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Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Stone Town, Tanzania · Park Hyatt · High Luxury
Park Hyatt Zanzibar incorporates Mambo Msiige, a mansion built between 1847 and 1850 by a wealthy Omani-Swahili merchant named Sheikh Salim to outshine two rival buildings being constructed simultaneously — its name translates as 'not to be copied or imitated'. The building later housed the British Agency after their previous building was damaged in the 1872 cyclone and served as a military hospital in WWI. Interior designer WA International connected it to the purpose-built Zamani Residence when the hotel opened in 2015.
- 67 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Zanzibar 4255
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
- Interiors: WA International
About Park Hyatt Zanzibar
- The Mambo Msiige ('not to be copied or imitated') was built in 1847–1850 as a deliberate act of one-upmanship: Sheikh Salim built it to outcompete two buildings being constructed simultaneously by rival wealthy merchants, neither of which survives today.
- The building passed from Omani merchant to British government use in 1875 after the 1872 cyclone destroyed the British Agency's previous premises; it then served as a military hospital in WWI before eventually becoming a hotel in 2015 — a period of 140 years as a non-hotel building.
- Stone Town, in which the hotel sits, was the Sultan of Oman's second court and capital from the early 18th century: at its peak, the archipelago controlled the East African coastal spice trade, with Zanzibar known as the 'Spice Island'.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Park Hyatt Zanzibar opened in 2015 as Hyatt's first property in Zanzibar, located on the beachfront in UNESCO-listed Stone Town. Housed in the restored 17th-century Mambo Msiige mansion and connected to the new Zamani Residence, it blends historic Zanzibari architecture with contemporary luxury. No major renovations reported since opening.
The setting
Beachfront in the heart of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, and ornate carved doors. Walkable to landmarks like Forodhani Gardens, Old Fort, House of Wonders, Palace Museum, and Peace Memorial Museum. 9 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Zamani Residence (Dining Room, Library & Veranda, Living Room, Pool Lounge) - Swahili/Zanzibari fusion — Poolside
- Omani colonial — Restaurant
- international — Restaurant
- fresh seafood — Restaurant
- casual poolside fare — Poolside
Experiences
- Dining at Zamani Residence — Dining concept across a library veranda, living room, dining room with terrace and residential-style kitchen, serving authentic cuisines.
- Beach House Zanzibar — Standalone restaurant and bar two minutes' walk away, with sunset views, spiced Gin & Tonic cocktails and diverse cuisine.
- Stone Town exploration — Walk a maze of narrow alleyways past old houses, mosques, ornate palaces, shops and bazaars.
- Walking the town's attractions — Forodhani Gardens, the Old Fort, Old Dispensary, Peace Memorial Museum, Palace Museum and House of Wonders are within walking distance.
- Anantara Spa treatments — Body treatments, massages and personal services, including a hair salon, within the spa.
- Oceanfront infinity pool — Infinity pool facing the local beach.
Amenities
- Amantara Spa (4 treatment rooms)
- oceanfront infinity pool
- fitness center
- direct beach access
- concierge
- meeting facilities
Awards
- Zanzibar's Leading Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- #3 Best Hotel in Africa – 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards
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