Mvuvi Boutique Resort

Property class: 4

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Kiwengwa Beach is located near Mvuvi Boutique Resort, which provides a beach bar, a terrace and a garden. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and 2 bars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £138
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 399 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Superior Triple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Signature Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Standard Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Makuti Garden View (2 rooms with shared balcony)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

Superior Mnara (3 rooms with shared patio)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 3 King Beds and 5 Single Beds

Superior Mnara Family (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Superior Mnara (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 3 Single Beds

Suite (3 Rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 3 King Beds and 7 Single Beds

Suite (2 rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Suite Family (2 rooms with shared external corridor)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds and 6 Single Beds

Deluxe Mnara (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Makuti (2 rooms with shared patio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Kiwengwa, Mvuvi Boutique Resort is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kiwengwa Beach and Mnemba Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Amaan Stadium or Simba Padel. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Kiwengwa travel guide
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East Coast, Kiwengwa, 2698

What's nearby

  • A boat on a calm sea at sunset with clouds in the sky.
    Kiwengwa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sandy beach with three wooden boats and lush green vegetation.
    Muyuni Beach
    18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • A historical building with a sign reading "East Africa Slave Trade Exhibit".
    Slave Market
    48 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • A beach with clear turquoise waters and several boats anchored in the distance.
    Nungwi Beach
    59 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach
    12 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Green & Grill
    10 min drive
  • Andiamo
    9 min drive
  • The Yoga Bar Zanzibar
    4 min drive
  • the kokosnuss
    10 min drive
  • pool bar @ blue bay
    4 min drive

About this property

Mvuvi Boutique Resort

  • Upscale resort remodelled in 2024 and located near Kiwengwa Beach
  • You can look forward to a beach bar, a terrace and a garden at Mvuvi Boutique Resort. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and boat tours. In addition to laundry facilities and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and beach umbrellas
    • Luggage storage, beach towels and a front desk safe
    • Massage treatment rooms and water sports equipment
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Mvuvi Boutique Resort offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers and hairdryers
    • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mvuvi Beach Restaurant
  • The Beach Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

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 1 April and 31 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, per adult, 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 not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted on the premises.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mvuvi Boutique Resort on 20 Sept 2026 start from £138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mvuvi Boutique Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mvuvi Boutique Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Mvuvi Boutique Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mvuvi Boutique Resort located?

This Kiwengwa resort is on the beach, steps from Kiwengwa Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Mvuvi Boutique Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, rooms & friendly staff. Really enjoyed our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was great - with the full-board option it was probably the highest quality “all-inclusive” experience we had. Beach, pool, and water sports were all great. The resort itself is nice but still feels African which is why we booked it originally.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful boutique hotel on a nice and quiet beach. So nice to see the sunrise in the morning and the fishermen setting out to get their daily catch. The staff is friendly and service-minded often working quietly in the background to make sure you’re taken care of. The food was surprisingly good. The rooms are beautifully decorated. We enjoyed the view from the balcony. The only downside was that the beds were a bit on the hard side - and very squeaky :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect relaxing holiday. I will refer people to visit this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend staying at Mvuvi if staying on the east side of the island! Staff was always attentive and made sure our stay was wonderful. Both restaurants were fantastic! It was easy to book all of our excursions through Mvuvi and made it super convenient. Overall, we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful resort with nice clean rooms, nice pool & the best food we had our whole holiday! We had half board & were blown away by the food. The best beach right outside your door & wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing hotel!

There were three of us who stayed here for 5 days over Christmas. Everything was fantastic, the food, the environment, the activities, the service. It was exactly what we were looking for and more. I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Refreshing Quiet in Zanzibar

Gorgeous quiet resort owned by Italian couple that has provided a retreat on the Zanzibar coast. Delicious food and great service. I was here with a friend after a business conference in Dar es Salaam and very happy I chose this place of quiet and refreshment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can’t say enough wonderful things about my stay at Mvuvi. The facilities were amazing but the staff and their attention to detail was probably the best part. I felt pampered and so taken care of throughout my entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach Front Beauty. Lots of properties along the water, so tons of opportunities to try something new. Quite, relaxing, great, friendly staff. Beautiful accommodations and room is always well cleaned often.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my best hotel stay in Zanibar. The staff was great and the dining service was so delicious! You can dine at both hotels. The body scrub massage is a must. The rooms was very clean and quiet. They accommodated my coconut allergies by going out buying me body wash, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent four relaxing days at Mvuvi Boutique Resorts in Kiwengwa, Zanzibar. The staff was amazing, the beach was beautiful, and the food was delicious. This is a great spot for unwinding after a safari or any other adventure. It was affordable and intimate. I also had one of the best massages I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant a couldn’t have asked for more

Incredible service from the staff on every level was what made this place - as well as it being beautiful. Very quiet and relaxed, loved the food (most other restaurants couldn’t compete) and was impressed by the tours we did with them. The room was stunning and cleaned twice a day. A little bit of peace for a week was what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing boutique property with pleasant and very helpful staff. With all that said, the only negative is the immediate area/neighborhood outside of the gate. The management should spend more to enhance the standard of the area and help the people living in that area. This would make it more inviting for guests like us who wanted to go fora walk the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing small hotel with crazily good service.

This was a perfect boutique hotel - exceptionally pretty and with everything we were looking for. The rooms are just metres from the beach, the food is extremely good, and the team can't be beaten. Getting up at 3.50am to gift us fresh fruit for a trip was absolutely exceptional but in keeping with the service we received throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble, and they also went out of their way to make sure that they accommodated our (vegan) dietary requirements. Cannot recommend too highly.
First morning waking up at Mvuvi Boutique Resort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grace and her staff made us feel very special during our entire stay. The intimate resort of 9 rooms exceeded our expectations. The food at every meal was outstanding..coming from foodies who run restaurants!! Every request was met with “yes..of course”. Caroline who manages the property proactively reach out in advance for car transfer service as well as organizing a snorkel excision day was perfect We could not have been happier with our experience. We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond a beautiful setting, the staff and service make Mvuvi very special. Everyone is kind and helpful — including the drivers they use. They use a WhatsApp group to inform you of opportunities and activities. And a direct WhatsApp to organize transfers and answer questions. The breakfasts are delicious. I also loved the salt water pool. I stayed on the beach lounge side of the property in room 16 (up stairs) my colleague stayed in the room below (12) that had convenient walk out. Both had sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenic property. small boutique hotel that still has all you need. Chef customized our plant based meals every day and everyone was well-prepared and tasty. Staff are so helpful and kind. Watershoes being available are a big plus for the rocky areas of the beach. Only thing I missed was having a gym. Tried running on the beach but some folks try to sell you things and harass a little. They may be harmless but it’s awkward and hard to enjoy a run when you have to avoid those people. Otherwise we loved our stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I visit Mvuvi (July 2023). On the positive side the new hotel is very nice especially the new swimming pool. The food is unfortunately not the same standard as last year and inconcistent. Sometimes very good and sometimes disappointing. The service is also too slow. I also believe the prices for excursions and watersports are too high. We did all activities outside of the hotel at much lower costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and classy property where you are a name not a number. Staff went out of their way to please and hotel prices for food and drink excellent. I travelled with two teenagers and location on a great beach with a water sports centre on site could not have been better
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location, friendly help, good food. Hakuna matata.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026