Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 74 reviews.
Shevon
Canada · Group of friends · October 2026
“Comfortable, friendly, safe and I will stay here again.”
+The view, the pool, private beach, yummy breakfast, friendly hosts. Large rooms, air con.
Mariah
United States · Solo · August 2026
+The owners truly made our stay. They were so fun and a nice to get to know. They gave us tips about the island that were very helpful and appreciated. I would highly recommend arranging dinner with them. Collin went to the fish market for us that morning. They are both incredible cooks. Their property is lovely as well. Very trustworthy and good people.
Mahdy
Egypt · Couple · July 2026
“Peaceful and relaxing with a beautiful view, but the poor internet and lack of mobile signal significantly affected the”
+The property is peaceful and relaxing, making it a good choice if you enjoy quiet places (so quiet). The room was comfortable and the sea view is beautiful. there are two very active dogs. If you like dogs, you’ll probably enjoy them.
−The biggest issue was the internet .The Wi-Fi was unavailable most of the time ,The owners mentioned it was due to a temporary issue, but I stayed at two other hotels before and after this one in Zanzibar without any internet problems. There is also almost no mobile network coverage inside the property, so if the Wi-Fi isn’t working, you’ll basically be offline. The beach directly in front of the property is rocky, making it difficult to swim . Also, the property is run only by the owners, so there isn’t dedicated staff available.
Ágnes
Hungary · Couple · August 2025
“A welcoming and relaxed place to stay. Will always be an amazing memory!”
+We had a wonderful stay at Game Fish Lodge, run by the super friendly and helpful Colin & Lesley. The room was exactly as pictured: tidy, with daily cleaning available if you ask. The location is excellent too - a few great seaside restaurants are just a short walk away. (Pro tip: rely on Colin’s advice for which ones to try. He knows the “safe” and tasty spots!) This isn’t a polished 5-star resort with butlers and marble bathtubs - but that’s exactly the point. If you’re after great value for money, a pool right outside, and a beach at your doorstep, this place delivers beautifully. It is peaceful, there are no crowds at the beach (unlike in Kendwa), and no annoying 'beach boys' trying to sell merchandise aggressively. There are comfy deckchairs on the property, so you can relax by the pool even when there is high tide, just a few metres from the waves. One of the highlights was definitely dinner - Colin makes great tuna steak!
−The birds sometimes start their morning choir a little too early. But it's nothing a pair of earplugs can’t fix - it’s almost part of the charm.
Guest reviews
South Africa · Couple · August 2025
“Beautiful setting, rooms very comfortable. Food amazing.”
+Highly recommend Game Fish Lodge. Lesley and Colin were such great, friendly hosts. They provided invaluable information on local attractions, restaurants, transport etc. Breakfast was amazing (Lesley's bread is the best in Zanzibar!). Dinner was out of this world with the perfect view! Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. Super excited for our next stay at your place.
cristina maricica
Switzerland · Solo · September 2026
+La gentillesse des propriétaires et la très bonne cuisine
Maria
Italy · Couple · September 2026
+La struttura è molto bella e ha del potenziale. La posizione è ottima (con una passeggiata di 20 minuti è possibile raggiungere la spiaggia) e i proprietari sono molto gentili e disponibili.
−La struttura appare vecchia e poco curata. La zona allestita per la colazione era spesso piena di formiche. È mancata la corrente per due sere, nonostante le strutture adiacenti avessero dei generatori, questa ne era sprovvista.
Anna
France · Solo · July 2026
“Parfait sur tous les points✨”
+L’endroit est magnifique, super rapport qualité prix, le couple qui tient l’hôtel est absolument adorable. Les chambres sont propres, spacieuses, et super bien équipées (climatisation, moustiquaire, sèche cheveux, etc etc). Rien a dire a part qu’on aurait aimé rester plus longtemps :)
Guzińska
Poland · Couple · February 2026
“Było pięknie, klimatycznie..Polecam😊”
+Piękne widoki, spokój, cisza, basen, bardzo dobre śniadania, przemili ludzie, ciepli, życzliwi. Polecam z całego serca.
Michel
France · Family · February 2026
“Endroit simple avec une situation plage exceptionnelle”
+La gentillesse des propriétaires