Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 27 reviews.
Wiesmann
Switzerland · Couple · January 2026
−Food was
Ariadna
France · Couple · December 2025
+The staff was marvelous. We were right in front of the sea, the hotel is beautiful with a very lush garden. Breakfast was delicious. We liked the warm lighting of the hotel by night. The room was very nice.
−The pool was not clean. It needs improvement.
Sandra
Italy · Family · September 2025
+Makunduchi is an hidden gem, extremely quiet, nice and war ocean waters (differently from the much cooler water we found in the north of Zanzibar). The accommodation has everything you need to relax and enjoy just being there. The quality of restaurant food is excellent, although a little pricey wrt to other places in Zanzibar, the decor in the rooms and common spaces show nice original touches, I would definitely want to come back.
−The lighting in the room is a little too weak, and the mosquito net at the windows (great plus btw) are not working perfectly, still it is nice to have them so that we could keep the windows open. There is also a mosquito net on the bed anyway.
HADEEL
Saudi Arabia · Family · August 2025
+Quit
−- No refrigerator - No water heater - No hair dryer - Body towels smell bad - The swimming pool is small - You can see the kitchen, which is dirty and has flies. - The manager was rude. - The beach is unclean and not suitable for swimming. It's better to choose Kendwa or Paje beaches. - In addition, some clothes are missing!
Gabriella
Italy · Business trip · July 2024
“Very good”
Tilea
Romania · Couple · December 2023
“Exceptional”
Oana
Romania · Family · November 2023
“Not a pleasant stay”
+Nice location, relaxing, quiet.
−The satff not so friendly, they only came in the first day to ask us what we prefer to drink at the pool area and for the rest of the days we had to go allways at bar to order, and they seemed like we were bothering them. Very few clients in the hotel, they were almost all the time behind the bar looking on the phone, ar just doing nothing, no smile on their faces. I travel a lot and I’ve never seen until now such an unfriendly staff…only this year I have been in Zanzibar in two simillar small resorts but it was perfect with great staff, instead at Ujama I was disappointed. Most of them are untrained, they don’t know the meniu, when you order they had to go in the kitchen to ask the chef 2 or 3 time, witch is annoying.. they don’t know wich is the desert of the day.. all the time they say “ let me ask the chef”…., sometimes you order one thing you get something else. The food is basic…and a lot of dishes are missing. The pool is dirty.
Anna-maria
Germany · Solo · October 2023
“Time to relax”
+Very friendly staff, quiet, good for relaxing, food is very tasty
Gemma
Netherlands · Family · August 2023
“Fantastic stay! Very peaceful location.”
+Rustic and dreamy feel. Roger who runs the resort is very friendly and helpful. Miriam was also very nice. All staff were very friendly. Great pool (3 depths). Great restaurant area with sofas and daybeds with mosquito nets. Really great food, deserts and juices. Super calm beach area (nobody bothers you to purchase anything). Bungalows are very private, with their own porche with sofa and coffee table. Beds are extra large and with a very spacious mosquito net. AC is available (but we did not need it). Hot water shower is great. Straw hats, beach tote bag and locally made robes are available in the room for us to use during our stay. :)
−Wifi is available in the restaurant area (not in bungalows) and it can vary in intensity. The hotel is quite remote so it is not quite their fault.
Virginie
Belgium · Solo · March 2023
“Never again!”
−The location is far, you have to paid a taxi 20 USD to reach the nearest village, Jambiani. I was the only guest in the compound and not feeling safe. The reception was closed when arrived and staff were not aware about my stay despite booking in advance(internal miscommunication and recurrent issues with Booking based on information received so far). Never had a such bad experience in Zanzibar (third long stay on the island). Interaction with the manager was not respectful. The satisfaction of the customer is not a priority. If I compare this accommodation with others having the same standards, this one is over-rated. I've left after one night and a basic breakfast.