DUBAI—Marriott International has signed an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar Limited to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Slated to open in 2021, the 90-room all-suite and villa resort is a 45-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport.
The property will have appointed spaces, including over-water villas, each with its own private pool and a contemporary design inspired by the island’s tropical tableau and culture, according to the hospitality group. F&B options will include four restaurants and bars. Amenities will include an outdoor pool, a health club, a beach club and a kids club. Guests will have access to a spa with eight private spa suites offering individual and couple treatments as well as outdoor treatments. There will also be a meeting facility available.
The hotel will be part of the Amber Resort complex, which includes a marina, a signature golf course designed by Ernie Els, residential villas and condominiums, and entertainment facilities, including a water park and an equestrian center.