Cristal Resort Zanzibar
Location on Zanzibar Island
Cristal Resort on Zanzibar, located on the East Coast of Zanzibar, perfect hotel for travelers looking for an affordable and small hotel on Zanzibar.
Flexible with meals as package includes breakfast only, leaving you with the option to also dine out at other restaurants situated close to Cristal Resort. If you not interested in the large resort type of places, then this hotel is for you.
The East coast famous for its long white sandy beach, perfect for kite surfing and other water sport activities. Enjoy sunrise sunsets from Cristal Resort over the warm Indian Ocean with Dhows sailing boats passing by.
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Room categories available at Cristal Resort Zanzibar
Cristal Resort has individual deluxe luxurious bungalows all full furnished to make your stay pleasant and accommodating.
The bungalows are equipped with a styled four poster mosquito net bed, air conditioning and fan, spacious bathrooms with a bathtub, terrace and ocean view.
The beach rooms are 30 meters away from the beach.
All 30 rooms offer balconies or patios, room service, and free bottled water. Ceiling fans, safes, and desks are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Room check-in: 14:00 – 20:00
Room check-out: 08:00 – 11:00
14 x Eco Bungalows all with ocean view
Try a tropical experience in an Eco Bungalow. 30 m2 open plan en-suite room equipped with standing fan, shower, hot water, mosquito net, and an individual terrace with a magnificent view on the Indian Ocean.
Cristal Resort provides laundered linen and towels
Occupancy: 1, 2 or 3 adults
Eco Bungalow Amenities:
* Room size 30 m2
* Standing fan
* Shower (wall separation from room, no door)
* Bathroom towels
* Sink (wall separation from room, no door)
* Toilet (wall separation from room, no door)
* Water heater
* Housekeeping Service
* Queen size bed with Mosquito net
* Extra twin size bed with Mosquito net
* In room safe
* Private terrace
* Small water bottles on arrival
4 x Villa Rooms
The Villa rooms are equipped with a styled four poster mosquito net bed, air conditioning, fan, spacious bathroom with shower and terrace.
Cristal Resort provides laundered linen and towels
Occupancy: 1, 2 or 3 adults
Villa Room Amenities:
* Room size 29 m2
* Air Conditioning
* En-suite private bathroom with shower
* Bathroom towels
* Stand fan
* Water heater
* Housekeeping service
* Queen size bed with Mosquito net
* Extra twin size bed with Mosquito net
* In room safe
* Terrace
* Small water bottles on arrival
5 x Beach Rooms
The 5 beach rooms are situated 30 meters away from the beach. All having different room sizes (from 25 m2 to 40 m2), the Beach rooms are very nice for family’s or groups as they are not individual. Each room is equipped with a mosquito net , air conditioning, stand fan, washroom with shower, hot water, and a terrace with an amazing ocean view.
Cristal Resort provides laundered linen and towels
Occupancy: 1, 2, 3 or 4 adults (depending on room availability)
Beach Room Amenities:
* Room size (from 25 m2 to 40 m2)
* Air Conditioning
* En-suite private bathroom with shower
* Bathroom towels
* Water heater
* Housekeeping service
* Queen size bed with Mosquito net
* In room safe
* Terrace
* Small water bottles on arrival
7 x Deluxe Bungalows
The individual Deluxe Bungalows are equipped with a styled four poster mosquito net bed, air conditioning, fan, spacious bathroom with bath tub and terrace.
Cristal Resort provides laundered linen and towels
5 Deluxe Rooms of 36m² with ocean view (depending on room availability)
2 Deluxe Rooms of 36m² with garden view, shower only
Occupancy: 1, 2 or 3 adults
Deluxe Bungalows Amenities:
* Room size 36 m2
* Air Conditioning
* En-suite private bathroom with bath or shower (depending on room availability as noted above)
* Bathroom towels
* Water heater
* Housekeeping Service
* Queen size bed with Mosquito net
* Extra twin size bed
* In room safe
* Private terrace
* Small water bottles on arrival
Restaurants and bars available at Cristal Resort Zanzibar
The Hibiscus Restaurant:
The breakfast buffet starts from 07h30 to 10h30 serving; fresh fruit, eggs, pancakes, cereal and more.
For lunch, lighter meals are on offer; salads, burgers, grills, pizzas and bites. Lunch starts from 12h00 to 16h00. Prices range from $4 to $12 per dish Dinner offers a combination of Thai and Island cuisine and is open 19h00 to 21h30. Prices range from $5 to $20 per dish.
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink or two.
Facilities available at Cristal Resort Zanzibar
WiFi at the Hotel.
WiFi is available at Cristal Resort, but better signal in the reception area. Rooms are not guaranteed to receive a connection. Wifi is at charge.
Paying by Credit Card.
Cristal Resort accepts Visa and Mater Cards only. Clients can pay with their credit cards for all expenses within the hotel. The Hotel charges a 5% commission fee which is about the standard fee on the island. The hotel does not accept credit card payment for outside companies working with Cristal Resort including Amazing Tours and ZanziWorld Divers.
Wind Season.
The East coast is known for its wind seasons. The wind picks up from around June to mid October and January to March. Like all seasons, towards the beginning and the end of these seasons you are not guaranteed much wind.
This wind season has brought a new and elegant sport to the east coast; Kite Surfing.
Zanzibar Culture.
Many people ask what is the appropriate dress code:
Bikinis are permitted on the beaches. Topless is not permitted on the beaches nor in the hotel. While walking in the villages one can wear reasonable length shorts or skirts and sleeveless shirts. In Stone town it is best to wear long pants and a top that is not showing cleavage but sleeveless is permitted.
During Ramadhan it is best to wear long pants and a top that covers chest and shoulders. It is a sign of disrespect if you eat, drink or smoke during the day. Smoking is not permitted during the full time of Ramadhan, (out of respect it is best to smoke away from one practicing).
Hibiscus Restaurant – Kindly cover yourselves when coming from the beach or the pool and not walk in the restaurant in your bathing suit.
Power and water supply
Power and water supply are challenges on Zanzibar. Cristal Resort has a generator that can supply most of the electrical devices and appliances. The power supplied by the government is not very stable leading to many power surges. 240 watts is what is used and the the plugs the UK ones with 3 pins.
Paje Village has its own water tank that supplies water to the village during the daytime only (when it’s not out of service as it is many times) and during night time the hotel supplies water from its own well, which depends on the ocean’s tide. Pressure pumps are used to supply the rooms and common areas. Drinking bottled water on Zanzibar is recommended.
Cristal Resort offers 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children’s pool.
Complimentary self-parking and valet parking are available on site.
Cristal Resort front desk is available to guests, but for limited hours.
The beach at Cristal Resort offers a nightclub, spa services, and a terrace.
Dry cleaning/laundry service on offer at Cristal Resort at extra charge.
Safe-deposit box at front desk.
Bicycle rentals and children’s playground on site.
Scuba diving nearby the hotel.
Please note that the information on Cristal Resort Zanzibar was correct at the time of being published. While all efforts are taken to update this information as regularly as possible, changes can occur due to hotel offers, services and facilities.
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SIMILAR ZANZIBAR RESORTS
In addition to showing interest in Cristal Resort Zanzibar, we would highly recommend that you also take a look at one of the following Zanzibar beach resorts that we highly recommend.
Reef & Beach Resort Zanzibar, Amaan Bungalows Zanzibar, Cristal Resort Zanzibar, Langi Langi Beach Bungalows, Mnarani Beach Cottages or Uroa Bay Beach Resort Zanzibar.