Perfect for nature lovers, their is so much wildlife amongst the bungalows and its amazing to see and hear. The food was really good. the bungalows were very clean and peaceful with lots of space. the outdoor showers were also very nice and the staff were very helpful.

we were shouted at by the locals on the beach purely because I was a woman swimming in the sea, they crowded round us until we got of the beach which was very uncomfortable. This was very upsetting and sad as a woman should be able to swim in the sea peacefully without being intimidated. - however this was not the hotels problem.

This hotel was excellent! It is secluded on many hectares of beautifully maintained tropical property. The food was delicious, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The infinity pool is enormous and steps away from the ocean. The hotel is perfect for relaxation. You get a tremendous amount for a reasonable price. There are a couple of monkeys on the property that are very entertaining. The sunsets every evening were extraordinary. I loved the whole experience. When you arrive on the road to the property, just know it will take about 15 minutes to navigate the very rough road. It takes so long that you will think you are not going in the right direction.

A few guiding signs to the individual villas would help with finding your rental. The owner is charming and very helpful. I found his dogs appeared to be underfed, not well cared for and the number of cats/kittens on the property was getting out of control.

Love the chill room and the food was amazing. Loved the breakfast and the all day access to tea/coffee/drinks. The access to the pool and the private beach was an amazing experience. We loved everything about this property. The truly natural surroundings, the lush greenery, the charming cottages, the central dining area/bar, the pool, the beach all contributed to a wholly satisfying and enjoyable experience

Having access to more drinking water in the room. It was challenging to go the the central area to get water every time we ran out. Other than that, no complaints at all!

- The surrounding garden (better: park) is so beautiful and relaxing that I dispensed with my sightseeing plans in order to enjoy every minute possible in this oasis of tranquillity. From the terrace and pool you overlook the ocean (sunset towards the west!) and the beach, which I found empty during the day. In the evening, local friendly youth came for playing football on the beach - it was a great pleasure to watch them with their pure joy. - The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Many thanks to all of them, including the charming owner. - The room was well equipped with effective air-conditioning and ventilator. The bathroom looked freshly refurbished and the best of all was an own new comfortable shower-section outside the bathroom underneath the palmtrees.

The Staff is phenomenal, Nice and are very attentive and eager to help. The Internet quality is good But i rated lower as when you look at room description it says wifi. But the wifi is not in rooms , Only in Communal areas like at the pool or a dinning loundge. When they say Pool with a view...it is not justice. The views from pool or dining area are stunning. But no views from rooms. i liked the tranquility of the lodge, and of the cabins. Nice beach walk.

No wifi in bedrooms. Far from Stone town or just town... Or even far from main road. So each time you wan to go on excursion it's extra 20-50 $ for taxi. Except Spice farm and day boat excursion when they can pick you up at the beach. \THe extra is ok unless you are just 1 to pay the extra for gas.

It was clean and comfortable with beautiful grounds, a lovely swimming pool, access to the beach, good food, and amazing friendly helpful staff. our kids couldn’t get enough of the pool and we couldn’t get enough of the view!

as previous reviews mention it’s pretty isolated but it’s easy to ask for whatever you want or need and hotel staff will arrange or get for you. For boat tours you can get picked up right from the hotel. the food is so good it’s not problem to eat there a lot. and it’s lovely being surrounded by local villagers rather than tourist restaurants, etc.

If you love natural beauty, beautiful plants, trees and flowers, then this property was a dream come true. I walked around every inch of this property in awe of its beauty. The food and drinks were delicious and nicely priced. The owner had a wealth of knowledge that he shared about Zanzibar and showed us around. He took us to Stone Town and to a Spice tour that was out of this world all while sharing the rich history of where he grew up. Thank you for making this such a great experience for us.

Service was friendly. Food was amazing. Nice pool and very quiet place. The nature is brilliant and feels disconnected to the rest of Zanzibar which was nice!

Location is quite difficult to get to, however this gives it its charm. Very frustrating that the card machine didn't work on checkout. I noticed another guest had the same struggle. I was basically forced to pay cash which was an inconvenience and almost delayed me in catching my ferry. The ocean is lovely but not practical to swim on this part of the island.

Everything! A total slice of paradise in every way. The staff were friendly, the place was so beautiful, the accommodation was ideal. We were a party of 6 - my husband and I, my two teenaged daughters, my mum and my friend. It was exactly what we needed in a very hectic week.

That we only had one night. The road down to the lodge is very lumpy, however, if you get the right driver this isn't a problem. One tiny negative, as we have found all over Tanzania, the water pressure is much lower than we're used to...a small price to pay!

The stay from start to finish was great. The rooms are beautiful. . Stunning pool overlooking the bay. The food was excellent. Everyone there was so helpful and kind especially the owners which made the experience exceptional! We hope to return in the near future and would highly recommend Mangrove as the place to stay in Zanzibar