arrival time.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.
We would like to inform you that all airlines from Tanzania are currently on the EU's so-called ‘blacklist’. For this reason, they are currently not authorised to operate long-haul flights to the EU. We are therefore not currently using any of these airlines for our long-haul flights to the EU.
The lack of authorisation is not due to specific safety problems with the individual airlines, but rather to the inspection and safety procedures of the Tanzanian aviation authority, which do not currently meet the safety requirements of the EU.
However, the airlines that we use for domestic flights (for example, for transfer flights from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania) are subject to the international safety assessment ISSA of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) or a comparable safety assessment. These assessments correspond to the globally recognised safety standards of the aviation industry.
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Last updated: 25.02.2026 13:07