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Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Bwejuu, P.O. Box 1883, Bwejuu, Zanzibar, 0
  • Place, Bwejuu Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Paje Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kite Centre Zanzibar
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Beach Room, Oceanfront | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Beach Room, Oceanfront

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hill Room, Garden Area | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

Hill Room, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bwejuu

Located within a 5-minute walk of Bwejuu Beach, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant is within a few miles (5 km) of Dongwe Beach. This 10-room lodge has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Bwejuu Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Paje Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Jambiani Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Pingwe Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanga Paje - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Boheme - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paje By Night - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flow Beach - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant

Guests of Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. There's free parking, as well as an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours). Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach lodge include express check-in, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, free local calls, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Twisted Palms

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

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

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 24 and June 9.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Twisted Palms Bwejuu

Twisted Palms Lodge

Twisted Palms Lodge Bwejuu

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Bwejuu

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Zanzibar/Bwejuu

Twisted Palms Lodge And Restaurant

Twisted Palms Lodge Restaurant

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Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Bwejuu

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

This lodge is located in Bwejuu within a short 4-minute walk of Bwejuu Beach. You'll also find Paje Beach and Dongwe Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant feature a casino at the property?

No, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

This beachfront lodge offers plenty of amenities for couples including an ocean-view restaurant, a beach bar, and an outdoor pool.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant serves free breakfast at Twisted Palms each morning.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant.

Does Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant have connecting rooms available?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

The closest major airport to Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant is Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), which is about 21.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant?

Yes, every guestroom at Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer ocean views.

Twisted Palms Lodge & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

PARFAIT

Nous avons passé 2 semaine dans un environnement idéal. Un manager a l'écoute une équipe serviable et agréable, gentil. une vue et une situation idyllique sur une plage de 10 km de sable blanc face un récif de corail. Lecture, farniente, baignade chaleur ....yes so roots
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Penelope

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

Great stay on the beach in Bwejuu

We had a very relaxing stay for a week at twisted palms. They owners and staff were amazing! Very attentive and friendly. The food was very good. We tried the Bellevue down the way one night. Compared to the twisted palms, the food was overpriced and very small portions. We had a beachfront bungalow and it was nice being right up front to hear and see the ocean. Very nice pool also. Made friends there that we will stay in touch with.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
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6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hjælpsom vend og ejer.

Virkelig rare ejer og ven
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EMPLACEMENT IDEAL SUR LA PLAGE SI CHAMBRE AVC VUE

LES CHAMBRES A 60EUROS SONT SUPERBEMMMENT BIEN PLACé SUR LA PLAGE...A LOMBRE ET WIFI LES AUTRES A 40 SONT EN PLEIN SOLEIL SUR COLLINE...NE JAMAIS RESERVER LES MOINS CHERE..PLUS DE WIFI ET ESCALIER CHALEUR
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wunderschöner Strand mit Bungalow

Hat uns sehr gut gefallen, sehr ruhig u. sehr nette Leute,wenig luxus, was uns nicht störte.
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10/10 Excellent

Maren

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

A Holiday in Paradise !!

What a wonderful holiday....a big thankyou to Dave for organising everything to perfection. Taxi to and from the Airport,motorbike and even special wishes at the Bar.Twisted Palms is idylic ,in the morning you can stroke the local Monkeys before going to a healthy breakfast of fresh local fruit. The staff were exceptional and a special thanks to Antonio the manager.Everyday the rooms are sprayed against insects and a mosquito net is placed over the bed. we couldn´t have wished for a more perfect relaxing holiday,once again a big thankyou to Dave and his team,they fullfilled every wish we had !!
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6/10 Okay

LeVa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Einfaches Hotel am Strand mit Verbesserungsbedarf

Das Hotel ist sehr einfach aber ok. Geärgert haben uns vor allem die Preise für angebotene Touren und das Essen im Restaurant. Die Touren werden teilweise zum dreifachen Preis angeboten- es lohnt sich daher bei den umliegenden Hotels die Preise zu erfragen und zu verhandeln. Die Preise für ein Mittag- oder Abendessen sind sehr hoch- die Strandlage und das geringe Angebot an umliegenden Restaurants wird hier ausgenutzt. Die Preise wären eventuell noch rechtfertigen, wenn die Portionen ausreichen würden- leider reicht 1 Essen pro Person nicht aus, sodass die Rechnung am Ende sehr hoch ist. Generell muss man für alles extra zahlen. Das Frühstück, welches inklusive ist ist bestenfalls ein Snack! Das Personal ist nett, jedoch habe wir uns ständig beobachtet gefühlt, da mehr Personal als Gäste vor Ort war. Im Hotel selbst haben wir uns sicher gefühlt- der Strand ist leider nicht ganz so sicher. Insgesamt ist das Hotel ok für wenig Ansprüche und die Strandlage ist wirklich toll.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

On the beach, rooms eh.

The rooms were mediocre. If they had slightly brighter lights, that would have been helpful in making it a bit more appealing. There were also lots of power outages and the generator either wasn't on or they didn't have one -- which also meant no running water to shower or flush toilets. It was a little too "budget". The staff was very nice. Flora the waitress was great and helpful. The location was also good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

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

Coup de coeur

Nous avons aimé la chaleur de l'accueil, la qualité du personnel, l'ambiance générale et la tranquillité; prendre nos repas dans le restaurant sur pilotis; voir la plage s'animer au rythme des marées; aller voir le coucher de soleil dans des endroits sublimes….A bientôt
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

nöjda paret

Det var fantastik ställe för oss .nära have,en enkel å mysig hotel med väldight trevliga å hjälpsama personaler,
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8/10 Good

Eva Lill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Et deilig sted uten stress av noe slag.

Vi hadde et deilig opphold,og var heldige med været. Dette er et rolig og behagelig sted. Men hengekøyer på utsiden av rommene og rommene ligger på stranda. Tidevannet gjør at vannet kommer helt opp til strandkanten først ved 13- tiden, men dette er noe man vender seg til.Rommet var ikke det helt store, viften bråket som et uvær og badet var meget godt brukt. Men det var ikke der vi skulle oppholde oss så for oss ble ikke det noe stort minus. Restauranten var grei, god frokost med frukt og litt forskjellig. Litt utfordrende om du ikke er glad i sjømat, fordi det ikke var noen særlig med alternativer på menyen. Men alt i alt en deilig opplevelse, fikk slappet godt av og lest bok. Finnes ikke stress på dette stedet. Personalet er hyggelige og vi følte oss godt ivaretatt. Kommer gjerne tilbake.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöner Strand, sehr ruhige Lage und super netter Besitzer. Das essen ist auch sehr zu empfehlen. Das Team der angestellten ist auch sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Um einheimisch zu essen und Besorgungen zu machen, kann man am besten nach Paje fahren ( ca. 10 Minuten mit daladala) Wir hatten eine sehr schöne und entspannte Zeit!
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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

Vegetale:)

Great hotel and super friendly staff . Good food in the restaurant and cozy location .
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10/10 Excellent

Nina Frifelt

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

Helt fantastisk ophold!

Vi havde et helt fantastisk ophold på Twisted Palms. Ejerne og medarbejderne er de mest imødekommende, vi nogensinde har mødt på et hotel. Maden var god og fisken var frisk. Værelset blev rengjort hver dag, og vores tøj blev vasket. Vi havde 6 rigtig dejlige dage og nætter på hotellet. Det kan varmt anbefales! Området var også skønt, skønne strande og gode muligheder for at arrangere ture rundt på øen, som hotellets ejere hjertens gerne hjælper med, så man ikke ender med at betale for meget!
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8/10 Good

Frank Davis

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

Great place to stay

Very relaxing. Rooms were basic but clean. The staff and management were friendly and efficient. The food in the restaurant was fine and the menu changed daily. It's a quiet, peaceful location (just what we wanted) about an hour's drive from Stone Town. The beach is clean, though swimming isn't easy because of the tides. Would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Good

Brian

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

Prima hotel en locatie voor rust...

Prima hotel, lekker ontbijt inclusief geserveerd met fruit. Na een week heb je het er wel mee gehad (steeds pannenkoeken etc..). Locatie van het hotel is aan de noord-oost kant. Hier gaat maar 1 weg heen en met de auto is dit bijna een uur rijden naar Stonetown. Geen idee hoe lang met een dala dala, maar ik zou het niet eens willen proberen. Overdag is er van 's ochtends tot 's avonds GEEN zee ivm eb! Let hier dus op. Paar minuutjes verderop kan je wel al normaal zwemmen (blue lagoon). Verder kan je naar het noorden rijden, duurt wel ook even, maar daar is swim-all-day. Hotel is wel prima, hele aardige eigenaren (italianen). Personeel is ook in orde. Kamer wordt elke dag schoon gemaakt en naar wens ook elke dag nieuwe handdoeken (dit doen ze trouwens met handwas schoonmaken, ze hebben geen wasmachine). Verder zonde dat er geen internet is, maar bij de buren is wel gratis internet als je daar een drankje gaat doen :)
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8/10 Good

B&L

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

Great honeymoon destination

My wife and I recently stayed here for two nights on our honeymoon. The location is wonderfully tranquil and the owners were very helpful. Wish we had more time to stay longer.
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6/10 Okay

Nabil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bon hotel

cadre excellent et emplacement ideal pour rayonner dans l île.. Les chambres bien que spatieuses manquent peut être d aération : elles restent humides malgré le ménage qui semble correct. Le staff est irréprochable cependant À recommander si on n'est pas très regardant sur le confort, et la literie...
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8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Remote and calm hide-away

Twisted Palms is a cute and simple place on a quiet beach in south Zanzibar. There's nothing much to do here: no wifi, no nightlife, no town.. Only the beach and simple bungalows, which makes it the perfect hide-away. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and if you get bored with doing nothing tours (eg snorkling, dolphin swimming) and taxis can easily be arranged.
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8/10 Good

Moritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Einfache Unterkunft direkt am Strand

Zimmer sind überraschend geräumig. Gewöhnungsbedürftig ist allerdings, dass die "Tür" zum Badezimmer aus einem Vorhang besteht. Abgesehen davon ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt. Frühstück war im Preis inbegriffen. Leider nicht sehr reichhaltig (etwas Obst und ein Omelette), dafür aber sehr gut. Wer nett nachfragt, bekommt auch einen Nachschlag ;) Personal ist immer freundlich und hilfsbereit. Inhaber (italinisches Ehepaar) sind auch sehr nett.
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10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fantastiskt

Vi ville ha en avslappnande semester utan "måsten" med sol, bad, bra mat och bra service. Det fick vi. Twisted Palms var helt fantastiskt. Ganska enkelt men charmigt boende, rent och snyggt. Fantastisk restaurang med bra mat och sååå bra personal Ägarna Laura och Reanato har verkligen lyckats göra Twisted Palms till något speciellt. Vi tillbringade 11 dagar där men kunde ha stannat längre. Vi kommer rekommendera detta till alla våra vänner som vill ha en lugn och skön semester och hoppas att vi själva åker tillbaka en dag.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Schöne Lodge mit Restaurant am Ozean

Alles gut, nette Besitzer und Personal, sehr hilfsbereit
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8/10 Good

Swetha Balla

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

Great location and fantastic service!

I loved the Twisted Palms. It is off a non-touristy beach which gives the feeling of having your own private beach. The place is run by an Italian couple who are very friendly. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for somewhere quiet and affordable. The only problem is that it is a good 3 hours away from the tourist beaches and an hour from central Zanzibar. But all beaches are almost 1 to 2 hours away from the town centre anways.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Herlig ferie

Egen bungalow. 30 m fra kilometervis hvit strand og restaurant med områdets beste kjøkken. Deilig med paradisferie uten turistkaos. Skal vi til Zanzibar igjen kommer vi hit. To voksne og en 12 åring hadde det helt topp selv med en og annen regndag. Liv & Arvid, Norge
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6/10 Okay

Ossian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location - damp rooms

Beutiful location with a nice strip of beach, this hotel did offer good service and friendly staff. Unfortunately, the rooms felt really damp and stuffy, and we had the feeling the beds were moldy according to the smell. Our neighbours shared the same thoughts. Food was good and not expensive but nothing special, and there were plenty of hotels in the vicinty where the food was better where we ate most of the nights. Breakfast included a starter with some fruit, followed by either two pancakes or a fried egg and bread as well as tea and coffee. It was OK, but the mango-juice that was served each morning had a ton of ginger in it wasn't so good.