Location: Is located just 5km offshore from the main island Zanzibar, opposite Stone Town, on the West Coast of the Island. The island can be reached by a 30 minute boat drive.

Rooms: Its 15 magnificent cottages are discretely scattered along the beach line, all of them with panoramic views of the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, ensuring maximum privacy and seclusion. The spacious cottages host magnificent dhow type of beds equipped with mosquito nets and they all contain en-suite bathrooms, all with double basin, 2 al fresco showers and bathtub.

Hotel facilities: Bawe Tropical Island is ideal for those looking to escape a hectic lifestyle. There are many things that you cannot find in the island; these things serve no purpose; no television, no shoes, no news… There are no dress codes here; the only trend is to wonder barefoot. The resort is so quiet and discrete; you will think of it as your own private paradise. Bar, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Laundry Service available, Restaurant, Souvenir/Gift Shop, Dry Cleaning, Lifeguards, Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - included in price).

Activities: Sunbathing, relaxing, massage, cultural entertainment, diving & snorkeling, fishing/crabbing/etc.

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Location: Changuu Private Island Paradise, situated on Prison Island, lies 3 ½ miles to the northwest of Zanzibar’ Stone Town, and is a comfortable 20 minutes boat drive from Stone Town by a traditional Dhow (fishing boat).

Rooms: Prison Island offers two room categories, all in close proximity to the sea. 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 spacious interiors are elegantly decorated and equipped with mosquito nets and en-suite 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 former Quarantine Area built in 1931 has been converted into 12 elegant standard sea facing rooms that afford the most fantastic views of Stone Town, all of them en-suite with shower equipments and mosquito nets.

Hotel facilities & activities: Exclusive boutique, a library, a Restaurant and a Bar. Candlelight dinners in the piazza facing the restored ruins are the most romantic experience in Changuu Private Island Paradise. The Prison Ruins have their own authentic Italian pizza oven, making it a unique experience to taste the delicious pizzas at the Mediterranean’ style piazza facing the ruins. Generator providing electricity enables the guests to spoil themselves enjoying a delicious cappuccino and espresso coffees. The Mathews’ Restaurant features the finest International Cuisine. It overlooks the fresh water swimming-pool. The swimming-pool is provided with service from the pool bar. The sportive possibilities of the island include a floodlight tennis court in the bush. The local inhabitants of the island, the resident community of Aldabra Giant Tortoises that came to settle in Changuu is one of the main attractions.

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