Stone Town Hotels Stone Town is known for its narrow alleyways, large carved doors and covered balconies. The doors, large wooden carved affairs with or without brass studs, are a part of the Swahili culture that were influenced by Arab and especially Indian motifs. The large brass studs became decoration after first having served as spike covers; the spikes having been protection from elephant raids during wars in India. Doors with rounded tops, or lintels, reflect Indian influence while doors with flat lintels demonstrate a version popular with Omanis in Zanzibar. Many doors have Koranic inscriptions and some of the older doors found in town are much less ornate than the later ones Nungwi & Kendwa Beach Nungwi and Kendwa beaches are the foremost white sand beaches in the Zanzibar archipelago. This area boasts of many world class hotel and beach resorts. Accommodation ranges form cottages, bungalows to hotels.   Other Zanzibar Beach Hotels The North Coast, East Coast and West coast of Zanzibar are areas with world class hotels, bungalows and cottages. Here the sand and beach activities are endless whilst giving you a quiet holiday.