Set on a peaceful sandy beach, this boutique retreat invites you to unwind amidst swaying coconut palms and white-washed Arabian-style architecture, influenced by Zanzibar's rich spice island heritage. Dine on local ingredients and freshly caught seafood with your feet in the sand, take a dip in the ocean lagoon as the sun rises, and enjoy the unforgettable magic of this Indian Ocean archipelago.
Accommodation at LUX* Marijani
Deluxe rooms are beautifully decorated and finished with brass and wood details. Featuring king or twin beds, rainfall showers and a terrace or balcony, choose a Beachfront Deluxe room for Indian Ocean views. Secluded and roomier Executive rooms are perfect for a romantic couple's escape, with a king-size bed, locally sourced terrazzo tile floors, a standalone bathtub and rainfall shower and terrace. Again, with a beachfront option offering views of the white sand beach and turquoise lagoon. And for a true beach hideaway experience, the hotel’s Grand LUX suites offer luxurious and spacious accommodations combining a kitchen, living area, bedroom and bathroom with a tropical outdoor shower, outdoor sunken lounge with direct access to the beach and a private swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Interconnecting rooms to suit bigger families are also available.
Dining at LUX* Marijani
From long lazy al-fresco lunches on the terrace, to the more formal grand dining room, The Beach restaurant is open morning to night offering an array of contemporary dishes influenced by and made with local produce. With live cooking stations and a dedicated “little travellers” corner, menus cater to all tastes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the lobby you’ll find Cafe LUX offering a caffeine hit with their own blend of coffee as well as pastries. The Bar offers a menu of classic and creative drinks, often with the addition of herbs from the resort’s very own garden. And the LUX*’s most recent additions Samaa - a Levantine style restaurant set under the stars, and ICI an artisan ice-cream shop, are set to add even more variety to dining at this resort.
Things to Do at LUX* Marijani
With plenty of opportunities to indulge in some ‘me time’, LUX Marijani* offers everything from a workout at the fitness centre, to relaxing treatments at the Boutique LUX ME spa, and beachfront head massages. Wake up and enjoy sunrise yoga or a gentle jog along the sandbanks. Take time out to watch local women gathering seaweed or traditional dhows floating past on the blue-green waters. And a large family pool offers space to relax and unwind, including a dedicated kids area. Or head out to explore this naturally beautiful setting with a sailboat ride to Mnemba Island, a walk among the trees in the nearby indigenous forest, or a visit to nearby Stonetown and local spice plantations.