The new Echo Beach Hotel is set in 5 acres of gardens, on one of Zanzibar's most beautiful beaches, offers a slice of paradise on the dreamy tropical island of Zanzibar. The palm-fringed, white sand beach is lapped by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, where explorers can discover the beautiful coral reefs.

Location On Bwejuu beach on the southeast coast of Zanzibar Island off the coast of Tanzania.

Facilities Offers a beachside restaurant and a bar/lounge. Leisure facilities include, a pool, jacuzzi, beauty spa and sun loungers. Water sports include snorkelling and a PADI dive centre. Various charges payable locally.

Accommodation 11 individually designed, air-conditioned rooms, including 2 honeymoon cottages with upstairs seating area, constructed from local stone and capped with makuti roofs (3 adults). Also available is a beach villa with direct access to the sea and pool. The beach villa has 2 en suite bedrooms, making it ideal for families. Each room is furnished with a mixture of antique and locally made wooden furniture and features an en suite bathroom and verandah or balcony.

Meals Breakfast & dinner included at the Echo Beach Resort.

Transfer time Approximately 50 minutes from Zanzibar Airport.