La Gemma dell Est

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Zanzibar - North

La Gemma dell Est is a large all inclusive property that has all the trimmings. Modern deluxe accommodation.

From: €133 pp All Inclusive.
From: £116 pp All Inclusive.

Overview

La Gemma dell' Est Resort is a large boutique hotel set on the North Eastern coast of Zanzibar, not too far from Nungwi. It has over 150 rooms and an impressive list of facilities to keep even the most demanding holiday maker occupied.

The Resort include also the most modern and elegant Conference and Meetings facilities on the island. A convention center, the Baobab Congress Center can accommodate up to 200 people for sit-down functions and more than 250 people for cocktail receptions, and can be divided in 3 separate rooms equipped with the latest audio-video systems and amenities.

Although large, the resort was designed with enviornmental issues in mind and moulds reasonably well with the tropical gardens that surround it.

Accommodation

Accommodation here is modern and luxurious with some of the higher room categories coming complete with butler service.

Rooms include: 14 economy, 93 deluxe, 16 suites, 28 villa club rooms, 1 family suite and 1 Presidential Villa

All rooms are finished to a high European standard with all features including;

* King Size or European Twin Beds
* Mosquito Nets and Ceiling Fan
* Air Conditioning
* Satellite TV and in-room safe box
* Handicap Facilities
* Mini Bar and Coffee and Tea making facilities
* Luxury Marble Bathroom

Facilities

Facilities here are excellent with a strong focus on watersports including an international padi dive center and a fully kitted out watersports centre with Hobby cat, Laser dinghy, canoes and windsurfing facilities available.

Waterski, wakeboarding and tube riding. Big Game Fishing and boat excursions.

The property also boasts a large swimming pool with separate children's area and Jacuzzi. A SPA, a Boutique with a drugstore selling European fashion.

There are a number of dining options available, with a Main Restaurant with indoor air conditioning facilities, an “a la carte” restaurant on the main jetty and a beach pizzeria.

A Cafè Moresco is also available including indoor air-conditioned facilities, as well a numerous open air bars and lounges serving a good variety of international cuisine and one of the widest selections of wines and beers on the island.

Other activities

As with many properties of this type there is a strong focus on beach life and you are encouraged to spend the majority of your time relaxing and soaking in the sun. Should you choose to leave the resort transportation can easily be arranged although journey times to Stone Town are long. Other likely excursions are Spice Tours and trips to swim with Dolphins and Turtles. All of these can be arranged via the hotel on demand or pre booked in advance.

Hiring a 4x4 jeep is a popular option, not least as the roads in this area are quiet and the hotel offers free parking facilities.

Our opinion

This is a comfortable large boutique property which does lose the personal touches common in the smaller guest houses but over all represents some of the best accommodation on the island.

La Gemma dell Est is well suited to those who prefer to arrive and relax. Everything is on site and the All Inclusive price plan means you don’t have to worry about running up a bar bill!

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