Absolutely incredible! Fantastic beyond believe . It was so good I booked an additional 3 nights . I could not fault a single aspect of the resort . I was a lone traveler , and every single member of staff including the managers and manager of the resort made me feel like a member of the family . They were all so warm friendly and welcoming, and I will genuinely miss chatting to them . The location is superb and the beach and ocean views incredible. The food was fantastic and I would like to extend a massive thank you to every single member of staff! Nothing was too much trouble for this wonder people . Matthew

This place is truly African heritage. From the file folders to the furniture. I only missed an africanised sticker on the mini fridge. The staff is warm, place clean, daily activities to keep you healthy n fit. This is a place of the definite return to.

This place is truly African heritage. From the file folders to the furniture. I only missed an africanised sticker on the mini fridge.The staff is warm, place clean, daily activities to keep you healthy n fit.This is a place of the definite return to.

The hotel could be so much better with a little improvement to the toilets in the rooms and by training staff to have a more consistent experience. We loved the amenities and proximity to the beach. The pool area is quite nice but lacks atmosphere- the only time they play music is during water yoga each day at lunchtime. Most staff were very friendly but a few were really difficult. We asked to move rooms on day 1 as we had paid for a double room and got two singles pushed together- a real pet hate. It took a day to resolve and the next bed was much better but we had a nasty smell in the bathroom and in the area outside- we didn’t even bother complaining as the experience of moving room had been such an ordeal. Food is really good. Evening entertainment during dinner was quite nice but the setup was very strange with the bands playing facing a screen with half the diners hidden from view. The water in the sea here was an amazing temperature and you can swim easily when the tide is in. The “beach boys” that hawk all sorts of souvenirs on the beach were quite annoying- they were generally polite but would not accept “no” for an answer and will follow you for an uncomfortably long time when you try to just enjoy a nice walk on the beach. This is nothing the hotel can control. Overall we liked the place and probably would have rated it higher if we had been dealt with more professionally on the first two days

Lots of hidden costs but wonderful staff. Need more activities

Beautiful relaxing hotel, staff could be more attentive, no service on the beach, no free internet.

My wife and I booked our stay here for our belated honeymoon. From the day we made the reservation, the staff was communicative and engaged, corresponding with us via the Expedia messaging system. When we landed at the airport, the transfer they had arranged for us ($60 each way) was waiting and was very friendly and professional. The van we rode in was clean and comfortable. The ride took about 40 minutes. When we got to the hotel I wasnt sure what to think, because the signage outside the compound and the road leading to the gate are a bit worn down, but once you pull through the gate its just fantastic. Everything looks great; its clean, and looks like its constantly and consistently maintained. Our check-in couldnt have been easier, we were given some fresh juice and then briefed on things like breakfast/dinner hours, wifi, etc... by one of the managers. Staff helped us with our bags to our villa, and it didnt disappoint--nice king bed, TV, A/C, a beautiful wrap-around bathroom, we couldnt have been happier. The facilities are all great--the pool was large and not overly crowded, the beach is literally just a few steps from the pool, and the swim-up bar makes drinking even easier. Every meal was fantastic; the breakfast buffet is NOT to be missed, and every night was a different dinner buffet theme (Mediterranean night, BBQ night, etc...). We would 100% go back, this place was great.

Hotel is good but need to improve a lot of things... Especially in 5 nights they changed towels and bed sheets once... only make it and leave. It should not be the way. It was half board and you need to.pay extra for drinks it was fair enough. Prices are a little bit high but you are in resort so it's ok. Food were not good at all. I can not believe how they can not cook seafood in good taste. It's so simple. They have ocean best seafood supply but in seafood night instead of just grill shrimps octopus calamari they try to do it with sauce etc...no meaning of eating seafood. Every night different style but taste so so...Food can be improved. This hotel should change their master chief. Rooms were good enough. Hotel generally has good athmopshere. No internet in rooms only near pool and bar area. It is not big problem. Area itself not best place to swim. We swim but evening. In the morning low tides. Then afternoon high tides. You can swim but not best sea I think. Other parts of the islands can be better. There is nothing to do around. No restaurant etc... u have to in the hotel only. Sellers at the outside of the hotel were irritating many times but I guess all over the Zanzibar sale system is such. Reception was helpfully but they ask too much money for everything you ask. I asked 2 hour late check out and answer was pay 70 usd... I arrived early morning 6.00 and paid 70 usd extra too to get room. Hotel overall not bad especially athmospeher.

Nice hotel close to the beach. Staff was very friendly, very good food. Everything was perfectly and nice beach

Try to do something about the wi fi. Even the free wi fi at the bar and restaurant did not work at all time. For a resort like this it will be normal to have wi fi in the rooms for free.

We had a lovely stay! The staff was very helpful and kind, and the food at the resort was good. Each night had a different meal theme, and so there was lots of variety and it was all really tasty. The staff was very responsive to any needs we had, and very attentive to the facility. We really appreciated Juamanne the restaurant manager, as he really ensured that we always had a everything we needed at meals, and that level of attention is unusual. The only downside is that the beach- while lovely- isn't conducive to swimming most of the time because of the tides. But the view and the pool were great. The internet was on and off, which seems to be a problem generally.

We had a lovely stay! The staff was very helpful and kind, and the food at the resort was good. Each night had a different meal theme, and so there was lots of variety and it was all really tasty. The staff was very responsive to any needs we had, and very attentive to the facility. We really appreciated Juamanne the restaurant manager, as he really ensured that we always had a everything we needed at meals, and that level of attention is unusual. The only downside is that the beach- while lovely- isnt conducive to swimming most of the time because of the tides. But the view and the pool were great. The internet was on and off, which seems to be a problem generally.

We had a wonderful stay for Christmas. It had a great Christmas eve dinner course with surprise events such as camels (in Zanzibar..!), Santa Clause, free gifts for kids, etc. On Christmas day, they even prepared a complimentary lunch buffet at the beach restaurant, which was beyond our expectation. I would surely recommend it to others, and will consider going back their for another family trip. The only negative side would be...its wifi is not for free. :(

We had a wonderful stay for Christmas. It had a great Christmas eve dinner course with surprise events such as camels (in Zanzibar..!), Santa Clause, free gifts for kids, etc. On Christmas day, they even prepared a complimentary lunch buffet at the beach restaurant, which was beyond our expectation. I would surely recommend it to others, and will consider going back their for another family trip. The only negative side would be...its wifi is not for free. :(

Great hotel. Would definitely recommend. Never felt like it was overcrowded. The staff were friendly and very helpful.

Great hotel. Would definitely recommend. Never felt like it was overcrowded. The staff were friendly and very helpful.

Great service and each night entertainment at dinner.

This place is perfect for vacation.

I stayed here after climbing Kilimanjaro to recover. Nice hotel with spacious rooms. I stayed on a half board basis and the food was great and there was a wide selection on offer at breakfast and dinner. I like to try new cuisines and liked the themed nights especially Swahili night. I thought the drinks were pretty expensive if you're not all inclusive. I wanted to go diving and partly chose this hotel as it had a well rated diving centre (One Ocean). I wanted to dive around Nmemba Atoll but after filling in the diving centre's medical form they would not let me dive which was really disappointing and kind of ruined my trip. I stayed here on my own so got a bit lonely with nothing much to do except lounge around and wait to be fed really. There was nothing much around outside the hotel so ended up going to Nungwi on the last day to meet up with a couple of friends. Another irritating factor was that every time I ventured out on to the beach past the hotel fence I was approached by the many locals trying to sell me anything such as guided tours, snorkelling, massages, bracelets etc. The tide goes right out on the beach here and I wanted to go out to just look around one day by myself but got some locals trying to guide me down to the coral reef. Just wanted to discover stuff for myself but they ended up walking with me when I didn't even ask them. Transfers were really expensive I thought, $60 for hotel to arrange transfer from airport.

I stayed here after climbing Kilimanjaro to recover. Nice hotel with spacious rooms. I stayed on a half board basis and the food was great and there was a wide selection on offer at breakfast and dinner. I like to try new cuisines and liked the themed nights especially Swahili night. I thought the drinks were pretty expensive if youre not all inclusive. I wanted to go diving and partly chose this hotel as it had a well rated diving centre (One Ocean). I wanted to dive around Nmemba Atoll but after filling in the diving centres medical form they would not let me dive which was really disappointing and kind of ruined my trip. I stayed here on my own so got a bit lonely with nothing much to do except lounge around and wait to be fed really. There was nothing much around outside the hotel so ended up going to Nungwi on the last day to meet up with a couple of friends. Another irritating factor was that every time I ventured out on to the beach past the hotel fence I was approached by the many locals trying to sell me anything such as guided tours, snorkelling, massages, bracelets etc.The tide goes right out on the beach here and I wanted to go out to just look around one day by myself but got some locals trying to guide me down to the coral reef. Just wanted to discover stuff for myself but they ended up walking with me when I didnt even ask them. Transfers were really expensive I thought, $60 for hotel to arrange transfer from airport.

Ocean paradise it's a true paradise. It was amazing 8 days, everything went smoothly from first to last day. All staff was very friendly and so helpful, every one in all resort corners is ready to help you. Our superior garden room was excellent, spacious and very clean with beautiful views. The breakfast and dinner buffet was excellent. All in all was great stay, In Sha Allah we will be back. I recommend it too all.

Ocean paradise its a true paradise.It was amazing 8 days, everything went smoothly from first to last day.All staff was very friendly and so helpful, every one in all resort corners is ready to help you. Our superior garden room was excellent, spacious and very clean with beautiful views. The breakfast and dinnerbuffet was excellent. All in all was great stay,In Sha Allah we will be back.I recommend it too all.

Good family orientated hotel, catering for larger groups, we stayed 4nights in a first floor garden view apartment, with large viewing balcony. Decor a little dated but functional. Gardens beatifully maintained and the beach area superb. Only pain were the numbers of hawkers on the beach. A walk at low tide to the reaf is a must. Catering and entertainment was of a reasonable quality. A hotel of this size should provide free wifi throughout.

Stayed a long weekend at this gem. Wonderful spacious premises, lush greenery, great food and courteous staff. The German GM is hands-on and visibly motivating and directing his staff to deliver beyond expectations for East Africa. Very clean rooms and public areas, friendly atmosphere and decent distraction. The park-like grounds are well kept an in spite of being almost full to capacity, I felt during the day as if only 10pct of the guest were around. Beach is nice during high tide, during low tide the pool is the better option. Will certainly consider to come back to Zanzibar and to this property

Amazing staff! The hotel went out of their way with many extras. Honeymoon lobster dinner by the beach. Many Christmas festivities and even a little Christmas gift! The staff was wonderful! Everything was very organized. Will be back!

The service was great! The entire staff were very friendly to me. From small conversations to any questions that I had all were answered with smiles and laughter. From guess services and the front counter staff to the bar, waiting, and recreation staff, I can honestly say that they made my time there more enjoyable. My room was amazing, I like how I was given a tour of my room when I first arrived when you walk into the rooms. It is easy to tell that the resort takes pride and care in maintaining their rooms. I quickly fell in love with the balcony. The view from my balcony was breathtaking! You could spend hours just sitting there! Shortly after my arrival, I took a walk around the resort and was taken away from how beautiful it was. I could go on about how great this resort is, but I will say that I was glad I chose to spend my vacation there and I plan on coming back during my next trip to Zanzibar!

The resort is beautiful you will not regret your stay! The customer service is amazing & the food is also of good standard

very comfortable

The staff was friendly, super in fact! There was always plenty of comfortable seating on the beach view, the pool was so deep! A depth for all ages, even stools for those looking for a cocktail! The food was delicious, I tried everything, just because I could decide! Live music everynight, with evening activities! The room was beautiful and I am excited to go again! P.s. the spa was fabulous and you can even get your nails done! All very reasonably priced!!!

Facilities better than expected; excellent service; daily animations to include stunning nearby village tour; hotel absolutely cash free; looks new and fresh

Great hotel and amazing food! I have been to many resorts and this one is probably my favorite. The food has a lot to do with it. The only downsides are that the day trips are way too expensive, although they are enjoyable especially the tour of Stone Town, and the hotel does not accept American Express.

.very disappointed when 48 hours before our arrival we got an email to say that the resort could not honour our confirmed booking.our credit card had been charged immediately upon confirmation of the booking.We had been travelling in Tanzania where WiFi is not the best .We were asked by Reservations at an international number which would have been very costly.Fortunately the hotel so light at the end of the tunnel and at the last minute agreed to honour the reservation.Also there were two charges signed by other guests but charged to our room.They have to implement a better system so this kind of mistakes don't happen.This really created unnecessary stress