Latest News

6th July 2008
The re-opening of Zanzibar Retreat Hotel took place the 1st of July with the new owners from Scandinavia. The hotel has gone through an up-grading phase, with a new bar close to the beach, and a bigger focus on the service and food situation. Many more things are planned and in the pipeline, and we hope to see a fruitful year with all our partners here on Zanzibar. Managing Director Jan Haasiosalo, Matemwe

17th November 2008
A bunch of friends had a good deep sea fishing trip outside Mnemba. The retreat hotel has good connections to the game fishing companies, and this is a must-do experience for all interested of fishing.

15th December 2008
We have decided to open up another option regarding lunch. A small part of the beach will be equipped with a cool setting for 6-8 people, and will be served our lunch a la carte menu. This will be open for walk-inns but the rest of our facility remains private for hotel guests only. Welcome to experience our delicious lunch menu.

December 2008
This months news on the jungle drums is also regarding food. A top gourmet chef from Croatia has decided to upgrade the kitchen which we gladly accepted. We are looking forward to many good fusion plates reinforcing our euro-swahili concept. The Chef will stay on until March 2009. Hurry up to book a weekend and enjoy.

Our Rates

RACK RATES 2009 / 2010

Peak Season High Season Low Season
01.01.09 - 10.01.09 11.01.09 - 31.03.09 01.04.09 – 31.04.09
20.12.09 - 10.01.10 01.07.09 – 31.10.09 11.06.09 – 31.06.09
    01.11.09 - 19.12.09
Hotel Closed - 01.05.09 – 10.06.09
Same seasons applicable for 2010

All rates are per person (sharing) in USD and include VAT

Accommodation Type Low Season High Season Peak Season
Bed & Breakfast 58 US$ 78 US$ 108 US$
Half Board 88 US$ 108 US$ 138 US$
Full Board 108 US$ 128 US$ 158 US$
Single Supplement 30 US$ 40 US$ 50 US$

Meal information:

BB = Ala Carte Menu with additional options
HB = Breakfast and a rich four course set dinner, with main course optional
FB = Breakfast and a two course light lunch ala carte, and dinner as above

For walk inns and BB guests, a zanzibarian snack menu, our delicate lunch and dinner ala carte is always available. All drinks are additional

Children's Policy

0-2 years free if sharing room with parents
2-12 years 50% when sharing room with parents, separate room -full price

Payments Policy:

50% prepayment upon booking, securing the room(s)
50% the rest of payment 30 days before arrival.
The payments are done upon invoice from us over your choice of bank.
All bank costs are to be paid by the client.

Refunding of unused portions of stay or early departure is not given.
All in-house payments are paid in cash before departure.

Cancellation policy:

If you have to cancel your booking following applies;

-less than 48 hours before arrival - no refunding
-less than 7 days before arrival - 25% refunding
-less than 21 days before arrival - 50% refunding

Our Booking Information

Email:

inforetreat@zanzinet.com
info@zanzibarretreat.com

Mobile: +255 776 108 379, (on call bookings)

Managing Director:
Jan Haasiosalo
haschan@hotmail.com