Hotel a Zanzibar

Punti positivi: A lot of privacy for customers.

Punti positivi: The resort is amazing and privacy is great

Punti negativi: Far from everything

Punti positivi: Your free breakfast comes anywhere you want it to be served terrace beach pool room amazing

Punti negativi: The network goes up and down

Punti negativi: Resort incantevole! Staff cordiale ed accogliente

Punti positivi: We pretty much liked everything about this place. The room was spacious and the privet pool is such a treat. Above all I think the service and understanding of details and guest privacy is phenomenal here. And the food here is really much better than anything you'll find on the Island.

Punti negativi: Yes, the location on this side of the island does not come with the most amazing beach, as the west is a little more rocky, but the hotel makes up for it with its magical immersion into the jungle.

Punti positivi: We had an amazing stay at Zanzi Resort. The resort was beautiful. The facilities were great and the staff were all very polite, helpful and made our stay very comfortable.

Punti negativi: l'ospitalità, il cibo, l'accoglienza,la gestione, la mancanza di intrattenimenti, la spa solo di nome, le persone dello staff. RESORT da evitare.

Punti negativi: No beach at all The behavior of the manager when we arrived Pool was not clean

Punti positivi: have been to a lot of places worldwide but this place was really different, they take care of every tinny details, privacy is an art they are good about, for people who are relaxing with their beloved ones and honey mooners this is an ideal place, I stayed 5 days in Ocean access villa with private pool and almost private beach, I never dream of such wonderful atmosphere, you feel like this resort was designed by an artist not by an architect, from furniture to decoration to landscape, every corner in the resort was a piece of nice African art, food quality and staff service quality are only to be described as amazing, Staff is available whenever you need them without invoking your privacy, I have travelled to a lot of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, I am not exaggerating if I said this the best one I have been to, I will certainly plan to visit again for longer period Thanks for manager Mr./ kasper, to chief Mohamed, to Khamis and other staff members for all the care and enthusiasm showed during my stay.

Punti negativi: Really nothing was wrong

Punti positivi: Food, staff and service were amazing! :)

Punti negativi: They need to have a proper Gym, there was no workout machines or a treadmill!

Punti positivi: All the people were amazing, always friendly and supportive. And the villas are lovely. A whole house including a small pool for your own. Privacy at its best.

Punti positivi: Food was some of the best food I have eaten any where. Staff were amazing, so genuine and friendly. Location was good, on a quiet side of the island. The pier was amazing! So much wow factor! Over all, the facilities and the tranquility was superb.

Punti negativi: Bed was average Wifi poor

Punti positivi: If you consider Chumbe island expensive - do not hesitate it is WORTH, WORTH and Again Worth the money - I have been to different alone island and we with my wife were amazed of the staff, people and excellent location, the night snorkeling, the eco facilities, whole education project and idea is great. I think Chumbe is an island of the dreams and no matter we stayed 1 night I am sure we will be back there again - it was wonderful.

Punti negativi: Everything was great.

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: Nature and activities

Punti negativi: Food

Punti positivi: Tutto

Punti negativi: Niente

Punti positivi: This hotel is on a nature preserve and is spectacular all around, from the expertise of the staff in giving nature walks and snorkeling, to the outstanding cuisine which emphasizes local and sustainable harvests, to the eco lodges that are very comfortable and yet self sustaining with solar and water catchments.

Punti positivi: Ambience staff welcoming . Relaxed .

Punti negativi: Some lack of information about when you could snorkel

Punti positivi: È un posto da favola

Punti negativi: Niente tutto positivo

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: Very good food and fantastic staff.... Good snorkeling

Punti negativi: Toilets.... No mosquito repellent..... Other hotels provide repellents... ... Price for single travellers should be only 30%more not 100%...... The accommodation does not rectify that high price... E 356,- for one night is far too high. I got severe Malaria in Chumbe and had to sta, one week in Intensive care.......

Punti positivi: Esperienza fantastica. Da stare massimo 2 notti. Tutto sommato il rapporto qualità prezzo è ottimo

Punti negativi: Nulla

Punti positivi: All. The island, the staff, the idea, the food.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: What a spectacular location. Remember, travel here because you want to see the wildlife. Spend as much time in the ocean as possible. If you are a traveler who prefers to stay indoors, or wants to stay in extravagant accommodations, note that this location is not designed for that purpose, but for people who want to be closer to nature and to learn about the unique ecosystem. If you come expecting to be pampered, you won't necessarily be disappointed, but again the purpose of the resort is education and conservation. The complimentary lemongrass anti-mosquito cream is also amazing and deserves its own special shout-out.

Punti negativi: For a small island, staff were at times a bit hard to find. One evening, my bungalow also had a small technical problem which left me temporarily without electricity, but this was quickly fixed. Overall, excellent experience.

Punti positivi: The Melia Zanzibar property is beautiful! The landscaping and greenery is wonderful. The beach, although a 5 minute buggy ride away, is very unique - at low tide the sand is really fine, nothing we had seen before. The staff are incredibly friendly, warm and ready to engage with you in your quest to learn more about the island. The scuba team at the PADI center were really professional and was truly a highlight of the trip. The dives were great - even ending our trip with dolphin sighting! The f&b manager personally made sure we were happy with the service at every meal after raising a concern on day one. The rooms are sprayed and mosquito nets arranged every night at turn-down service.

Punti negativi: The rooms would be perfect if updated slightly. Additionally, the quality and variety of food did not match that of a 5 star hotel, particularly at Gabi beach and the pool restaurants.

Punti positivi: First of all the area in the resort is spectacular, a jungle dream just gorgeous with so many trees and greenery it’s so calming to just walk around. The staff are very friendly but people from Zanzibar are generally extremely nice. They have a good selection of food and so many places to relax, if you want to relax this is the place for you! If you want to escape your city life and busy work schedule, this is the place for you! I recommend staying in either the beach bungalow or the romantic pavilion because the beach view is out of this world!!!

Punti negativi: I can’t honestly say there was one thing I didn’t like but there were a few minor problems which a five star hotel shouldn’t have. Once we received a bottle of water and the water smelt bad, but it was one water bottle out of so many and the others were fine, we informed the reception so hopefully they check the waters. The first day housekeeping, didn’t refill our coffee and put extra toilet rolls so we had to ask for it but it seemed that housekeeping had ran out while making rounds but they should still make sure to bring some later, we had to call for it ourselves. When they brought it, it was amazing they got us a lot so they made up for it. Sometimes walking back at night there wasn’t enough light, I suggest that the property adds more solar light. If you are looking for a place with a good beach, gabi beach which is where Melia is, is not the best beach to swim because even in high tide there are stones. However still nice and you can chill by the beach during low tide. If you want to swim maybe other areas of the island would be better like a little north. Overall i can’t say it was bad because these minor points you forget when you see the beauty of the place.

Punti positivi: Location, Excellent service, The executive staff is amazing and always accessible to hotel guests, Delicious and varied food, The place is maintained to a high standard

Punti positivi: The Melia Zanzibar property is beautiful. The landscape and greenery are amazing. The beach, although a 10-15 minute walk away (regular buggies are available), is quite unique - at low tide the sand is muddy and fine, nothing we had seen before. Staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and happy to engage with you in your quest to learn more about the island. The PADI center at the hotel was the highlight of our trip, the team there is incredibly professional and the dives were wonderful - even ended with dolphin sightings! Housekeeping comes in every night to spray your room and arrange the mosquito net at turn-down service.

Punti negativi: The rooms could use a little more updating given the price point. The quality and variety of food does not match a 5 star hotel, particularly at Gabi beach and the pool restaurant.

Punti positivi: Great peaceful atmosphere for relaxation, very helpful staff, delicious restaurants. many things to do.

Punti negativi: Nothing in particular. However, they could have sealed the bungalow better so the insects does not come inside.

Punti negativi: Per il prezzo pagato esistono hotel migliori nella zona. La basic room è proprio sufficientemente soddisfacente il che non è coerente con il prezzo pagato. La spiaggia non è a due passi, ma a 15 minuti a piedi oppure a 3 minuti con il servizio navetta presente ogni 20 minuti Bene ma non benissimo!!!!

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

Punti positivi: The staff. The property grounds. The beach/pool. The food. The view. The spa and gym. Everything was wonderful and so lovely.

Punti negativi: I expected the room to be cleaner in detail (bathroom). The “all inclusive” does not include ‘everything’ (a restaurant on the property is not included and not all items on every menu is included) so therefore it isn’t really all inclusive but still makes sense if you plan on being there all day.

Punti positivi: Great private beach!! Seafront bungalows are amazing Good cocktails(although a bit too small) Beautiful surroundings and gardens Great pool

Punti negativi: We got a big discount when we booked through booking.com. I would not pay the normal rate for this hotel. All inclusive drink options are adequate, but the cocktails take so long to arrive when you order them and they are so small (think tiny 250/300ml glasses, single shot cocktails) Standard all inclusive only included dinner at the buffet, which was decent on some nights and poor on others. You can also just do tapas on the yeti, but the tapas menu doesn’t change at all...

Punti positivi: Food was perfect. Friendly waiters.

Punti negativi: The room needs renovation, housekeeping poor, cleanlines as well.

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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...

Punti positivi: 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

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

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: Nothing of note.

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: 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

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

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

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti positivi: A fabulous boutique hotel with outstanding staff, good food and a stunning setting. At high tide it is impossible to walk far but unlike other nearby hotels there is at least a beach to get on and swimming is perfect. At low tide we were able to walk out to coral outcrops in the shallows which were like looking into an aquarium. There are no tea or coffee facilities in the rooms but early tea was delivered for us every morning and was available from the bar whenever we asked. We loved every moment and leaving at the end of our stay was not easy. Make sure to take advantage of supper on the beach, perfect!

Punti negativi: Hard to find much not to like but maybe the pillows could be better! Paddle boards did not exist but it was the very end of the season so they had maybe been removed.

Punti positivi: Rooms, location, staff, the beach, service

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

Punti positivi: La spiaggia

Punti negativi: La camera

Punti positivi: The staff are all superstars, the beach is quiet which we loved. The management is very kind to extend our stay without charging us because checkout time is 10:30am and our flight is at night. My husband fell ill because of Malaria tablets and he can’t get out of the bed, they allowed us to stay until late afternoon without charging us. Really appreciate that!

Punti positivi: Molto bella la zona ristorante/bar/piscina

Punti negativi: Le camere e i bagni li ho trovati di concezione vecchia.

Punti positivi: The Villa, the dive center, the staff are amazing from all aspects. The whole hotel is great :)

Punti negativi: Nothing

Punti positivi: Great beach.

Punti negativi: Although staff are friendly some of them are not problem solving oriented. The Hakuna Matata mentality, although an interesting concept, might pose a problem if you need a quick assistance or somebody who can really help you solve your problem. We had to wait more than one hour to get our room keys and despite our patience some of the staff were not friendly and understanding when we said the waiting time was too much. Also, if you like good food, I would suggest you to book a room at Baraza Resort, owned by the same family who owns Breezes, we were not amazed by the food and wine options offered at Breezes.

Punti positivi: Food, dive center, staff, bathrooms, bed... management accessibility..

Punti negativi: Nothing

Punti positivi: Space,food and paradise feeling

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

Punti positivi: The food was of an excellent quality. the hotel is beautiful and the staff were very helpful. on the day we left the hotel, we checked out at 4:45 AM and they have packed our breakfast for us for take away. The service genuinely could not have been any better. I will definitely go back to this hotel.

Punti negativi: The breakfast was good, but could use a little more variety.

Punti positivi: L'abitat , la struttura nel suo complesso e l'organizzazione.

Punti negativi: Indiscutibilmente e solo il collegamento WiFi ...quasi assente per il PC

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: N/A

Punti positivi: Resort molto confortevole e dotato di tutti i servizi, compresa una grande e raffinata piscina. La spiaggia è a pochi passi. Stanza molto comoda e personale sempre attento. Pulizia molto ben curata

Punti negativi: Il servizio wifi gratuito copre solo l'area comune. Bisogna pagare un supplemento per averlo in camera. Politica poco condivisibile soprattutto per lo standard della struttura

Punti positivi: + 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

Punti negativi: - 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

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti positivi: The hotel is between 40 minutes to an hour from the international airport. You do have to arrange for a driver to pick you up and drive you to the resort. The fee should be $35 but most drivers will charge you $50 (which is a reap off I would say). I recommend the driver Asied +255655846082, he doesnt over charge tourist. And he is well known if you type driver in Zanzibar in google. We stayed two nights and three days at the resort and it was very relaxing. It was a half board meaning breakfast and dinner is included with the amount paid for the stay. From the time we arrived we were greeted with a refreshment and the hotel manager oriented us with the resorts facilities. We were lucky to be upgraded to Royal Palm cottage. The name Breezes really reflects the resort as the sea breeze is consistent and it was very relaxing lounging at the beach just watching the low tide to high tide. The food at the hotel is delicious. We had the chance to experience the gala night and the african night buffet. We were contented with the serving and the taste. We also tried the lunch in the grilled restaurant and the beef was well marinated and it was just the perfect lunch facing the beach waves, for a couple, it was quite romantic. The bed is made by the time you reach your room. It is also sprayed with anti mosquito but dont forget to bring your anti mosquito spray and always apply it as the mosquito bite in this country is quite itchy. I have also tried the spa and had whole body deep tissue massage. It was very relaxing and worth the money. Shout out to Lucas who always visits our table whenever we dine and make sure that we are satisfied with the food.

Punti negativi: Nothing to do with the resort. Basically the non proper disposal of garbage in the whole zanzibar. The beach was full of dead algae and garbage which would disgust you to swim in the beach.

Punti positivi: Staff were super friendly

Punti negativi: Bugs ! And mosquitos

Punti positivi: Absolutely everything! The fact that the manager was constantly around was fantastic. The staff, the accommodation, the facilities, the food, all exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!

Punti positivi: 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.

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

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti positivi: 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

Punti positivi: 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.

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

Punti positivi: La posizione perfetta, il personale, tutto, dai camerieri al concierge, davvero professionali. La camera vista mare ampia e luminosa. I letti e la biancheria di ottima qualità.

Punti negativi: La colazione molto varia ma senza yogurt naturale per farsi una semplice ciotola con i cereali. Presenti solo mini ciotoline di yogurt zuccherato già pronte con marmellata (per chi non puo mangiare zuccheri è un problema). La palestra da rimodernare, assolutamente non adeguata a un hotel di questo livello. L’hair salon chiuso proprio nel periodo di maggiore affluenza? (Natale/Capodanno)

Punti positivi: Location

Punti negativi: 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.

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

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

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

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti negativi: The price is high for the rooms

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

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

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: The staff were very friendly and helpful

Punti negativi: They could include some more TV channels as the one they provided were not all working

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti positivi: Kisiwa House is centrally located but tucked away in quiet street. We booked the suite and it was perfect. Very spacious, nice interior design, very clean. Staff is super friendly, fast working and discreet. Airconditioning was perfect and also much needed because Stonetown is so hot during noon. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. Fast laundry service as well.

Punti negativi: Towels could have been cleaner and less smelly and the shower in the suite needs to be fixed as after showering half of the bathroom floor is going to bet wet.

Punti positivi: Gli arredi dell’hotel sono meravigliosi, la colazione viene servita su una splendida terrazza vista mare... e la vasca in camera è spaziale!

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: L'hotel è arredato con gusto, il letto comodo, pulizia impeccabile, personale gentilissimo, location ideale (centrale ma silenziosa). Ottima ed abbondante la colazione servita in terrazza vista oceano. Ci sono già stata in passato e ci ritornerei sicuramente.

Punti negativi: Il servizio wi-fi non funzionava. Puzza di ritorno di fogna in bagno (ma si sa che a Stone Town le fogne sono quel che sono...).

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

Punti negativi: The beef bacon shortage.

Punti positivi: 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

Punti negativi: Without elevator and the hotel has high stairs

Punti positivi: Perfect stay! Thee most friendliest and helpful staff! Check in was simple and quick. Great location. Rooms were comfortable and very clean. Also had choice of both bath and shower. Would definitely recommend!!!

Punti positivi: Location of the hotel, roof terrace

Punti negativi: additional charges on credit card to pay transportation

Punti positivi: Amazing experience.

Punti negativi: Nothing

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: Nothing, we loved it.

Punti positivi: Fantastic: room, bell man, staff, bar and breakfast!!!

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

Punti positivi: Lovely service, old world charm, fantastic central location

Punti positivi: The staff were amazing and friendly.

Punti negativi: Nothing

Punti positivi: Wonderful staff, the views, the character of this hotel a

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: The service was impeccable and staff was very attentive to my needs. The buffet breakfast in AM was excellent. Wide variety of local cuisine with traditional breakfast with eggs, bacon and lots of other choices to choose from. My room was well taken care of especially with the room cleaning in AM and turn down was nice too. The room is scented with jasmine, windows shutters are closed and the mosquito net is covered around the bed. Needless, to say, I slept well. The AC and WiFi was reliable and the view from my room was beautiful.

Punti negativi: I did not like how close the ocean is to the hotel. There is hardly any beach real estate left. The beach is very busy with locals so it isn’t as quiet as say the other side of the island. I ate once in the evening and ordered shrimp. It was tasty but the evening menu needs to be revamped. It’s too limited. I did sample a variety of desserts and this really needs to be worked on. For example, the mousse was too powdery and lacked consistency. The coffee bar isn’t inviting. It’s very sparse with limited cake menu that isn’t appealing. I did not order any hot drinks.

Punti positivi: Fascinating building, good location, great food for breakfast

Punti negativi: A bit noisy at night in the room looking at the street

Punti positivi: Lovely setting and very nice atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful, too. And the coffee was great!

Punti positivi: Very comfortable beds, lovely roof terrace, quality food and drink served, excellent and warm staff, pleasant hustle and bustle of ground floor cafe.

Punti negativi: The twin room we were given was really disappointing in terms of size and decor/finishing. Felt the website photos did not represent fairly what we stayed in. Not very characterful or well done given the amount of money paid.

Punti positivi: Nice rooftop for breakfast and drinks, nice coffee shop, delicious coffee! Definitely worth the stay only for that! Very helpful staff. The room was beautiful and the bed was confortable!

Punti negativi: A little overpriced.

Punti positivi: 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!!)

Punti positivi: The Coffee House is absolutely charming and unique. Do not miss the delicious breakfast on the rooftop and taking breaks during walks in the old town in the Cafe. Great food and coffees, the original interior as well as the friendly and energetic coffee house team make it a special experience.

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti negativi: -

Punti positivi: 1. Staff very kind 2. The building is indeed historical. You do feel you are living a piece of history

Punti negativi: 1. Noise. There was just so much noise it was difficult to sleep. First you are awaken by the mosque at 5am. Then you had a rooster greeting the day at 6am. Don’t stay here if you plan sleeping. 2. Water pressure in the bathrooms was very insufficient. 3. Location was ok, but if you are a single female you will likely not feel comfortable walking alone at night.

Punti positivi: Everything

Punti positivi: Unique little spot in a fabulous location. Felt like we were on the set of Aladdin.

Punti negativi: Arrived late at night and they don’t have food available but they did direct us to a nearby hotel where we could get dinner.

Punti positivi: Nel caotico labirinto dei vicoli del meritevole centro storico di Stone Town, spicca la struttura dello Zanzibar Coffee House. L'antica dimora del 1885 - gradevolmente riconvertita in hotel boutique con annesso "Caffè" - mantiene pienamente le sue promesse: le camere, ricche del fascino dato dagli splendidi mobili antichi e dalle preziose suppellettili sapientemente abbinate, sono super confortevoli e curate alla perfezione dal gioviale personale (con riassetto pre-serale al fine di regolare a/c e spruzzare spray anti-zanzare). L'ordine e la pulizia sono parole d'ordine in un palazzo d'epoca dove la polvere potrebbe essere imperante.. invece, nonostante i vari piani con i molteplici corridoi - ricchi di piante e di splendide sedute - e con gli svariati anfratti e ripostigli, regna ovunque un preciso ordinato fascino antico che rende l'atmosfera particolarmente gradevole ed accogliente. Imperdibile la terrazza sul tetto con vista a 360° sulla città, ad uso esclusivo degli Ospiti durante l'orario della colazione e dal pomeriggio per tutto l'orario notturno - è qui ho trascorso l'attesa del mio taxi destinazione aeroporto per una partenza alle prime luci dell'alba, gentilmente autorizzata dalla manager nonostante il mio già avvenuto check-out. Un doveroso plauso a Miss Saphira: un gesto di tale ospitalità va segnalato a conferma di tutto ciò di positivo che la permanenza presso questa struttura potrà offrirvi!

Punti negativi: Cosa SAREBBE POTUTO non piacermi: la collocazione del bagno privato situato esternamente alla camera da letto (per ovvi motivi legati alla disposizione degli spazi interni della struttura) mi aveva inizialmente impensierita.. in realtà non costituisce affatto un problema, visto l'esiguo numero di Ospiti presenti e la breve distanza da percorrere. Anche il prezzo apparentemente importante per la minuscola stanza singola potrebbe dapprima essere un deterrente nella scelta di questa sistemazione.. ma l'esperienza di "vivere" una dimora storica come questa con tutto il suo piacevole contorno giustifica assolutamente l'importo pagato!

Punti positivi: Hotel di fascino, ma senza l'atmosfera che mi sarei aspettato dalle descrizioni. Curato nei dettagli con un bel terrazzo con vista dove fare la colazione. Letto comodo e ampio. Aria condizionata funzionante e sufficientemente silenziosa. Accoglienza calorosa con offerta di caffè nell'attesa della camera.

Punti negativi: Reception inesistente e assenza di spazi comuni. La suite Cappuccino non vale la spesa visto che è piccola ed il bagno scomodissimo con delle scale irregolari per raggiungerlo; la doccia è priva di tenda. Manca il frigorifero e mancherebbe anche la TV (ma per me non ha importanza). A mio parere la spesa di $170 è sproporzionata. La struttura si trova in pieno centro irraggiungibile dai taxi e la sera non è agevole avventurarsi nei vicoli bui.

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

Punti negativi: The ceiling did'nt work very well.

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

Punti positivi: Nice people smilly

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti negativi: Nothing!

Punti positivi: What a magnificent resort. The service, the food, the accommodation - all excellent. The beach is wonderful; as it the 'beach area' on the property itself. If there was a criticism it would be that the photos do not do the property justice! Please update your photos... What an exceptional property; well worth a visit!

Punti positivi: Food and beverage was amazing, delicious. Also the bar in the evening. Pool. The design of the property is very special!

Punti negativi: Villa 19 was a bit far to walk.

Punti positivi: Beautiful resort, extremely easy on the eye. Great location, quiet area with not many tourists. What sets Baraza apart from other places is the service. I’ve stayed all over the world in 5 star establishments, this place ranks as the best I’ve been to. We arrived very early on our day of check in, Evelyn was kind enough to check us in to our room after just 20 minutes of waiting whilst we were served refreshments upon arrival. Evelyn and Garieb made our stay a pleasure by helping with all our requests, tending to all our activities booked etc. Every time we left the resort for an activity (stone town tour etc) they were even kind enough to see us off and ensure we had refreshments for our trip. Evelyn made sure we weren’t charged for the tray charge the day we ordered room service as my wife was sick and couldn’t make it to dinner. Exceptional attention to each client of the resort is clearly evident and everyone feels as if they are royalty. Garieb was helpful in booking all off- resort activities like fishing etc. Melisa (manager I assume) runs a tight ship and was kind enough to welcome us on arrival. Please thank Evelyn and Garieb for their excellent service and making our stay the best we’ve ever had! Food was amazing , breakfast lunch and dinner were always filled with a variety of options which would suit even the fussiest of palettes. They ask you on arrival if you have any specific dietary requirements so be sure to tell them and they will gladly accommodate your dietary needs. If food is a big part of your holiday, stay here! Even the room service is included in the All Inclusive package and only tray charges are charged. Excellent for the days when you’re too lazy to go off to restaurants and would rather enjoy the gorgeous villas. Could not ask for a better honeymoon, thank you Baraza!

Punti negativi: Nothing, everything was perfect.

Punti positivi: The architecture was unique and set a very relaxing ambience. The staff were there to tend to everything you could ask for. The food varied between buffet lunches and set menu dinners - all of which were varied and imaginative. The spa was by some margin the most impressive one we had experienced at any hotel. Perfect for couples.

Punti negativi: The on-site shop is incredibly expensive: if you are looking for something local pick it up at a market. Perhaps worth noting that the airport and the main market town on the island are just over an hour drive away.

Punti positivi: The pool, the beach and the spa!

Punti negativi: 1. We were at the last room (24) far away from everything, when we asked to change because the hotel was not full, they said no. 2. We asked the reception to make a phone call to our credit card, we waited for 30 minutes at the room and they never did. I guess they forgot. 3. The first day we arrived we went to the sports center to ask for snorkel, they said that we could do it any day at midday. As we were at Baraza only 3 days we thought: today (first day) or our last day. We approach the sports office 1.5hs before the excursión started and they said it was too late. We were angry because they did not say we needed to confirm so much in advanced, but ok, decided to book for our last day. Unfortunately, the called us and say that there were a lot of jelly fish in the lagoon, they canceled our snorkel excursion

Punti positivi: Excellent villa and very friendly staff. Recommend

Punti negativi: The pool in the villa should be bigger

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

Punti positivi: The staff is very sweet and helpfull. The hotel is beautiful and has an amazing decoration. The location was perfect. Loved the pancakes for breakfast.

Punti negativi: Nothing.

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: La struttura è molto molto bella, la stanza è super accogliente. la posizione è ottima.

Punti negativi: Il personale non è all'altezza della struttura, un po' supponente e poco disponibile.

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

Punti negativi: Breakfast could have more options

Punti positivi: Antique arabic decoration and old genuine materials

Punti negativi: Small bathroom with no shower.

Punti positivi: The breakfast was outstanding, the location was perfect. The history of the building Phenomenal

Punti negativi: The rooms were a little bit small and the showers cumbersome to figure but I feel it's based on keeping the original identity of the building

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti positivi: Ambience and comfort

Punti negativi: Location is not central in Stone Town. Close to ferry terminal and next door to mosque so can be noisy

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti positivi: 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

Punti negativi: Pillows a bit hard

Punti positivi: 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

Punti negativi: It did get very hot

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

Punti negativi: 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

Punti positivi: 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

Punti negativi: Power is not available around the hour

Punti positivi: 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

Punti positivi: Soggiorno indimenticabile

Punti positivi: Posizione magnifica - 15 minuti da Stone Town ma privacy completa. Carta dei vini eccellente e cibo fantastico

Punti positivi: Camere posizionate direttamente sulla spiaggia, cibo ottimo, staff gentilissimo e disponibile, grande piscina con acqua di mare, natura selvaggia.

Punti positivi: The beach. The location. The staff

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

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

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: La cortesia dello staff, il cibo e il senso di libertà e di assoluto relax che solo un soggiorno in un isola incontaminata possono offrire. Il dormire a contatto diretto con il mare con il suono delle onde che ti culla durante la notte è una esperienza incantevole, il dimenticarsi i ritmi della "civiltà", uscire dalla stanza e trovarsi la sabbia sotto i piedi vale più di qualsiasi "confort" moderno. Da riprovare.

Punti positivi: Nice big room and good food. Nice staff.

Punti negativi: 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.

Punti positivi: The location is great, 30min from Stone Town and an equal distance to the north and south. The Lodge is beautiful and well maintained. The couple who own the lodge are lovely and their staff are all very friendly. Breakfast was delicious, all the fresh fruit and traditional breads. We really enjoyed our stay and are very greatful to our hosts for making it such a memorable holiday.

Punti negativi: Nothing

Punti positivi: The food is absolutely amazing !!! Staff was amazing !!! Food was delicious ! Owners very nice people

Punti negativi: Distance from airport

Punti positivi: Location excellent; enjoyed the ocean and the pool; staff very friendly and helpful; the owner's personal attention was very nice and helpful also; food was good. the focus on the environment is a nice addition to all the other good things about Mangrove Lodge. All in all a wonderful visit, and we all highly recommend The Mangrove Lodge!!

Punti negativi: The water pressure was a little low, but this is understandable, and not really a hindrance.

Punti positivi: It is a beautiful, authentically Zanzibari lodge that is run by wonderful staff, serves delicious food and is perfectly remote and secure. I loved my time here and would highly recommend it to others visiting Zanzibar. Time slows down at Mangrove Lodge and stress doesn't exist.

Punti positivi: Lovely and peaceful and gorgeous setting - brilliant for a recharge! And the food was amazing! Staff went above and beyond - especially as I wanted to take local transport options to Stone Town!

Punti positivi: The staff were amazing and so helpful. The rooms were very nice. Breakfast was great every day. We had the special every day for dinner (two courses for $15) and it was great every time. We did a cooking class during our stay which was a nice surprise. Having a private beach was also a bonus

Punti negativi: It’s a very quiet area so quite secluded, which is fine if you just want to relax away from the business.

Punti positivi: I was greeted by "Bestie" and he made me feel welcome and comfortable. Marina, the manager, is superb and she has an excellent, competent staff. The beach is small but nice and clean. The menu is varied and vegetarian friendly. So quiet! Perfect place to read a book a day.

Punti negativi: I believe I asked for a bicycle when booking but I never saw any bikes and it would not have been enjoyable to go anywhere on those roads by bicycle.

Punti positivi: Everything, hospitality was good and the food was excellent

Punti negativi: Accessibility to the lodge, the road was is in bad condition

Punti positivi: Fabulous and friendly staff, amazing food and breakfast was included and enough food for the whole day! Beautiful infinity pool, and bed swings to relax in the beach. Very good value for money for all including food, cocktails. Staff can organise trips, taxis and whatever else you may need.

Punti negativi: The location is far away from any amenities but this may be beneficial if you’re looking for a quiet escape!

Punti positivi: Tutto, ma soprattutto la camera sulla spiaggia, anche la serata barbeque è stata eccezionale e la manager come la proprietaria sono squisite

Punti negativi: Nulla

Punti positivi: La colazione è succulenta... Pane fatto in casa e fresco, frutta fresca e gustosa. Scelta di vari the e caffè.... Decisamente una coccola

Punti negativi: Tutto ha soddisfatto le mie aspettative. La camera accogliente è pulitissima, lo staff gentilissimo, amichevole, ti fa sentire a casa. Haji e Marina ottimi padroni di casa

Punti positivi: The two managers (he is Zanzibarite and she is Italian) are just great. They explained me everything about Zanzibar history, culture and politics. Really fascinating. Just 10' walking along the beach there is a fascinating fish market where local fishermen sells the fish just got. Highly recommended!

Punti negativi: nothing

Punti positivi: A hotel building with character, well maintained and clean. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Punti negativi: Busy area close to port but only around 15 minutes walk to town centre.

Punti positivi: 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.

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

Punti positivi: 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.

Punti negativi: We had no concerns.

Punti positivi: Was in Zanzibar for Sauti za Busara and can really recommend this hotel. Breakfast is simple, but good, location was perfect for me (close to most things) and LOVED the airconditioning in the rooms. The staff was extremely helpful. Would like to give a big shoutout to Nourah. He helped me a lot when my phone got stolen and managed to get the police report for me, even after I had left Zanzibar! Haven't had such incredible staff in a hotel in a long time. Cannot express my gratitude enough, to him and all the other staff that helped me out! Would definitely go back if I was visiting Stone Town again.

Punti negativi: Noisy traffic outside. But do think many other hotels will have the same problem, as that is just the case whenever you are staying in a city. Didn't bother me too much.

Punti positivi: kind staff, clean and good location.

Punti positivi: 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!

Punti negativi: 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!

Punti positivi: Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfasts. Very clean. Convenient for ferry. Loved the locally made fragranced soaps, and room was very comfortable.

Punti negativi: My room was a bit noisy from taxi office next to hotel playing same announcement over and over. Quiet at night though. Also not really central for enjoying best bits of Stone town - was about 15 minutes walk...but I like walking so not a problem for me.

Punti positivi: Very good breakfast and nice staff.

Punti positivi: Staff disponibile, colazione buona ed abbondante

Punti negativi: La camera aveva un odore strano

Punti positivi: Colazione sul terrazzo, disponibilità del personale, marmellata di passion fruit pazzesca!!

Punti negativi: Camere rumorose, posizione comoda per il porto ma non tanto per il centro città

Punti positivi: Great location!

Punti positivi: 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 :)