A hotel’s design – both inside and out – must
immediately convey its intention from the
moment a guest crosses the threshold.
Mango operates flights between OR
Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, and Abeid
Amani Karume International Airport,
Zanzibar City, on Tuesdays and Saturdays
departing at 7am and 4pm. For bookings
call 086-100-1234 or visit flymango.combutler’s entrance and a pale turquoise
colour scheme that’s unlikely to offend any
visiting bigwigs. There’s also a sizable Royal
Suite with its somewhat ‘diplomatic’ decor
and expansive terrace with views over both
the Indian Ocean and Stone Town.
The Hyatt chain has different categories
of hotels and Park Hyatt is its ultimate
brand (this is the first in Africa). The
cuisine is consequently one of the
highlights of its offering – you can expect
fresh seafood as well as Arabic, Asian and
Indian fare alongside local specialities
prepared with an abundance of the spices
(such as cloves and cardamom) that the
island is famous for.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is just a few months
shy of its first birthday yet it’s a safe bet
that it has managed to get that curious
hotel-design formula right. Checking in
is likely to become a habit for many a lucky
guest. zanzibar.park.hyatt.comCLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE The hotel
terrace; a massive four-poster bed adds
a touch of romance; intricate woodwork
and elaborate lighting combine to create
uniquely striking decor; the hotel fronts
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