Mbweni Ruins Hotel is set in an oasis of greenery by the ocean.
Mbweni Ruins Hotel offers accommodation for no more than 30 guests.
Over the years we have striven to provide a personal and discreet service in one of the most beautiful, natural and historic situations in Zanzibar.
The crystal clear fresh water pool on the edge of the beach is refreshing,
especially at low tide when the sea recedes.
The restaurant and bar offer traditional spicy foods and a panoply
of seafood delicacies await the discerning diner.
There is a pleasant relaxing area.
The view from the restaurant sweeps across the Indian Ocean
to the islands of Chole, Bawe and Chumbe.
This year we have added the new Mangrove Bar, perched above the ocean and a jetty running out into the ocean, so that we can now transport our guests to and from Stone Town by dhow, and to the nearby islands and sandbars.
The Bustani Spa (Bustani means "Garden") offers many exciting pampering treatments such as Aromatherapy, Facials, Beauty Treatments and much more in two beautiful rooms set in the old Ruins.
Romantic ruins from the era of Livingstone can be explored in their lush botanic garden setting.
The garden is renowned for its tranquil environment, with a nature trail winding through the grounds.