Pwani Mchangani, Tanzania
Based on 48 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
8.9
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Reviewed: August 24, 2024
Jayne
United KingdomThis is a gorgeous place! Super rooms looking out onto an unspoilt view of paradise! Really lovely staff and lots of lovely places to see and eat very nearby as well as the hotel. It was great value for money and we loved every minute!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Olivier
ItalyNothing
We had the most wonderful stay at hotel Mchanga, a unique place by the beach with swimming pool, beach bar, on site restaurant with delicious food, spacious rooms and facilities (the best we ever had). We contemplated local men fishing in their Dows and beautiful African women in colourful dresses collecting seashells in the turcoise waters of the Indian ocean. Far from the touristic spots of the Northern part of the island we had the privilege to meet the most wonderful people. The staff at the hotel was just amazing. The dinner under the stars with them singing and dancing for us by the beach was unforgettable. We drank and ate fresh coconut they collected from a coconut tree for us. Asante sana Sam, Katherine, Ahmed, Youssouf, Martin, the Chef... and all!!!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Conor
United Kingdomvery relaxed boutique hotel with only a handful of rooms and all the facilities necessary for a good beach break. pool as well was great, beach is just there and lovely white sand
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Ben
TanzaniaThere were power cuts island wide (not their fault) so we wish we would have brought a power bank
The location is great in a quiet area directly on the beach. They have numerous beach chairs with small shade umbrellas with the ocean a stones throw away. The staff were very friendly while also allowing us to have our privacy. We had a basic double room and the facilities were totally adequate with a desk, air conditioning, ceiling fan, ample closet space, and we were lucky to have an extra bed in our room that served as a couch. The bathroom is an open design wrapping around the back of the main room. The breakfast was ample and excellent with fresh coffee and small presses available, freshly squeezed juice, ample fruits, an egg making station, and other pastries, toasts and cereals. The lunches were fine but we really enjoyed the dinners, especially the catch of the day (which was fresh and rotated) and the seafood platter .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Dominic
KenyaPoor internet and Air-conditioner outage due to low power
Sandy beaches right up to the room. Courteous and friendly staff and kudos to Ramadhan, Rose and Suileman
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 12, 2023
Jan
DenmarkThe property is placed right on the beach. The entire settings of the property is looking like something from a movie we absolutely loved the room, beach, bar, and pool area. On top of that the property has an amazing chef. We had most (if not all) of our meals at the property, and we didn’t try anything that was anything less than great. Even with dietary restrictions the chef managed to make everything with alternatives, without it feeling like an alternative. Talking about the staff - we have never experienced staff this helpful, friendly, and smiling. There was nothing that they couldn’t make it happen. Can only give our warmest recommendations for everyone wanting to enjoy Zanzibar.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Pam
Netherlands-
Amazing. Great staff, luxe hotel. Very good food!! (Better than most hotels in Zanzibar). Everything was lovely!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Andrej
Slovakiamore vegan options on the menu, but that is a general problem in Zanzibar
great staff beautiful beach with many spots to chill out very clean and constant care to keep facilities in perfect condtion good breakfast quiet location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 11, 2023
Pillay
South AfricaThe breakfast wasn't great - not much selection; buffet wasn't anything to write home about and instant coffee was supplied. I don't think it's a case of the kitchen quality being poor, because the À la carte (lunch and dinner) menu was a lot better.
Direct access to the beach from my room. Splendid!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 3, 2023
Camille
FranceEverything was perfect. It was our best stay on the Island. Rooms are comfortable, staff is very welcoming and kind, the atmosphere very relaxing. Don't hesitate to spend some time at Mchanga!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Roman
Czech RepublicI have nothing to write.
Beautiful and quiet resort with multiple bungalows away from the village. Which are right on the beach with a lot of umbrellas. Excellent breakfast and even better time spent at dinners. The staff was very nice and very helpful. I felt safe. The whole resort was cleaned every morning, including the lovely pool. Excellent Wi-fi reception. One of the best resorts I have visited in Zanzibar.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 12, 2023
Denise
AustraliaNothing!
Mchanga was wonderful! So many things we liked: Low key, laid back and fabulously relaxing. Friendly, attentive, approachable staff. Great chef, with nice quality meals - the daily changing 3 course dinner special was delicious! Great location right on the beach. Traditional huts, basically, but comfortably furnished. Great traditional thatched roofs. Well maintained property on the sand - regularly raked, swept and cared for. Lovely, well maintained pool Loved spending 6 days in barefeet - not essential, but easily do-able :) Great beach walks and nearby activities. Easy to do as much or little as we liked.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Kamal
Singaporeevrything is above expected and the place is same as picture and perfect and was really great very nice food and perfect stay .hatibo.yougine.ahmad same ali and the chefs all was very hamble and smiling wathever i ask or demande its a very good hotel for relaxing and having peace the room was big and nice .thanks for upgrading my room very happy to come back there everytime i will be in zanzibar and i will for sure.recommends for everyone wants good beach view nice pool calm and relaxing rooms and nice staff at your service. a wonderful paradise.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Joanna
PolandAmazing location, comfortable and spacious rooms, great pool. Place is at the white sandy beach, great food and super friendly staff. Place is perfect for relax, we love it!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: February 28, 2023
Calvin
South AfricaI wish there was some music playing by the pool. Also the aircon was pointing right on the bed which made me very cold at night time.
Beach, location, the food was amazing. The staff were amazing as well.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 21, 2023
Eva
SloveniaThe location is quite remote with not many restaurants nearby but we knew this so it did not bother us. We booked a transfer at the hotel (from the airport) but the taxi never showed up so we were forced to find an alternative at 5 am.
Mchanga is an excellent option and would recommend it to everyone looking to spend their holidays not in a crowded big hotel. We really enjoyed the quietness of the place and the beautiful beach. The pool as well was much loved by our kids :) The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Every afternoon they prepared us some afternoon snacks for free. The food is excellent! We spent there 5 nights and felt like at home. Would definitely come back!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 18, 2023
Jojo
United Kingdomfantastic staff in an amazing location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
Magdalena
Polandperfect place for sweet escape, you will fing everything what you need
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 13, 2023
Nastja
SloveniaBreakfast could have a few more options. Also bar closed before said time so we couldn't get any water to drink when we returned from dinner at another restaurant.
We really liked the whole complex. Beautiful bungalows, nice pool and bar area. Also good location to walk on the Beach to other restaurants.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 31, 2023
Sascha
GermanyNothing. Can really recommend this hotel!
I have been a week in Mchanga Zanzibar and this hotel is truely amazing! There is this powder white and soft Zanzibar sand between your toes at the whole area giving you the beach feeling you are looking for! <3 The breakfast is really good and you may select from a broad variety of different food. Also they prepare fresh eggs of your choice and have tiny french presses for you, so you can make your own french press coffee at your table! The beach was clear and the area is really secure. I was walking around the beach every night without feeling unsave even once. The staff is also truely amazing and helpful! I forgot my GoPro in the hotel room and they managed to send it to me to Daressalam within one single day, so I could retrieve the data and had my device back for the return flight. Thanks again! When I ever come back to this place, I will book Mchanga again. :-)
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: January 6, 2023
Jano
ArgentinaPeople at the beach won't stop trying to sell things, and it is not recommended by locals to go around at night throughout the surroundings.
The place is simply outstanding due to the facilities, the personnel, the bar, the food, basically everything if you are looking for a very relaxed time in Zanzibar. It is very beautiful and peaceful as it is in the pictures as well as safe. Highly recommended for a chilled trip, and it was an extremely positive experience to us.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 6, 2022
Jacqueline
United KingdomShower water was extremely hot and a bit fiddly to regulate the flow to get a comfortable flow and temperature. Could do with some shelving/additional cupboard space.
A good sized clean and comfortable room. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Decent breakfast with sufficient choice. This is a quiet location but there are some local bars restaurants within 20 mins walk along the beach.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 10, 2022
Verena
AustriaFew restaurants in nearby area.
nice staff, clean rooms and pool, good breakfast It was possible, that we stay until 12 even the check out was at 10 - thanks!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: August 30, 2022
Zuzana
SlovakiaPerfect choice, beautiful clean and quiet private beach, caring staff. The room is nice and clean
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 22, 2022
Margot
Francemore space to dry the towels and clothes
super nice staff excellent food super clean place
Stayed in August 2022
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