hotéis em Zanzibar

Prós: Great arrival from the sea, lovely, bungalows fascinating ... and maybe the best; the night listening to the wind and the ocean - wow! The reef was good, a lot of fish and corals, though much of the corals bleached. Friendly and helpful manager.

Contras: Less than an hour snorkling on the reef is too short, should have more time drifting along more of the reef ... i.e. two boats should open for flexibility ... and the guides (?) didn't add much to the experience. 1000 USD for one night (two cabins) is too expensive - and it is a shame that there was not enough food (buffet) for all for dinner! Taking the price into consideration, a beer/glass of wine could be included for dinner.

Prós: The whole experience of being isolated in an island. Snorkeling in one of the most amazing protected coral reefs is included in the price of the room EVERY DAY. With a few small improvements this hotel will be in Condé Nast Traveller as one of the hottest in the world. The staff is fantastic.

Contras: It’s hard to say something, because the experience is unique. But the mattress could be definitely better. I think a hotel should always remember that is a place to relax and the mattress should be top quality.

Prós: All. The island, the staff, the idea, the food.

Contras: I didn't know in advance that we would have to sign a risk statement before leave Zanzibar to Chumbe. In my opinion this must be indicated during the reservation process. Not that there were risks or hazards in the premises but I didn't expect it.

Prós: The overall atmosphere of being extremely privileged to enjoy a remote and well preserved island just for yourself. This is an eco lodge so don’t expect luxury in the bungalows that are still comfortable but open air : enjoy the sea breeze and sunrise wake up call surrounded by the real jungle ( and its nighttime noises...) We had the two bungalows on the private beach and really felt like Robinsons... Meanwhile delicious food was being cooked, baked and barbecued for us everyday by the kindest staff ever.

Contras: Quite a budget for a family and two simple wooden bungalows but don’t forget that you support the preservation of the island and its natural beauty and corals : no more than 12 guests are allowed per day and they ´ve been developing a coral preservation plan for more than 30 years now. This is a non profit place.

Contras: the water and the beach should be peefectly clean

Prós: Such a beautiful location and so relaxing. The cabins look right onto the ocean. It's so nice to have complete privacy, rather than beach boys trying to sell you stuff all along the beach as on Zanzibar. The snorkeling, crab walk, forest walk and lighthouse visit were all great. Food was amazing!

Contras: We would have loved to stay more than 1 night but it was too expensive (although it is not for profit and all the money goes back into conservation).

Prós: Amazing amazing amazing stay, if you have the chance to go, do yourself a favour and just go. Chumbe Lodge is a stunning example of how tourism can be sustainable and simultaneously support conservation efforts. Its expensive, yes, but once you're there you realize what you are paying for. Not only are you away from the crowds of Zanzibar (they strictly control number of guests per day- no more then 16 on the island at a given time!), but the conservation of the surrounding marine reserve is absolutely amazing. The snorkelling was stunning, and there has also been a lot of work done on the island to preserve endangered wildlife such as the coconut crabs (which are really cool to see at night). The team was so kind, and the food was AMAZING. I would 100% go back again some day, being on Chumbe was an incredibly special experience!

Prós: Wonderful staff, exquisite location, exceptional experiences, delicious food, incredible accommodation.

Prós: Great stay, which learns you in what direction tourism should develop if we want to sustain our yearly trips as humans. The staff is extremely helpful, they take their time on all the trips to explain eco-tourism. The cabins are great and the entire experience will not let you down.

Contras: That we booked 1 day instead of 2.

Prós: It was like being in Paradise!! Snorkeling was amazing, they even have giant coconut crabs. Food was varied and delicious. Bungalows, and indeed all on the island is done sustainably. Only 7 bungalows so really few people. Quiet, peaceful, wonderful.

Prós: Can't point any one thing. People, facilities, food, etc. Everything was beyond perfect.

Contras: Lot of work going on Government road to resort.

Prós: É um lugar realmente especial... a envolvencia, o requinte do serviço, a simpatia e atenção dos funcionários... um lugar único. Excelente para quem procura relaxar uns dias em zanzibar.

Contras: Nada a apontar.

Prós: the best hotel we stay in our 13 days trip thought Kenya and Tanzania. Excellent locaion in calm area with nice pier which makes you comfortable swimming regargless the tide. only 13 villas in the lodge where you feel very private. Delicious food in the restaurant. Gourmand style. Good wine list. The staff is brilliant. Very friendly (like in most of the hotels) BUT with nice school to be unvisible but super fast and effective without much talking. The room facilities just perfect.

Prós: The spectacular location of the resort, the delicious food and the terrific service of the resort staff! A huge shout out and kudos to Mr. Nivot at the hotel reception and the fabulous kitchen staff who went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and thoroughly enjoy our stay! We definitely recommend Zanzi if you’re looking for a peaceful and secluded holiday with your better half ! We hope to be back soon!

Contras: Wish the villa pools were bigger or deeper as they were not meant for swimming but more for lounging and lazing ! But overall amazing experience at this resort !

Prós: Tudo

Contras: Nada

Prós: Amazing friendly staff ... super clean amd private rooms. Totally recommended.

Contras: Rocky beach.

Prós: Warm and welcoming staff, beautiful resort, amazing views, good food, relaxing atmosphere

Contras: Expensive excursions if booking through hotel and also massage prices on the high side. Hand shower next to WC would be better than the bidet. Kettle needs a longer cord to place it on the table if plugging it in. Fresh milk served with tea, coffee and cereal would be much better instead of carton milk.

Prós: The resort is a little oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the towns/ streets. We found the staff to be attentive and friendly and really enjoyed the wildlife around the resort. Food was great... would definitely recommend staying here if you like nature and a more intimate experience.

Contras: Nothing to do with the resort itself, but i thought the spice farm tour was very average. Not a real farm, just something set up for tourists, with pressured expectations to buy products and tip.

Prós: Everything was great. We can't say even one bad thing about this hotel. Especially the foods in every breakfast and dinner was so delicious.

Prós: Staff are very frendly. Location is amazing but the way to location not good

Contras: Way to location

Prós: The resort is so quiet you can enjoy the Nature beauty The staff are friendly and always welcome you with smiling and the helpful The food as an art so delicious.. The photos on booking site do not give the place its aesthetic value.. Thank you all of you.. One day I will visit you again

Contras: I did not stay enough

Prós: Amazing kitchen very good facilities very good services

Contras: Nothing

Prós: The staff members were friendly lots of smiles Food was amazing delicious salads

Contras: The toilet in the room was emitting a foul nasty smell no matter how much they cleaned it must have been a plumbing problem

Prós: Friendly staff excellent service at all restaurants and spa was amazing

Prós: I don't like anyhtingelse; sea was bad,the room was bed; breakfeast and dinner too. Nothing I like; pictures were shpwn in booking was not the real and cheating too. If I come Zanzibar I don't come to this hotel never ...

Prós: The location!

Prós: Clean,food selection is good ,pool is nice clean , friendly staff

Contras: The beach is not suitable , the inclusive tag is not practical , a service at the pool is not consistent

Prós: A simpatia e disponibilidade de todo o staff. Simplesmente excepcional. Uma nota muito especial para o Chef Aggrey. Foi incansável a sua preocupação com a alimentação da nossa filha de 15meses.

Contras: A comida temática. Deveria haver um buffet básico independentemente do tema culinário.

Prós: Friendly staff and waiters. Evenings were terrific since we were lucky enough to have live music during dinner. Decided to extend for an additional night. Would recommend it to couples and families. Beautiful scenery. Food at the beach was delicious.

Prós: Da extrema simpatia e atenção dos funcionários, comida e infra - estruturas

Contras: Nada a apontar.

Prós: Everything is amazing. People working over there are so polite, such a lovely place.

Prós: Staff, entertainment , food , it's clean

Contras: Frogs making lots of noise , if could b removed will better

Prós: The staff is exceptionally pleasant and welcoming

Contras: A bit far from city and airport

Prós: Its Spanish hotel and they provide Paella Spanish rice food in the dinner buffet which is good, and the room is beautiful with very big bathroom. The Hotel environment is very beautiful and all is good.

Contras: What disappointed me was they did not have professional tennis player partner and have sent me a guy who does not know to play at all lol. The room smells a little bit humid...

Prós: Location in very nice beach, tropical setting but quiet. Restaurant and bar well presented. Very efficient and friendly staff- always helpful and go the extra yard. Big rooms

Contras: Didn’t have air-conditioning but had over-head fan and other fans which is fine overnight.

Prós: What a place! We stayed here for a couple of nights to finish off our honeymoon tour, and we were so glad we picked it. The location is stunning- the beach is basically private and is a little paradise, free of beach boys unlike the north beaches. The tidal shift is large, which means you can walk out really far in the shallow water and enjoy the views/look for crabs! Drinks including fresh coconuts served to your lounger if desired. The room was lovely - very clean and full with lovely little touches to welcome us. Decent shower, could have been a little more powerful but that's being picky, and a very comfortable bed. The food was delicious- lots of choice for breakfast and good coffee, tasty lunch options, and the three course dinners were fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit, pastries and coffee is also served every day around 3pm. We also had a dinner on the beach one night which felt really special, although we struggled to finish the sea food platter as it was enormous! All the staff were so kind and welcoming too, they really allowed us to make the most of our short time there. Overall would thoroughly recommend.

Contras: Nothing of note.

Prós: Location: Beach beach in Zanzibar we saw and you really felt like it was private to the resort. Staff: were incredibly helpful. Coming from a non-tipping country, the tipping at the end of the trip process kept things simpler. Facilities: grounds, restaurant and pool were beautiful. Particularly liked the inclusion of a library and games to play. Food: was expensive but good.

Contras: Room: We booked the private pool bungalow with ocean views thinking it would be a lot more private then what it was given the price. Our bungalow shared an adjoining wall with other another bungalow and windows have no glass (mesh). It also was close to the next resort. So all sorts of sounds were making there way into our room at night. All the private pool bungalows have the public resort pool In between them and the beach views and it’s all open so there isn’t really anything private about it. If I had my time again I would book the other beach front bungalows that were less expensive without the private pool.

Prós: Excellent hotel. Potentially, the best place I have ever stayed and I travel often. The welcome from all the staff was wonderful and continued throughout the stay, from the waitresses taking drinks and food orders at the pool and beach, to the dinner waiters and bar staff. Shout out to the guys who carried our suitcases on their shoulders across the beach to our room as well. We stayed in both a garden view and beach front bungalow and both were incredible, great comfortable beds, and stunning views of the beach. The infinity pool was incredible and the beach was idyllic. The food was very good, and breakfast included had both a buffet and an a la carte menu. The food was fresh and tasty and very reasonably priced. I cannot recommend this place highly enough, it is in a more secluded quiet part of pongwe but you can organise excursions and taxis either yourself or through the hotel, there are also boat tours, but it was tranquil and paradise and I cannot wait to go back. The room also came with beach bags, towels and large rim hats, as well as robes. WiFi was good, there are also printing facilities, a computer and a library in reception. There was also fresh fruit free every afternoon, including coconuts, and free coffee and tea facilities in the restaurant all day.

Contras: This was a perfect place to stay, if I was nitpicking the only thing I missed in the room was a hairdryer, but not at all an issue.

Prós: The boutique style and privacy of this resort is a must for couples and families. Being a couple of male friends it provided a great chance to relax and unwind with a good book, burger and beer. Well appointed villas and a fabulous balance of staff to guest ratio

Contras: Second last day got extremely ill and lost a day an a half. Did not inform hotel until i was up and about.

Prós: The location of the hotel is amazing, the most beautiful beach I have ever seen.

Prós: We had a phenomenal stay at Pongwe. The location and private beach is amazing, the food is incredible and the staff are world class. Absolutely no complaints and would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to visit Zanzibar.

Prós: Such a peaceful and beautiful setting. Perfect for a few days of relaxing. Just wish that we stayed longer. Food was also good 28$ for 2 course dinner and 35$ for 3 course, changing menu each night. The staff really made the stay. They were amazing and wanted to help at any opportunity, always with a smile on their face. We would be lying on the beach and offered a drink just at the right moment. Thanks so much

Contras: Didn’t dislike anything during our stay. Only slight frustration was the taxi prices which were very high in comparison to any other hotel we have stayed at in Zanzibar. Just hope the drivers received most of the money.

Prós: Rooms, location, staff, the beach, service

Contras: During hot summers you may want air conditioner. They don’t have. We were the in July and it was perfect temperate.

Prós: - Staff is very professional and friendly - hotel complex with beautiful garden, palms, beach and the whole Ambiente - Food is very delicious - Specials like free cocktail or canapés - Beautiful gift at the end of our stay - support for keeping our luggage for 4 days during the safari - personally welcome and support by hotelmanager

Contras: - cocktails and wine are not delicious, doesn’t match with 5* stars hotel and doesn’t match to the fabulous food. Food is 5* class, but not the beverages especially cocktails are just water - In the room we had not normal things like shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, just shampoo and this was not the good one, usually in 5* stars hotels you cans find anything ( that’s way I didn’t buy these things by myself and had to buy this in shop for 28$ bodylotion , this is not acceptable at all, such expensive prices just for Nivea body lotion) in general the shop offers prices to feel like a silly tourist, cheap china quality flip flops for 30$ etc - Excepted more for honeymoon as Just Prosecco for free, in other hotels at Sansibar (which we’re not so expensive) we did get flowers, lovely personally written message, and also upgrade for free. I didn’t excepted this at all, but If i compare with others this was definitely different and we paid much more here. - gym is too small and too old, also doesn’t match to the rest of the hotel. This will be okay for 3 stars but not for 5.

Prós: Meals were delicious. Decor was fascinating. Service was impeccable!

Contras: I would have like the dinner to have been served earlier, like 6 or 630. And I was surprised at how hard the mattresses were...was not as comfortable sleeping as I thought I would be.

Prós: Manager and the staff in the restaurant was very good; reception and welcoming wwere not enough.

Contras: I don't like the sea, it was too windy and we couldn't sit on the beach . Room was too old and there were lots of mosquitos in he room and we askd for housekeeping.

Contras: Didn’t like that the hotel wasn’t modern. The bathrooms are small and although we had half board we had to pay for our drinks including water!

Prós: Tudo ótimo! Quarto, cama, chuveiro, comidas, atendimento!

Contras: Famoso pelo spa, porém não têm vagas para nada no spa, precisa de reserva com 4 dias de antecedência.

Prós: Quartos incríveis, atendimento e comida maravilhosos.

Contras: Distante de tudo. Famoso pelo spa, mas quando vc vai agendar as coisas tem para apenas 4 ou 5 dias depois (fiquei 3 dias, nao tive como aproveitar)

Prós: Food, dive center, staff, bathrooms, bed... management accessibility..

Contras: Nothing

Prós: Space,food and paradise feeling

Contras: Water sports guy Pep, seemed unwilling to properly schedule the kite surfing lessons we had booked...

Prós: I loved the décor of the resort which was superb. The staff were welcoming and professional, as well as keen to ensure that I enjoyed my stay. I also really liked the food which was delicious with a varied menu. The facilities were perfect as expected and I enjoyed relaxing at the clean white sand beach.

Contras: N/A

Prós: + Beach area is nice, but some seaweed at low tide + Food was good, we had breakfast and dinner included; good cocktails, but we had to pay for all drinks at dinner + Nice facilities, good water sports center (reef walk organized by the hotel was amazing, highly recommend it!) + Very friendly and helpful staff; they organized a trip to Jozani Forest for us (very close and easy to visit) and also proactively approached us about organizing the transfer for our departure

Contras: - The resort and especially the rooms need a little refurbishment, as they look a bit old; felt a bit overpriced for how the rooms look - No mosquito nets at the doors. When we arrived our room and bathroom were full of mosquitoes and we had to spend at least 30 min killing them. Also because of lack of mosquito net, a lizard came into our room in the evening and although the hotel provided prompt support, the experience of evacuating it was not the most pleasant one. - Bar area a bit quiet and deserted in the evening, maybe because it's more of a family resort

Prós: Set in a beautifully tended tropical garden on the edge of a picture-book beach, Breezes is definitely a place to pamper yourself. There's a wide variety of food and entertainment options available for any traveller. We stayed in four hotels in Zanzibar, and Breezes had the best and biggest pool. The food was a real treat!

Prós: Staff were super friendly

Contras: Bugs ! And mosquitos

Prós: The hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Zanzibar. It is very comfortable and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food was very good, especially the breakfast which had a great variety. Choose this hotel if you want to visit Stone Town and Prison Island for a couple of days or if you are there for business.

Contras: The Spa could definitely be improved. The beach is an open beach so dont choose this hotel if you want a beach holiday.

Prós: Breakfast was a fantastic spread! Many thanks to the general manager Nicholas for going out of his way to make us so comfortable. The staff was fabulous looking after us.

Prós: Terrific hotel with wonderful pool, views, right on the beach, good food selection and quality, superb staff. A bit pricey for being right in stone town (and therefore not on the nicest beach), but a great place to stay for those who don't have time to get out to the further parts of the island

Prós: It’s historical significance, architecture, cleanliness, upkeep, good air conditioning and comfortable bed. The room was spacious. The staff were responsive to our needs and recommended things to do in the areas and arranged for it.

Contras: Electricity outages were common during our stay but only lasted a minute at a time. Our room did not have hot water.

Prós: Excellent location, great restaurant

Contras: No hand towel in the main bathroom, only tissues (difficult to wipe wet hands with)

Prós: Location

Contras: We were promised a bottle of sparkling wine in our room on arrival as it was our honeymoon but this was not provided. No big deal. The service at the bar / restaurant was worst I have ever experienced in a 5 star hotel. 15 minutes between providing the menu and taking our drinks order. Red wine was being kept on ice so it was served ice cold. Our food took ages to arrive and when it did arrive it did not come with any of our side orders. They had forgotten. Side orders were provided 20 minutes after we finished our main meal. The restaurant was not busy. That evening we rang reception to ask about the sparkling wine and were told they would call us back. No response. We inquired on our way out to dinner and were met with a shrug of the shoulders. When we returned from dinner we asked again and they said they would send it to our room immediately. Unless we inquired again, the hotel staff would have continued to simply ignore us. 1 hour later and it still had not arrived to room. We had to call reception again. The next day we asked for some change at the bar as we only had large notes. We were told no. We asked at the reception and again were told no. This is meant to be a $500/night 5 star hotel but yet they could not handle such a simple request. We had a drink that night in the bar and ordered two glasses of red wine. 6 times the waiter returned to our table to confirm the order. Eventually he advised that the wine was not available so we ordered different wine. Again the red wine was served ice cold despite the hotels website boasting of their prestigious sommeliers. The robes in the room were torn and there was blood on the moaquito net around the bed. Despite all of the above, it is a beautiful hotel in an excellent location with spectacular views. Sadly the service is poor or maybe we simply weren't important enough guests as staff seemed to swarm to certain guests. It may be the most expensive hotel in stone town but definitely not the best.

Prós: Thank you for the birthday surprise cake. It was much appreciated.

Contras: Bed making needs improvement. There needs to be two sheets (linen) a fitted and flat sheet

Prós: Amazing location, highly recommended if staying in stone town.

Prós: The staff were very good and took a lot of time to get to know us and make us feel comfortable, especially our 8 year old granddaughter. The room was very well appointed (junior suite) with loads of storage space. The food was a nice mix of local and international style and fairly priced. Fabulous sunsets over the sea from our balcony.

Contras: TV remote and bathroom scales needed batteries and obviously hadn’t been checked before new guests arrived. TV choice very limited. Small problem with lighting that wouldn’t switch off too, though this was rectified when reported. So just a few small niggly things that shouldn’t really happen at the price level.

Contras: The price is high for the rooms

Prós: The hotel is beautiful. We had an ocean view and kept the door open all night and it was simply stunning. We woke to the local women doing bootcamp on the beach in their hijabs and it was delightful. The management were exceptional and introduced themselves individually to us in case we needed anything. When we wanted to send some of our belongings back to Australia they were so helpful. We loved the pool area and after 2 weeks on safari, we adored this hotel. It gave us the refreshment we needed to travel on to Egypt.

Contras: The bar staff were so slow! Over an hour to get a Margherita at the pool is ridiculous and beers always arrived warm. However a local from Dar gave us a great tip - ask for an ice bucket with your beer and all will be fine.

Prós: O quarto

Prós: Amazing experience.

Contras: Nothing

Prós: The staff was amazing and gracious. The gentleman who took our specific request ( don’t remember his name, it started with ‘M’ was so wonderful and helpful and Amina was also so gracious.

Contras: Nothing, we loved it.

Prós: Fantastic: room, bell man, staff, bar and breakfast!!!

Contras: Would Like to check out a bit later than 10.

Prós: Lovely service, old world charm, fantastic central location

Prós: The staff were amazing and friendly.

Contras: Nothing

Prós: Wonderful staff, the views, the character of this hotel a

Prós: The staff were very friendly and eager to help. However we were given some incorrecr information which completely derailed our plans for the final night.

Contras: The room we stayed in was poorly located and didn't catch any breeze and so was stiflingly hot and the a/c was glacial. A ceiling fan might be a possible option to ensure the rooms can stay cool. The bathroom was ridiculously small and in need of some upgrades to the fittings, particularly the taps and the showerhead which were encrusted with lime from the water. The sad little shower curtain was not a great look either. The breakfast has been the worst breakfast I have had at a supposedly 5* hotel. Both the hot and cold options were severely limited and underwhelming. The food was not particularly tasty either.

Prós: Serena Hotel was our first stop in Zanzibar on what has turned out to be one of the best trip of our lives. We spent two nights in stone town at the Serena Hotel. The hotel is really quite a heritage in stone town. Fantastically located, just a short walk from the old city. An excellent breakfast spread and really charming room which still has lots of classic touches that make it quite authentic. Tip: book a sun down dinner at the Emerson Spice which is a 10 min walk from the hotel! And book in advance to get the roof top/terrace!

Contras: There was a wedding on our last night and whilst it was quite entertaining to watch, I do wish the hotel had informed us as we could not go to bed until after 11pm when the wedding ended.

Prós: Perfect location, and an easy walk to main sites in Stone Town. Mollel at reception was very helpful in booking two nice excursions for me on a very short notice. Yousif Kabir at reception is also very nice and kind. Rabia, Amina at reception and another lady that I cannot recall her name unfortunately. The hotel terrace overlooking the Indian ocean is very nice. I could spend hours just sitting there. Restaurants are very good with excellent quality and taste of food. Excellent service too. Housekeeping is excellent too and very kind and helpful. If I visit Stone Town again, very likely I will stay at the same hotel.

Contras: Nothing I can think of

Prós: Welcoming and friendly staff. Very attractive room in a very nice house. Easy walking distance to all places of interest.

Contras: On-site parking chaotic. Not actually a hotel car park, only a couple of spaces. Had to move the car a few hours later. Worried it would be blocked in. No alcohol policy. This was not mentioned in the description but has been in place eight months. Were told we could bring own then this was contradicted. Told no wine glasses despite picture clearly showing this in details. Would not have booked if we knew about these issues. Description needs updating.

Prós: A localização é ideal, numa pequena rua mais sossegada a poucos passos da rua principal com bastantes restaurantes / cafés e lojinhas giras

Contras: O único acesso aos quartos pelas escadas de madeira super barulhentas.

Prós: The place in downtown Stontown and the decoration of the hotel (old house).

Contras: My room was just down the kitchen and i could hear the noise of the fridge or the AC engine and people walking. The window insulation are not good also (old one). There was no decoration in the bathroom all the stuff were on a chair.

Prós: Estar hospedada em Kisiwa em Stone City foi uma experiencia agradavel, o staff foi muito prestativo. Os quartos estão sempre limpos e adorei o breakfast.

Prós: Much more than we expected! Wonderful architecture, tradicional and modern at the same time. Best location in Stone Town and a delicious breakfast. Staff extremely friendly!

Prós: Everything

Contras: Nothing

Contras: They declare the hotel has a private parking, but there is no parking. I had booked this hotel just for this reason, since I had to go to the airport at 3.30 am. They make you park in a narrow dusty street near the hotel (if you find a place), where the cars are parked one behind the other, with the risk that you cannot exit if you need.

Prós: It’s a beautiful old colonial house turned boutique hotel. If you like your hotels to have character and history, Kisiwa House is ideal. It’s beautifully charming and it’s located in the centre of stone town.

Prós: A lovingly restored traditional Stone Town building converted into a fabulous boutique hotel. The building was just gorgeous! The room was beautiful and cosy and full of charm and character. The staff were all very friendly and efficient. Breakfast was excellent with a great choice and served on the amazing roof top.

Contras: The only negative.......I didn't have time to have the evening meal in the restaurant and to enjoy all the nooks and crannies and little seating spots hidden around.

Prós: Mwanajuma was a great host & the staff was equally impressive.

Contras: The beef bacon shortage.

Prós: The rooms are very clean, roomie, the staff were very welcoming and nice. The breakfast was great! Just near Kenyata road where you can buy things. Near the clothes market and beach

Contras: Without elevator and the hotel has high stairs

Prós: Location of the hotel, roof terrace

Contras: additional charges on credit card to pay transportation

Prós: Beautiful views from the rooftop and complimentary breakfast!

Prós: The staff was wonderful! The rooftop breakfast was a lovely way to start the day and great views of Zanzibar

Prós: It’s a very charming hotel,like an oasis in the chaos of Stone Town. The rooftop is amazing and I really enjoy the breakfast there(pancakes with local honey are sooo good!). The bath is outside the room but it’s big,super clean and believe me it’s not a problem! The staff is kind and I ask them to organize me the transfer from the airport to the hotel(i was very satisfied,it was night time and the driver stopped the car and walked to the hotel with us)and the Nakupenda tour(it was fantastic too!we were the first to arrive to the island...and this make the difference!!)

Prós: This wonderful, charming, little guesthouse in the middle of Stone Town is definitely worth a stay. A lovely interior, great coffee and a delicious breakfast promises a relaxing night and refreshing start in the day! Stepping out of the doors, you find yourself in the middle of the narrow streets of Stone Town and the Night Market as well as delightful restaurant are just some minutes by foot. Great stay, big thanks to the Zanzibar Coffee House Staff!

Contras: -

Prós: Fabulous location, quirky hotel. Great restaurants amd shops around.

Contras: Overpriced. Taxi shuttle was expensive. We then found there were four of us - essentially double booked so left half an hour later than requested for the airport And charged huge amount for very short journey - which by double booking us meant they made a mint.

Prós: I liked everything

Contras: Nothing

Prós: Localização muito boa. Funcionários muito atenciosos e simpáticos. Comida do café em baixo do hotel boa e preço razoável. Pequeno almoço muito bom . Quarto simples mas confortável.

Contras: O hotel não tem acesso de carro.

Prós: The hotel and decorations are beautiful.

Contras: We arrived at 21:00 and for some reason we did not have hot water for the shower.

Prós: Very historic place, simple but very good breakfast, outstanding staff.

Contras: Bed was a bit hard.

Prós: Breakfast from rooftop Terrasse us great as well as the spacious arabian rooms with very large beds.

Prós: Breakfast options were good. Location was suitable. (I only got lost twice)

Contras: Dislocated bathroom from sleeping facilities.

Prós: Great spot to relax and enjoy the beach. Some of the reviews said the lunches were not good, we found it excellent. Candle light dinner on the beach was really nice

Contras: It did get very hot

Prós: The staff were helpful, especially accepting the right to cancel (stayed 1 night instead of 5).

Contras: Please understand that I wish someone had written some warnings before I booked - the Island is called Grave Island for a reason...as there is a sizable C19th graveyard situated close to the beach huts. The huts themselves have no a/c, no TV, no wifi, no fridge, no hot water and are very basic - in fact they don't have electricity as the island generator is only started for a few hours in the morning and evening for the kitchen to prepare food. For the money you would expect some luxury, however the place didn't offer the basics - so after one night I cancelled the rest of the stay

Prós: Unique experience away from the hustle and bustle. Basic facilities. Wonderful staff.

Contras: More information regarding payment methods.

Prós: Amazing location, beautiful island offers many activities between swimming, snorkeling, walking in the lush Forrest and boat trips to other recreational places. Quiet and romantic place best for relaxing. Cosy environment and friendly staff

Contras: Power is not available around the hour

Prós: Well, can’t say much about our stay in this beautiful Island and resort. Everything was so perfect and beautiful. From the breakfast to the dinner, the pool, the staff, the room... for sure that words will not explain enough about our stay there. Plus, they provide to the guests a free boat transport to Stone Town at 10 am and coming back to Chapwani at 13:30, so you have plenty of time to visti the main city and come back again to enjoy this little paradise. Hope to see them all again. Sante

Prós: The relaxing atmosphere, the huge secluded house that we got as a bungalow for two nights given you the sensation to have your own private island. Great snorkeling and strange animals everywhere to discover for the kids... The restaurant is good, the staff and manager are very kind and discreet.

Contras: Would have liked to stay longer !!!

Prós: The beach. The location. The staff

Contras: Food choice was not available. The facilities in room were extremely basic given the cost per night to stay here

Prós: Was a fantastic place to finished our holidays in Zanzibar. Great staff with friendly and lovely service .

Prós: We spent 3 nights. Chapwani or Grave Island Is a great location, not too far away from Stone town, with easy access to the various islands in the vicinity. In particular to snake island (through the sand bank with plenty of beautiful star fish!) at low tide. Felt like little paradise on earth with beautiful sunsets. It was nice to see fruit bats, little deer, coconut Crabs Very friendly staff and manager Nice diner, in particular the last one organised on the beach next to our bungalow.

Contras: Being charged $30 to access the island (return). It should be included in the price. Electricity would work from 6pm to 3am, which means that the fan stops working when you are sleeping and it gets hot. Wifi is only available from the reception The dinner menu was a fixed one and nice but somehow not that elaborate. In particular the Dessert (a slice of pineapple grilled with honey one evening, a grilled banana the next evening)... Lunch menu price were really expensive. $15 for some chicken and $18 for fish goujons... Last, the swimming pool looked nice but it had green algues at the bottom. Did not look super clean and was not really inviting. We did not see any one in it during our stay.

Prós: Nice big room and good food. Nice staff.

Contras: We were the only people with an airco in the room. Other people were complaining that it was to hot in their rooms. You can't pay with credit card also you have to take a lot of money with you. You almost need a suitcase.

Prós: Everything. Beautiful accommodation, very comfortable and walking distance to everything.

Prós: Beautiful building, with a beautiful spacious roof top where one can relax with the cooling breeze and very.

Contras: Internet could have been stronger round the whole building. The staff tried their best at all times to accommodate with any short comings but one seemed like an inconvenience by the main person sitting at the reception desk. Rooms don’t have a lot in them so be warned.

Prós: Beautiful hotel, staff very friendly and good check in with welcome drink. Appreciated being told the history of the building. Room was cosy but expected in a period property. Loved the pretty turmeric bathtub and bath products in the room smell amazing! Close to night markets and 2 mins away from the ferry port. Ahsante!

Contras: We were told there would be a taxi booked to the airport for our early flight, there was no taxi ready for us and after 10 minutes of phone calls the man on the front desk led us out onto the street where he grabbed a random taxi for us. Also we weren't made aware on check in or check out that we had the rest of our balance to pay, were made aware once we had left via WhatsApp and some failed attempts at emailing the payment link.

Prós: everyone was friendly and helpful...such a warm place i felt like being with family

Contras: Breakfast could have more options

Prós: Antique arabic decoration and old genuine materials

Contras: Small bathroom with no shower.

Prós: Very clean room, a lovely relax ambiance throughout the whole hotel. Friendly staff, very helpful and very pretty refreshing pool.

Contras: We had the feeling the matrass had had its best time :), food was ok but we did not had impression it was freshly made.

Prós: Simpatia das pessoas

Prós: I love the authenticity of this place. It screams Zanzibar. The staff is amazing as well. Will definitely return to this place in the future !

Prós: This is a restored old home that was furnished with antiques and other furnishings suited to its environment. We loved the atmosphere, pool, dinning and central location in Stone Town. This is not suitable for those with mobility issues as all rooms are on the second and third floors and stairs are steep and narrow. The roof terrace gives great views and is a peaceful place to relax.

Prós: Great value and well located in the historic center of Stone Town. Beautifully decorated rooms. Historic building- Princess Kholle’s residence in the mid 19th Century.

Prós: Good breakfast Nice outing to Prison Island, easy to set up and included a packed lunch Nicely decorated rooms Air conditioning Roof terrace and pool

Contras: Pillows a bit hard

Prós: Excellent menu and a very creative executive chef - from innovative creations of bread for breakfast to creative desserts. Excellent and attentive service by all staff members - from front desk to restaurant. Service with a smile all the time. Good location.

Contras: ...that we could not stay longer.

Prós: Location and breakfast

Contras: Toilets were stinking .

Prós: Friendly staff

Contras: There was no one at the airport to pick us up when we arrived.

Prós: The location.

Contras: A disappointing stay after 3 weeks in Tanzania. Reception area is small and pokey with little room to move around and tight seating. Hallways are dark. Rooms have no views. This is not a good hotel for tourists. The better rooms and service went to the large corporate customers like the aircraft flight staff that stay there. We saw and visited much nicer hotels in the area where tourists were treated as their first priority.

Prós: Great location for Stone Town Easy to get everywhere and the staff were great

Contras: Seems to be a thing in Zanzibar when it come to meals Breakfast starts at 6:30 but they are not ready at 7:00 so allow an hour after their start time Doesn't help when you need to catch a ferry though

Contras: Location is very convenient, the size and condition of room is average, however the customer service is the worst ever. The receptionist is very unprofessional and seems bring her personal emotions to her work, she didn’t even have a friendly smile to us after we arrived, probably she’s also a racist because the way she treats western country customers is so different with the way she treats us. We checked out 1 day earlier due to the change of our flight, we told her we have to leave and we understand the room charge is not refundable, and she was still keep telling us we have to pay for the room and keep going circle, not sure if she could understand English very well but this makes us very uncomfortable. The ground floor also has a very awful smell especially the main entrance, it is unreasonable to a 4 star hotel whatsoever.

Prós: Great Location! Literally in walking distance to everything in a very safe quiet area of Stonetown. Great little gym and mini fridge in the room. The staff at this hotel are so amazing!

Contras: The wifi was awful :(

Prós: Good staff, clean & location is nice

Contras: Nothing

Prós: Location and friendly staff. Good shower, large bath towels, clean, and great location. Laundry service great.

Contras: We could hear noise coming from restaurant above us at times but not too bad. Recommend a floor maybe other than the 4th floor. 405.

Prós: Big clean comfortable beds, spacious room, great wifi, fridge in the room, excellent tv reception with lots of channels

Contras: We didn't have hot water the first day. They fixed it the second, but the water pressure wasn't very good- I don't have thick hair and it took awhile to rinse the shampoo out... It's set back a ways from road so you need help with your bags an the food in the restaurant is limited and prices are high. Better breakfast at the Serena

Prós: The room was comfortable and a good size for me as a solo traveler. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and I was able to book several excursions through the reception desk. I also liked having the cafe available for meals, and the breakfast buffet upstairs.

Contras: The location was fine, but I would have liked to be slightly closer to the center of Stone Town.

Prós: The hotel was helpful storing our bags, offering a nice breakfast and booking for us a van to take us up Island. They also have some interesting fair trade wooden items for sale. The staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. The rooftop terrace was very delightful for breakfast. Air conditioning was essential due to the humidity.

Contras: We had no concerns.

Prós: Quarto confortável, este quarto fica virado para a parte de trás e assim não se ouvia tanto barulho à noite. Pequeno almoço muito bom e variado. Torradas, fruta, geleia, sumo, bolinho, iogurte podes tirar quantas vezes quiseres. depois tens ovos e café. Quem saí do hotel tem um monte de taxis para negociares os preços. Conseguimos sempre óptimos preços.

Prós: kind staff, clean and good location.

Prós: The hotel is top-notch. As the hotel is run partly by Dutch people, it has a good feel for European values and standards. Also the food is excellent!

Contras: The only downside is the location near the port. It is convenient if you travel by ferry (you can walk it in 5 minutes), but it is not the best neighborhood in town. But don't let that put you off. I will still recommend this hotel!

Prós: Beautiful clean rooms, extremely welcoming staff, excellent breakfast- this hotel definitely had the X-Factor: 10/10!

Prós: Central location, beautiful and spacious room

Prós: The staff were always helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great, with pancakes and fresh juices. Clean and comfortable. Cafe that is attached to the hotel is excellent with some good choice of food and milkshakes, ice cream etc.

Prós: Good location, Clean room, Nice staffs

Prós: Incredible breakfast. Super clean and friendly staff. Good place

Contras: Nothing really. All perfect.

Prós: Tudo

Prós: Nora and the staff were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was great! We did a prison island tour to see the giant turtles, and I HIGHLY recommend it! The giant turtles are honestly worth the trip to Zanzibar alien :)

Prós: Great place to relax, dive and there's a spa. The staff are great, helpful and friendly

Contras: The ceiling did'nt work very well.

Prós: Beautiful location, great and clean rooms with a lot of privacy. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly staff and great service.

Prós: Nice people smilly

Prós: Spectacular ocean view from the room, and from the bar. Extremely relaxing place, very pleasant service. Staff really went out of their way. Food and drinks nicely done. Visit to the spa was very much appreciated after Kilimanjaro climb!

Prós: the area where the hotel situated are calm out of the crowds. the sea view from the pool and the restaurant is awesome

Contras: the breakfast is very average. being in the tropical island one could expect a lot of fresh fruites. istead they serve kind of continental european breakfast with bread and cheese. Very strange. The evening meal is quite the same as the other hotels affering - buffet but again if you are on the ocean side with lots of fisherman around why not to offer to your guests wide choice of fresh fish and sea food. Also there are lots of monkey around the villas. they are very active during the night wich makes a lot of noise. The beach is nice but not the best. The staff in the restaurant is ok but sometimes too much annoing to hear from each single person: jambo, how are you my friend. If you are looking for a relax and calm atmosphere that did not help you at all. And on top of all above the price of the hotel is very expencive compare to the same or better level accommodation in Zanzibar (we been spent the other days in 4star and 5 start lodges and pay more then 50% less expencive).

Prós: We loved Fumba Beach lodge, there was so many knooks and crannys were you could have privacy or mix with other guests. We loved the Dhow bar and free house. The staff were so friendly and the food was great. There was nothing we didn’t like!

Contras: Nothing!

Prós: O gerente é muito acolhedor e a equipe era muito agradável... Fique lá

Prós: Excellent customer service

Contras: Slightly unkempt grounds away from the beach

Prós: Easy access for boat departure to Chumbe Island. Short distance to airport. Clean. Very good dinner menu.

Contras: The lady who brought me a welcome fruit plate and then said, " you have something for me?" The beach is a mangrove.... certainly not the typical glorious white sands of Zanzibar.

Prós: Good variety and plentiful.

Contras: The wifi was very average.

Prós: Actually I didn't stay long in hotel, came night and left early morning because of flight so I didn't have enogh time to take a tour in hotel but in overall these is my observation: - Specious Hotel, mix of traditional and modern buildings, near to the beach.

Contras: Full of Mosquitos in balcony that once you open window for seconds they enter the room. - You have to walk a distance to reach your room "which can be something nice if you are not tired or pregnant". - Beach was too crowded with locals "which can be also something nice" but for me seeking for relaxation.

Prós: Excellent location, close to the beach, fantastic views. Rooms were clean and comfortable

Contras: The reception area does not match the rooms. It is poorly constructed, walkways are not paved.

Prós: Nice large room with airconditionning

Contras: Very bad internet connection and slimy bottom in the sea. I expected nice, white sand and clear water

Prós: Location, staff personal attention and the food

Contras: Nothing was wrong, was perfect thanks

Prós: Good location for Chumbe Island which was the main reason for staying. Novel hotel layout amongst the Mbweni House ruins.

Contras: Nothing to dislike although the room was on the slightly smaller side but with a great shower!

Prós: First the staff was amazing and so was the location. I liked being close to stone town and the airport but still having a secluded beach.

Contras: The bathrooms could use an update but rest of the room was great

Prós: Well situated in shady gardens

Contras: The noise of the renovations was terrible

Prós: Room is good, and clean

Contras: Dinner - had to return my order

Prós: The rooms were very comfortable and the staff was delightful. Excellent location.

Prós: Beautiful historical hotel with unique guest rooms. Loved the architecture of the building and the details of the room. Added bonus of a rooftop bar/restaurant with a panoramic view of the town and even a jacuzzi up there. We were one of the few guests in the hotel since it's low season but all of the staff were still very accommodating.

Prós: A funcionária da recepção era muito simpática mas não chega para recomendar este hotel

Contras: O Hotel está numa zona não acessível a viaturas. Também não está preparado para receber muitos hóspedes. O pequeno almoço é fraco e é lamentável que no segundo dia faltava praticamente tudo. Copos,talheres, pratos, etc Não tem net nos quartos e na recepção e no terraço é extremamente lenta. Tive de pagar em numerário porque o terminal estava avariado ( ou não lhes convinha). O edifício histórico não justifica o desleixo das portas, janelas, etc Relação qualidade /preço desajustada.

Prós: It was an interesting historic building centrally located. It was very clean, well staffed and managed. All of the staff including the very helpful Maria were most accommodating and actually made you feel truly welcome and sincere. They all went out of their way to please, educate and help us. A safe haven in a bustling city.

Contras: We were surprised that cars/ taxis could not drive right up to the hotel but if a place is well located in Old Stone City only bikes and motor bikes can make it thru the streets.

Prós: Nice location, Stone Town is the perfect location to get to every You need to go, great restaurant above the hotel with a beautiful view. Very helpful and nice staff in the restaurant and reception area.

Contras: The bed is an not comfortable.

Prós: Nice room, views.

Contras: The power kept going off and their generator also didn’t work. Water pressure not great and pump to the toilet didn’t work most days. No hot water so be prepared for cold showers all the time. Wasn’t until breakfast on the third morning we were offered cooked eggs. Other days the breakfast offerings got less and less but seems they worked it out in the end.

Prós: Great staff, food, ambiance

Contras: Very difficult to find in the labyrinth of Stontown, even with map. I did not have a GPS, which might solve the problem. Only issue I had was a laundered pair of shorts of synthetic fabric that had the imprint of an iron on it, which burned a small hole and blackened a small area. Not a big deal but would have appreciated a heads-up on that.

Prós: Old and classy. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Lovely staff.

Contras: Nothing

Prós: Great staff Beautifull house in the center of Stone town. I loved that the staff every evening would make My room ready for Night time, mosquito net down, regulated the aircondition and made the room smell of a Nice fragrance. This was the Best place i stayed. I would go back anytime.

Prós: - Unique style of the hotel - Roof top terrace overlooking the city - Friendly receptionist

Contras: - Bland and somewhat tasteless food at the restaurant, being on the spice island one would expect very tasty food. - bad WiFi connection - towels not rinsed properly and still full of soap - room without windows - service at the restaurant somewhat not very friendly