Kichanga Lodge

5.0 star property

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Ocean Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Ocean Bungalow Double | Balcony
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Michamvi Pingwe, Michamvi, Zanzibar
  • Place, Pingwe Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michamvi Kae Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Bungalow Double

  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Bungalow Family

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Bungalow Family

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kichanga Lodge

At Kichanga Lodge, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkelling.
Kichanga Lodge offers 23 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds and desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Michamvi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
During your stay at Kichanga Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Pingwe Beach. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and library
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and volleyball
  • Steps from Pingwe Beach and 11 minutes by car from Michamvi Kae Beach
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Kichanga Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Kichanga Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Michamvi lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Kichanga Lodge has a restaurant on site.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kichanga Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 160869.00 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Kichanga Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.

Property is also known as

Kichanga

Kichanga Lodge

Kichanga Lodge Michamvi

Kichanga Michamvi

Kichanga Hotel Michamvi

Kichanga Hotel Zanzibar

Kichanga Lodge Michamvi, Zanzibar

Kichanga Resort Zanzibar

Kichanga Lodge Michamvi Zanzibar Island

Kichanga Lodge Lodge

Kichanga Lodge Michamvi

Kichanga Lodge Lodge Michamvi

Kichanga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brims

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe hôtel avec beaucoup de charme et de tranquillité. Le personnel est très agréable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
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8/10 Good

JACQUES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Joli hôtel au calme total

Grands bungalows style « rustique « assez réussi,au bord d’une jolie plage.Personnel sympathique et souriant. Petit déjeuner correct sans plus. Repas du soir variés. Seul inconvénient: l’amplitude des marées rend les heures baignables assez réduites.Ideal donc pour un repos total sur la plage. Quelques balades possibles
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location splendida!! Bungalow accoglienti e personale accogliente!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Kichanga Lodge ist eine schöne Anlage am östlichen Teil der Insel. Sie ist groß, besitzt einen eigenen Sandstrand und man kann sich dort gut entspannen. Leider sind jedoch die Preise sehr hoch und teils unverschämt, man merkt, dass man als Tourist ausgenommen wird: - Bier: 5 USD - Wein (Glas): 6 USD, (Flasche): 24 USD Das Abendessen als Buffet wurde uns zuerst mit 20 USD pro Person berechnet, wobei es „angeblich“ 25 USD kostet, nachdem wir nachgefragt hatten waren es jedoch nur 15 USD p.P. Eine Taxifahrt an einen 4km gelegenen Ort, um den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen wurde zuerst mit 30 USD berechnet. Auch werden verschiedene Ausflüge zu erhöhten Preisen angeboten, bei denen der Guide eher lustlos was erzählt und am Ende auffordert doch bitte Trinkgeld für die tolle Performance zu geben. Zahlungen mit Karte werden pauschal mit +5% berechnet. Einen Kiosk um etwas zu kaufen gibt es ebenfalls nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe, man ist aufs Hotel angewiesen. Insgesamt eine schöne Anlage, jedoch sollte man sich bewusst sein, dass nochmal einiges an Geld auf einen zukommt und man keine wesentliche Möglichkeit hat sich woanders als in der Lodge aufzuhalten.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Fem nätter i december

Fin och lugn strand, inga försäljare. Maten otroligt god och vällagad. Bodde i en oceanview bungalow vilket var värt det extra priset. Bungalowen hade en härlig altan med hängmatta. Enda nackdelen var värmen på natten, fanns enbart en takfläkt som inte hjälpte så mycket . Hakuna matata genomsyrade dessa fem dagar, vilket var precis vad vi ville ha.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Pleasant stay beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Anlage selbst ist sehr schön und groß. Auch die Hütten sind wirklich sehr geräumig und wunderschön. Was uns weniger gut gefallen hat, ist die Lage, da man sehr abgeschieden ist. Wenn man nach einem Transport in die Umgebung fragt, werden einem immense Preise genannt. Im Allgemeinen ist alles sehr überteuert. Man möchte sehr perfekt sein und einem 4 Sterne Hotel würdig sein. Es wirkt daher alles sehr steif und streng und es fehlt mir einfach die Authentizität. Was normalerweise ein Grund für Zanzibar ist, die Offenheit und Fröhlichkeit der Leute. Daher nur 3 von 5 Sternen!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nobody's perfect, but they are close

This lodge sits in a beautiful area near a white sand private beach but still feels a little off the beaten path. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful without being fake and it's very easy to organize any activity you want to do across Zanzibar through the front desk. Every driver and guide we had was of very high quality. Everyone was especially nice to our sons and it felt very family-friendly. Our sons learned to play Bao with the locals and we appreciated the staff taking time to show them how to play. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff and manager . Nice beach and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

We loved our four night stay here. Service was great. Rooms were comfortable and food was food too. The beach was by far the nicest on that coast and we loved being able to use the reef shoes to explore the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

PABLO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A paradise in Zanzibar

Beaitiful hotel.with friendly staff. Hotelis located at center of the island, 30 minutes from famous restaurant "The Rock", 1.5 hours from turtle swimming, 1.5 hours from swimming with dolphins and 2 hours from stone town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and serene Lodge

Very nice lodge, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, it's a great place if you want something quiet and out of the way. Incredible views and the water is really warm. Word of warning to get out to the lodge book a shuttle through the web site rather than taking a taxi. The cost for the taxi will be more than the entire trip itself, as the lodge is an hour and a half away.The lodge itself is very family-friendly and feels native to Zanzibar, this is the perfect place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little paradise

This place was the perfect place for me to relax and enjoy a beach paradise after a hectic (and wonderful) safari. What a wonderful little gem this is! This is a small lodge with a staff that is very friendly and nice. The beach is private with cute rustic lounges on the beach so you can choose to have sun or shade. A great place to walk the beach. The reception area is large with comfy chairs and couches with a nice rustic bar and lovely dining area. The food was diverse and very good. I especially enjoyed the special Swahili night dinner. I chose the beach front bungalow and loved laying in the swing on my porch to read and relax, watch the sunrise and sunset. The room was clean with a comfy bed. This reminded me of beach cottages I have stayed many years ago, which are hard to find these days. There is no TV, no air conditioning , but there was always a nice breeze and the fan kept me comfortable. The little beach bar is just funky and friendly and will make you smile. This is not a fancy resort that caters to those who want a modern western stay or that would freak at a few ants or a lizard. But for me it was perfect in every way. There will be someone at reception to greet you when you come and immediately I felt at home. The very sweet dogs and cats make it even more homey(they kept to themselves like the perfect pets). The arranged transportation to the Rock for me which was a great even thought it is close enough to walk. I also appreciated having good WiFi
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil setting, friendly staff, Safe location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt mindre resort beliggende på østkysten

Dejligt mindre resort beliggende på Zanzibars østkyst.Dette resort havde plads til ca. 50 gæster og var præget af en meget personlig og rigtig god service. Beliggenheden var rigtig god, lige ned til en palmestrand, og vi, der havde et "Bay view" hus havde en dejlig vandudsigt fra vores store balkon. Maden var glimrende og meget inspireret af lokale retter. Stedet var "rustikt, og møbler med mere var produceret ud fra lokale materialer, hvilket vi fandt meget charmerende. Huset var opdelt i 2 soverum, et stort badeværelse og et meget stor terrasse. Det var således meget velegnet til en familie med op til 4 personer. Det er et meget roligt og afslappende sted, og der er ikke meget at lave udenfor området medmindre man melder sig på en tur.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

5 Star Service, 2.5 Star Hotel

First of all, I LOVE this hotel. The service is some of the best I've had anywhere, however, the facilities are not as advertised. My colleague and I tacked on a couple nights to our month long business trip to enjoy Zanzibar. We wanted a bit of luxury and a nice beach to be pampered and relaxed. The 4 star rating, the fact it had a gym and in suite laundry were very appealing. A room with two beds was mandatory and this property complied, according to the Hotels.com listing. My problem is not with the property itself, but that the Hotels.com listing is totally false. This is NOT a star property. it is a 2.5 star property. Here is a list of what is not true in the Hotels.com listing: Fitness Facilities: The "gym" is a hut with two kayaks and water shoe rentals. The Hotels.com listing says there are washers and dryers in the room, there are not. It says "premium bedding". It's a foam mattress. It says sofa bed. There are no sofa beds. There is no nightclub. There is no airport shuttle - you have to pay for the taxi they arrange. There is no indoor pool There is no indoor or outdoor tennis courts - there a covered ping pong table and volleyball nets on the beach. Additionally, 4 star hotels have air conditioning and glass in the windows. The bungalows have screens over lattice for windows (no glass), The Double Tree down the street is a 4 star hotel. The Breezes down the street is a 5 star hotel. This is nowhere close to those.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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8/10 Good

Travis Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kichanga Lodge-End September Vacation

The stay was awesome, albeit that there were a few issues we were not expecting, for example the Hotels.com website say that Kichanga has HD TV's in rooms and premium satellite channels, which was not the case. There is a communal lounge, with hardly any channels to talk of. the website also indicated a Night club, which there was not. Anyway, wifi worked pretty well, so if you have netflix and a laptop, your'e good! The rooms also did not have aircon, however the fans and the open plan nature of the room did make it bearable, not sure I'd feel the same in an equatorial December, but was fine for end of September. The half board breakfast and Dinner, was also not to bad, however leans toward the fishy side, which is par for the course down here. all in all the food was pretty good and there is a menu with more popular westernized food, if you want to order from the kitchen directly. With regards to service, it was impeccable! With regards to location, also impeccable, all in all it was a top trip, especially if you want to relax. It is also close enough to other lodges which allow day access, if you need a change in scenery. The prices were also very reasonable, with the average cocktail costing you around 7$, which was well worth it, especially..... and I recommend having the Dawa, which is made with a local Gin....absolutely fabulous. I would definitely go back there!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time on the beach

Hotel staff was GREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bungalows on the beach

Pequeño hotel en una playa paradisíaca,los bungalows amplios equipados con lo necesario las camas grandes con mosquiteras que dejan mucho espacio, el baño grande, sencillo, sin tonterías. El restaurante central con luz agradable, mucha madera, todo abierto con vista al mar y a la playa. El hotel y los bungalows se encuentran unos 10 metros encima de la playa, así que siempre hay un corriente de aire muy agradable. La cocina muy buena,hay pocas posibilidades de comer fuera. Te y coca gratis en el bar de la playa, piscina pequeña pero muy limpia. El personal muy atento,cuando se había mojado un móvil en la piscina,se han volcado para seccarlo De vez en cuanto hay cortes de luz y internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk ställe med underbar personal och fantastisk mat!! Väldigt enkla rum som behöver rustas upp en aning. Stranden utanför hade vi helt för oss själva. Ett paradis!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genuinely great hotel

Overall very good hotel. Genuinely nice staff and great breakfast/lunch/dinner. Excellent private (in priciple) beach, great secluded location. After spending 7 days at Kichanga lodge, we are totally relaxed. If you're looking for a relaxing holiday, this is the place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Приятный колоритный отель

Пожалуй это лучшее место на Занзибаре, где можно остановиться. Понравился пляж, в сравнении с распиаренным Нунгви. Индивидуальный подход к клиентам ..., многое. Замечательное соотношение цена-качество. Особо заметно на фоне моего ужасного пребывания в дорогущем отеле Hideaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtige afgelegen lodge om tot rust te komen, mooie omgeving en uitermate vriendelijk personeel.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best beach in Zanzibar, but not the accommodation

It was by far the best beach in Zanzibar I have seen. The staff were very friendly. The terrace and the view from the bungalow was absolutely stunning, the sofa and the hammock on the terrace were really nice. I loved how calm the place was, how private, both the bungalow and the beach. The terrace is great for doing pilates and yoga. I'm really sorry to say that but the truth really was that I couldn't sleep the 2 nights I spent there, the mattress was the weirdest thing I've been on, it was like a mud hole that sucks you in the middle. Whilst you try to sleep you always roll to that hole in the middle of the mattress, it was soooo uncomfortable and I had massive back pain both days despite doing yoga and pilates every morning and evening. I actually slept on the beach during the day because I was so so tired, the sun loungers were very comfortable and I was thinking sleeping on them during the night… The bathroom was not clean at all, very mouldy and full with limestone and dirt both the sink and the shower with a very weird smell, I actually went to the ocean to take a bath because the bathroom was too disgusting. The food was also not tasty at all, both the breakfast and dinner, not even the fruit, I was hungry for lunch as well whereas with all other accommodations in Zanzibar I was totally fine with half board. If they'd clean or refurbish the bathroom, get a new mattress and cook better food, it'd deserve 5 stars. I stayed at 5 different hotels during my trip
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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