Located on the north-western shores of Zanzibar near Nungwi, Diamonds La Gemma dell’ Est is a large all inclusive resort from the Planhotel group.

Set in the midst of exotic and colourful tropical gardens the resort is located on a stretch of shore less affected by the tide flows and features a magnificent pier overlooking the pristine clearwaters of the ocean.

Diamonds La Gemma dell’ Est offers the following all inclusive services:
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner
– Soft drinks, wine, beer, cocktails, local spirits, coffee and tea
– Snacks throughout the day
– Afternoon tea, coffee and pastries
– Use of the canoes (available at the water sports centre)
– Sun loungers and sun umbrellas
– Use of the Gym

There are 138 modern and comfortable deluxe rooms with easy access facilities for disabled. Categories include 93 deluxe sea view rooms with private terrace and garden access, 16 suite sea view with separate living room and kitchenette and 1 family suite with living room, kitchenette and 2 bedrooms. 23 villa club sea view rooms with free room service, butler service and free laundry. 1 presidential suite sea view with 5 bedrooms and large communal living area, office, butler quarters and private pool with terrace. All rooms have king size or European beds with mosquito net, modern large en suite bathrooms with Planhotel fine toiletries.

Resort services and facilities include
– 24 hours reception
– Currency exchange
– Business center with Wi-Fi internet access at the lobby area
– Concierge and luggage storeroom
– Laundry with valet service (7 days a week)
– Pressing service (24 hours)
– First aid in house clinic and doctor on call (24 hours)
– Swimming pool
– Baby sitter service on request against payment
– MVUA African Rain Spa
– Spherique fashion boutique with drugstore
– Baobab congress centre
– Tennis court with flood light
– Daily recreation and fitness activities with open air gym
– Water sports centre
– PADI diving centre
– All major credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard

This is very much a resort style hotel popular for mainstream package holidays. It is good for families and good value.