Mtoni Marine is as relaxed, laid back and comfortable as home. Situated on the west coast, only 5 minutes north of Stone Town and historically located on our private beach between The Maruhubi Palace and The Mtoni Palace Ruins. An ideal location from which to explore Stone Town and the rest of the island, while providing a peaceful retreat from it all. "Sense the Spice in Style.." is our slogan as we touch your senses, whether it be the cuisine from our acclaimed Mtoni Marine Restaurant, the jasmine on your bed or the aromatherapy oils we use in our local spa banda...

At Mtoni we feature 8 palm court rooms,33 Club Rooms,4 family apartments and 1 family house, all with Air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, electronic safes and fans...

Club Rooms
Our Club Rooms are fresh and new, tastefully furnished with clever local touches designed by Barbara,our famous Italian architect. Overlooking our lush gardens, these rooms are great value for money.

Palm Court Rooms
Our Palm Court Rooms are romantic and spacious rooms, authentically furnished with beautiful Zanzibar pieces. They are light and breezy, overlooking the Indian ocean and ideal for couples and honeymooners.

Family apartments
Newly built and a great addition to Mtoni Marine, these 4 apartments feature a small living room, kitchenette and 2 en suite bedrooms. There is a large balcony from which you can enjoy the stunning sunsets.Ideal for families and groups of friends wanting to spend their holidays together.

Family House
Our unique family house is a two-storey building with 2 en suite bedrooms, open plan living room, kitchenette and sea facing terrace sleeping upto 5 people. Again perfect for families and groups of friends who need their space!

Location

Mtoni is situated only 5 minutes north of Stone Town, on the west coast. An ideal location from which to explore Stone Town and the rest of the island, while providing a peaceful retreat from it all.  

Mtoni Marine is proud of its restaurants, which have gained a reputation for the best quality and consistency in Zanzibar.

Candlelit fine dining with a fusion of classical continental cuisine and the aromatic spices of Zanzibar. Venture into the passionate world of flavours with unique service and a delightful selection of wines and private collection of spirits.

Go casual and enjoy our oven baked pizzas or our famous pepper steak; popular with our residents as well... Don’t worry to miss out on your sports, here you can even watch your favourite rugby match or soccer final at our little sports café.

For tantilizing sashimi and homemade Sushi in a beautiful setting under Afro-Japanese Thatchroof.. Sense the Spice in Style...

Try our fragrant oils and traditional beauty treatments in a dreamy environment overlooking the ocean... Enjoy the scent of Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Rose or Clove in our aromatherapy oils during a wonderful massage...

Bea Private Beach and Swimming pool

Private Beach - Spacious and private, no beach boys who disturb you...Swimming pool - Surrounded by lemongrass and umbrellas for shade. Try our beachservice and enjoy your pizza at the pool! 

Ocean Diving - We work with the 5 star padi dive school "One Ocean" and will include your transfer to all dive site from Mtoni Marine.. enquire at the reception for more information and bookings!

Excursion desk - Book all your tours and even a last minute safari to Selous or Ruaha here at Mtoni.

Restoration project

Mtoni Marine generate's funds for the restoration of the Mtoni palace ruins by organizing: wedding vows/ceremonies, taarab music concerts in the courtyard, meetings in the courtyard, the Princess Salome tours, and other historical tours. All profit will be put back into the restoration of the ruins.

PRINCESS SALME TOUR - Mtoni Palace Conservation Project

We start our tour at the birthplace of princess Salme; Mtoni Palace Ruins. Here we make a conservation tour around the Persian baths and the main palace. From Princess Salme’s birthplace we enjoy a 20 minute boat ride to Bububu where we are introduced to a traditional coffee ceremony with Kashata, Halua and dates next to a beautiful Omani house which once belonged to the nephew of Sultan Said. (Salme’s father) Here it is said that Salme rested on her way to her Kizimbani plantations.We take a stroll around the lush gardens and the impressive ruins. (Please note that this house is now a private hotel and not accessible if guests are staying)

After our coffee ceremony, we travel from Bububu to Kidichi by Donkey Cart like Princess Salme used to. We visit the spice area to go on a small spice tour at Mzee Yussuf’s plantation. On this plantation stands a beautiful old rest house which used to belong to Sultan Majid (Salme’s brother) who later sold it to Mzee Yussuf’s grand grand father.

Mzee Yussuf’s wife will prepare traditional Pilau, fish masala, roast of meat, stewed bananas, kachumbari salad, several vegetarian dishes, an array of fruits, fresh fruit juice and spice tea. This special lunch is taken amidst of the spice plantations overlooking the Indian Ocean and even Stone Town! (Highest point in Zanzibar) After lunch we visit the impressive Persian baths in Kidichi which were built for Sultan Said’s second wife Sheherazade, who was the daughter of the Persian Shah. We now head back to Mtoni Marine by minibus enjoying the sights of Kidichi.

Tour includes:

Mtoni palace entrance fee Boat ride to Bububu Coffee ceremony at Bububu house Donkey Ride from Bububu to Kidichi Extensive Lunch in Kidichi Spice tour in Kidichi Entrance fee to Persian baths Kidichi Transfer back by minibus to Mtoni

Price per person:

US$50 of which US$5 will be donated to the Mtoni Palace Conservation Project Minimum 4 people; If 2 or 3 people: $5 supplement per person.
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7 nights
R 6,804 pp
Valid: 07-Jan-08 to 31-Dec-08
In a double Club Room per person for 7 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.  No sports. All these specials are from JohannesburgAll these specials exclude airport tax of app. R1,300.00 per person . and departure tax of US $35 per person. These specials are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, and are subject to availability.