Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

My husband and I stayed here for 4 days at the tail end of a 2-week trip. This was our final stop for rest and relaxation to contrast the long exciting days of safari early in the trip. I cannot stress enough how absolutely wonderful our stay was. We had the full board package and stayed in an ocean view villa. The room was pretty, spacious, airy and appeared newly renovated. The website photos did not do it justice. We had a private terrace with outdoor pool and shower. Ocean view has beautiful sunrise views and morning sun. The terrace had shade in the afternoon which was perfect for a quiet nap or wind-down time. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make our experience very enjoyable, comfortable and special. I’d particularly like to praise Florence, Betha, Grace, Cosmas, Olivo and Juma for their kindness, thoughtfulness and service. They’re each part of the food and beverage team, and having been on the full board package we had a lot of interaction with them at meal time and poolside. I’ve never met such a friendly and attentive team - thank you for playing a huge role in the enjoyment of our stay! The main restaurant was buffet at breakfast (with an à la carte egg chef) and à la carte for lunch and dinner. The menu had plenty of options and enough variety to cater to every taste. Whether we wanted a burger and fries, a healthy wrap or salad, or an authentic Swahili plate, we were thoroughly impressed with everything we ordered. The fruit was always fresh and the bread was baked in-house daily. We also enjoyed the cocktail of the day specials, that had a unique Zanzibar twist to them. The pool area was great for Lou hung, with plenty of options for full sun or shade. We never struggled to find a spot that suited our preference. The beach is very impacted by high and low tides. Low tides exposes the coral - so these times were more suitable for nice walks. Medium tide was a better option for shallow swimming. The water was clear, warm and calm. The water villas were under renovation during our stay but the construction was not disruptive. The hotel offers a complimentary boat ride to a nearby sand bar daily. I highly recommend taking advantage of that. For a small fee, they will also take you snorkelling nearby (which we did) and it was a great opportunity to see lots of pretty fish. Thanks again to the entire staff for making our stay magical - Asante sana! We definitely recommend this hotel for a luxury quiet couples stay!

Tranquility! Thats it,that's all I can say😊 The staff were excellent, the facilities premium and the views unmatched.Waking up to such beauty every day for 4 days felt magical. Fell ill on my 1st night (a stomach bug I'd picked before check-in, not hotel's fault) & the hotel had a driver rush me to the hospital,he had no obligation to stay yet he spent the entire night going back n forth the hotel to pick documents,and even checked in on me in the morning.Mr.Ali, we remain deeply grateful ☺️ My fave part,food! I specifically requested for local food and boy was i impressed. Olivo's recommendation was spot on,I still dream about the fish.Best local food I have had in a five star setting!Thank you to smiley Ruth, cosmic and Juma for your service as well. Special gratitude & recognition to Mr.Godlisten and Mr.Emmanuel who went above and beyond! Thank you for your constant care,surprise cakes(I cried on one of these surprises) and checking in every other hour ensuring I was comfortable. You lived up to your given names 🙏. To the reception lady (C? I forgot her name) thank to you and your dancing team for spreading the joy. I found love at Le Mersenne, I will always be back to celebrate that anniversary.🙈

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بطئ في تنظيف الغرفة كلمتهم من الظهر و محد جاه ينظف و بعد ما رجعت فليل حصلت الغرفة على حاله اتصلت فيهم مرة ثانية و قلت لهم يجون ينظفون الغرفة

As a frequent traveler, this is probably the best vacation I've had in my entire life. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We had a medical emergency and every member of the staff showed so much love and care that we felt at home. A special thank you to Emmanuel, Ali, God Listen, and the entire kitchen and bar team; they made sure we were extra comfortable throughout our stay. They deserve a raise! The rooms were also clean and beautiful. The room service was top-notch. What I loved the most about my stay here is the hospitality. It didn't feel like a vacation; it felt like I was home away from home. Every staff member cared so much about our well-being. This place is magical, but the hospitality is on a level I've never experienced before. I can't wait to return in January. Truly a 5-star experience!!!

Great service

Negatives: Music from a DJ blasting out all afternoon and evening stopping you hear the waves breaking over the reefs. Sharp pool tiles that cause cuts. Dreadful late night reception staff. Dry cleaning service ruined clothes and didn't clean properly. Some bedrooms smelt of mould. Positives Lovely staff. Great views of the ocean. Well equipped gym. Modern hotel. Useful $5 taxi service to local town in the evening arranged by hotel.

The breakfast was very nice and a buffet style.