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Fundu Lagoon, Zanzibar  
 

 

    
    Hotel: Fundu Lagoon  

  City: Pemba Island  

  Country: Zanzibar  

  Rates From: 400 USD  

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Fundu Lagoon is on Pemba Island, which is part of the Zanzibar archipelago and lies to the north of its larger, better known sister island, Unguja. Fundu Lagoon is situated on a remote and beautiful beach on the south western side of Pemba, and is only accessible by boat.
Fundu Lagoon Hotel is built under thatch and is large and airy and overlooks the sea. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main dining area or at the jetty bar with a three course lunch and dinner, all with a choice of dishes of international standard. Some meals will be served on the white sandy beach. There are three bars, one of which is situated a third of the way along a long jetty which stretches way out into the sea.
Fundu is the epitome of a "bare foot paradise" with a distinct Robinson Crusoe air in a remote and peaceful location. It is a place for guests to relax and unwind in casual, yet stylish surroundings.
The main means of visiting Pemba Island are by light aircraft charter or schedule flight. There is also a ferry service but this is not always reliable. The airport is Chake Chake in the centre of the island, and the main port used by the ferry service is Mkoani in the south-west. After arriving at the airport there is a 30 minute vehicle ride to Mkoani Port on a bitumen road. We then provide a private speedboat service (20-25 minutes) from Mkoani Port to Fundu Lagoon. There is no useable road access.
The best weather is between December and March and again from July to early November, with the optimum months being July through to September.

AMENITIES
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Facilities
At Fundu Lagoon, we offer everything you need for a perfectly relaxing & peaceful holiday.
Blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings, the resorts' facillities are amongst the best in the region. From the open-sided restaurant, which offers outstanding international cuisine, to the three bars and beautiful new infinity pool, every comfort is complimented by the soothing ease and atmosphere of Fundu itself.
Fundu Lagoon's Spa uses its own range of beautifully blended infusions that capture the unique magic of the locations. A peaceful yoga platform overlooks the ocean. The snug satellite tv room is tucked away in the heart of the hotel. There is a games balcony with both pool and darts and guests who need to stay in touch are able to use their roaming mobile phones.

The Pool
New for 2006, our infinity pool is a stunning soft curved pool, looking over the ocean...
Raised up on one of Fundu's hillsides the pool is kissed by cooling breezes and surrounded on 3 sides by natural forest.
It is a beautiful relaxing oasis in a secluded corner of Fundu Lagoon. The pool is surrounded by wooden decking, creating the feeling of a beautiful tree house. The poolside bar supplies cooling drinks and snacks and the spa is just next door.

The Restaurant
Fundu Lagoon's restaurant offers some of the best cuisine in East Africa...
Meals are served in the main dining area, at the jetty bar, around the pool or in a traditional "kikapu" picnic basket.
Beach barbeques are a regular feature and Swahili cuisine and music provide a distinctly Pemban experience on the jetty. Private beach dining can also be arranged.
Fundu's cuisine reflects the culture of Zanzibar - a subtle fusion of Arabic, Indian, Swahili and Colonial influences overlay more familiar vegetable, fish and meat choices. A daily fisherman's catch and unusual tropical fruits add an exotic twist to traditional international dishes.

Bars
At Fundu Lagoon, house drinks are included (all soft drinks, beers and a selection of house spirits, wines and cocktails). Additional premium drinks are also available.

The Jetty Bar
One third of the way out to the sea on our super long jetty, this is a favourite for the comfy lounge seating and the ocean beneath your feet.

The Pool Bar
Raised on the hillside alongside our new infinity pool, the views are spectacular. Snacks and drinks are served during pool hours.

The Main Bar
The social hub of the hotel, this is a favourite place for pre and post dinner drinks.

Spa
Both massages and beauty treatments are available at the Fundu Lagoon's Spa.
The Fundu Lagoon massage uses the arts of ancient healing and Fundu Lagoon's own blended infusions, capturing the unique magic of the place and the foundations for healing essential oils - heavenly florals, precious woods, exotic spices and succulent citruses to nurture, sooth, balance, clarify and enhance.

Activities
The natural surroundings of Pemba are spectacular and the island has a rich cultural history...
Fundu Lagoon is surrounded by some of the world's leading dive sites. The resort has a fully equipped dive center offering a fleet of boats and the marine life is exciting even when snorkelling. Fundu Lagoon has its own 30 foot catamaran available for charter.
The nearby mangroves are also easy to explore by canoe. Sunset cruises by dhow are a romantic way to take in the surrounding beaches and islands.
For the ultimate in lazy relaxation, visit Fundu Lagoon's Spa for massage and beauty treatments. Within the resort's main building, there is a games room with pool table, darts, TV, board games and containing a library of movies and books.

Snorkelling & Diving
The ocean that surrounds Pemba features some of the best snorkelling and diving sites in the world.
Shallow coral lagoons drop off to spectacular depths supporting a vast range of marine life.
Fundu Lagoon's dedicated dive center, Dive 710 is committed to sharing the thrill and excitement of Pemba's rich diving diversity as well conserving the natural marine life in the area. Dive 710 is staffed by an experienced team that has vast local knowledge about the area and our powerful dive boats ensure that all the sites of Pemba are available within easy reach.
The shallow coral reefs are ideal for snorkelling if you have yet to qualify for diving.

Sailing
Our thirty foot catamaran 'Solkattan' is exclusively available for charter by our guests at Fundu Lagoon.
Day charters allow you to discover the secluded beaches of Pemba in style. Stop off to snorkel the unspoilt reefs and drop offs, where you might see turtles grazing and a vivid array for small reef fish.
Trips depart in the morning and a barbeque lunch is provided onboard before returning back to Fundu at sunset.
Try fishing for tuna or kingfish to add to the succulent seafood barbeque lunch. Learn to sail with Fundu's qualified skipper and crew - or just relax on deck and keep an eye out for spinner dolphins or humpback whales.

Excursions
Mangrove Canoe Trips
The perfect way to weave through pristine Mangrove forrests.

Historic Ruins
Sail or motor to the ancient capital of Pemba, Jambangome, now reduced to mysterious and beautiful ruins overgrown with tree roots.

Dhow Sunset Cruises
With the wind in the sails and a sundowner cocktail in your hand, watch the dazzling sunset aboard Fundu's traditional wooden dhow.

Local Fishing Trips
An early morning fishing trip in a small dhow with local fishermen.

Misali Island
Snorkel or take a guided intertidal nature walk along one of the most stunning beaches in the Pemba Channel Conservation Area.

Ngezi Forest
Guided trip through the natural rain forest in the north of Pemba with abundant birdlife and a picnic lunch on the beach.
 

ROOMS
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There are sixteen rooms, consisting of canvas tents set under makuti (thatch) roofs on wooden decks, all with views over the sea. The rooms are equipped with large double or twin beds, mosquito nets, ceiling and standing fans, and indoor and outdoor seating areas. Each has an ensuite bathroom with fresh hot water shower, toilet and basin. The rooms are connected to the main buildings by wooden walkways or paths through indigenous forest. Some rooms are situated along the beachfront and the remaining on the hillside, which have wide views over the lagoon. Two of our sixteen rooms are suites, with their own private chill out deck and plunge pool, and two are superior suites which also have an extensive indoor and outdoor lounge space and mezzanine platform.

Standard Rooms
Standard Rooms are located on the hillside or on the beach and include:
-Ocean Views
-Double or twin bedrooms
-Mosquito netting
-Ceiling and standard fans
-Indoor and outdoor seating areas
-Bathroom

Suites
Suites are located on the hillside or by the beach and include:
-Private chill out area
-Private plunge pool
-Private sundeck
-Ocean views
-Double or twin bedrooms
-Mosquito netting
-Ceiling and standard fans
-Indoor and outdoor seating area
-Bathroom

Superior Suites
Superior suites are located on the beach and include:
-Large queen size beds
-2 private terraces
-Private chill out area
-Large private plunge pool
-Open plan lounge
-Ocean views
-Mosquito netting
-Ceiling and standing fans
-Stone walled bathroom
-Double vanity unit
-Walk in shower
-Extra seating area
-Beachfront setting
 

How to get to the hotel?
Travelling to and from Fundu Lagoon is a journey in itself...
It takes you by road through the island's villages and then follows the coast by boat to arrive in Fundu Lagoon.
The recommended means of arriving on Pemba Island is by a 30 minute light aircraft flight from Zanzibar. Schedule flights and air charter are both available. There is also a ferry service but it is unreliable and not recommended.
Chake Chake, the island's only airport, is in the center of the island. After arrival at the airport, a 45 minutes vehicle ride on a new tarmac road will take you to Mkoani Port. The past part of your journey is on Fundu Lagoon's private boat service from Mkoani Port, taking you to the resort in 20-25 minutes.
There is no useable road access directly to Fundu Lagoon boats are always available for hotel guests.

SPECIALS
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Hotel Terms & Conditions
Note
Fundu Lagoon is closed between 16 April and 14 June of every year.

Currency
All rates shown are in US Dollars (US$).

Airport Transfers
Rates do not include transfers from/to Chake Chake Airport

Liability
Internet Travel Group acts as intermediary between all hotels, transport operators, tourist attraction companies, and local tourist offices providing the services. Internet Travel Group is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists; including those occurring outside of the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, acts of God or political actions / unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs and prices, services and conditions are based on those valid at the time of being posted on the site. They are therefore subject to change without advance notice before or during the tour / stay / excursion / car rental. A submitted reservation request is indicative of the tourist agreement to the above conditions.
 

General Terms & Conditions

Price & Payment
Unless otherwise stated, at the time of booking only a deposit is due. The remanining balance is payable on check-in and charged by the hotel direct. hotel-savings.com accepts Visa, Mastercard & American Express.
For security purposes, should your reservation incur a charge in excess of USD 400.00, you must submit a signed credit card authorization form. This will be supplied upon confirmation of the reservation. If you fail to fax across this documentation within 48 hours, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation. Please note that as per our cancellation policy, there may be a fee for this.

Flight Information
If you are to arrive at your hotel after 5pm, please provide Hotelrentalgroup with your flight information, so that we may be able to advise the hotel of what time they can expect you. Should your flight be delayed, we strongly recommend that you contact the hotel directly to inform them of this.

Period of Stay / Rate Calculation
All stays are calculated and sold "per night". We can only guarantee a room until noon (12pm). Late check-outs can be requested at the moment of reservation in the additional comments box, but may come at an additional fee (usually 50% of the nightly rate).

Cancellation Policies & Charges
Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail, with as much notice as possible. Penalty fees may apply. Please check the terms & conditions, as these policies vary from hotel to hotel.

Cancellation Charges On All Reservations
-On all confirmed reservations, 20% of the total amount will be lost.
-Further cancellation charges may apply depending on the hotel.
Please check the specific terms & conditions for each hotel.

No Shows
No Shows will result in a 100% penalty fee.

Reservation & Confirmation
All reservations made on the web sites operated by hotel-savings.com will receive a temporary confirmation number. This temporary number does not mean that the hotel room is available and is only for administrative purposes. Your final confirmation will be sent to you on your official confirmation voucher within 24 hours, unless, due to unforeseen circumstances, the hotel does not get back to us within this time frame. hotel-savings.com is not responsible for any such delays.

Early departures
In addition to the standard cancellation policy, we would like to stress the point that the hotels are very strict regarding changes to the length of clients’ stays. Therefore we would like to inform you that clients departing before their booked check out date will be charged for the remaining nights and, no being made for unused nights.

Check In & Check Out Policy
Your room will be made available to you from 14h00 (unless stated otherwise in the terms & conditions of the hotel). Should you require a guaranteed early check in, the room must be booked and paid for in full for the day preceeding your stay.
Check out time is 12:00 hrs. For a guaranteed late check-out, clients should book for an additional night, charged at 100%.

Special offers and Value Added Extras
All special offers, packages and discounts over our standard rates are offered subject to availability. hotel-savings.com cannot accept any responsibility in the unlikely event that these are temporarily unavailable.

Credit Card
In order to secure a room, it is mandatory to have a credit card.

General Conditions and liability
All reservations made by clients are subject to our terms and conditions. No other terms, conditions and warranties, expressed or implied by law, custom and course of dealing shall form part of any contract between hotel-savings.com and our clients except for those terms imposed by law where application is mandatory.
The client acknowledges that in making a reservation with hotel-savings.com they do so only on the basis of the material contained in the hotel-savings.com Web Site or relevant advertising medium. All other statements or representations made by hotel-savings.com, its employees, agents or sub-contractors are of no effect unless confirmed in writing by hotel-savings.com to the client.
hotel-savings.com sources hotels from various hotel companies in the countries in which it operates. The condition of the stay will be subject to the law of the country in which it is supplied to you. You will be subject to its terms and conditions and local law.
hotel-savings.com reserves the right to pass on to the client any government increase in local VAT or other taxes that may be introduced after a reservation is made. Any additional charges payable on arrival are subject to local VAT at the prevailing rate in that country.
The liability of hotel-savings.com to the client for any loss, problem, damage or cancellation, whether arising out of negligence, breach of contract, error or any other cause shall not exceed the invoiced total value of the confirmation voucher supplied by hotel-savings.com.

These terms & conditions are not exclusive. All information is correct at the time of publication - May, 2007.
 

 
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