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Chumbe Island Coral Park vs Kisiwa House

Chumbe Island Coral Park and Kisiwa House are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Kisiwa House is preferred by most writers compared to Chumbe Island Coral Park. Kisiwa House scores 87 with praise from 3 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Chumbe Island Coral Park
Chumbe Island Coral Park
7 / 10
Chumbe Island, Tanzania
From $303 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Family Friendly
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The island's ecotourism concept was the brainstorm of a German conservationist who, since the early 1990s, has succeeded in developing it as one of the world's foremost marine sanctuaries." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"I had the pleasure of ending my time in Tanzania with a trip to Chumbe Island, just off the coast of Zanzibar. This tower, called the Lighthouse, is the biggest structure. But there are..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Situated away from the main shipping lanes to the south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway with only seven rustic bungalows and an aura of utter tranquility." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Overlooked by its landmark historic lighthouse, about 12km south of Zanzibar Town, Chumbe is a real island getaway combining style, exclusivity and environmental benefits" Full review
Kisiwa House
Kisiwa House
8 / 10
572 Baghani Street, P.O. Box: 609, Stone Town, Tanzania
From $90 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This stylish boutique hotel, housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century Zanzibari town house, manages to combine old-fashioned authenticity...with modern touches." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Originally constructed in 1840 by a wealthy Omani merchant, this Swahili mansion offers 11 handsomely proportioned rooms and a roof terrace offering sea views in a great location just off Shangani Street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The lovely Kisiwa House has nine spacious rooms and an excellent rooftop restaurant with sea views" Full review