4 star hotels in Mjini Magharibi Region

This boutique resort is a must visit for anyone traveling to Zanzibar. The rooms are perfect for any couple visiting, with private water closet, rain head showers that are roomy and spacious. Beds are comfortable with mosquito netting; the staff offers mosquito spraying and turndown service every night. There are TVs and small refrigerators in the rooms, with fresh water provided daily for guests....

Amazing place with incredible service and hospitality. Private suites with small private swimming pool directly at sea front. Incredibly nice staff which help you with all your needs and trips. Especially Sammy from the staff who was the kindest person! He made our stay very special.

A Truly Unforgettable Stay at Zanbluu We stayed at Zanbluu Hotel for one week, and it was absolutely incredible! The food was outstanding, and our front-row bungalow with a private pool right on the beach was pure paradise. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the staff—they were so friendly and welcoming, and they treated my 4-year-old son with such care and kindness. We felt at home...

Quiet Luxury With Beautiful Views!!! We spent two days at Zanbluu Hotel and loved the quiet and luxurious atmosphere. The views are picturesque, especially around the pool area, and the overall ambiance is perfect for relaxation. The food was decent, and the staff were always helpful and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. A great place to unwind in Zanzibar.

We had the most wonderful experience. We stayed for 22 nights. Food outstanding, place absolutely stunning. Looks even better than the pictures. Rooms on the front with plunge pool and swimming pool are breathtaking and the service is second to none. Couldn’t ask for anything better. Special mention to Sammy, Charles, Samsung and Harriet. We absolutely adore you all and you couldn’t do enough for...

Absolutely fantastic place! The room, the staff, the food, the ambience, were all just lovely. Outside shower for the suite was a very nice touch that we truly enjoyed. Only downside to consider is that the beach is not so accommodating for swimming especially at low tide.

A very nice and quiet Villa...with the beach view everything is perfect 🥰 For the guests who are visiting zanzibar as a family or a group trip this villa is perfect for you 🥰

We had a wonderful stay at coco villas in Zanzibar! There were 13 of us that were very comfortably accommodated. The place is beautiful- just as described! Great location. Amazing support staff. Noah was wonderful and our 2 chefs were fantastic! I would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely return if I find myself back in Zanzibar! Thank you to the hostly team for making our stay such...

This place looks exactly if not even better in real life. My family and I had a fantastic stay at the villas. The direct access to the beach meant sunrise walks along the beach which my parents loved. The staff was excellent, the chefs are everything the food was great everyday. It’s great for family vacation cuz it’s private, spacious and loads of space to hangout as a group. I’d 💯 recommend to everyone...

Absolutely beautiful villa and amazing staff. Right on beach with direct access out of gate. Private pool on each side of villa, 3 bedrooms and three floors. 1st floor complete with kitchen, family room and bedroom for anyone unable to climb stairs. 2nd floor has two bedrooms and baths both with balcony. One is master suite with TV and larger bath. Can configure bedrooms with mattresses of choice size...

We had a great time at Coco Rise. The place is right on a quiet stretch of beach and looks exactly like it does in the pictures. Interior was really well designed and brand new (it felt like we may have been one of the first people staying there). We actually booked both villas as we were a large group, which it was perfect for as it turns out you’re able to join the two rooftops by opening a divider...

King n Queen Spice Garden #zanzibar

Amazing hotel right on the beach. The pools are great and the food and service at restaurant are spectacular. Highly recommend!!

All clean and very polite staff. Breakfast was amazing.

I absolutely loved this hotel. The location was perfect, it was in the heart of stone town. Felt very safe, also felt like you were living like a local. The room was very spacious. The food was great. Breakfast had many options & the food from the restaurant was a 10/10. There’s also many things to do in the area such as shop, museums or even restaurants.

The hotel is great, we were treated very well and the rooms are comfortable and well equipped.

Best bed and breakfast we've ever been to.. We had spent our honeymoon there and couldn't have been more happier that we picked Tembo b&b..

Good location - in the center of everything in Stone town. They don’t have water coolers for clients - you have to go to the restaurant to refill. Also: it seems they bought another building. So they accommodated us in like 200 meters from main facility. Surely it’s kind of inconvenient but still ok.

Clean room, great hospitality shown by the staffs. Thank y’all for your services.

In the middle of nowhere so need to get taxis to get to places. Our stay was nice HOWEVER they charge for everything!! Only one free refill of a glass bottle of water in the room and they charge for 500ml bottles of water for $1 each. Every lunch and dinner we had we were given free refill water (we were informed the glass bottles were refilled with drinking water however if you ordered plastic bottle...

We are returning guests and we are so happy to be here again! It’s absolutely stunning and exceptional place! Luxury style and service, there are cinema in swimming pool (Netflix) , wonderful food, high speed Internet, massage (highly recommended !!!) A lot of activities in resort, such as jet ski , volleyball, gym, yoga place, spa, quad bikes and jetty ! And special, very warming , relaxing atmosph...

The staff were phenomenal. Unfortunately, I witnessed a couple of incidents where they were spoken to in such disrespectful manners by manager and other guests.

gorgeous spacious resort beautifully designed, best in Zanzibar for a boutique hotel we have visited.quite good kitchen. Service is fine, not experienced. Front desk is quite inexperienced

Blue Moon really went above our expectations and that very much thanks to all the staff! The resort in it self is stunning and located so you really get to relax and enjoy. The jetty was amazing and we spent a lot of time there, but everyone working from the front desk, to resturant, to managers and housekeeping was so warm and welcoming! It really made and impact! It was bittersweet leaving this...

Unforgettable nice service with smiling staff This place is unique Beautiful, smart and clean We will never forget the service that we received from biginning to end from our whole trip and stay Housekeepers are doing nice job and dedicated all the days

Budget friendly hostel if you want to stay in stone town for a few day. Rooms and surrouding are little bit unkept. Only for young people backpackers.

Nice place with very nice view. It's historic at the same time modern. It's green everywhere.The pool is kinda small but ok. The view though earns 5 stars, very nice and clean beach. The staff is friendly had a great conversation with the bar tender. I also liked their food, was delicious and cocktails were not bad. I had chicken and fries and a mojito. I also had a glass of strawberry milkshake which...

Everything was clean and the grounds were nicely maintained. We ate at the restaurant a couple of times and the food was good but the portions were huge. The management and staff were very nice and kind. I hope someone is looking out for the kitties on the property. 🐈 The reason I gave 4* was due to the cash price being very high, I don't think it justifies that rate. You could get much better value...

It's was a unique experience! The reception and the front of the hotel are the Mbweni Ruins and the rooms are at the back facing the ocean. Rooms are comfortable although there were power outages here and there for short periods of time. Staff are awesome. Friendly and very helpful. Food from breakfast to dinner was delicious. Will definitely visit this hotel again. Thank you for a wonderful stay in...

The beach was awesome with great sunsets. Had a two twin bed room that was converted to a queen by combining the beds. Room was clean enough but the tiles were an off brown that made them look not so clean. The staff is very helpful, but like most islands things just tend to be slower. The food service takes a while but I appreciated it as it seemed everything was cooked when ordered. Overall a great...

This is probably the best hotel I've ever stayed in! It's beautifully situated INSIDE the ruins. The rooms are lovely and spacious - immaculately clean. The grounds are gorgeous. And above all, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful - particularly manager Issa. He personally went above and beyond helping me with a special matter. Can't say enough good things. If I'm ever back in Zanzibar...

I'm recently had the pleasure of staying at the Zanzibar Hotel, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The rooms were beautifully decorated, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style, and the view from our balcony was breathtaking.

I have done many bookings by checking a hotel online largely with positive outcomes but this one, I missed properly. It was a disappointment considering its price and name. First, the access road is rough and unpaved with entrance looking a bit shady. Far from what I expected after seeing stunning images online. Secondly, for 90 USD, I expected at least a hotel with some basic facilities like a...

Megan is the absolute best manager we have ever dealt with in hotel experiences. We love Zanzibar and this is definitely a place we would stay in again. Super clean, although not directly on the water, the view on the rooftop was amazing for the sunset. 5 min walk from nighttime food market and 2 mins from the port. We had 14 pieces of luggage and we were tended to perfectly. We got engaged here...

A satisfying travel experience.

Sanitation in general, poor facilities, plastic feeling

I recently stayed at a hotel located in downtown that unfortunately had a few drawbacks. Firstly, the internet speed was very slow, which was quite frustrating as I needed to do some work during my stay. Additionally, the location of the hotel was right in the midst of busy traffic, making it quite noisy and chaotic outside. However, there were some positives to the hotel. The rooms were clean, and...

Great location, great beach bar, best bartenders (Andrew and Juma). Had the most memorable nights here hanging out with the staff! Food was also pretty good and affordable. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Easy beach access with nice upper level for high tides

We had a wonderful stay at this resort in Zanzibar, located right on the oceanfront. The location is spectacular, with beautiful views and a perfect atmosphere for relaxation. The accommodation in bungalows is very pleasant spacious, clean, and well integrated into the tropical landscape, offering privacy and comfort. The resort offers many relaxation areas, and the sound of the ocean accompanies...

We stayed here for a week after our safari. The hotel is slightly out of the main resort, but there are lots of places to eat & drink nearby still. The rooms were lovely and clean - we had Sunrise, which had a lovely view out to sea. The bar was very relaxed and did great food, I can highly recommend the pizza! All the staff were friendly and helpful. We booked a trip to Stone Town via the hotel and...

An outstanding resort to relax and unwind in Zanzibar. We visited at the end of a safari on the mainland and couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. Although the rooms are small, most of our time was spent in hammocks, at the overwater bar and restaurant and walking along the beach at low tide. Margaret and her team couldn’t do enough for us and ensured we always had what we needed. Definitely...

Beautiful ambient surroundings & clean environment by the sea with friendly staff. & serving tasty food as well. Good deals are also offered to non- residents who wish to swim & have meals in the hotel as well.

The location was great! Away from the beach boys and quiet. Bathroom had no roof so was open to the whole room and stairs to the upper bed were very steep. Shower was questionable but we had a great time and the staff were attentive.

We absolutely loved our stay. Every single staff member worked so hard to give us a very special week. We cannot recommend this little gem highly enough.

Another trip to Jambiani on Zanzibar. This time to stay again at the Sharazad Boutique Hotel. Perfectly situated on the beach. Rooms of various types that are well appointed with comfortable beds. Excellent friendly staff and very good food. We would certainly go again either as a couple or with family. Sharazad ticks all the right boxes for us.

Beautiful quiet location in Jambiani, wonderful staff and serene atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and recharging. Cannot recommend enough.

Really amazing hotel, it feels very luxurious but beautifully blended with nature. The fact that the hotel has 4 different pools is also great for cooling off after using the Jungle gym. The staff were all very friendly from check in to departure. I’ll definitely be back!

my husband and I spent four nights at the Sharazad in Jambiani and we had a wonderful experience. nice and clean room, kind and professional staff, great food and drinks and - on top of all these - an incerdible spa run by two brothers who love their job. the place itself is very nice and despite it is not easy to swim (because of the tides), there are many activities either on the beach or nearby...

Everybody was extremely friendly and helpful. Yoga lessons with Zacharia wonderful. Lovely atmosphere in the hotel garden. Very nice food

The Dhow Inn is the most relaxing place. Rooms are perfect, beds so comfortable. You have shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in your room plus water, tea, coffee, sugar, milk daily. Staff super friendly, drinks amazing and food superb. As we are in low season the food is al a carte as low occupancy. The portions are huge!!! The pools are fantastic, beach is lovely also. We did a day trip to see the...

i spent 15 nights at this hotel the location was on point as i wanted a beach hotel but wanted to engage with the local people at the same time. The location of the DI was exactly what i needed I felt safe at peace and was just able to go about my spiritual business. There was an array of local restaurants that catered for every kind of diet Vegan/ vegetarian, pescatarian etc where my room was situated...

Lovely hotel in a great beach location, 10 seconds walk from hotel to sea. Food really nice, had fantastic fish soup. Staff very friendly and helpful. Tide goes out really far and is good area to find starfish. Kite surfing all along beach.

The hotel was everything we hoped for and more. The room was clean, dry, and comfortable, with no unpleasant smells or signs of dampness. Everything felt well-maintained, and we didn’t see a single insect indoors during our entire stay. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and the beds made it easy to get a good night’s sleep. The service was absolutely incredible — the staff were friendly, attentive...

Dhow Inn is the epitome of a great hotel right on tbe beach. Cool calm colours, top service and amazing pools. Its very relaxed without that big plastic resort feel. 10 out of 10!

We booked this hotel only 1 week before we were due to arrive as our initial hotel cancelled on us due to maintenance issues We arrived around 6am and was met by a lovely man on reception who explained a few of the main points about the hotel. We got the key to our room ,as we had booked it for the day before. We booked a premium room on an all inclusive basis. Breakfast was fine with limited options...

You cannot have more than this. Excellent position, quiet, large rooms well equipped, with lovely forniture, rooms are resetted twice a day. Cuisine is fantastic, menu change everyday with International and local dishes. It is a wonderful place where staying in Zanzibar.

There is barely any pool at the property. Slightly bigger pool at the neighboring hotel. Food is really overpriced

Rooms and grounds were very clean and well maintained. Staff were super friendly. Breakfast was superb.

Everything was wonderful, starting with impeccable service, staff is so attentive and make you feel so welcome. The location and the beach is stunning, the rooms are beautifully decorated and spacious, the restaurant has an excellent menu. I highly recommend! And I also loved the spa!

Wonderful Boutique Hotel with a nearby 'sister' hotel. We took the half board plan (breakfast and dinner) and at lunch dined at some of the other near by resorts. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful everyday. The food was quite good at both resorts. The intimacy of this resort was great. Beach has some of the finest, softest white sand we've ever walked on. What a joy to stay here. Highly...

Setting was lovely as were the staff. The food was very good but the room was very basic. Very small, no chair and nowhere to put luggage, only on the floor which was difficult and a trip hazard. Our outside space was great but our room was under the kitchen which was very noisy. Overall way too expensive for what we got.

Nice place overall with nice terrace! Could be a bit noisy because of its proximity to the port and you can hear cargos loading. Staff is friendly

Good hotel. Service was a bit confusing

The Receptionists welcomed us with smiles, everyone was welcoming. The food was great, a wide variety for breakfast including local dishes, Indian and other dishes which we tasted and they were great. The hotel is located in Stone Town, a neighborhood is full of history, markets with spices that are walk-able distances away. It has taxis in the front door to take you anywhere at affordable fee. The...

Great location but can be a bit noisy in the mornings with the ferry terminal so close.

I stayed at this hotel upon arrival and departure from Zanzibar. The first time it was a short and enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, during my second stay I was upgraded to room 301, which is large and overlooks the swimming pool, but it needs maintenance, especially the bathroom, which needs immediate maintenance. It is a very noisy room, as you can hear the sounds of the elevator and the water pump...

Very friendly and helpful staff who took care of us during our stay. They accommodated our needs to the best of their abilities and provided consistent excellent customer service. This hotel is in a great, convenient location if you wish to be located next to the beach where you can go on the small boats for cruises and Stone Town shops, cafes and markets. It’s also a short walk away from the Forodhani...

We chose Villa Kiva based on the rating in *********** and we were not disappointed. We had an Africa room with a sea view, more expensive but worth it. Staff exceptional and food was first class, including catering for gluten free needs

Great restaurant. Wish I could say I stayed there but was staying somewhere else. I ate there every day for 4 days over the Christmas holidays . Great food, service, and view.

It was an incredible experience! We stayed for seven days and loved everything. The hotel's location is perfect, right in front of the beach and very close to the north of the island. All the staff were extraordinary and did everything to make us feel at home. Special thanks to Pietro, who played a key role in making our vacation unforgettable. The hotel food was delicious and the half-board option...

Incredible experience at Villa Kiva hotel & restaurant. Amazing and friendly staff; big, fancy and Incredibly perfumed rooms; nice gardens and pools; comfortable place; good breakfast and dinner. Must repeat! Asante sana!

The perfect relax and re-coup! Loved our stay at Villa Kiva. Great location, fab beach, nice restaurant and comfy rooms. Varied menu with lots of Zanzibari and international food to cater for all tastes. Reasonably priced wine too so we got a couple of bottles to enjoy over a few nights. Special mentions to Mussa and Jenny who made our stay fun with their help and great conversations. We enjoyed the...

Excellent beach front hotel to relax after our safari in Serengeti. Wonderful staff and beautiful hotel. Grace made sure we had a memorable time made us an arrangement with a nice guy, Ali, for our transportation and island activities.

Beautiful hotel and there staff are frendly and have a nice view good service I recommend to go kiwengwa boutique bungalow

We spent a week at Mvuvi for my husband’s birthday in October and we had the most wonderful stay in this beautiful place. It was a real boutique experience and you could see that it is a family business. It is well run, the staff are all happy and delivering a great service, the managers are here everyday to make sure things run smoothly and the two restaurants of the hotel had more than enough choices...

Beautiful resort, quiet and tranquil. All staff were so friendly and helpful any time of day! The apartments were so clean with added extras like soaps, shampoos, clean towels every day. The beach was beautiful with beds to sunbath. A beach bar and small restaurant was an added bonus for ordering cocktails and lunch!

Such a beautiful place to stay with amazing, hospitable staff. The rooms are spacious and clean with housekeeping visiting twice daily. Breakfast overlooking the beach is magical. The small pool is perfect as well for a light dip in the heat. Would highly recommend.

We had a truly wonderful time at Mvuvi. The property offers a beautifully designed, relaxing landscape. The half-board option gives you access to two nice restaurants with a good variety of food. Cocktails were excellent, and breakfast was delicious. What really makes Mvuvi special is the staff – warm, welcoming, and always eager to help. At times, it was a little challenging to communicate specific...

The fact that they had their own secure beach entry without being directly on the beach front. the beach bar/restaurant was well stocked with good food and drinks. The Resort restaurant was really good as well. A special thanks to Lameck and above all to Shani , she really solved a booking issue with us very professionally.

Really evocative hotel in a great central location near the market. Great customer service and a lovely breakfast. The hotel is in an old merchants house in Stone Town. Gets you right in the heart of old Zanzibar.

Delightful hotel right in the heart of Stone Town. Pleasant, funny staff.

From 16 till 18-12-2025 we stayed at this Warm Welcoming style in Old Stone Town Designed Boutique Hotel. From the start on, we got this complimentary breakfast, while waiting for our room to get ready. We loved the fresh local yummy fruits & the delicious home-made local dishes. We got at the breakfast. Many thxs for the comfortable, clean room. And the always ready to help us team of loving people...

This hotel is convenient to everything in Stone Town which is great. Staff are really kind and helpful and rooms are clean. We stayed during a busier time of year and booked the small double (we are two) and we probably should have booked the one that wasn't "small" as this was really small for two people. Hard to move around and nothing to sit on except the bed --- would be fine for a single person...

We stayed one night at this lovely hotel located in the narrow streets of Stone Town. There is traditional wood decor throughout the hotel giving it a characterful feel. Our room reflected this with a four-poster bed. A mosquito net and safe was provided but the latter wasn't working. The en-suite bathroom included a shower in wet-room style. WiFi was good. Drinking water is available in the communal...

THe location is good. But the ptoblem is accessibility. It is not accessible wiyh a car.

Me and my husband stayed here from the 16th to the 22nd of March after safari in Tanzania. It's a great place to relax. The staff is so kind and helpful and they make great food. We are really gonna miss the fresh fruit for breakfast. We went on a tour to a spice farm and Stone Town on the 19th of March. The driver was the best. We learned a lot about Zanzibar. And the guides both at the spice farm...

Nice hotel, nice staff, very quiet and peaceful.

Location and general areas are very attractive. Staff is very kind and helpful. Kitchen and rooms are on the basic side.

An amazing evening of August at the Magic Boutique Hotel, by the joyful sounds of a local band and the poetic moon mirroring in the sea, is exactly what anyone could desire. Delicious food, fresh and well presented, excellent desserts and colourful cocktails. The staff from the restaurant and the bar are wonderful: smiling all the time, friendly, helpful and extremely attentive to the guests' needs...

Very quiet are away from the tourist crowd, walking on the beach is relaxing. The breakfast was very good.

Super experience in magic hotel in zanzibar Perfect hotel very quiet the good dimensions. The personnels on top. The boss very sympathic. The room very clean. Good coktaild

We absolutely loved staying at Next paradise after our safari! The very quiet and very private setting was a perfect place to relax. The grounds were meticulously maintained, as were the rooms. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive. The food was delicious and plentiful, and meals could be accommodated to fit any diet. Anna was incredibly helpful; she gave us great advice for exploring...

Excellent food, where quality and attention to detail can be felt in every bite. The surroundings are beautifully maintained, clean and aesthetic, while also offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This place truly feels like peace on earth – the perfect spot to relax, disconnect from everyday life and fully enjoy a carefree holiday. Highly recommended for anyone seeking tranquility, comfort and...

The hotel is located directly on the beach. The interior of the resort is very well maintained – every morning they sweep and tidy the paths and the surroundings. Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a cold coconut, which was very refreshing after the long journey to our vacation. The staff is very friendly. The rooms were spacious; I was especially impressed by the clean, large, and modern bathroom...

We had a wonderful stay at Next Paradise Resort. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with the ocean breeze and sound of the waves making it feel truly special. The food was consistently great, fresh and full of flavor, with a nice mix of local and international dishes. What really stood out was the hospitality. Marina’s warmth and care are felt throughout the resort — you’re made...

Our stay at this resort in Zanzibar was absolutely exceptional. What impressed us most was the truly personal approach from the entire team. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel like family—welcoming us, anticipating our needs, and offering thoughtful touches throughout our stay. The team always checked in to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Every interaction felt warm, genuine...

Just a great location with a great team that look after you from the moment you arrive. Food is amazing particularly if you like fish!!

This hotel is about a 90 minute drive from the airport. I couldn’t find much feedback on it in my research but decided to take a chance on it anyway. WOW, it’s so beautiful. The setup is more of a bed and breakfast type accommodation. The property is a lot bigger than I anticipated and it’s very quiet. Very few people walking the beach/sellers bothering you. There are 2 buildings to choose from. I...

This hotel is about a 90 minute drive from the airport. I couldn’t find much feedback on it in my research but decided to take a chance on it anyway. WOW, it’s so beautiful. The setup is more of a bed and breakfast type accommodation. The property is a lot bigger than I anticipated and it’s very quiet. Very few people walking the beach/sellers bothering you. There are 2 buildings to choose from. I...

The Hotel Matlai was an incredible experience. The staff were amongst the best I have ever met. The owner (Inge) was a truly special lady and we felt like family. The manager Yemen and the rest of the team are a credit Zanzibar. The food and drinks were as good as the best places I've ever eaten. To be honest, this is the type of place that exceeds expectations. The room and grounds were immaculately...

Boutique Hotel Matlai, is a hidden gem on Zanzibar. The warm welcome of not only the amazing caring staff, but also of the beautifull surrounding with palms & tropical plants greets you. And the warm ocean wind: Matlai. Which blows away all your stress & worries 2 fully let you enjoy your stay @Matlai. The perfect design & food & butler service, 10 out of 10!! Just a perfect place to celebrate...

Finished up our trip to Tanzania with four days on Zanzibar. The Matlai Boutique Hotel was such a wonderful place to unwind and prepare for the trip back home. They have six villas right on the ocean in a beautiful tropical setting. The accommodations were beyond anything I expected with spacious villas, swimming pool right outside the door and just steps from the beach. The thing that made Matlai...

We chose Hotel Matlai as a place to relax and unwind after a 2 week safari and it was absolutely perfect. It was unexpectedly luxurious with a beautifully appointed large bedroom with a huge comfortable bed, lots of wardrobe space for unpacking, comfortable seating and a private terrace where our breakfast was served each day. The bathroom had twin basins, a free standing bathtub and an excellent shower...

We throughly enjoyed staying at Upendo. It is cozy with suites as well as multi-bedroom house, right in front of the beach and the famous "The Rock" restaurant. It has privacy, coziness, good and attentive service by staffs, as well as good restaurant, cafe and bar. Needless to say, it enjoyed beautiful view of Indian Ocean right in front. Highly recommended for cosy, private, relaxing getaway, with...

Well- what a delightful piece of heaven we discovered. Our family booked Villa Shiva to spend Christmas together after our safari. From the welcome at the property we immediately knew we were somewhere special. Francesca and her staff took such great care of us from start to finish. It's nearly impossible to explain how relaxed we were. Our view of The Rock restaurant and the stunning blue waters made...

For my birthday enjoyed cocktails at the deck. Service and cocktails are impeccable. We were enchanted by one of the employees who told us about herself and has a beautiful smile. The view of The Rock restaurant in the water in front of Upendo Beach Hotel is very nice. I recommend the view of The Rock restaurant while dining at Upendo Beach. As cuisine and quality of cocktails at The Rocks are in no...

Pure magic, caring, excellent personal service. Highly recommended. Wonderful creative cuisine. Location right on the ocean's edge is quite stunning with its beautiful colours. A photographer's dream.

Hello Francesca and team, What a wonderful experience we had at your excellent boutique hotel with my family. Our staff members Geof and Theo were amazing — congratulations to all the other team members as well! The private dinner was truly special; your Italian chef pleasantly surprised us with everything he created. This is not a goodbye — we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommended to everyone...

Incredible position, with mesmerising sea views/reefs and of the Rock restaurant. The hotel was not busy when we were there, which was a shame. The lounge needed, we felt, more relaxing seating if you just wanted tea/coffee, it would have made it more inviting. Our room was spotless and brilliant (all day crisps in a jar...) views, plenty of lounging areas around the two pools. Everywhere was well...

Absolutely stunning place to unwind in Zanzibar. Lovely pool, plenty of shade, peaceful, traditional decor, comfortable bed, delicious food and above all the sweetest staff who made us feel right at home (thanks so much Elga!) Air conditioning was nice to have but didn’t need too much as the fan did the job. On the beachfront but trees in between made it feel secluded. Dreaming of Zanzibar from rainy...

Absolutely amazing villa hotel. Staff is super friendly, rooms are large and very comfortable and well designed, the garden with the pool is luxury and you are only 20 meters away from the beach.

We had such a fantastic stay. So peaceful and relaxing here. And the staff are incredibly kind, welcoming and patient. Definitely recommend for a relaxing stay by the beach in Jambiani, Zanzibar

Wow, just wow! Elga and her incredible staff really created a little paradise on earth. They went above and beyond to make this our perfect getaway from the daily ratrace. We stayed in the garden suite which was just incredible, decorated beautifully and spacious. Since it’s a small boutique hotel you really have the idea that the villa is there solely for you, with a lot of privacy in the beautiful...

It is a beautiful property, with well thought out touches that made you feel like the hotel was exclusively your own. The family room had a sea view and took up the whole top balcony. The staff and team behind the scenes were all so friendly and wonderful with their care and coordination of activities for us. Loved the resident dogs too!

We stayed here a week and everything was fantastic. The staff is amazing, the rooms and accommodations were beautiful! The staff treated us like we were family, and helped us with anything that we needed. It’s very quiet and peaceful because there are only a few rooms, and everything is kept very clean. The location is wonderful, there is plenty to do nearby. We rented a motor scooter for a couple...