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We stayed in three different hotels and Mkeka Spice Lodge was by far the best. We have never eaten such a rich breakfast anywhere. The portions were huge and everything was delicious. The rooms are very clean, there is always hot water. The beach is only a few minutes walk. Hotel service is fantastic. when we were leaving we were sad to say goodbye to the staff who were always helpful and always made us laugh. The hotel is well guarded and you can feel very safe. If we come back to Zanzibar it's only to Mkeka Spice Lodge.❤

Customer service is not dead in 2023, it is alive and thriving at Malika Nungwi Hotel on Zanzibar. Khaled the manager works tirelessly to ensure his client’s needs are not only met, but exceeded to the minutest of details. The hotel and facilities are cool, clean and comfortable and the food fresh and delicious, but it is the staff that made it a memorable experience for me personally. Thank you to Khaled, Sophie, Neema and everyone at Malika. I will miss your smiles and warm hospitality and look forward to seeing you again.

The Hotel is wonderfull, the restaurant is the best we had in Zanzibar. It is super clean, has a good location in Jambiani and it has everything you need. The hosts are out of this world, they have been most helpful and they are going out of their way to help you with everything you need, best hotel owners we’ve seen in the last decade at least. I totally recommand this place, would rate it higher than 5 stars if i could, oh and did i tell you about how good the food is? It can compete with any major hotel in Europe

I really enjoyed my stay at The Zanzibari Hotel and I am very impressed with the quality of service it had exceeded my expectations from the moment that I arrived at the hotel, the staff are very accommodating , friendly and my room is spectacular having a view of the sea. I also would like to add that the food was divine. Thank you so much to the whole team for your excellent service and for arranging the birthday surprise for me. I had a memorable stay ,Thank you very much and see you next time.

Our Zanzibar getaway at The Loop Hotel was simply wonderful. The staff's kindness and the immaculate room were outstanding. The local-inspired decor added a lovely touch. Breakfast, with those irresistible donuts, was a highlight - big thanks to the chefs! Special shout-out to the welcoming staff and reception team for making our stay memorable. The pool area was a true oasis. Highly recommended for an exceptional retreat. Can't wait for our next visit! Warm regards,

Beautiful view from the room we booked. Hotel has a guest manager who checks in on all guests, which is a nice touch. Hotel has 2 other hotels that they work with so they try to keep it interesting, with breakfast moving between the lodges. It's right on the beach so easy access to many restaurants and hotels in the area.. Water cooler for guests and glass bottle in room so you can refill water anytime you need, with the blazing heat in Zanzibar, this was a nice touch.

Hotel is very nice. I like the way it is as guests can feel real Africa. It is not typical modern hotel but resort with houses in African style, super charming. Garden is looking very nice and staff take care about every detail. Beach is definitely one of the best in Zanzibar. Location is really good and it is easy to make a tour from this hotel to any part of the island. Staff is simply amazing, always ready to assist and help. The best staff ever.

Bamboo Design Hotel is the place to stay if you are looking for peaceful and relaxing time. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, with a design that embodies modern looking, but keeps a touch of Zanzibar style, the views from the pool and restaurant are breathtaking, the staff is very nice, ready to help and they make you feel spoiled, and there is THE FOOD, which was the most delicious, from snacks, to breakfast, lunch and dinner - TASTY!

The V Hotel offered everything that we needed for holidays - friendly and supportive staff, privacy, close location to the astonishing sandy beach, clean room, place to meet new people, and good starting point for trips to Zanzibar (especially East and South coast). We very much enjoyed hotel terrace in the evenings. The hotel is very comfortable and well decorated. We have very nice memories of this small but very cosy hotel.

-Very friendly and helpful stuff (Special thanks for General Manager Mr. Aied Rizkalla, Chef Lotfy, Stella, Zabron and Said) -Flash Tour Guide Suleyman he is very professional. He arranged our tours with best price in Zanzibar. -Delicious food served. -Best honeymoon welcoming I had ever seen in a hotel or resort. -Hotel location is perfect. 45 min to every where on island. Hotel is perfect for family’s and couples.

Perfect stay in Mem Luxury Hotel, our best hotel in Zanzibar so far ! The room is nice, large and clean with hot shower and the wifi is working ! The staff is just amazing, really nice people always here to help and to assist you ! The swimming pool is wide and long The restaurant is also totally tasty, they know how to cook fishes perfectly and the breakfast is also big and good ! We recommend this hotel 👍

New Teddy's is like paradise, a lot of corners to relax, great breakfast and good dinner. We had an excellent tour in the village with cooking class with the Hotel guide and musician Coco, who also helped us in organizing our way back to Stone Town passing by Josiani Park and a spice farm. Thanks Coco. Great place to enjoy the beach and at the same time discover Zanzibar life!

Fantastic location on the Beach (Little bit of bumpy access road but it is in Zanzibar). Absolutely brilliant staff. Good food and wine, Sparkling clean pool and facilities. We were made to feel so welcome. Hotel brilliant at arranging any trips etc. and they have good local knowledge of better paces to go/visit etc, Probably the best Boutique Hotel I have ever stayed in

We had a very nice welcome to this beautiful Hotel. Staff are very friendly. Spezial thanks for our waitre shaffy and collin. The Breakfast is very good with a lot of different food. Also, dinner was very varied some nights there was traditional cooking or bbq. The hotel is also very close to Zanzibar Kite Paradise - surf school. This hotel is recommendable!

Paje Beach Apts & Hotel was our FAVORITE place to stay in Zanzibar!! Everything about it made our days there wonderful, from the warm and welcoming staff, to the location, pool, proximity to the beach, decoration, cleanliness, breakfast, the bar, live music, just everything! We are nostalgic about our days there and can't wait until we return.

Outstanding personnel and Really Nice Hotel. Rooms are really spacious. Location wise - have in mind that you are on 5 min walking distance (where locals houses are) from the beach. Hotelwise - little too expensive for Zanzibar, but staff is Amazing. All of them are super responsive and will take care of your smallest requests! Cudos guys!

We really enjoyed our stay at Zanzibar Palace Hotel. It was perfectly located for exploring Stone Town and felt very safe. It was also walking distance to the port/beach. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the room was lovely and comfortable, with a simple but tasty breakfast available every morning. Would happily stay again.

everything ! we’ve decided to come back for a few days after a very very bad experience (at the Baladin Hotel in Pingwee - don’t trust the reviews of this place that’s a total scam). Regina, Humphrey and all the team made our second stay at Villa Bluu perfect! thanks a lot for everything, best place in Zanzibar!!!

Well the location of the Hotel is a plus. Almost all hotels in Zanzibar are near to beach, but this one is in old stone town and near to the Jetty where you can get boats to prison island (tortoise experience) and other excursions. The sea facing balcony was bif plus where I could see the sunset from.

The Hostel has the best vibes if you are travelling as a backpacker. The rooms are comfortable with AC which is the most required thing in Zanzibar. The host is really nice and will help you in all manner possible. The pool is good to chill out in the afternoon and the beach is hardly 2 minutes away.