The tranquil Zuri Zanzibar, nestled on a beautiful west-facing beach overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, was elegantly designed by the award-winning architects JESTICO+WHILES to combine the requirements of the 21st century tourist with environmentally-friendly architecture and a unique African village atmosphere. The main idea behind the Zuri Zanzibar was to provide a truly unique stay for each of the hotel’s guests through an amazing sea/beach experience, the lush greenery and local landscaping, and the stunning modern architecture that completely embraces the essence of Zanzibar. All of Zuri’s 56 bungalows, suites and villas are fitted-out with a mix of stylish contemporary furniture and local artisanal features and artwork, ensuring a wonderful tropical experience of indoor and outdoor living, with rooms flowing seamlessly out to generous terraces surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Zuri Zanzibar is the only DESIGN HOTELS‘ member in Zanzibar and it is spreading the Design Hotels‘ vision to create an unrivaled global community for design, architecture and culture, and to become a source of original hospitality experience. Zuri Zanzibar has been recognized as the first hotel in the world to be awarded by the EarthCheck’s Sustainable Design Gold Certification. The award reflects the resort unwavering commitment to sustainability, by making positive changes to reduce the environmental footprint and improve social impact. For more information and reservations, visit zurizanzibar.com