A decorative indoor fountain with mosaic tiled blocks forming a tiered structure, topped with small rocks, and a modern ceiling with built-in lighting.

Hotel Verde Zanzibar

TURNKEY

LOCATION: Zanzibar, Tanzania

DATE: 2022

BRIEF: Hotel Verde Zanzibar is a luxury hospitality destination that combines contemporary design with a strong commitment to sustainability, offering guests a unique wellness experience in the heart of Zanzibar.

ASPA delivered the project on a turnkey basis, overseeing the design, supply and installation of the spa to create a seamless and fully integrated wellness destination. The project included the specification of interior finishes, including floor tiles, wall finishes, curtains and bespoke spa furnishings, ensuring every detail reflected the resort's premium aesthetic. The spa features a fully operational traditional hammam enhanced by natural daylight, alongside dedicated male and female wellness areas and a shared landscaped garden that provides guests with a tranquil space to relax and reconnect.

WHAT WE DID:

Turnkey spa design, fit-out and installation

Signature hammam experience inspired by the historic Persian bath house of Stone Town

Signature "Fountain of Youth" and "Fountain of Life" water features, creating distinctive focal points that celebrate wellness, family, heritage and community.

Dedicated male and female thermal suites.

Exclusive VIP wellness suite with dual treatment beds, private steam room and hot tub.

Contemporary spa lounge designed for relaxation, informal meetings and co-working.

Integrated salon facilities including hairdressing,manicure and pedicure services

OUTCOME: The result is a luxury wellness destination that blends Zanzibar's cultural heritage with contemporary spa design. Featuring the island's only authentic operational hammam and an extended evening thermal experience, the spa has established itself as one of Zanzibar's leading wellness destinations.

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A small wooden shed with large windows, surrounded by green leaves, on a tiled patio.
A backyard with a paved walkway, grass patches, palm trees, and a pool with a small wooden structure. Tall trees are visible in the background.
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Night view of a backyard with palm trees, a wooden shed, and garden lights illuminating the area.
A turquoise hot tub with built-in seating and a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush green plants and a gray wall, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Decorative wall with two gold hooks, a mirrored arched shape, and a ceramic dish with leaf patterns at the bottom.
A luxurious spa room with a large, circular sunken bathtub at the center, surrounded by beige tile flooring and pale yellow walls, with decorative plates on the sides and small lights on the ceiling.
Close-up of a modern, outdoor blue swimming pool with stairs leading into the water, surrounded by green plants.
A mosaic tiled fountain with a circular basin in a modern interior space, with a purple-lit shower area to the left and a wooden door behind the fountain.
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