Most of the hotels are wooden bungalows with basic facilities. Great value fresh seafood. Day trips by boat from Phuket are also popular. The Islands in Phan-nga Bay are known as the James Bond islands, since the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was filmed there. Best as above .
Facilities are still relatively basic, but some exclusive resorts are available.
For diving Aug-Dec. The best book for Zanzibar is by Lonely Planet.