Seasons Lodge

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Zanzibar - East Coast - North

Taking three years to build, Seasons has been built using natural materials with eco-sensitivity in mind.

From: $100 Bed & Breakfast (per person sharing, per night)
From: £65 Bed & Breakfast (per person sharing, per night)

Overview

Located in the beautiful area of Pongwe in the East coast of Zanzibar, this beautiful 10 room boutique hotel is independently owned and run by the Clarke family. Every room offers stunning views of the Indian Ocean and has been hand crafted with ecology in mind using locally sourced dead coral stone and coconut wood by local craftsmen. Seasons Lodge also source the majority of their food locally as well as being actively involved in community projects. Welcome to your own personal paradise.

Seasons Lodge Key points:

Family owned and run boutique lodge
Handcrafted by local workmen
Cottages have a private walled garden and steps down to the beach
All rooms have stunning views of the ocean
Excellent eco credentials
Beautiful shared gardens

Seasons Lodge FAQ

What can I expect for breakfast at Seasons?
Seasons Lodge can provide a full cooked breakfast alongside cereals, freshly baked bread or toast with local jams and honey and a choice of teas, fresh fruit juices and locally grown coffee.

Please Call: 01227 753180 or contact one of our Zanzibar Experts for more information.

Accommodation

7 individual en suite cottages and 3 second floor en suite rooms in the main block are spacious and airy with folding louvered doors to maximise the breezes coming from the ocean. As the owners are sensitive to tourisms impact on the environment there is no air conditioning. Every room has a multi speed ceiling fan instead.

Cast iron bath tubs with claw feet can be found in the bathrooms with hot water provided by Seasons Lodge’s solar water heating system.

Facilities

Seasons Lodge has two bars, ‘Bar es Salaam’ in the main block and the ‘Temple Bar’ closer to the beach. Both bars serve a selection of drinks from single malt whiskeys to a wide range of cocktails, fresh African coffee, fruit juices and smoothies alongside milkshakes and Tanzanian beers and wines.

The restaurant overlooks the ocean which is just ten metres away and serves a range of locally caught sea food against and scenic and traditional Zanzibari backdrop. All dishes are cooked with spices synonymous with Zanzibar and more familiar dishes are also available. To compliment your meal you can choose wines from Spain, Italy, France and South Africa.

Other activities

Explore off the beaten track or the local villages by mountain bike, or enjoy the coastline from the ocean in one of Season Lodge’s kayaks. Snorkelling and diving is also available with daily boat trips out to the nearby reef.

Wireless internet is available in the restaurant, bar and reception areas and all popular satellite channels and sporting events are shown on the large flat screen TV in the main bar area.

Our opinion

This small and intimate little hotel offers peace and tranquillity in beautiful surroundings. With outstanding eco credentials and a real focus on service and authenticity, Seasons Lodge is set to become a very popular option for those who just want to get away from it all. Without breaking the bank.

Need more info?
Please contact our Zanzibar Experts now.

Call: 0044 (0)1227 753180