Aerial drone view of long wooden pier extending into turquoise Zanzibar ocean β€” hotel photography
For Hotels

Your rooms look great.
Your online presence should too.

I've spent 7+ years in hospitality and photography on this island. I know what makes guests click β€œBook Now” β€” and it starts with the right photos, the right captions, and a presence that feels premium.

Whether you're reopening after renovation, launching a new property, or just tired of seeing your competitor rank higher on Booking.com β€” I can help.

Why Hotels Work With Me

  • βœ“7+ years in photography & hospitality marketing in Zanzibar
  • βœ“I know what guests look for β€” because I've worked on the other side
  • βœ“Natural, premium editing β€” no AI filters, no stock-photo look
  • βœ“Fast turnaround β€” 7–14 days from shoot to live
  • βœ“Trusted by international clients across 15+ countries
  • βœ“Drone aerials included β€” the WOW factor that sells rooms
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Drone Aerials
Aerial drone view of Zanzibar hotel complex β€” pools, pier and turquoise ocean
Aerial drone view of wooden overwater bungalows on rocky cliffs in Zanzibar

Real drone shots β€” Tunu Beach Zanzibar

Case Study

Reopening After 2 Years β€” Launched in Days

A hotel closed for 2 years reopened with a complete launch package: professional photos, drone aerials, website, domain, email, Booking.com & Expedia optimization. Within days of going live, bookings started flowing in.

Drone Aerials β€” The WOW Factor

Nothing sells a hotel like seeing it from above

Aerial drone view of Zanzibar hotel complex with pools, pier and turquoise ocean
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Aerial drone view of hotel pool area with lounge chairs and beach in Zanzibar
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Aerial drone view of long wooden pier extending into turquoise ocean in Zanzibar
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Aerial drone view of wooden overwater bungalows on rocky cliffs in Zanzibar
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Real drone shots β€” Tunu Beach Zanzibar. These aerial views are what make guests stop scrolling and click "Book Now."

Hotel room with heart-shaped towel arrangement and rose petals β€” after professional photoshoot
Hotel pool area with lounge chairs, tropical fruits and ocean view β€” professional hotel photography
Seaside dining setup with wine and flowers at Zanzibar hotel β€” hospitality photography
Breakfast table with fresh fruits and ocean view at Zanzibar hotel β€” lifestyle photography

What we delivered:

βœ“Professional photo shoot (rooms, details, lifestyle, exterior)
βœ“Website setup with strong CTA
βœ“Domain + business email
βœ“Booking.com optimization (photos, captions, key selling points)
βœ“Expedia optimization (photos, highlights, consistency)
βœ“Ready-to-post social media content
Website Setup

A Website That Converts Visitors Into Bookings

Every hotel we work with gets a mobile-first landing page built for one goal: turning a visitor into a guest. Here's what that looks like in practice.

tunibeachzanzibar.com
Hotel aerial view with pier and turquoise ocean
TUNI BEACH

Jambiani, Zanzibar

Where the Indian Ocean
meets barefoot luxury

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Free cancellation
Free WiFi
Private beach access
Hotel pool area
Hotel room
Hotel dining

Limited Availability

Ready to book your stay?

Direct booking = best price guaranteed. Or message us on WhatsApp for a quick answer.

Free cancellation Β· Best rate guaranteed Β· Instant confirmation

Mobile-first

72% of hotel searches happen on mobile. Your site loads fast and looks perfect on every screen.

Strong CTA everywhere

Book Now buttons in the hero, trust bar, and a dedicated booking section. No dead ends.

Social proof upfront

Rating, reviews, and trust signals visible before the guest even scrolls.

WhatsApp integration

Direct line to your team. Guests who message convert at 3Γ— the rate of email inquiries.

Zan Hotels β€” Sales Photography

Why These Photos Guarantee Hotel Success

Professional hotel photography isn't about making rooms look pretty β€” it's about making guests feel something. Here's why each of these images is a sales tool.

Two women sitting by infinity pool with cocktails overlooking turquoise ocean β€” Zan Hotels Zanzibar
LifestyleAspirationalBooking.com hero

Lifestyle sells rooms

This isn't just a pool photo β€” it's a feeling. Two guests with cocktails, overlooking the Indian Ocean from an infinity pool. This image sells the experience, not just the amenity. Guests scrolling Booking.com see themselves here. That's what converts a click into a booking.

Three friends walking through beach gate with tropical drinks and coconut β€” Zan Hotels Zanzibar
AuthenticSocial proofInstagram-ready

Energy & authenticity = trust

Real people, real joy, real Zanzibar. This photo radiates energy β€” friends walking through a bamboo gate with tropical drinks, barefoot on white sand. It tells the guest: 'This place is alive, fun, and authentic.' Hotels with photos like this get higher engagement and more direct bookings.

Two women standing by pool with ocean view, thatched roof cabana and palm trees β€” Zan Hotels Zanzibar
FriendshipPremium positioningGirls' trip market

Friendship + luxury = premium bookings

Two friends by the pool, ocean in the background, thatched-roof cabana, palm trees. This is the girls' trip photo that sells premium rooms. It positions the hotel as a stylish, aspirational destination β€” exactly what travelers searching for 'luxury Zanzibar' want to see. This single image can justify a higher room rate.

The difference between β€œnice photos” and β€œphotos that sell rooms”

Amateur photos show what a hotel looks like. Professional sales photography shows what it feels like to be there. Lifestyle shots with real people, natural light, and emotional storytelling consistently outperform static room photos on Booking.com and Expedia β€” driving higher click-through rates, longer page visits, and more bookings.

I want photos like these for my hotel
Before vs After

This Is What a Professional Shoot Changes

The same property. The same rooms. The same beach. A completely different result. This is the difference between a guest scrolling past β€” and clicking β€œBook Now.”

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Before

Amateur shots β€” overexposed, flat, unedited

Amateur hotel pool photo - overexposed, unedited
Amateur
Amateur beach chairs photo - flat, unedited
Amateur
Amateur restaurant terrace photo - poor light, unedited
Amateur

Result: guests scroll past. Booking.com ranks you lower. Your competitor with better photos gets the booking.

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After

Professional β€” drone aerials + styled interiors

Professional drone aerial β€” Tunu Beach Zanzibar hotel complex with pools and turquoise ocean
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Professional drone aerial β€” long wooden pier extending into turquoise ocean at Tunu Beach
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Professional hotel room interior β€” heart-shaped towel arrangement and rose petals at Tunu Beach
✨ Interior

Result: guests stop scrolling. Booking.com ranks you higher. More clicks, more bookings, higher ADR.

These are real photos from Tunu Beach Zanzibar β€” shot and delivered within 14 days.

I want the same for my hotel
Packages

Two Packages. One Goal: More Bookings.

Launch Sprint

For new hotels, reopenings, rebrands

From
$1,600 USD
Timeline: 7–14 days
  • βœ“On-site photo shoot (rooms + details + lifestyle + exterior/area)
  • βœ“Hero image set for website + OTAs
  • βœ“Booking.com listing setup/refresh (photos order + captions + key selling points)
  • βœ“Expedia listing setup/refresh (photos + highlights + consistency)
  • βœ“1-page website/landing (mobile-first) with strong CTA (WhatsApp/Booking link)
  • βœ“Domain + business email setup (optional if already exists)
  • βœ“Basic brand positioning (quick discovery call + "what makes you premium")
  • βœ“Delivery: edited set + optimized assets for web/OTAs
Get Launch Sprint quote

Presence Upgrade

For operating hotels with outdated online presence

From
$800 USD
Timeline: 48–72h setup + 7 days final edit
  • βœ“Photo refresh: rooms + details + 5–10 hero shots
  • βœ“Booking.com optimization (photo order + captions + highlights)
  • βœ“Expedia optimization (photo order + highlights)
  • βœ“New website: hero section + gallery + CTA + social proof (no full rebuild)
  • βœ“10 ready-to-post assets for IG/FB (cropped versions)
Upgrade my presence

Optional Add-Ons

Drone photography

Aerial shots of the property, pool, beach, and surroundings.

Staff portraits / team storytelling

Show the people behind the hospitality. Builds trust.

Food & beverage mini set

Professional food photography for your restaurant and bar.

Extra language copy (PL/DE/FR)

OTA descriptions translated for your key markets.

Monthly content day

1 day shoot/month for fresh social media and OTA content.

How We Work

1

Send your Booking + Expedia links

Or share what stage you're at β€” new build, reopening, or refresh.

2

We plan the shot list + key selling points

Quick discovery call. I identify what makes your property premium and plan the visual strategy.

3

Shoot β†’ Edit β†’ Upload β†’ Launch

Professional on-site shoot, Lightroom editing, OTA optimization, and website setup. You go live.

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Free reschedule if bad weather. Zanzibar's weather is reliable, but I'm flexible.

FAQ

Do you work outside Zanzibar?

Currently I'm based in Zanzibar and focus on properties here. For mainland Tanzania, contact me to discuss.

How fast is delivery?

Launch Sprint: 7–14 days from shoot to fully live. Presence Upgrade: 48–72h setup + 7 days for final edits.

Do you manage the Booking.com / Expedia accounts?

I optimize photos, captions, and key selling points. You keep full account access and control. I set it up β€” you maintain it.

Can we start with photos only?

Yes, but the full package is recommended. Photos alone don't sell β€” the complete setup (photos + OTA optimization + website) is what drives bookings.

Send me your property link β€” I'll reply with 3 quick improvements within 24h.

No commitment. Just send your Booking.com or Expedia link and I'll tell you exactly what to fix first.

[email protected] Β· +48 515 710 975 Β· Jambiani, Zanzibar