Except that it is well preserved beach and pool facilities. The hotel is one of a kind of its unique management and staff. They are all ultra friendly. And after a few days spending in the hotel, you feel yourself at home. It is very much convenient specially for the families travelling with kids. The hotel its own beach, under the beautiful palms. All the green is very well maintained and kept, which gives you much more pleasure while you are relaxing.

It is really nothing:) All very very good.

We really had a great stay at Mapenzi Beach Resort. Staff was always very kind, very authentic and open-hearted. Menu was very rich in variety and very delicious. Live barbecue every day, delicious pasta, salads and local food. We had a beach villa first row at the beach, which was beautiful. We made several trips, snorkeling, dolphins, reef tour and safari - which can easily be booked at the hotel (way more expensive) or at the very kind local sales people at the beach, which will arrange whatever you wish. We always felt very safe with the professional and kind security team. Apana Sante, Mapenzi. Hakuna Matata.

Music at lunch an dinner should be changed.

It’s hard to choose one thing that I enjoyed. The staff were extreme friendly, always greeting us with a smile and a happy ‘Jambo!’. The location was superb. I can highly recommend staying in a beach villa because the ocean is your backyard - perfect for that proper holiday feeling. The food was also superb and exceeded expectations! There was so much to choose from at the buffet, from pastas, to soups, fresh fruits and vegetables and meat dishes. The vegetarian curry was the best I’ve ever had and people with different dietary requirements will not be disappointed. The hotel offers various themed nights with local music and performances. There is also a tour desk should you feel the urge to explore Zanzibar a bit more with a private company - this is really helpful for those who like to live more spontaneously. I would love to have stayed longer!

The turn down service one night did start later than I would have liked - I think housekeeping only got to our room at 9:30pm. However, they were really prompt. Also, the beach boys were a bit of a nuisance. (Although I know they have nothing to do with the hotel, they are in close proximity and struggle to take ‘no’ for an answer). I noticed that they would sometimes talk to girls who were alone and that was not comfortable. The security could be a little bit more aware of that - just to make guests feel more safe (especially females).

The property was absolutely beautiful. The staff, facilities, entertainment and food were fantastic. Very welcoming and more than happy to help.

Nothing! I would maybe suggest diet drinks, but that is me being very fussy :) we would of stayed even longer if we could.

Staff is Amazing rooms are good.

Food wasn't the best for me personally. Also birds screamed all night. Not much they can do about that

Clean and spacious bedrooms with comfy mattress. Nice location if you’re looking for some relax away from the busier areas of Zanzibar. Helpful staff and very nice facilities. The buffet changes daily so it’s never boring to eat there.

Way too many beach boys basically just staring at you and waiting for you to step out of the private hotel beach to approach you and offer to walk you around or take you to tours. I felt quite uncomfortable as I was sunbathing in my bikini. Not nice to have a bunch of people staring at you. Another point is that the hotel staff, which is super helpful and kind, can be a bit intrusive at times.

The Diamonds Mapenzie hotels greatest asset is their amazing, hardworking staff, so welcoming, friendly and smiling, always running the extra mile for the guests. Zabibu, Kelvin, Janeth, Felister, Naomi, Rose, Daphne, Ezekiel, Frank, Tiem, Norbert, Marwa, Victor, Justinius, Gabriel, Otali, Mussa, Said, Victor, Chef Victor, Chef Vinoth and Christoph to name some of the stars. Everything one can include in a good breakfast was served: omelettes and pancakes made á la minute, fresh fruit and juices, bread and cakes from their bakery, bacon, beans, curries, greens, you name it. Good coffee. The staff was attentive and very helpful, they really wanted to do their outmost to make our vacation a memorable one. The Chef Victor is a superstar together with his assistant chef Vinoth with crew! The lunch and dinner buffet was like a dream. Fresh fish from the local fishermen, filet biff, chicken, lamb, pork, burgers and greens on the grill, sallads, fruit, cakes and deserts are served in a most delicate way. Once a week there is a dinner buffet served by the pool and a on Sunday nights beach party with BBQ and the most amazing, international food. We stayed two weeks at Diamonds and not once did Chef Victor repeat the buffet menu, different food every day. How is it even possible? The main restaurant is large, but if one wanted to have more intimate surroundings and privacy, there is a beach bar and restaurant open for lunch and dinner. There you can also get fish&chips, pizza and pasta, but we would recommend their tasty seafood platter with lobster, sea prawns, calamari, fish, sallad, greens and french fries! The best Caipiroskas ever are served in the poolbar amongs snacks, cold beer and coctails. The Animation team arranges program thru out the day, volley ball, aqua gymnastic, karaoke, bingo, disco dancing, etc. thanks Jabry, Othman, Said, Sacgio, Mussa and Davido

There are lots of stairs everywhere in the hotel and down to the beach area, so it is not suitable for disabled, but good exercise Also the premises would need an update, but all this is secondary when you are treated like a VIP thru your entire stay. Hakuna matata!

We loved our 10 nights stay. It is a really cosy hotel, not too big, so for our honeymoon stay was just perfect! We loved the food, the beach, all inclusive drinks, our cute bungalow with terrace facing the ocean! The whole place needs updating, sure - some maintenance, paiting or upgrating - but the first impression of the hotel and our room, was amazing. Hotel has great vibe, with beautiful flowers and plants all around. Open concept was just great! We liked the gym, it is very small but most of the times we were alone so we really, really enjoyed it! The whole team working in the hotel is amazing! They work really hard to provide excellent service for all the guests.

The pool - it needs maintenance, but this did not bother us, as we stayed on the beach all the time.

This hotel is beautiful and the staff are genuinely very friendly and helpful. Every effort was made to ensure that we had the very best stay possible. The cleaners were outstanding, the catering staff resourceful and the reception and entertainment staff made us all feel very welcome. We loved the opportunity to experience the culture on both the local village walk and the arranged tours. Outstanding staff include, Victor from catering, Sergio from entertainment, Tatu from the tour company and Hammad from the associated transfer company.

Although very beautiful, the beach was not easily usable due to the nature of limited beach at high tide or the sea far out at low tide, the pool was the safest option for our family. The pool was however of a limited size and the sunbeds were also quite limited as most of the guests appeared to be of the same opinion. Staff did their very best to help rectify this, however, the pool probably is not large enough for the number of guests in higher season in our opinion.

Everything was exceptional. Everyone was so friendly, and the accommodation was beautiful and kept clean throughout the stay. The food (of which there is much to choose from) was wonderful. Mapenzi staff go above and beyond for your stay, including fun daily activities and help you plan excursions. I would definitely recommend them, especially the all-inclusive package.

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