Dhow Resort

The staff were always present, friendly, and ready to help with anything we needed. You really feel at home here. The highlight of our stay was definitely the pool — it’s beautiful, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing. The food was also really good.

The hotel is very remote, hidden down small dirt roads and far from everything, which made getting around quite difficult. The room was not very clean, the furniture was old, bed wasn’t confortable at all and clearly in need of renovation (see photos). There was no suggestion of a daily special at the restaurant, so the menu felt repetitive after a short time. What was most surprising is that the price per night was the same as the 5-star hotel I stayed at in Paje just before this — so I was expecting a much higher level of comfort and service. Overall, we felt the hotel lacked the value for money and didn’t meet the standards we anticipated.

Beautiful location with a quiet beach on your door step. Rooms very clean and overlook the pool. Food at the restaurant was affordable and very tasty. Breakfast had lots of options. Shout out to Farid, who went above and beyond to help us with organising a game fishing trip. He was very attentive throughout our short stay and always friendly.

Not a negative for us but I can imagine for some people it might be a little too secluded, depending on the type of holiday you’re looking for. Perfect for a relaxed break but if youre looking for more action then maybe not the place to stay.

Las instalaciones

Olor del baño a cañeria en algunos momentos

Friendly staff

Nothing

The staff were amazing and friendly. The hotel were very helpful in organising very accommodating drivers (such as a nice man called AD) to collect us to go to different locations in the local area (very reasonably priced). The drinks menu at the restaurant was varied and since we benefitted from a guest discount easily the cheapest and best value cocktails I had in Zanzibar (I was able to pay by card too which is useful). The beach was connected to the hotel (less than a 60 second walk from hotel room to sand). The beach was beautiful and sandy. Free breakfast included with stay was really tasty - included avocado salad, full english, chicken sandwich etc The check-in and out process was easy and we were able to check in even at 3am due to a late arrival Overall amazing picturesque hotel and great value!

N/A Really minor but because the hotel is secluded walking on foot to most locations isn't viable. However, given the affordability and friendliness of the drivers this isn't really an issue.

Clean, family friendly, great breakfast, fantastic hospitality from the staff. Farid was really good on taking care of us. He arranged all of our tour and these tours included with personal driver+car. The price is competitive with tour from other operator and you will get the private tour. Farid is responsive and always try to make our stay memorable. I had a fishing tour and got a blue marlin fish. Farid arranged the restaurant to cook the fish and serve it as lunch for us. All the staff from kitchen to security were also welcoming. The beach is just 10 meter away from your room. Great resort!

The resort is away from restaurant, nearest atm, supermarket. But it offers atmosphere for tranquility.

The location was perfect dirrect on the beach. Room was spacefull and clean. In the hotel restaurant had really delicious food. All of the personal was very nice and friendly. We felt there like in paradise.

excellent location at beach, nice restaurant, shaded pool. super nice staff!!! loved it and will come back again asap, highly recomended!

bathroom without door, curtain only