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Breezes Beach Club
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If you like all the comforts of a luxurious beach resort hotel with a few personal touches, Breezes Beach Club is an excellent choice. We think Breezes is one of the most romantic of the large resorts in terms of décor, service and style. It’s also ideally situated on the east coast, so endless white beaches, shady palm trees and a dazzling blue ocean lie in wait.
You’ll find all the expected beach resort facilities to keep any hint of boredom at bay - dive centre, watersports equipment, fitness centre (with a gym, aerobics classes, African dance classes and massage rooms), themed dinners and even a floodlit tennis court. There’s a band playing most evenings. You can slip into that little black dress and boogie the night away at the disco or kick back and sample cocktails in one of two bars. Life is, after all, a breeze.
The atmosphere of the main lodge is romantic with flowing fabrics, draped from the makuti (palm-thatch) roof, fluttering in the balmy shore breezes. Hand-carved furniture, spice tables and antiques add a touch of Zanzibar charm. The hotel has recently been given an interior decorating facelift and is looking beautiful.
The Eastern side of the island is influenced dramatically by the tide. At high tide you can plunge into the warm water and swim out from the top of the beach. At low tide the water recedes towards the distant, fringing reef, so you’ll need to walk out far in the shallows looking at the starfish and sea cucumbers (and minding you don’t step on a sea urchin). The gloriously large swimming pool is a welcome alternative for cooling off during low tide.
This family-owned hotel has been awarded a five-star grading and strives towards the philosophy of providing a home from home (if only home was this good). Families with children are catered for. Although this 70-roomed hotel is smaller than some, it can get pretty crowded over peak season. So if you’re desperate to escape the human race, best choose a more intimate and exclusive guesthouse setting during the busy months. If money is no object, the hotel’s next-door residence, The Palms, provides the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity.
Special features: If you’re after a romantic island wedding, we will arrange an unforgettable ceremony. Honeymooners will also enjoy the romantic charm of Breezes with special surprises during their stay.
Note: Diving and the hire of watersports equipment are not included in the daily rate.
The rooms at Breezes Beach Club are situated in lush, palm-lined gardens a short distance from the beach. All the rooms are identical in terms of size, décor and facilities, but the superior deluxe and deluxe rooms are closer to the sea than the standard rooms. The deluxe rooms have outdoor terraces, while the superior deluxe rooms have the advantage of balconies where you can sunbathe in relative privacy and, from some, enjoy a view of the Indian Ocean.
Price will probably be the determining factor, but whichever room you choose you’ll be welcomed with fresh flowers on your bedspread and have the convenience of air conditioning, a mini-bar fridge, a safe, an en-suite bathroom and a sofa bed to sleep a third person. Telephones, the Internet and a television are available at the main lodge only - after all, the idea of a beach holiday is to get away from all the noise and distractions of modern life.
The double-storey blocks of rooms aren’t as aesthetically pleasing from the outside as they are from within. The interiors are spacious and elegantly decorated - clean, modern rooms with just a hint of Zanzibar. You won’t find the traditional Swahili furniture and décor, which are a feature of many of the other hotels on this island.
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Breezes has four restaurants. In the evenings Salama provides a four-course table d’hote dinner or a themed buffet with local entertainment. For something more elegant with views over the ocean, Makuti offers a candle-lit a la carte menu specialising in seafood (think fresh lobster and catch of the day). Makuti is quite popular, so make sure to place your order for dinner in the morning of the day at reception.
Honeymooners are treated to a private beachfront dining area called The Tides. They only accommodate two people per evening and offer a special menu (The Tides is also available to non-honeymooners, but make sure to book in advance).
For lunch, Breakers is conveniently located under the palms on the beachfront. They’re known for their good fresh meat and seafood barbeque. Breakfast is a hearty buffet at Salama and afternoon tea and cakes are served in the lounge. The buffets are generous and delicious, but you won’t be getting a real taste of traditional Swahili cuisine.
The Breezes restaurants can cater for vegetarians but be sure to let us know of your special requirements well in advance.
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Location: Breezes Beach Club is situated near the small village of Bwejuu on the East Coast of Zanzibar. It is 60km from the airport, approximately a 90-minute drive.
General facilities:
• Four restaurants
• Two bars • Large swimming pool
• Curio shop
• Disco
• Satellite television room (no televisions in rooms)
• Function room for weddings or conferences
• Business centre with telephones, fax and Internet
Room facilities:
• Air-conditioning • En-suite bathroom • Hairdryer
• Electronic Safe
• Mini-bar
• Extra bed in room (cots available)
Activities:
• Fitness centre (with aerobics, dancing lessons and massage rooms)
• Floodlit tennis court (racquet rental available) • Movie entertainment centre (showing DVD’s on a large screen daily, free of charge)
• Full water sports (including windsurfing, canoes, pedal boats, sailing, snorkelling and boat trips)
• A dive school (SSI affiliated)
• Games room with table tennis and darts
• Bicycles for hire
• Cultural entertainment by local dancers, acrobats, live bands and musicians • Weekly beach party with a bonfire, sand bar and steel drum band • Weekly pool party with a dj • Two unique Breezes excursions: Indian Ocean Special and Swahili Day
Services:
• Laundry service
• Room service (not 24 hours)
• Babysitting
• Airport transfers
Open: All year round
Wedding and honeymoon options
If you’re after a romantic island wedding, we will arrange an unforgettable ceremony.
Honeymooners will also enjoy the romantic charm of Breezes with special surprises during your stay. All honeymoon guests receive a complimentary bottle of wine and flowers upon arrival in all room categories.
For newlyweds staying in the suites, an ‘under the stars’ evening can also be arranged. The staff put out a fully made bed on the balcony and provide sundowners in your room.
A barbeque lunch is also included if you stay for seven nights or more.
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