Chumbe Island Coral Park
- Rating :
- ★★★
- Address :
- Chumbe Island, Zanzibar · Mbweni, Tanzania
Hotel nameChumbe Island Coral Park
CityMbweni
Rating★★★
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Guests2 adults · 1 room
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Open in MapsChumbe Island, Zanzibar, Mbweni, Tanzania
About this hotel
Chumbe Island is a fully protected private island, off the coast of Zanzibar, home to a stunning Coral Reef Sanctuary and Forest Reserve that is entirely funded through ecotourism revenue.
You will be accommodated in one of Chumbe Islands seven stunning solar-powered eco-bungalows, perfectly blended with the surrounding nature and situated between the beach and the forest.
Each bungalow is equipped with a king-size bed on a sleeping platform under a palm-thatched roof (twins and triple beds can be provided by arrangement), a living room equipped with handmade furniture and decorated with African art, colorful fabrics, and a very comfortable bed-style hammock, and a self-contained bathroom (with shower, wash basin, and high-specification composting toilet).
Chumbe Island has a Visitor and Education centre and activities in the park include snorkeling, nature trails and historical ruins such as the old lighthouse. All overnights on Chumbe Island are full board (excluding alcoholic beverages).
The island is accessed via a boat transfer from Mbweni, approximately 6 km from Stone Town. Please note that the rate includes: -Full board meals -Boat transport to and from the island on the regular morning transfer* -Guided snorkelling with the use of provided equipment by the lodge -A guided forest walk and coconut crab walk in the evening (weather and tide permitting) *The boat transfer to Chumbe Island leaves from Jungle Paradise Hotel, 6 km from of Stone Town. Departure Time is strictly 10:00 am. On your return day, boat departure time from the island is at 09:00. Private boat transfers outside of the scheduled time are USD 75 for the boat. The latest a boat can depart to the island is 16:30. Kindly note that at low tide guests need to walk through the inter tidal area to the boat.Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Disclaimer notification: Amenities are subject to availability and may be chargeable as per the hotel policy.
Disclaimer notification: Amenities are subject to availability and may be chargeable as per the hotel policy.
Amenities & facilities
50 listed by the property, grouped for reading. Everything the hotel published appears below.
Food & drink7
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Free breakfast
- Free continental breakfast
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Organic food
- Vegetarian breakfast available
Nearby3
- Boat tours nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Snorkeling on site
Accessibility2
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Wheelchair accessible – no
Family2
- Ecotours nearby
- Ecotours on site
Pool, spa & fitness2
- On private beach
- Spa services on site
Services2
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
In the room2
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Internet & business1
- Free WiFi
Parking & transport1
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
More facilities28
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- Composting
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Daily
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Grey water recycling system
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- LED light bulbs
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Mosquito nets
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Recycling
- Renewable energy source - solar
- Reusable cups only
- Showcase for local artists
- Smoke-free property
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Water-efficient showers only
- Water-efficient toilets only
- Water dispenser
Contact & location
Address
Chumbe Island, Zanzibar, Mbweni, Tanzania
Telephone
Email
Website
Check-in / check-out
From 11:00 AM · Until 8:30 AM
Getting here1
- Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
Around the hotel16
- Jaw s Corner
- Marahubi Palace
- People s Palace Museum
- Mbweni Ruins
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Nakupenda Beach
- Shangani Beach
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Slave Market
- Kariakoo Amusement Park
- St. Joseph s Cathedral
- Peace Memorial Museum
- Fumba Beach
- The Ancient Door of Stone Town
- /> Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Fumba Beach
Rooms & rates
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