Shanuo Beach Bungalows ★★

"The hotel is in a perfect location and the beach is very beautiful!! The Wi-Fi worked well and the room was very clean. Here is the perfect place to relax and connect with the nature. The hotel team was amazing!! Also, Kassim, the exceptional guide-driver that the hotel connected us with, went above and beyond expectations! He showed us the best local spots and culture, was very fun, respectful, and had a lot of knowledge about Zanzibar’s history. We absolutely loved it and recommend it!"

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa ★★★★★

"We hebben prachtige dagen in Karafu doorgebracht. We genoten van de accommodatie, het strand, het eten en zeer vriendelijk personeel. Ook het avondprogramma was zeer interessant en de Muziek/Dans geweldig. GM Mr.Samson gaf ons een zeer warm welkom en vriendelijke sfeer. Het ding dat we het meest vonden was het Animation Programme : vooral Jackson en Didja behandelden ons als vrienden en hadden tot middernacht tijd voor ons om Bao te spelen of over alles te praten. We zouden echt graag weer met hen te ontmoeten en in contact te blijven. Dank u wel !!"

Mia Boutique Hotel ★★★★

Hekaya Zanzibar ★★★★

"Hekaya is a beautiful small and quiet hotel with wonderful staff. If you are looking for a couple of days of total relaxation, this is the place for you. - The beach is very beautiful and still rather quiet with few options for food and drinks (can recommend Pandu Ngozi) - There is a sandbank right in front of the hotel, which allows you to swim also during low tide after a short walk on beautiful white sand - The staff (especially John, Celina, Erick and Elena) is super friendly and does their best to help you with any requests and wishes - Range of activities offered by the hotel is great and at fair prices, even compared to the offers that you get at the beach. Elena will help you arrange any activities that are not part of their constant offering - Rooms are very clean and offer beautiful views on the ocean and the sunrise (boda boda offers most privacy and best view, as it is on the top floor - the mattress was a little worn out, though) - The whole hotel complex is very nicely laid out and well maintained - The quality of dinner is good but we would have preferred a stronger influence of the local cuisine (even though we were surprised by the good quality of the homemade pasta - 3 courses will cost you USD25 ) - Breakfast was always good and plenty - some more variety in the fruit selection would have made it even better"

Pingwe Beach Apartments

Boutique Hotel Matlai ★★★★

"Very nice and cozy place on the beach of Michamvi. The tide phenomenon is clearly visible and it’s a unique spectacle. The restaurant is well stocked, as is the bar. The manager, Yemen, was very professional, kind, and friendly in welcoming us. She gave us lots of useful advice. Highly recommended!"

Upendo Beach Boutique Hotel Zanzibar ★★★★

"Upendo was the perfect way to end our safari trip: five nights of real luxury and relaxation on the east coast. Francesca and her team welcomed us warmly from the start and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our stay. The food was a highlight. Francesca mentioned to Chef Keith that I'm a foodie, and he went out of his way for us. He cooked a custom Swahili dinner and sent out complimentary off-menu dishes he thought we'd enjoy. When we left, he gave us a recipe and some freshly crushed garam masala so we could make the dishes at home. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. We booked a villa with a rooftop plunge pool as a treat, and it was worth it. My favorite spot was the shaded swing daybed looking out over the ocean. Jeff and Theo were attentive and friendly every day, and Jeff even stayed up until 1 AM to make sure our airport transfer went smoothly. Tip: Bring water shoes. The beach has a lot of coral and sea urchins, especially at low tide. Upendo will provide water shoes on request, but we brought our own. If Upendo were closer to home, we'd be back in a heartbeat. Asante sana for all the personalized care!"