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Reef & Beach Resort

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Exterior - Reef & Beach Resort (Jambiani)
A beach with rows of wooden lounge chairs and beige umbrellas, palm trees, and a clear blue sky. - Reef & Beach Resort (Jambiani)
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a decorative wall hanging, and a heart-shaped towel on the bed. - Reef & Beach Resort (Jambiani)
An outdoor dining area with turquoise chairs and white tables, overlooking the ocean. - Reef & Beach Resort (Jambiani)
A balcony with a view of a pool and beach umbrellas, a wooden bench, and a thatched-roof structure. - Reef & Beach Resort (Jambiani)
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a free manager's reception, and a terrace at Reef & Beach Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Indulge in a facial, a body scrub, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball, snorkeling, and ecotours. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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A wooden door with a number plate, a covered porch with a thatched roof, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Bungalow, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a desk with a chair, and a television on the wall.

Family Room Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a canopy, wooden headboard, and a patterned floor.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a welcome mat.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed under a mosquito net, a wooden chair, a woven rug, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, Garden View

A thatched-roof house with a lawn and two lounge chairs.

Bungalow, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A wooden table with a metal bucket, two wine glasses, and a bottle of champagne on a beach setting.

Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a canopy, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Garden Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A pool area with chairs and a table, surrounded by large pillars and glass doors leading to an outdoor space.

Garden Swim-up

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

Ocean Front Room

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear blue pool, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean Front Swim-up

  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

BUNGALOW ONE BED

  • Sleeps 9

BUNGALOW WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 9

BUNGALOW GARDEN VIEW

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Jambiani, Reef & Beach Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Jambiani travel guide
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Jambiani Beach, Jambiani

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
    Jambiani Beach
    6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Makunduchi Beach
    7 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Paje Beach
    16 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Kuza Cave
    17 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Reef Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Pishi Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Zad-East
    11 min drive
  • Marea Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
    15 min drive
  • RAFIKI'S CHICKIES
    13 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bahari Indian Restaurant
  • Makuti Restaurant
  • Peponi Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 12.5 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number Z025293488

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef & Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Reef & Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef & Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Reef & Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Reef & Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Reef & Beach Resort?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Reef & Beach Resort located?

This Jambiani hotel is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Makunduchi Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jambiani Beach and Paje Beach. Swahili Cave and Kuza Cave are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reef & Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mia Hjorth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality of the staff was so amazing - so welcoming and positive. Excellent variety of food and just incredible surroundings!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. I would recommend this resort — great food variety, friendly staff members, and lots of things to do at the resort. The pool is great, and the beach area is amazing with breathtaking views and sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very serene and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros : location by the ocean is beautiful 2 pools, 3 restaurants Clean Cons : food quality is average Not much aroud very isolate (depends what you want to do and like)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Udo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and wonderful resort. Staff very friendly and helpful. Our room service was excellent. Unfortunately, a lot of renovations and construction was taking place during our stay. The monkeys are sometimes very amusing, but their poop is sometimes annoying.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. We had the room that had the patio next to the pool. Very convenient for morning and eveving swimming. We went only once to the larger pools on the property. The Jetty and Mango bars were fun and had very good drinks. Food at the Indian restaurant was fantastic and the best meal we had on the property. Sadly we did not get a chance to try the Italian restaurant. We did not know that it needed a reservation like the Indian restaurant. The snack bar by the Mango bar had good snacks, popcorn, peanuts, hotdogs, etc. We will be going back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fun property with stunning views and a lot to do. I really enjoyed my time here and wished we had had more time. The buffet breakfast and dinners were great and had a lot of variety. The only downfall is that this resort caters to many nationalities that smoke so there are ash trays near almost every single chair. Being from North America, we are not used to being surrounded by cigarette smoke in public places. Other than that, it was great and were greeted at check in by the Red Columbus monkeys running around within inches of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great out of the way hotel
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel for a quick getaway

Nice hotel to stay at for a couple of days with friends.
Verified review

8/10 Good

30 Canadian Fem

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

Awesome staff, amazing pool and comfortable!

We were so happy with the pool, the daily sports, the jetty bar, the Maasai tribal dances, massages, henna, big bed and clean quarters and the friendly staff!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful place

Thank you to the Reef and Beach Resort for a wonderful vacation. If you are looking for a quiet, rustic and beautiful place to travel, I highly suggest Zanzibar
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

varsha

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

Best value for money

Best value for money
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10/10 Excellent

SANDRINE OLINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll recommend this place to anyone traveling to Zanzibar. Only suggestion is, the sea view suites look too old. They need to be renovated or upgraded.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was good, except there was no fresh brewed coffee anywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding very helpful and pleasant. Beautiful warm pool. Nice big rooms. Good food. Beach was disappointing because at low tide water was way way out. Also there was a calander of scheduled activities that was not accurate. Overall we snjoyed ourselves and wojld definitly recommend this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Deb

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

A little piece of paradise

The room was clean, comfortable and air conditioned and we liked the fact that all rooms were ocean view. The buffet offered a varied menu for all meals, with a very pleasant and attentive staff. The grounds and pool area were all well kept. The address was a little misleading to say it was in Jambiani Beach, because the location was actually on the other side nearly to the next town. We arrived very late and our taxi driver had to slow down to read each resort sign along the way. We finally stopped at another resort to ask directions. We would stay here again!
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4/10 Poor

Tor Martin

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Reef & Beach Resort and had a mixed experience, with both positive highlights and some significant drawbacks. Upon arrival, we were assigned a ground-floor room located next to a building under renovation. This resulted in constant noise, construction dust, and workers moving back and forth outside the room throughout the day and evening. It was simply not acceptable as a place to stay, so we requested a room change. Unfortunately, this was not offered unless we agreed to pay for an upgrade. We chose to do so and were moved to a room with a private pool on the opposite side of the resort. While the upgraded room was quieter, it came with its own issue. The pool area was surrounded by flowering plants with heavy pollen, which discolored the water and even turned our swimwear yellow. Room cleaning was acceptable, but hygiene standards in the restaurants—and especially the bar—were concerning. After three days at the resort, both of us suffered from what appeared to be traveler’s stomach, which we believe may be linked to the cleanliness levels. The staff were generally friendly, but interactions felt somewhat impersonal, and it was difficult to build any real connection. Security at the resort was handled by Maasai guards, which in itself was reassuring, but they were also actively trying to sell excursions and other services. This created an uncomfortable mix of roles that did not feel appropriate. On the positive side, the location of the resort is truly idyllic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Simon

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

Amusing

Big resort with really friendly staff. But the place is too bag to cope as soon as more than a couple of people arrive. Check in was a nightmare, no sign of booking despite having received an email asking my time of arrival 3 hours earlier. Room not ready. A/C didn’t work and no Basic amenities in the bathroom. Lighting is also very dingy. The curtains don’t fit the windows. Imagine trying to cover a car windscreen with a hand towel. food options were limited and service was chaotic but got better through the week. Despite all inclusive, charged for safe, towels and late check out. Feels like it’s growing and it has potential to be very good. Not quite there yet though. Location is a bit isolated aswell
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Absolutely amazing

I loved my stay here. We were booked bed and breakfast but upgraded to all inclusive for $30 a day each. The hotel was spotlessly clean. The staff were excellent in every way. The jetty bar was stunning and you could get down to the sea for a swim. Is two lots of steps from the bar. Meals are buffet style with live cooking available every meal and the well stocked bars do a range of cocktails in addition to other drinks. The swimming pool was very clean and in the afternoon the kirks red colobus monkeys came down to play. The beach is right next to the pool although the waves can be strong and I would recommend wearing coral shoes. The room was spacious with a/c and a lovely balcony to enjoy a drink in the evening. If you are there on a Monday or Friday the hotel run a complimentary village trip where you are taken by Abdul one of the animation team to a nearby village where you can visit a school, a local house and have the opportunity to buy exercise books and sweets for the local children. Abdul is an excellent guide and this trip was one of the highlights of our holiday. The manager Silvana was also great and very helpful in returning paintings t us that we left in the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Aurore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel est vraiment un petit paradis. Le ponton permet d accéder directement à la mer à marée haute et à la plage à marée basse. L hôtel est grand avec ses 2 piscines et permet de ne pas se sentir oppressé. Le personnel est souriant, les repas buffet sont un régal. Attention l hôtel est loin de la ville ce qui ne nous a pas posé de problème. Petit plus, l hôtel est construit autour de la mangrove et abrite une famille de colobes roux qui se promènent quotidiennement à travers les allées.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

CELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très belle surprise. Un personnel extrêmement efficace et souriant. Un service de grande qualité. Un emplacement parfait. Une eau transparence et turquoise. A recommander sans hésitation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Retour sur expérience

Les moins : Lit peu confortable et douche tiède à froide. Chaude uniquement le matin. Fortes odeurs dans la salle de douche / canalisations ? Cuisine aux plats revenant régulièrement, peu de saveur surtout pour les desserts ( Base crème ). Portes non insonorisées Beaucoup trop de sollicitations sur la plage et pour des prestations annexes. Le plus non négligeable : la famille de singes en libertés et un ponton permettant de profiter d’une vue incroyable sur l’océan indien et ses marées. Personnel très disponible Autre retour : nous avons adoré prendre des excursions avec un guide local. En parallèle nous avons loué une voiture à l’hôtel ( attention véhicule obtenu en réserve +++++) mais avons systématiquement été arrêté par la police locale et malgré un permis provisoire tanzanien, il nous a été demandé de l’argent sous prétexte que nous ne respections pas les règles (inventées systématiquement….) Conclusion mitigée mais un paysage de rêve !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft war sehr schön und die Mitarbeiter so freundlich und zuvorkommend, dass der Abschied umso schwerer fiel.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Minesh

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

Amazing stay with lovely service

The hotel service from staff was excellent. Great food choice for vegetarians, lot's of activities during the day and also night programmes arranged. Room's were great. Although hotel was busy there was ample space for all - the two swimming pools and the two bars allowed good space. Above all, the service from the staff was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022