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View →Rating8.0Rating8.1Adults OnlyRating8.0Rating8.1Adults OnlyFour restaurants cover the main dining occasions, with Promenade serving as the buffet anchor and three à la carte options requiring advance reservations. The standout is Ia — a beachfront fish restaurant where you dine on seafood and Mediterranean dishes with the Indian Ocean directly in front of you. Themed nights at Promenade, including an African Night with local specialties, are worth attending. The Horizon Terrace Cigar and Shisha Lounge operates at additional cost.
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| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Steak House | Included | ||
| Breeze | Included | ||
| Ginger | Included | ||
| Horizon Terrace Cigar and Shisha Lounge | Additional charge | ||
| Ia | Included | ||
| Krystal | Included | ||
| Makuti | Included | ||
| Pepe's Food | Included | ||
| Promenade | Included | ||
| Romantic Open Air Dinner | Additional charge | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Sunshine Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Swim-up Bar | Included | ||
| Tiara | Included |
Fusion
Fusion à la carte dinner restaurant with avant-garde presentations served on handmade tableware. Smart casual dress code. Reservations required and fill up fast — book on day one of arrival.
Signature dishes: Avant-garde fusion creations
Steakhouse
Steakhouse with indoor African-themed décor and an outdoor terrace. Grilled meats are the focus — prime cuts served à la carte. The terrace is the better seating option on clear evenings. Reservations required.
Signature dishes: Gourmet grilled dishes, Savory steaks
Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean
Open-air beachfront seafood restaurant — the most distinctive dining experience at this resort. Menu runs to freshly caught fish, seafood platters, Greek salads, hot shellfish salad, and pasta with seafood. You're eating with sand underfoot and the ocean in front of you. This is the one to prioritize. Reservations required.
Signature dishes: Freshly caught fish, Seafood platters, Greek salad, Hot shellfish salad, Pasta with seafood
International Buffet
Main buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live cooking stations and rotating international themes — Arabic, Indian, and the popular African Night with local Zanzibari dishes and fresh seafood. Walk-in, no reservation. Breakfast quality is consistently praised.
Signature dishes: Fresh seafood, Local specialties, Crispy samosas, Aromatic curries, African Night themed buffet
Grill
Poolside grill open 12:30–3pm. Grilled items for a casual midday meal. Swimwear acceptable, no reservation needed.
Signature dishes: Grilled items
Limited Menu
Breakfast available by tag before 11am. Full 24-hour service for guests in privileged room categories. Standard rooms have more limited options.
Coffee, Cocktails, Snacks
Coffee and cocktail lounge open 24 hours with terrace seating. Premium branded drinks and consistent cocktails. Good late-night option when other bars wind down.
Signature dishes: Fantastic cocktails
Drinks, Snacks
Poolside bar 10:30am–6pm. Tropical cocktails and soft drinks at the pool. Gets busy from noon to 3pm.
Signature dishes: Poolside cocktails
Drinks, Cocktails
Lounge bar with extended hours. Relaxed evening atmosphere with mixed drinks and cocktails.
Drinks, Snacks
Beachfront bar open from 10am into the evening. Drinks and light snacks with direct ocean views. Best spot on property for a sundowner.
Drinks, Cocktails
Second poolside bar, 10:30am–6pm. Positioned to catch the afternoon light — less crowded than Sunshine during peak hours.
Drinks
In-pool bar, 10:30am–6pm. Standard tropical drinks. Can get crowded on the large main infinity pool.
Fine Dining
Private candlelit dinner on the sand — not included in the all-inclusive rate. An à la carte menu prepared for two. Pricey but genuinely romantic for anniversaries or honeymoon nights. Book through concierge in advance.
Cigars, Shishas, Wines, Spirits
Evening lounge serving cigars, shishas, fine wines, and spirits — not included in the all-inclusive rate. Premium add-on for those who want it. Reservations not required.
Signature dishes: Premium cigars, Shishas, Fine wines and spirits
