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Pemba Paradise

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a full-service spa, near Vumawimbi Beach

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Interior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Superior Double Room | View from room
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Quadruple Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pemba Makangale, Pemba Island

What's nearby

  • Kigomasha Peninsula - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ngezi Forest Reserve - 13 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pemba Island (PMA) - 142 min drive

About this property

Pemba Paradise

Guesthouse near Vumawimbi Beach
Located close to Manta Beach and Ngezi Forest Reserve, Pemba Paradise provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy, and a facial at Mapenzi Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Pemba Paradise have comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to midnight on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 9 2025 to July 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 145.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 145.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Pemba Paradise Guesthouse
Pemba Paradise Pemba Island
Pemba Paradise Guesthouse Pemba Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Pemba Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pemba Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pemba Paradise?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pemba Paradise?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pemba Paradise?

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

Does Pemba Paradise provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–midnight on request. A fee of USD 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Pemba Paradise located?

Situated near the beach, this spa guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vumawimbi Beach, Ngezi Forest Reserve, and Manta Beach.

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Pemba Paradise Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tilmann

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

Nice maintained beautiful spot in remote Pemba

Rooms are stretched over a beautiful area close to the ocean and are spacey and well maintained. Options of two bars/restaurants with friendly staff; service in general very good - which is rare in Zanzibar. Food and drinks are good quality and many choices but also quiet expensive , similar to the 5-star hotels close by. Otherwise one of the best spots in Pemba!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at Pemba Paradise for 4 nights in January 2023. There aren't a lot of options on Pemba, and of course Aiyana and Manta are the premium (and very expensive) places to stay on the northern end. Having stayed at a great number of hotels in many parts of the world, for Pemba Island I consider Pemba Paradise upper middle level. PROS: The property is quite extensive and the pool is quite nice. The beach area is beautiful and provides ample opportunity to walk for a long while. The stand out is the staff, which are exquisitely attentive and pleasant. They are actively doing maintenance on the general property and also on individual rooms. The rooms (we had 1A on the end top floor facing the ocean) are spacious and cleaned nicely. CONS: The rooms are well cleaned but have not been maintained in the best manner. For example, the paint around the shower window and many other places demonstrates huge and significant runs that are simply not typical of better maintained properties. Bottom line: This is a good property at which I would stay again. If you want a supreme luxury experience, stay at Aiyana or Manta. If you are fine with a very good property that could use a bit of maintenance, then Pemba Paradise if your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Quiet location on beach

The sunset was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating requests. The food was good and the room very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Klara

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good and attentive staff. Well appointed property on the beach with swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beach resort with manicured gardens, a pool and some swimming beach areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so close to a sandbar that seems like you are in Bora Bora. Pemba Paradise offers the tour and it was the highlight of our trip. Hands down the best water/island I’ve ever seen. Everybody said the same. The resort was better than expected and meet with genuinely nice people with big smiles. We booked an extra night and became friends with the awesome local owner. It’s fun, relaxing if any problems it will get handled fast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel qui a du potentiel, mais un très mauvais management. Problème récurent du style pas de pression à la douche, châsse d'eau qui fonctionne mal, il faut tout demandé, le wifi, le ménage etc....ménage fait à vôtre demande et encore faut attendre 2h et s'inquiéter de récupérer la clé. Excellent restaurant, le cuisinier et vraiment très bon, petit problème, attendre jusqu'à 1h30 le repas alors qu'il y a deux couverts c'est compliqué. Hôtel loin du village a pieds.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

bernard

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

Très reposant

Après une route très chaotique qui traverse la forêt presque noire , et un village nous voici a l'hôtel face a la mer . Personnel charmant , étant seul nous avions commander , poulpes , crevettes et même langouste pour 20 us par personne. Chambre faite un jour sur deux , wifi seulement au restaurant, piscine un peu verte dommage , mais jardin bien entretenu . Nous ne nous sommes pas baignés.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020