Resort Zuri Zanzibar (Zanzibar City, Tanzania)

Zuri Zanzibar is the perfect base from which to take in the natural beauty of a stunning archipelago: The hotel boasts a 300-meter stretch of private and pristine beach, a verdant spice garden of exotic flora, and west-facing views of the African sunsets over the azure Indian Ocean. Situated on the northern coast of Zanzibar’s main island of Unguja, the property immerses guests in gorgeous natural surroundings amid a captivating setting of traditional African design and cool modernism. The internationally renowned Prague-based studio Jestico + Whiles has created a garden-like landscape shaded by palm trees and cooled by the sea breeze. Here, bungalows and villas — all with private terraces, hammocks, and thatched roofs that typify the design of traditional African villages — offer the perfect tropical hideaway for guests. Natural materials are ubiquitous, from the raw beams used in the structures, to the polished furniture pieces in the rooms and communal areas, resulting in an overall “African chic” character.