Well kept secret in chuini This place is a lush mini tropical forest and garden The host Haji and Marina are gem of a people Amaizing beach view and the rooms are well lit and spacious Its a must visit

We stayed here june 2018 Pros: - very friendly staff and owners, we felt very welcome - cocktails were good (best of the 3 hotels we stayed) - price for food was fair (good value for money) - food was good - rooms spacious - nice bar/restaurant area - great "relaxing" area - beach is not crowded and feels remote - nice complex with different kind of trees and plants - seems to be a very eco friendly lodge Cons: - rooms could be modernised a bit - water pressure in shower very low - lots of plastic rubbish on the beach (of course cant be blamed on the lodge) - beach area still bit under construction/renovation When comparing with the rest of the lodges in the same area it looks to be the best choice around here. Beaches on nearby logdes same dirty and more rocks. Perfect place to hang out and relax a few days. But if you want to lie on a great beach better choose a different location e.g. Jambiani

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would!

(Translated by Google) Here it is very nice. Nice service. Food tastes good. Rooms are good. Everything OK (Original) Hier ist es sehr schön nette Bedienung essen schmeckt gut Zimmer sind gut alles okay 👌

Fantastic experience here! Beautiful stay, wonderful food, lovely staff. I now go every year!

My experience staying at Mangrove was phenomenal, everything from the entire Eco friendly environment that includes quite place, nice beach, great healthy food nutrition, customer care, great clean rooms. It's just perfect and I highly recommend it for you more so if you want to escape the noise of everyone else. And still be near stone town the capital of Zanzibar, I am looking forward to be back soon !

Beautiful quiet amazing place It is a secret gem Food is delicious Pool is perfect People are adorable And it is beautiful everywhere you look

Nice place and gr wa at hospitality...

Nice beach and nice restaurant, food was good. The employees were helpful but a bit untrained, they could not understand gluten allergy. But the lady on the WhatsApp line was very responsive and helped solve the problem. The rooms were very old, the pictures are a bit misleading. The door of the shower was broken and we could not close it. The insect nets were a bit dirty. The price they charged is too high for this experience.

Unusually lovely. One of those rare places where the reality is better than the photos. Totally mellow, really peaceful, seems empty even at full capacity. Great staff. Only room for improvement is that the beds aren't comfortable and the pillows are rock solid and huge, so very poor for sleeping with. But the place is so wonderful that it still gets 5 stars.

Room was amazing it smelled nice and it had eye for details. The outdoor shower was wonderful, you can Enjoy a amazing tropical few without being watched. During the shower you can look over a beautiful diversity of trees and plants and you hear many animal sounds. Also the amount of details that did go in to that Natural rocks as a surface to stand on instead of concrete. Also the location is beautiful the diversity of plants and trees was striking. Something i did not see at my other stays. If you love nature i would really recommend this place. the swimming pool is clean and quite big. And from the pool you can walk to the beach within 30 seconds. We also spoke with the owner of the lodge he is a super chilled out guy. He is also a local and a good conversation partner. Next time i am in Zanzibar i will definitely visit this place again.

(Translated by Google) Super place, very romantic secluded, homemade, for relaxation is better not to think. Kind of like in the movie, solid five! (Original) Супер место, очень романтичное уединенное, домашнее, для релакса лучше не придумать. Вид как в фильме, твёрдая пятёрка!

Incredible place to stay on Zanzibar. The owners have worked very hard to preserve the land and nature around the hotel. Food was wonderful and staff were very friendly. I will absolutely be back!!

The rooms are comfortable and I enjoyed the outdoor shower. The staff was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere allows you to fully relax and recharge in relative seclusion to hustle and bustle of the main road. Much preferred to Stone Town and other more crowded areas. Wifi is available only at the restaurant and pool areas, which was fine with me. The beach is rocky and makes it difficult to enter the ocean during low tide unless you have special shoes. However, the pool is excellent for those times. The food prepared by the restaurant takes a little while to be ready l, so plan accordingly, but everything we ate was delicious and fresh. Highly recommended for the value for money factor. I will return.

(Translated by Google) A little paradise. (Original) Ein kleines Paradies.

It's really super hotel for holiday and good food and I'll worker very frined

If you are a nature-lover, Mangrove is an idyllic option. Not only are you surrounded by an incredible garden with access to an ocean view that kept us staying at the lodge day after day contentedly, but also the workers are incredibly hospitable and made our experience feel more like home away from home. While my sister and I did have a great excursion one of the days, we were otherwise content to hang by the pool, take in the beautiful environment and eat and drink from Mangrove’s made-from-scratch menu. We definitely intend to visit again!

Great atmosphere. Very relaxed. Perfect to recover from an intense safari.

Our experience staying at Mangrove was absolutely phenomenal. We really appreciated the ECO friendly environment and the focus on eliminating waste. The rooms were very clean, spacious, and all around very nice. The staff was also amazing and took steps to make our Honeymoon celebration spectacular and memorable. Additionally, the on location restaurant has great food with a lot of variety including local dishes to try. I would highly recommend the Mangrove Lodge to anyone who is looking for a nice place to relax and take in the Zanzibar sun while still being relatively close to Stone Town.

Great hotel. Friendly staff, always around to assist you. Food was great, cooked to order. You order it at 5ish... Pick your time to eat on the evening. Pool area lovely. My only downside is the location, it's isolated a little fair walk back to the main road. There are a few hotels off to the left and a few roads leading up to the main road which are a nice walk through the local villagers. BEWARE though $5💵💵💵 for a local beer the most I paid for a beer on my 3 week trip... 😐😐

Its anice place with nature surrounding with a ocean breeze

Beautiful botanical gardens envelop you as you enter. Clean, calm and cool rooms with AC. Delicious food and homely restaurant. Considerate eco lodge sympathetic to the environment. Probably the most relaxed holiday I've had. Perfect spot to watch the sunset into the ocean.

Peace n serenity, great staffs, Haji the dude is amazing.... Food, perfect..... Great with families with young kids, pool n ocean with spacious gardens

(Translated by Google) Wonderful. (Original) Meraviglioso.

What we liked: Nice owner and staff. Friendly and supportive. Nice spacious Bungalows. Good breakfast included. Nice Beach, with big matress swings. On the property there are Ruins of an old Sultans palace. What we liked most is their concept of sustainable Tourism, keeping waste to a minimum and including the local community. Free drinking water fountain (we did not have that in any other hotel during our whole Tansania trip) What we did not like: the dirt road to the property is very bumpy, a horror for evey Taxi driver, should be fixed at least a bit. Beer and dinner prices could be lower. (Beer bottle e.g. was 3 USD = 7000 Schillings. At other places we stayed in tanzania we paid 3000-3500 Schillings ). a recommendation to make it even more eco friendly: don´t use toilet paper which is packed in plastic (each individual roll, but in paper.

If you love natural beauty, beautiful plants, trees and flowers, then this property was a dream come true. I walked around every inch of this property in awe of its beauty. The food and drinks were delicious and nicely priced. The owner had a wealth of knowledge that he shared about Zanzibar and showed us around. He took us to Stone Town and to a Spice tour that was out of this world all while sharing the rich history of where he grew up. Thank you for making this such a great experience for us.

Lovely place with a beautiful pool. We relaxed there and had a great time. Only drawback is that the food take a least an hour. The rooms are okay but do not have the best ambiance.

Nice and friendly staff, really cool and easygoing owner. Nice food, really well managed and clean area, great pool and beachside. Would definitely come back.

A green environment hotel and very beautiful place which every human being would like to be

(Translated by Google) Good food. Climate place. However, you have to be patient to eat something. Over an hour of waiting for grilled fish!? A fish market nearby, so if they shared a barbecue, I'd go and buy it and do it myself. But Hakuna Matata as they say here. It's worth coming for a beer. (Original) Jedzenie dobre. Miejsce klimatyczne. Trzeba być jednak cierpliwym aby coś zjeść. Ponad godzinę czekania na rybę z grilla !? Targ rybny niedaleko, więc jakby udostępnili grill to bym poszedł, kupił i sam sobie zrobił w tym czasie. Ale Hakuna Matata jak to tutaj mówią. Warto na piwko przyjść.

This place is wonderful. Great hosts, views, food, grounds. Nice people!

It is among the beautiful place I've never been... Its like heaven

A beautiful oasis...outstanding service good food quality location and even worth the journey from the airport for 1 night.

Beautiful location, shame about the food The chalets are set in a wonderful tropical garden, full of hammocks and swing chairs and lovely decked areas where you can chill and relax in the shade. Its a very short stroll to a nice beach where sunbeds are provided and swimming is safe. Cats and kittens pootle around, (which was a bonus for me!!) Lovely view over the bay and a charming bar/restaurant area. Great free wifi. The rooms are fine, if a little basic and somehow not as luxe as the photos promise. Beds comfortable, clean. The surrounding jungle, plus overhead fan keep it from being unbearably hot, but be aware....hidden in the small print, its an extra $10 a day if you want to use the aircon. Apparently as an eco-lodge, most guests choose not to. The problem for us was, it just felt over-priced. It was nice but not fab, and for the same money, fab is easy to find. For the same $110 plus a night, we stayed in (and retreated to (the incomparable Kholle House in Stone Town, which exudes quiet luxury, serves truly awesome food and delivers immaculate service. The welcome is total, standards are skyhigh, the bill is smaller. One of the best wines ive had in Zanzibar is $13.50 in their beautiful garden restaurant. A similar bottle is $25 at Mangrove.! Ditto the food.. 2 courses of (being kind🤔) disappointingly average food at Mangrove is the same price as one of the best lunches ive ever eaten at 6 Degrees Bar, Stone Town. And, once at Mangrove, you cant really walk to anywhere else, so i guess a captive audience dictates the price. I guess we just chose the wrong place for us! Everyone else seemed to eat the food (we didnt) and i can see that its a wonderfully relaxing tucked-away haven for people who just want to veg. But of the 5 places we stayed so far, we felt it offered least value for money and certainly lowest culinary standards.

Went for lunch. Waited over an hour and a half before sticking our head in the kitchen to see 5 women muddling about, who said the two dishes we ordered would be another 20 or 30 mins. Needless to say we left. Really poor service.

One of the best places in Zanzibar. Family vibes, lovely people, beautiful beach. A perfect place to come to. The food was amazing and I met a lot of new friends. Will definitely be coming back

Perfect harmony .

The place was a piece of heaven , the people there were more than friendly, simple humble , thank you haji, marina, naiomi for everything and those 3 awesome days ❤❤

Zanzibar ...Simple and pleasant

(Translated by Google) A hotel for relaxation with a pleasant homely atmosphere. You feel yourself visiting friends, not in a hotel. Thanks to the hosts for organizing an unusual New Year's Eve at the beach. Enough spacious area and small number of rooms. Just a few villas of 2 rooms in a well-kept green garden. There is a separate area with a pool on the beach, equipped with sun loungers. You can relax on a hammock in the shade of trees. Access available for $ 5 half day for guests from other hotels. The sea is a little muddy. Swimming, as elsewhere in Zanzibar, is better in special shoes. Sea urchins are found all over the coast of the island. Even at low tide, you can swim, walking 50-70 meters from the coast. Don't expect luxury service, but it definitely justifies the price. It is better to order dishes for lunch and dinner in advance. Prices are average for Zanzibar hotels, portions are large. The location is far enough away from shops and other infrastructure, take care of everything you need in advance. (Sun cream, repellents) At low tide, you can walk to the fish market on the left side of the hotel, just after a couple of neighboring hotels. (Original) Отель для релаксации с приятной домашней атмосферой. Ощущаешь себя в гостях у друзей, а не в гостинице. Благодарим хозяев за организацию необычной встречи нового года на пляже. Достаточно просторная территория и небольшой номерной фонд. Всего несколько вилл по 2 номера в ухоженном зелёном саду. Есть отдельная зона с бассейном на пляже, оборудованная лежаками. Можно расслабиться на гамаке в тени деревьев. Возможен доступ за 5$ на полдня для гостей из других отелей. Море немного мутное. Купаться, как и везде на Занзибаре, лучше в специальной обуви. Морские ежи попадаются на всём побережье острова. Даже в сильный отлив можно плавать, пройдя 50-70 метров от берега. Не ждите роскошного сервиса, но точно оправдывает свою цену. Блюда на обед и ужин лучше заказывать заранее. Цены средние для отелей Занзибара, порции большие. Местоположение достаточно далеко до магазинчиков и другой инфраструктуры, позаботьтесь обо всём необходимым заранее. (Крем для загара, репелленты) В отлив можно прогуляться до рыбного рынка в левую сторону от отеля, сразу после пары соседних гостиниц.

Superb. In tune with nature, culture and great value for money

(Translated by Google) Clean hotel, very nice beach great service (Original) Hotel pulito, spiaggia molto carina ottimo servizio

(Translated by Google) Authentic place. Well maintained and very nice view. Hotel with a very nice garden. And top staff (Original) Endroit authentique. Bien entretenue et très jolie vue. Hotel avec un tres joli jardin. Et personnel au top

Lovely grounds and nice rooms. Helpful staff. Has Eco-friendlu policy

(Translated by Google) I returned after about a year to the Mangrove lodge because it is a quiet place, perfect for relaxing and getting away from the routine. This year I was able to take advantage of a splendid seafront swimming pool surrounded by a magnificent garden. The food is from a starred restaurant, well-made cocktails, super helpful staff, excellent cleaning and free fresh water to drink 24 hours a day. Marina and Haji, the owners, make the difference and give the lodge a very welcoming and warm atmosphere. The bungalows with the classic palm leaf roof are immersed in a centuries-old garden which makes the lodge spectacular and magical. Here you feel at home without giving up the "pampering" you need. I recommend it to anyone who wants to treat themselves to an unforgettable holiday (Original) Sono ritornata dopo circa un anno al Mangrove lodge perché è un luogo tranquillo, perfetto per rilassarsi e staccare dalla routine. Quest'anno ho potuto usufruire di una splendida piscina frontemare circondata da un magnifico giardino. Il cibo è da ristorante stellato, i cocktails ben eseguiti, staff super disponibile, pulizia eccellente e acqua fresca da bere gratis 24 ore su 24. Marina e Haji, i proprietari, fanno la differenza e regalano al lodge una atmosfera molto accogliente e calda. I bungalows con il classico tetto di foglie di palma sono immersi in un secolare giardino che rende il lodge spettacolare e magico. Qui ci si sente a casa senza rinunciare alle "coccole" di cui si ha bisogno. Lo consiglio a chiunque voglia regalarsi una vacanza indimenticabile

Calm, relaxing placeand super friendly staff

Nice, quiet, private

Beautiful quit place

Great rooms, beach area. Great food. Amazing hospitality from the staff.

(Translated by Google) Very nice, great wine, 40 minutes from the airport by taxi with 30 usd cost, clean beach and also frequented by locals in the afternoon which can like it or not, very friendly staff and clean rooms with air conditioning, overall a good relationship quality price. (Original) Molto piacevole, ottimo vino, 40 minuti dall'aeroporto in taxi con 30 usd di costo, spiaggia pulita e frequentato anche da locali nel pomeriggio cosa che può piacere o meno, personale molto gentile e camere pulite con aria condizionata, nel complesso un buon rapporto qualità/prezzo.

Very well protected area by Marina and Haiji. They made this place really well. Nice large rooms, nice beach and really nice kitchen. Where ever you want to go, they help and organised for you. Bonus, as same as outside prices. Internet is little limited but not a big deal. If you are looking for a slow, quite and lovely time, this is your place.

(Translated by Google) We arrived after the Safari from the airport. Rested for 3 days at Mangrove Lodge. The house is quite comfortable. The restaurant is very decent. Enough breakfast. Fruit . Eggs. Flakes . Things are good . Dinner and lunch were also good. The main thing is the beach. You can swim even at low tide. Calm down. Quiet . I liked it very much. The beach staff are lovely. A very nice person. And of course the Dogs. They even went swimming with us. Recommendations to the hotel: 1- Furniture in the rooms. 2- insalata di polipo. All in all, everything is very good. Thanks to Marina and Hadji. And most importantly the Road is Normal. I rode calmly. Trust me. It can be much worse. This road is normal. And thanks to Peter the waiter for being sincere. (Original) Мы прибыли после Сафари из аэропорта . Отдыхали 3 дня в Мангров Лодж . Домик вполне комфортный . Ресторан очень приличный . Достаточно обильный завтрак . Фрукты . Яйца . Хлопья . Все хорошо . Ужин и обед были тоже хороши . Главное это пляж . Можно купаться даже в отлив . Спокойно . Тихо . Очень понравилось . Персонал на пляже прекрасный . Очень милый человек . И конечно Собачки . Они даже купаться с нами ходили . Рекомендации отелю : 1- Мебель в номерах . 2- insalata di polipo . В целом все очень хорошо . Спасибо Марина и Хаджи . И главное Дорога Нормальная . Я спокойно ехал . Поверьте . Бывает намного хуже . Эта дорога нормальная . И спасибо Питеру официанту за искренность .

Cozy, relaxing place with great kitchen.

Nice

Great place, amazing food and super service! I'll definitely go back.

We stayed at Mangrove Lodge for 2 nights. The place is a perfect getaway from the city and touristic beaches. The beach is not that great but you can relax, meet locals and watch fishermen prepare their boats and nets. Hajji, Marina and Peter are nice and helpful people. The rest of the staff is super friendly and smiley. One last thing, the food is super good and fresh! Thanks for the hospitality.

The place is beautiful,I love nature,the beach and paces like the spice farm,fishing etc their food is great especially the citrus breakfast their staff is amazing they will treat you like family