A group of islands and islets some 25 miles off the Tanzanian coast, the Zanzibar Archipelago is headlined by Unguja (often referred to simply as Zanzibar) and Pemba. Once a separate nation, Zanzibar has a long history of trade with the Arab world, dating back to at least the 11th century. The capital, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has many interesting historic attractions. Zanzibar's bright white beaches and nearby coral reefs make it very popular with the sun and sea set.
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Blue Moon Resort is not only a hotel but it is our big project in which we have put all our efforts, energy, heart and soul. Our priority is a tourist and our aim is to make his stay pleasant. The guests do not only want to sunbathe, to admire Indian ocean and tropical nature, to go on excursions but also they want to come back in clean and nice rooms, which are equipped with all necessary things, to feel comfortable and safe, to eat tasty food and to be serviced at a high level. The most important things for us are kitchen, cleanliness, hygiene, service, affable staff. And we are responsible for this. We wanted to introduce something new and modern, while remaining faithful to the classical rules of hospitality. You can make a wish or you can make it happen! Welcome to Blue Moon Resort!
After booking a room with private pool at Blue Moon Resort a few months in advance (it was one of the only places which offered this in Zanzibar), we made the hour and a half drive from Stonetown. I had confirmed before leaving with them that we would be arriving. After a rough journey, we arrived to find that they could only offer us that room for 2 nights and then we would have to move to a normal room for the rest of the stay, but they would give us a free massage to apologise!!! Bear in mind that I had made it clear in advance that privacy was of the utmost importance, one of us is recovering from surgery and was not comfortable being in public wearing swimwear. The manager finally came out reluctantly and spoke to her busines partner, but there was absolutely NO chance they were going to give us the booked room for the stay. We made the point that we were already there, which gave them 3 days to find a solution for the other people, but it was a NO. My thinking is that they had booked the room for family or friends of the owners and put them ahead of paying and booked guests. This can be the only explanation. We left immediately and went to stay somewhere else, we asked for a full refund. Thank you owner of Blue Moon Resort for ruining our trip of a lifetime. Do not trust them!
4 based on 130 reviews
Discover the definition of ‘laid back luxury’ during your stay in Zanzibar Bay Resort, located in Marumbi. The resort has been recently constructed (2020), using materials that are respectful to the environment and maintaining an authentic African style with a relaxing atmosphere. Our beachfront resort offers 104 rooms, a huge infinity swimming pool with a tropical island, a pool bar and our magical Jetty bar on the Indian Ocean. We have a Massage and Wellness Centre in company with a 24hr Gym. The resort has a buffet and A-La-Carte Restaurant that caters for all. We also offer a 24-hour reception and Guest Relations Office for any queries or to book excursions, taxis and last-minute safari trips.
Had a lovely stay. Food and facilities are great, people are extremely helpful and friendly. The WiFi is mostly steady and stable throughout the resort. Communications regarding excursions could be a bit better or more clear but if you're prepared to go with the flow, you'll be fine. I will definitely visit again.
3.5 based on 930 reviews
Bathrooms smell. Room smelled okay for day one, remaining days no. Termites present I think, saw evidence of that- their feces as well as the smell. They never sprayed for anything. Breakfast is very weak (cornflakes one day and chocolate Krispies on the alternate, repeat) but the coffee is decent. The menu for eating was very basic. I ate outside of the bungalows every day. Staff were okay on evening and day one and then their attitudes soured. Because I don’t eat there? Because I booked no trips ? I’m not sure. Everyone was watching everyone all the time - I made sure to keep my valuables with me.
5 based on 36 reviews
Residence Gadea Zanzibar is a small residence consisting of 5 apartment,4 rooms and 1 brand new restaurant decorated with cascading tropical plants, with swimming pool for exclusive use.Located in the heart of the villag, to enjoy your holiday in freedom.
Beuatifully designed rooms with or without kitchen available. Bathroom and kitchen are small but just fine. If you want to enjoy Paje on budget, this is a very nice option! There is also a restaurant within the residence. If you love italian food, you should defenately give it a try.
5 based on 83 reviews
Isla Bonita Zanzibar Beach Resort is located right on the Beach at Matemwe-Kilima Juu about 30 minutes drive from the airport or stone town. The hotel is overlooking the Mnemba Island. The resort has a restaurant that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Many of the excursion in Zanzibar can be arranged through licensed tour operators.
The hotel is situated in a peaceful and quiet place, right next to the beach. All windows overlooking the beach and ocean. Food very good, lots of fish and seafood. The service was fantastic and very helpful. I highly recommend it.Nice pool. The perfect place to organize birthdays, engagements and weddings. I highly, highly recommend this place.
5 based on 8 reviews
Every apartment with: • 2 bedrooms (4 beds) • living room (2 beds) • bath room • kitchen corner • private terrace to the swimming pool • AC, TV, WiFi, warm water, fridge, room safe Our six apartments offer all comfort (AC, warm water, WiFi, TV, fridge, room-safe) including full hotel-service and laundry-service (on demand). Simba Apartment Hotel is perfect for couples, two couples, families, groups or friends traveling together. Each apartment has two bedrooms, a living room with a kitchen corner (that can be fully equipped on request), a bathroom and a private terrace. The slaps in the living-room have exactly the size of two 3x6-feet-matresses so that up to six persons can sleep in one apartment. In the middle of the apartments there's a nice swimming-pool. Individual full English breakfasts are included in the prices and served on your private terrace. IMPORTANT We are only two minutes sandwalk from the beach where you have access to a nice partner-hotel and can use sunbeds, swimming-pool and the facilities without any extra-charge. We speak German, Italian, English, French, Spanish and the local Swahili. Our concept was to offer apartments with the full-service of hotel. This is mostly unique on the island. It’s perfect for families or groups such as Vespa-drivers and others. Our apartments provide all European 4-star-standards. The apartments are surrounding a lovely swimming-pool where you will enjoy a lot of cosy privacy. Our restaurant and bar are built towards the mainroad so that you will not only meet tourists, but also locals and residents. For all of them we are one of the hotspots on the coast for best international and local food as well as a place to meet, chill and be merry. Every then and when we organize early-evening live concerts with local Swahili bands on our little stage. Other hotels don’t even give access to locals – we like them and want them to be part of our daily life. At Simba Apartment Hotel you will explore Zanzibar in an authentic and unforgettable way. We buy local fruit, veggies and meat, get our fish and seafood daily directly from the local fishermen and try wherever to avoid plastic. We are running our hotel as sustainable as possible. Welcome in paradise.
Fresh and tasty food. A very welcoming experience! Clean rooms and comfortable sunbeds by the pool! Karaoke is the all time favorite where you meet up with friends and live music on Saturdays! F1 also on sundays with good screen and sound system!
4 based on 24 reviews
Welcome to Michamvi and our lodge - a peaceful hideaway situated at the eastern coast of Zanzibar Island. You will find yourself in a beautiful and friendly environment only a stone's throw from the coral white beach and the warm waves of the Indian Ocean. You can look forward to lazy and sunny days, with the adventure awaiting just around the corner! Milele Lodge has seven rooms, we offer en suite, rooms with shared bathroom and a dorm. Each bedroom is equipped with fan, bed linen and mosquito nets.
I stayed at Milele Lodge four nights. The worst place in this price range so far (around $ 35). No information in the notice of no hot water, very dirty, torn towels, high humidity, cockroaches and very modest breakfasts (scrambled eggs from one egg). Nice service after all. The rest of the photos say it all.
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Granted, we were there in the off season but still.... No power (which meant suffocating in the rooms - no AC and one can't open the windows without swarms of mosquitoes coming in), and no wifi (and we were there on a business trip) made part of the reason for a really unpleasant stay. The low point was the incredibly inhospitable greeting from the apparent assistant manager (who acted entirely disgruntled and that we were a bother to even be there). From the moment we arrived, she had her hands in her pockets, dragging her feet and not a single smile, word of welcome or anything. It was a shocker. Her colleagues in the bar / restaurant were really kidn and went out of their way to make it up, but it was too late. Of grave concern to us was that it was reported to us that the construction of the hotel has cut off access for fishermen and seaweed collectors in the area too, so don't expect a warm reception from the locals. We were shunned completely when we extended a greeting, only to discover why later on.... You can hardly blame them when their means of survival is displaced by upmarket, exclusive developments... Working with (not against) local residents to find solutions and reasonable access arrangements is something that I hope this place takes seriously going forward. Potential conflict and an unpleasant experience for guests is the only other option.
3.5 based on 35 reviews
Scary and upsetting experience. Having lunch with a friend and my partner (who is black) joins two of us after lunch and within 10 minutes security comes over and starts yelling he is a beach boy and has to leave and stop bothering us. I intervene that this is my partner and this is totally unacceptable behaviour only for me and my friend to be yelled at and another security to come over and to yell in our faces and try to square up to my partner and yell at him he has to leave. After trying to stop security my friend went to get the owner all the while the Security guard is yelling for my partner to come over there so he can beat him. It only stopped when the owner came to get him. After a long time the owner came to apologise for the situation and gave us the bill for free but I would be so scared to return and can't believe the security is still working there after that behaviour. The bar manager did nothing about the situation and didn't seem to think there was an issue. Other reviews show this is not the first time this has happened - treating black people this way is completely unacceptable and this needs to be dealt with, my partner, my friend and I were distraught by this as we were just trying to have lunch and relax. We have been there a few times before and spent our money there but I do not think we will choose to return, very upsetting experience.
4 based on 5 reviews
This place is a scam. I had booked 2 nights from yesterday (1st to 3rd January 2022). When I arrived I was told the previous owner has died and the place is no longer operating as a guesthouse. I didn’t get access to the building but I saw from the gate that it’s clearly the place in the picture shown on hotels.com
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