Chapwani Island - Rooms

There are only 10 rooms on the whole island, situated in 5 separate bandas on the beach. Each room has its own terrace and lounge beds on the beach in front of the room.

The island has no natural water and all the water is brought by a pipe from the coast to meet the needs of guests. Hot water is available all day long.

The only power on the island comes from the generator situated on the opposite side of the island out of ear-shot. The rooms have electricity during the day but the generator is switched off at mid-night and each room has a lantern on the porch for use during the night. Plugs in the room are continental European two pin plugs.

The rooms are simply furnished with a four poster bed, a mosquito net, ceiling fan, wardrobe and traditional Zanzibari writing desk. A banana leaf shutter closes the room from the light outside whilst letting through a fresh breeze.

It is almost never too hot in the rooms at night and sometimes bed covers are needed.

There is no air conditioning in the rooms, as given the power situation this would be impossible but nor is it needed. Each room has its own separate toilet and a large bathroom with wash basin and shower area.