Overview
Mtoni Marine is situated several kilometres outside at Bububu, near the ruins of Mtoni Palace, the first palace of Sultan Seyyid Said.
Even if you don't decide to stay at the hotel, try to make a point of visiting this romantic restaurant.
The Bububu area is of historical interest as you'll find the ruins of two Sultan palaces as well as some interesting Persian baths. Mtoni Marine offers a relaxed, laid-back place to escape the hustle and bustle of Stone Town. The rooms are located in lush tropical gardens and are all air-conditioned. They are divided into categories: Palm Court , Club Rooms and Bara Bara Rooms.
Accommodation
• At Mtoni there are 46 units: 33 Club Rooms, 8 Palm Court Rooms, 4 family apartments and 1 family house.
• The Club Rooms are set in a block, and have verandas overlooking the garden. While less private than the Palm Court , they are ideal for families or groups of friends.
• All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are decorated with locally produced furniture and convey an authentic island feel.
Facilities
• Private Beach - Spacious and private and a swimming pool surrounded by umbrellas for shade.
• Tropical Spa with fragrant oils and traditional beauty treatments in a dreamy environment overlooking the ocean.
• One Ocean Diving -a 5 star PADI dive school with scuba equipment.
• Shopping - There are 3 shops at Mtoni selling local crafts and arts but also the basics just in case.
Activities
• The hotel has long beach on the front where many like to make use it for swimming or sunbathing.
• Half and full-day excursions to and . Take the historical or the .
• Swimming, at nearby beaches.
• You can also go cruising around the islands on the hotel's new dhow, the ‘Spice Coast Dhow’. This comes at a fee though.
Dining
• Eexcellent fusion cuisine using tantalising local spices including generous seafood lunches, beach barbeques and an a la carte menu.
• There's also the Mcheza Bar, which is situated near the beach and has a good selection of cocktails, snacks and reasonably priced meals, including pizzas and burgers.
• A great new addition to the existing restaurants is the Sushi bar, serving fresh sushi daily.
Mtoni Marine – Amani Tours View
We only recommend you spend a night or two here if you plan to really experience Stone Town, which is a 6 km taxi drive away. The friendly staff at Mtoni Marine are willing to offer advice about a variety of excursions.
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