It is a very peaceful and quiet place to be. Staff are lovely, everyone is always there to help if needed. Lovely beach just next to accomodation. Decent food in the restaurant but there are also few restaurants along the beach so you get a choice. All issues are swiftly resolved. Bungalows are old but clean and beds comfortable. All with aircon.

Shower had an issue with cold water pressure, hot water was perfect though. Could do with a bigger curtain in bathroom.

Very cozy and lovely hotel that deserves to be called a resort. It gives a full island lifestyle experience, with many different locations around the property to enjoy the ocean view and serenity surrounding you. Wonderful breakfast that will cover anyone's needs with daily fresh fruits available of course. There is an amazing bar at the pool that offers the best cocktails in Zanzibar. But most precious are the people living and working in Moonshine. During our short stay, we had a feeling of living at our family's villa in Uroa. Thank you very much Shuni, Davido and Danilo for this unforgettable experience!

We should stay there much longer:)

Friendly host and personel - relaxed atmosphare - wonderfull location.

There was some weekness in the facilities. For an examble very few furnitures in the house.... the showers spayed water out in the room instead of on you and the kitchenette did really need a renovating. The food was ok in the restaurant, but we waited to long for it. Par examble . ordered at 19.00 and agreed of serving at 20. The pizzas came at 20. 20 and was cold and the rest was served at 20.45. Thats is not good enough. The hotel has great potential, especiually if the get " a hold" on the things mentioned

The hotel was more than great, even though the expectations were high it was better than expected. The owner Danilo and the staff were brlliant, taking care of us at all times. The hotel is by the beach, it means the hotel has direct access to the beach and on top of that it is equípped with swimming pool. The place is great to enjoy the beach, the hotel itself since you have everything what you need and they all help to make you feel in paradise. Thank you guys, we felt at home.

Moonshine is a gem, an amazing value with everything we wanted. Our friends' cabana was RIGHT on the Indian Ocean and ours was steps away. The staff was lovely and really seemed to care about our enjoyment and comfort. Due to renovation, the restaurant was closed. But the staff set up a table poolside where we enjoyed several delicious meals, an awesome sunset and later the famous moonshine on the water. since we don't speak Swahili, the manager helped us negotiate over the phone for a snorkeling excursion, which allowed us to save money and get the service we wanted. We were two older couples, but we recommend this location for families or anyone on a budget who wants to relax.

All good.

We liked the room very much, the bed was very comfortable, the staff always cleaned and changed the sheets. They always changed our towels and they were friendly. We liked the breakfast because we had fresh fruits, eggs and pancakes, but maybe it could be more rich. For me it was perfect, but for the boys it could have some ham, cheese. The food in general could be better. We liked we were able to stay at the pool late in the night and we had a good time there. The location is perfect because it s not very far from airport and the beach is very beautiful. We felt safe and we liked the nature around the property very much. And also the houses because it s not very modern, it fits the nature perfectly.

For us it was ok the part with the food because we ate just the breakfast and then we were in excursions all day or at the beach. But for the people who wants to stay just at the hotel, the food could be improved a little bit.

The reception was great and were received with a mixture of fruit juice to. From the manager to the stuff all were on top of things. This was the best service we received on the whole trip of 5 places that we stayed in. We arrived early but the manager and stuff were prepared. Since someone cancelled their room we were upgraded to the ocean view for free and this was fantastic especially in the evening where one would just lay on the front porch, enjoy the breeze and listen to the sound of the ocean. Our bags were moved to the room and after the transaction we followed. The room was cool from aircon and had a fan too. The bed is extra wide and comfortable. There was a welcome coffee, tea, milk and sugar on the table and everything was clean. The bathroom was clean too and the shower was nicely separated and not the same as other places we have been. There was a welcome soap and shampoo. I enjoyed the lounger chairs right on the porch every evening watching the sea as it is right on the door step. The area is safe and quite, even at night we could walk on the beach. For hot days you can use the pool, be careful as it is deep. There are locals along the beach who organize tours / activities. There are few establishments with restaurants around and the lodge also run their own restaurant and bar with friendly stuff to serve. The package included breakfast too which had variety, from fruits, pancakes, eggs, etc., though just not the kind that I enjoyed (Personal preference). Having said that I enjoyed their Spanish omelette. One last thing I almost forgot, the stuff would come in the evening and spray to avoid mosquito bites, though the bed has a mosquito net. This is a place to come relax, enjoy peace and admire God's creation, before you head off home.

I didn't enjoy much of the breakfast except the Spanish omelette. This is a personal preference as I'm used to a certain type of breakfast. This is not unique to this facility but to the the whole trip.

The staff were very welcoming and are always happy to assist. The villa we stayed in was very clean, with daily housekeeping and comfortable beds. The hotel is right on the beach and had a clean swimming pool. There is plenty of seating everywhere such as next to the pool, near the bar and outside of rooms. The breakfast was filling and tasty.

The one bathroom shower did not work. Seating inside the villa was not enough.

Very pleasant atmosphere, we felt comfortable and the staff were friendly. We enjoyed our time by the pool, which had access even late at night. The rooms were cleaned regularly. Family friendly place.

Electricity and water went out from time to time, but we also encountered this problem in other places in Africa.

I did actually live in the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View (friends got the bungalow) - and it was fantastic. Nice big balcony with a view to the pool, coconut palms and ocean.. ..and the warm comfortable ocean wind. Room was big enough with a huge comfortable bed and the bathroom was also roomy enough with both shower corner and bath. The breakfast had big enough choice of fruits, pancakes and cakes and staff asked how would you like your egg. And the restaurant had a nice sea view, too... ..and crabs sometimes walking on the floor. The cook was good, so the dinner was very tasty. And the administrator (a kind Italian guy) was very friendly, smiling and helpful - and also all the other staff was very friendly.

Well.. ..just a small hint - if you arrive very early then it is the low tide time and the beach may look patchily ugly, dirty and low.. ..but it will change fast, no worries. Administrator will say that and it is true. The only possible downside of this property is the relatively big distance to the islands capital and most of the bigger tourist attractions. Also the electricity and water may very often go missing on Zanzibar and the hotel will have a generator for such times. But you can never fully count having on the electricity or water in the early morning if planning any early activities.