Hotel Verde in Zanzibar has finally opened its doors to the public; this is after three years of construction. This follows their success and worldwide recognition; Africa’s greenest hotel in Cape Town Airport.
The 106-roomed, five-star hotel was commissioned by owner and Zanzibari-born businessman Mr Said Salim Awadh Bakhresa. He will eventually fulfill his vision of becoming a leader in the green economy sector by building East Africa’s greenest hotel.
Hotel Verde Zanzibar-Azam Luxury Resort & Spa was contracted to South African-based Verde Hotels. The group was selected to handle most of the works including the marketing and management of the hotel.
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The development has implemented the many green, sustainable strategies required in the promotion of responsible tourism. Some of these implementations are a renewable energy generation, reticulated grey and black water recycling systems, waste management, a heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) system and regenerative drive elevators.
While being constructed, the hotel followed the criteria of the Green Building Council and will now manage and operate as a certified sustainable establishment, offering a carbon-efficient stay.
The hotel offers guests several amenities including 5-star ultra-luxury standard rooms and penthouse suites, a spa, a gym (fully equipped with energy-generating gym equipment). Additionally, it has 3 restaurants, conference facilities, entertainment, a gaming room, kids’ club, jet-skis and water sports.
Already under construction is also a marina and a fully-kitted water-park which will make the hotel more beautiful and enticing.
