| there's a chic rooftop seafood restaurant with town and water views, and an outdoor eatery surrounded by landscaped gardens. kids age 11 and under stay at no charge with a parent. set in 3 landmark 19th-century buildings, this old-world hotel within the historic stone town district is 6 minutes' walk from the zanzibar channel and 8 km from abeid amani karume international airport. some have 4-poster beds, stained-glass windows and/or colourful murals. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available. continental breakfast is free. featuring antique beds, the 11 refined, tv-free rooms offer complimentary wi-fi, minifridges and mosquito nets; 10 come with balconies
Julius Nyerere International Airport 3 hr 9
House of Wonders (Beit Al Ajaib) (4 min)
The grand former palace of a sultan, offering visitors gardens & a clocktower. People's Palace Museum (3 min)
Museum in 19th-century palace with exhibitions on the history of Khalifa bin Harub's sultanate. Old Fort and Cultural Center (4 min)
Historic 17th-century fortress noted for its imposing ramparts & sweeping ocean views. Hamamni Persian Baths (3 min)
Guided tours are available of this historic former bath complex built for a sultan. Cheetah's Rock (37 min)
ZIPA-accredited educational wildlife rescue & conservation center known for its cheetah tours. Anglican Cathedral (3 min)
Historic church made of stone with an elaborate altar & adjacent slavery monument. Spice & Stone Town Tour (36 min) Chumbe Island (57 min)
Private island & nature reserve with wildlife-rich coral reefs, forests & an eco-lodge. Changu Island (16 min)
Reached by private boat, this island once housed a prison & is home to many giant tortoises. Bawe Island (3 min) Chapwani Private Island (4 min) spice community shop (3 min) Old Dispensary (5 min)
Elegant late-19th-century building with elaborate Indian & European elements, now home to a museum. Old Fort (4 min)
17th-century fort with souvenir vendors, nightly entertainment & occasional festivals. | 
