Sharazad Oasis Retreat

The hotel is in a very quiet and beautiful setting between Jambiani and Paje. I had the most wonderful bungalow, looking right out to the ocean so was able to experience a wonderful sunrise on my final morning. There is a fabulous spa, plenty of sunbeds, hammocks and seating, the pool is small but a great way to cool down in the heat of the sun.

I would have liked more variety in the seafood, each evening it had the same catch of the day.

Lage und Zimmer

Es war High-Speed-Internet angegeben. Realität: 0.8mbit/s. Es gab einen Ort außerhalb des Zimmers, an dem man auf wahnsinnige 2mbit/s kam. Dort war weder arbeiten noch Streaming möglich. Teils ist das Internet komplett abgestürzt. Meistens war selbst einfaches surfen nicht möglich. (Über eine Zeitraum von 8 Tagen, war es immer so)

We stayed for 6 nights – 4 in a Bungalow with Sea View and 2 in a Beachfront Bungalow, which is a larger room and more suitable for children. Both types of rooms, as well as the entire property, were amazing, featuring extremely comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms, and lovely front areas for relaxing. Rooms are cleaned daily and sprayed for possible mosquitos. LOCATION - Since Zanzibar is a large island, we spent quite some time deciding where to stay. We were tempted by the beaches of Kendwa and Nungwi because they aren't affected by the tides, but in the end, we chose Jambiani – and after visiting Kendwa and Nungwi on a day trip, we’re glad we did. If you prefer lively, crowded beaches, then Kendwa and Nungwi are the right choice. But if you're looking for peace and quiet, a glimpse of local village life, and a calm atmosphere, then Jambiani is the place for you. Next to Jambiani is Paje Beach, just a 5-minute drive or a 30-minute walk along the shore. Jambiani is affected by the tides, but Sharazad has wonderful, quiet pools that more than make up for it. FOOD- In the end, we didn’t have dinner at the hotel (our choice – we loved exploring Jambiani village and eating local food), but the breakfast was absolutely incredible. Whether it’s oatmeal or granola, eggs Benedict or omelet, fruits or pancakes, every combination was delicious and generously sized. We were usually so full we didn’t even think about food again until the evening! PEOPLE - Everyone working at the restaurant and reception was incredibly welcoming and kind. A special thank you to Anastazia, who helped answer all of my many questions and arranged a trip to Chumbe Island for us.

Die Unterkunft hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Eingebettet in einen Pflanzengürtel direkt am wunderschönen weißen Sandstrand hat man das Gefühl in einer komfortablen Strandhütte zu wohnen, die keine Wünsche offen lässt.

- wenig abwechselndes Speiseangebot - sehr wechselhafter Standard beim Personal, z.T. Sehr herzlich, freundlich und fleißig , aber auch vergesslich, überfordert und arrogant.

Ottima struttura. Buono il ristorante.

Everything was amazing, food was excellent, location was excellent right on the beach, great spa, staff couldn’t do enough for us. We had a problem with our flights on return and they went out of the way to assist us

Very small thing but more drink choice available for breakfast, quite often was only watermelon available and not enough offered

It was a very relaxing & calm environment. The beach by this hotel was the best I’ve ever had a swim in, could not get enough. Our room was on the beach, so the vibe was just too nice. The staff were quite hospitable & kind. The hotel itself really went out of their way to spoil us as they knew we were on honeymoon, with a complimentary water activity & romantic dinner. They even attended to me personally after an injury, which was most certainly appreciated.

A little constructive criticism for the sole purpose of improvement: Both outdoor & inside shower didn’t have any hot water. The restaurant sometimes didn’t have all options, and the wait time was a bit long. The food was good but could be improved.