Their only redeeming qualities are that breakfast was good (cats are a nuisance when trying to eat), the hotel is clean and they hung up balloons for my Mom's 70th birthday.

We had a horrible experience at this hotel. It was poorly managed during our stay, which was during low season. We had NO electricity from 1pm to 10pm on our arrival day. And we were the only two guests in this entire hotel. No air con, no WiFi, no TV, no lights & it was storming. This put us down in the dumps on day 1. It felt like a colossal waste of money. I couldn't pay by card due to their card machine issues and the acting manager shouted across the courtyard, "MAYBE IT'S YOUR CARD!" It wasn't, as I used this card that same day (day 2 of our trip) in Stone Town. The following morning (around 2am) the electricity went off again. At 8am in the morning, I messaged the manager and he said that it was out of his control and that the entire island had been affected. I questioned about the generator, and 20 minutes after my complaint, the hotel's generator miraculously started up. Still no WiFi or TV though. I alerted Bookings.com and we paid in cash and checked out immediately after 2 nights. There is no sense of customer service at this place from the acting manager. From personal experience, I felt that we were treated this way because we are 2 women. He tried to bamboozle us. And he was rude to us and the driver who picked us up from a different company. My advice - don't waste your money here. Rather go to Stone Town during Zanzibar's low season and have a trip that's worthwhile & shows a true reflection of this beautiful island and its warm people.

peaceful paradise, in 50 meters from the beach. great ocean view from the balcony/breakfast spot. New spacious rooms, large comfortable bed, always clean bathroom. most supportive manager Mostafa, who is always ready to help you with anything. you should book this hotel just to have this rare experience, when a manager really cares.

unstable wi-fi and weak water pressure sometimes, but it’s the whole island problem. just be ready to face it

Isla Bonita is your choice if you’re looking for a relaxing beachfront property far from crowded tourist areas. We felt right at home right from day one. We were welcomed warmly by the owners and services were always rendered with a smile. Loved the food and most of all the beautiful beach which was just a stone throw away. Would definitely visit again!

Mustafa and Ahmed were exceptionally friendly and helpful and clearly wanted to make our stay the best it could be. Mustafa is passionate about making sure guests have an enjoyable stay. The pool was amazing - so big and warm and gradual sloping depth, perfect for young kids. Lovely breakfast and lovely staff.

I wouldn’t say there was anything we disliked but it’s useful to know there’s not much within walking distance. You’ll need a hire car or be prepared for taxis everywhere.

everything

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The owners are great. They agreed that we could stay in the room a half day longer due to the fact that we had a plane after midnight. What's more, we got as we asked a room on the first floor. The rest of the staff was very nice too. The hotel and the rooms are neat and decorated in a cool style. a big plus is the view from each room of the ocean. Another thing worth mentioning is the rooftop terrace with a brilliant view. PS. Owners should do some nice place to sit and chill there! The beach is beautiful as on the east coast, but you have to remember about the tides and algae thrown out by the sea, but the beach is also wide enough at the hotel area that they do not cause much trouble. Moreover this is one of this beaches in Zanzibar that there is not a lot of tourists.

The biggest downside is the village near the hotel. As a result, the children approached our sunbeds few times, suggesting that they would like to get something. However, it cannot be ruled out that it may be albo in a different area, but perhaps something could be done to not disturb guests. The breakfasts were very tasty. They consisted of a drinks, a plate of fruits and menu dishes that you could choose, but each time some of them were unavailable. However, you can definitely eat there tasty!

Most welcoming and friendly staff. beach right in front.

The food and location

The bed was too hard.

The employees were welcoming and helpful. Mustapha and Ahmed(the managers) were always alert and ready to solve any of our issues! we also want to thank them for our honey moon room and romantic table during our last night.

The flies

A charming, small, intimate hotel, on the border of two wonderful, wide beaches inviting to walks: Matemwe Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Peace and quiet, you do not hear morning calls to prayer, as in some buildings near the village center. Superb location right on the beach, each room with a priceless view of the unbelievably turquoise ocean and a beautiful sunrise. Swimming pool with sun beds at the back of the hotel, plus a place to relax and enjoy the ocean view in the front area (hammocks, sun loungers, swing bed). Bright and spacious rooms, with air conditioning, cleaned daily. Good restaurant with a great view of the ocean. Extremely rich breakfasts, mainly in the form of a buffet. Fantastic staff headed by a nice hotel manager who is always ready to help - thank you all for everything! I am grateful for a wonderful time at this place!

Was my first trip to Zanzibar, but for sure not my last. A very professional team managed by Mr. Mustafa and Ahmed. All the team were there to assist at any time and doing their best to provide an immaculate customer service with a smile and positive vibes. I would like to thank Lisa and Roleen, Hakuna Matata girls, Yassine and Youssef will miss you. An amazing hotel. Clean rooms. Amazing Indian ocean sun rise. Super delicious food. Hope to meet next year. Keep it up guys and wish you all the BEST.

Nothing to mention. Its so sad that i didn't book for more days to enjoy more.

Beautiful views, Comfortable room, exceptional staff. The location is quiet and peaceful. Perfect for quiet getaways, maybe not so ideal for party animals.

Guests can bring their own adult beverages, a mini fridge would be a great addition.

The hotel is right on the beach. All the rooms have amazing sea view. breakfast is freshly made and served every morning in the restaurant area, alas with beautiful view of the sea. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

The hotel could use an update. We where told this will happen soon.

Great location, right on the beach. Staff and owner all very friendly and welcoming! Would stay again.

The place was just for us! No noise, no travelers etc..

Upon arrival, there was an issue between booking paiment and the location. Then water was almost not existant in the room and the pool was half empty and of course no filtering... Breakfast was ok but we had jam etc but actually no bread to pread it on... Last but not least when I wanted a beer, the answer was not its ramadan and its a Muslim country... Sorry but I am a tourist on holiday and should be free to decide what I want to drink and eat and we should respect everyone's belief or state that its a non alcooholic place!

We loved how clean the Resort was. We equally loved the promptness and politeness of the staff. And of course, the location is so beautiful.

Clean rooms with good wifi

The hotel is far from everything- behind it there is a village with shacks. The nice postcard beaches are up north. Due to this location you are very dependent on the hotel services (drives, water, food) for which you will never actually know the price because there is no price list. You will be presented an „overall bill“ at the end with tailormade prices, just for you ;) The breakfast is awful: two eggs and a toast every single day. In all the years of travelling it has never happened to me that I was denied fruit for breakfast when in the next 5 minutes a plate of fruit is brought to the other table. Not recommended.

Property is an awesome environment, facilities were perfect for the environment.

Quality of food was terrible for the price

Not too many options for breakfast but overall the quality of the food was great! The location of the room was right on the beach which was perfect. Also, the room was clean and had a smart TV which was a bonus.

The pool was of a nice size and location but had a few dead insects.

The staff are more friendly , kindly and helpful The boss mostafa is a very helpful man More than perfect experience

The location , the serene , the staffs , the beach , love the sounds of it at the cool of the nights - the view of the sea 🌊 , I enjoyed the meals from the chef as well , he makes the food according to your desire , the fried chicken taste really good - the shower running great and hot - the staffs are always at standby to attend to your needs

Probably the road outside but to me it’s nothing compared to what I enjoyed at the resort -

The rooms are clean, the yard is tidy and cleaned daily. The staff will try to help you in everything, thank you to Veronika. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for the best value for money.

Great location on the beach , comfortable, good food , friendly staff

The rooms are clean, the yard is tidy and cleaned daily. The staff will try to help you in everything, thank you to Veronika. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for the best value for money.