No beach and nothing around the resort.

Everything feom the facility to the staff were exceptional!! Would definitely recommend!!!

Stayed in April 2024

Mosquitoes were a real issues in the dining area (that also has a relaxing area) and the ‘chill’ zone. Bring repellant. the hotel could consider mosquito coils at meal times. Notably, Wi-Fi is only available in public areas. One point to note is that any card payment, debit or credit, incurs a 5% surcharge. Airport shuttle is a little expensive at $40, but there is little option.

Whilst there are a number of little things that could be done to improve the experience, it is certainly somewhere I’d consider coming back to. It is about 30 -40 minutes from Stone Town, the last ten minutes on a dirt track, but sign posted from the main road (if you are in a taxi/Uber). This last bit can get muddy in wet season. The restaurant view is of a creek and boat workshop, but the beach and pool view is idyllic - the photos on booking dot com are accurate. The staff are very attentive and proud of the establishment. Food is simple but well prepared and tasty, they ask you to order at leat an hour ahead. There is no alternative restaurant close by. Breakfast (included) is a buffet with eggs to order, perfectly adequate. The room was basic but very clean, well protected from mosquitos (with nets on the beds and windows) and plenty of power points. The bathroom was surprisingly modern and very clean. The shower is outside with a privacy screen, plenty of hot water if you remember to turn it on. Each cabin s sufficiently isolated and surrounded by vegetation so that privacy is guaranteed , although the are ‘semi detached’ - we had no neighbours during our stay. If travelling as a family this means you can effectively have adjoining rooms. Rooms are air conditioned and quiet. Noting that Mangrove Lodge is significantly cheaper than a lot of other hotels/resorts on the island, it is certainly worth consideration

Stayed in March 2024

Place is cozy Hospitality

Stayed in March 2024

Love the place it was in the middle of the forest then open to a very clean and clear beach. The place was very quiet. The staff were so friendly and very welcoming i felt like staying with a family. It’s a very good choice for solo, couples and families as well. The only problem we had that when the electricity shutdown happened there was a delay in connecting the generator power, despite this is a very common problem in Zanzibar. And one more thing regarding the road to the hotel was not a proper road it takes forever to go in and out. But overall i will come again to this resort. Hope my comment helps you.

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful place. Friendly staff. Lovely bungalow.

Stayed in February 2024

Very remote but quite & peaceful

Great staff & very helpful. Facilities are primitive but charming! The staff arranged our transportation & tour of spice farm & Stone Town.

Stayed in February 2024

Lack of WiFi in the rooms. Road leading to it from the main road. Rest I can live with.

Location was great. Breakfast is so-so, not much options. WiFi is only in 2 locations and not in rooms. That is not acceptable in today's world. The approach road is horrible. But once you enter the property, it a different world and nice.

Stayed in February 2024

There were some great people among the staff. Super helpful and always checking in, to see how you are. Great place to relax, enjoy wonderful view of the beach and go on day trips. Cabins were comfortable (but don't expect too much of the beds) and outdoor shower was a great feature. I had a perfext, relaxing stay at Mangrove Lodge.

Stayed in January 2024

The road to the property is long, windy, and an absolute mess. It was so difficult to traverse by vehicle or by foot, we limited the number of times we left the resort.

Lush surroundings, comfortable beds, good food, and incredibly warm and helpful staff. While the resort itself is peaceful and private, the beach is a playground for local children. Seeing them and interacting with them was a treat!!

Stayed in January 2024

Public beach is bit crowded in the evening. But it’s ok

Very cozy place, with nice people, great food

Stayed in January 2024

The mattress was a bit lumpy.

The pool and beach are very nice. The AC in the rooms was great. The service was terrific.

Stayed in December 2023

The road to get at the hotel needs infrastructure

Privately very quiet and beautiful private beach. Great service at the reception

Stayed in December 2023

cleanness should be improved , more water areas for the restaurant, chill area and other places for handwashing

breakfast was great, place is full of plants ,flowers and nature the beach view and sunrise and sunset added the flavor away from the city with so much privacy

Stayed in December 2023

Location is quite difficult to get to, however this gives it its charm. Very frustrating that the card machine didn't work on checkout. I noticed another guest had the same struggle. I was basically forced to pay cash which was an inconvenience and almost delayed me in catching my ferry. The ocean is lovely but not practical to swim on this part of the island.

Service was friendly. Food was amazing. Nice pool and very quiet place. The nature is brilliant and feels disconnected to the rest of Zanzibar which was nice!

Stayed in December 2023

Nice open restaurant with view on a bay and surrounded with green vegetation! Breakfast was excellent, meals were well prepared and tasteful. Superb swimming pool - even at night!

Stayed in September 2023

Nowhere in the description does it say that there are steps to everywhere, so it's not suitable for anyone infirm . I am lucky enough to have travelled with family, but having recently had a 2nd hip replacement, I would have had real trouble if I had travelled alone.

It was idyllic, very beautiful. The staff were lovely. The food, though limited, was very good

Stayed in October 2023

Great staff, very welcoming and helpful. Rooms are great, the food is delicious, and the beach is just as nice.

Stayed in October 2023

we were shouted at by the locals on the beach purely because I was a woman swimming in the sea, they crowded round us until we got of the beach which was very uncomfortable. This was very upsetting and sad as a woman should be able to swim in the sea peacefully without being intimidated. - however this was not the hotels problem.

Perfect for nature lovers, their is so much wildlife amongst the bungalows and its amazing to see and hear. The food was really good. the bungalows were very clean and peaceful with lots of space. the outdoor showers were also very nice and the staff were very helpful.

Stayed in October 2023

While I liked that it was not touristy, it was quite difficult and relatively expensive to get out to other parts of Zanzibar.

The food was wonderful, fresh and healthy. The garden and beach/pool area are beautiful.

Stayed in September 2023

Mosquito nets in room needed repairs

Welcoming friendly staff, beautiful gardens, nice pool and chill out areas. Location off the beaten track nice to be somewhere quiet and relaxing. Food nice with good variety of choice. We liked the outdoor shower.

Stayed in August 2023

It was a bit too far from shop and other places

A beautiful location if you want peace and quiet. A nature lover’s dream.

Stayed in July 2023

No bins in the room

Very friendly staff Great food menu & chefs Natural setting & atmosphere Beach location Safety Water dispenser idea was amazing

Stayed in July 2023

Food at restaurant was expensive for what it was, bathroom and toilet in the bungalow were very calcareous and low pressure, taxi/pick-up was expensive (but we didn't use it as the guy never showed up and no consideration from owner). Better to find a way on our own (and cheaper) to move around.

Calm, inspiring, very natural and green, great and diverse breakfast, free teas and coffees all day, some nice staff members as well, well decorated, cute cats and dogs

Stayed in July 2023

Food was overpriced and they never had a lot of what was offered on the menu. Would be lovely to offer more light snacks for lunch. We asked if they could make a cheese sandwich for a child who was not feeling great which was not possible even though bread and cheese were included in the breakfast buffet. The manager/owner was around but never greeted a soul and spent all his time on his phone.

The rooms are gardens were lovely. We were met by a wonderful young gentleman who showed us around, the biggest asset, staff wise, we found on the property.

Stayed in July 2023