The 25 best pubs in Zanzibar City

Massively overpriced. My dish arrived 15 minutes before the dish of my partner. His fish was basically raw. We sent it back. No apology made when we brought up the topic. Nice view though. Food itself was ok, not great. The local dish tasted alright but quite bland so I assume it wasn’t really made the local way. Cocktail was below average. *edit: they apologised once we paid*

The original British Colonial Club, this restaurant is a perfect sunset spot. All cocktails are $5. We stayed for dinner and had delicious food. The Lobster was fresh and perfectly cooked. Beef biriyani was yummy. Our waitress was so lovely. Friendly and helpful. The perfect hostess. Prices are a bit higher than most places but you get what you pay for.

Huge menu, but only 5 items are typical Zanzibar cuisine. Very large portions - 1 dish is enough for 2 people. Nice view from the terrace. Very long waiting time for service - we ate for about 20 minutes and waited for the waitress like twice.

While u visiting Stone Town- Zanzibar- u must visit the Sunset Bar for a drink while watching the Sunset. Something beautiful. ☀️☀️ The staff are amazing, and the drinks (freshly made juice) are Delicious! 5*

Excellent food and service 👍🏼 The staff is very nice and helpful, very organized. Beautiful Ocean view. Returning guest, never been disappointed.

Nice location and good for enjoying sunset! Average food and price ok! Don’t come just for a drink, they will be “willing” to serve more!

Very expensive cocktails with no style or substance. Literally just tasted like fruit juice, and for the price charges you’d expect something half-decent. Nice place to watch sunset but there are many more spots around that at least offer a decent tipple.

Food is amazing, good view, nice place to chill, relax and have a drink or too. Staff is friendly and it’s just 5 min walkable distance from the ferry. So why not relax and enjoy some good food while you wait for your ferry.

Overrated with Frustrating Payment Issues** We ignored the mediocre ratings and decided to give Mercury’s Bar a chance, but unfortunately, our experience confirmed many of the complaints. **The Good:** - The view over the river is lovely and probably the best thing about this place. Freddy's Mercury's music in the background. And stable WiFi. **The Bad:** - **Slow & Disorganized Service:** Despite being a large group, the waiter struggled to take our order efficiently, cramming everything onto one sheet and causing unnecessary delays. - **Mediocre Food:** The dishes we tried were overcooked and underwhelming. "Okay" food isn’t good enough when you’re paying for a dining experience. - **Payment Nightmare:** The real frustration came when paying. Their card machine (which, as other reviews mention, *frequently* doesn’t work) failed for all of us. We had to scramble for cash, borrowing from each other. - **Suspicious Currency Exchange:** Paying in USD, EUR, or Tanzanian shillings? Be warned—they use their own unfair exchange rates, costing you more. The waiter took ages to calculate, so we had to step in. I spoke to the manager about these issues, especially the card machine problem that’s clearly a recurring issue. He nodded politely, but unless something changes, this feels like a scam to force cash payments at inflated rates. **Final Verdict:** 2/5 Nice view, but poor service, average food, and shady payment practices. Until they fix these problems (especially the card machine "conveniently" failing), I’d recommend eating elsewhere. If they improve, I’ll update my review—but for now, **be cautious**.

Our tour guide recommended this restaurant for lunch after our visit to Prison Island, and it was a fantastic suggestion. We tried the chicken curry Zanzibar style with their special sauce, which was absolutely delicious, especially if you enjoy spicy food. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the price was very reasonable at around 10 USD for the dish. We had a great time here and would definitely recommend it to others!

I had a great time The service was amazing and the food was delicious 😋

Terribly slow service with unwelcoming staff so slow you'd think they're forced to work there & there were only 2 tables filled...Food was also alright nothing special...

Service isn’t too friendly . Nice water views though.

Never seen a slow service in my life , the food is so bad . We ordered 5 pizza and we literally waited 2 hours and they delivered the pizzas separately more than 15 min between each pizza , it was not even cooked well , i don’t recommend at all

Great service from Ayoub with greatrecommendations! Nice Friday modern contemporary evening vibes. Delicious savory blend of local cuisine with modern style 😋 . I enjoyed really enjoyed comparing American southern food to Tanzanian cuisine. Fish cakes to salmon crochet; Ungali, Fufu, and Grits. Im glad to connect with my culture roots 🌍

The food was good, and the view from the rooftop was lovely. However, one of the waiters was insistent about asking for my number, while another rudely called me “nihao” (I’m not Chinese, by the way). Overall, the experience was not worth it for me, and I will probably not go back.

Very upscale place. They have Karaoke on Tuesday night. They could improve on the beers available… Go early or make a reservation if you go for Karaoke night. Views should be immaculate during the day!

The most amazing view from the rooftop bar eating lunch with a friend 🧡 nakupendu sandbank and prison island in the distance. Perfect setting and food was great

The place is one of the best restaurants in stone town I love the interior, food and atmosphere We order Crispy chicken with masala fries Jumbo shrimp Penni Arabita Salad We had many orders for 15 ppl the price Was good 👍🏼

came for happy hour 4-6pm(cocktails were 10% off) and appies on the rooftop. no shade so we welcomed sunset. omary was a very attentive server. prices were reasonable. nice vibes and nice view. music was at the perfect volume for us :-)

Great view over the water towards the Tansanian coast - excelent place for a sunset drink. I do not recomend eating here.

The food was really good, nothing outstanding tho. Everything looks very cool and hip. The service was pretty slow tho. If you’re not interested in parties, take care not to go on the days where there is a party. The music starts very early so you can’t have conversations anymore. If you like parties it’s an amazing place to attend one!

Coccobello night club: When you order dancers and receive the cheap fake version. When the dancers arrived, the whole atmosphere changed for the worse. At first, the music was enjoyable, but once the show began, it quickly turned uncomfortable and inappropriate. The dancers’ performance was confusing and disturbing, they came on stage dressed half naked and as if they were injured or covered in blood, and the dance itself had nothing to do with African or traditional culture nor professional. Very soon it shifted into something close to an erotic show, and not in a fun or consensual way. At one point, they brought a girl from the audience on stage. She was clearly uncomfortable, but despite that, 7–8 men surrounded her, licking her feet, grinding against her, and lifting her on a plastic chair while pressing their bodies against her. What was happening looked like harassment rather than entertainment. Let go the safety itself. Moreover the general crowd were invasive, pushy, and verbally and physically inappropriate. Just stay 5min by yourself and they will approach you. Not recommended

We arrived and checked into this hotel on September 27, 2025. Everything was fine until October 1, 2025, when we discovered $800 missing from a suitcase in our room. Both the cleaning lady and the staff had access to the room. The owner refused to assist with the investigation and did not respond to the situation. I strongly recommend avoiding this hotel to save money and avoid stress. Don't ruin your vacation.

We did not stay so the review is only of the bar. It has a very relaxed vibe - with photos/posters of Bob Marley. A giraffe statue, wearing Wellington boots. Relaxed seating with the tables made from repurposed Dhows or canoes. We snacked on a few chapattis filled with onions, tomatoes and mozzarella (quesadilla style) which were tasty enough. The bathrooms were a bit rank but the owner was very apologetic and had them sorted. 3 milkshakes, 2 juices, 1 beer, 3 coffees (very strong and nice quality), 3 chapattis and 2 fries for 96,000TZS (around £30). It's located on the side of the road into Nungwi, but we found it from a sign on the beach.

Cocobello African Village is truly a hidden gem — a unique, colorful, and welcoming place that offers an unforgettable experience from the moment you arrive. The vibrant decor and authentic atmosphere instantly make you feel immersed in African culture, with every detail thoughtfully curated to reflect the spirit of the continent. The accommodation is not only comfortable but also full of character. It’s the kind of place that invites you to relax, unwind, and feel at home. More than just a place to stay, Cocobello African Village feels like a community — warm, inclusive, and full of life. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience something truly special.

The stay was absolutely wonderful! The Coccobello Hotel exceeded all my expectations A perfect blend of comfort and luxury -i would highly recommend this place. Staff was incredible friendly and attentive making us feel right at home Exceptional service, Everyone went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay The breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of options to choose from.. I love,,,,I shall be back again .

The place is very nice, the music at first was not good but then it got better. The show was amazing!!! High level of professionalism. Beyond that, we need more security on the dance floor!!!! Many of the men do not understand when they are told no and are really disturbing throughout the evening. Even when you tell them with a smile or firmly it doesn't matter.

Great little beach bar in Nungwi beach. Friendly staff here and very chatty and only willing to help. Selection of drinks and specials weren't bad. We sat and watched sunrise one evening on nice chairs and watched about 50kids play football. Very interesting. Definitely worth a stop for a drink and nice view.

Lovely location but be prepared to have a bit of patience and repeat your order 5 or 6 times. We had some LOVELY boerewors rolls there and Savana. Also be prepared to pay tourist prices. It ain't cheap. Go for the experience.

Cool place on the beach but definitely not up to the hype I had heard so much about. Spent almost 3x days in and out and there was nothing happening. Pretty empty most of the time. Sign says live music but that is only on Tuesday, according to barman there is no other entertainment. Possibly end of June is out of season.... Ordered a pasta dish which was a small portion and very dry also the fruit smoothie consisted of mainly water. Views are spectacular tho. Difficult place to find if you are not walking on the beach. Bar staff are fairly friendly but can also be a bit arrogant if you show displeasure. Good place to relax and watch the sunset.

A great spot on the beach,easy to go out for a swim🏊‍♂️ Nice staff and enjoyable music in the background🏝☀️🍺 I recommend the chicken fingers with garlic mayonnaise sauce 😋 And my girlfriend likes mango chilli sauce instead 😋

Perfect please for a sundowner. Lovely staff, great views, good food and cocktails, mix of locals and tourists, great atmosphere, playful. One of our favorite spots on the island.

Garry’s bar it is the most wonderful and pleasant place to be in Zanzibar, Nungwi with the best music. At any time in the day you can enjoy great food and drink with the most amazing view ever seen ever!!!! The beach and the sky are just one and the peaceful real life on the beach is here just to remind you that you are not dreaming… people are living in this paradisiac “painting” and offer you those instant for the best of your memories. Just be there watch end enjoy every single moment at Garry’s Bar!!! Thanks to Sabina, Garry and to your team for the wonderful atmosphere, music, food, drinks, etc… . Lots of memories hope to see you their again very soon, XXOO Christian

A little bit expensive but alright, great burger and fantastic view.

It is one of my favorites in Zanzibar. It is walking distance from the hotel we were staying at and little to no wait to be seated. Once seated we were almost immediately asked for drinks and starters. The food was fresh, flavorfull, and worth the price. They have a rast range of sea food, from fish pizza to sushi. It was so good that we returned the next day and our waiter was happy to see us back. If you are visiting Zanzibar, do yourself a favor and visit Beach House.

Great views over the water. This bar/restaurant is beautiful. The staff were very welcoming and the service was excellent. The cocktails were really good and the food was excellent. We are so pleased we found the beach house. We were lucky enough to catch the band when we went too and they were brilliant. If you’re in Stone Town, visit the beach house, you won’t regret it.

Is good and quite restaurant. Best for couples with sea view. Waiters should keep attention to customers, some time if is not busy you can wait them for 15 minutes but they are friendly Price is moderate.

The food at Beach House Restaurant was quite good, fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. Unfortunately, the service was seriously lacking. The staff seemed disorganized, inattentive, and very slow, which made the whole experience frustrating despite the quality of the food. With better service, this place could easily be a top spot, but as it stands, the poor service really brought the experience down.

Great spot - they do all sorts of food - western, Asian but most importantly they have really great versions of local foods. We had seafood based Zanzibari curries that were amazing. Staff were friendly and attentive. The view was stunning - we sat and watched the sunset in awe

A wonderful place with a stunning view, offering plenty of space on the terrace overseeing the sea. The service is extraordinary, the food excellent, the atmosphere exceptional

Really nice vibes 20.000 Entry fee on Friday night from 9 pm because I have a DJ. A really nice dinner spot. Good with sunset as well.

🎨 Freddie Mercury’s Birthplace — A Must-Visit in Stone Town 🇹🇿 One of the must-visit landmarks on your Stone Town tour is the childhood home of world-famous artist Freddie Mercury. The building and its surroundings are well preserved and reflect the cultural charm of Zanzibar. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious about music history, it’s definitely worth a stop—just to say you’ve stood at the doorstep of a legend’s beginnings 🏠✨

Great experience to stay in the building where Freddie lived for his first years. The building - part of the Tembo hotel - is a great place to stay. Clean, large rooms, fridge, in the heart of Stone Town. Breakfast, pool at the seaside - those facilities are across the street within the Tembo complex. The only negative scoring is for the traffic noises which might keep you awake for a certain time throughout the night.

Visited the museum and was very enjoyable, and affordable to visit. It is a small museum packed with photos and memorabilia… sadly no souvenirs were available but worth while visiting

Freddie Mercury's house is located in stone town. It's decorated outside with photos of the legend. Just next to it you will find the show must go on museum. It opens at 10 AM and closes at 6 PM. The entrance was 8 dollars.

Nice to see frames 😀 I would like to know more about his dark side and career

Meh. Freddie's house is now a hotel and only guests are allowed inside. The museum, next to the house is 8USD per person but has nothing to offer. You might get nostalgic for the artist and buy a ticket for the museum, but it's not worth it at all. Can avoid completely.

The places has a lot history and photos of Freddie Mercury but I think they could do more because it’s very small. You pay 8 dollars for the entrance. If you are a very big fan of Mercury, I recommend it.

If the idea of staying in a castle appeals to you then you will love this place. Like stepping back in time. We stayed in the Violeta room and then they gave us a day room (their newest room) on our flight day. Both were gorgeous.This was a very cool experience. Grandiose, 20 foot high rooms, grand colours, painting, balconies…simply amazing. Russell the manager is your consummate host. He could not be better at his job… outstanding! Do not miss out on the tasting menu, 7 course meal on the rooftop. Best meal we had in Africa. Gracious, helpful staff. Highly recommend !!

Kind of fancy restaurant. Delicious 5 course meal, super interesting dishes. Food was really good, delicious and fresh. Waiters are super friendly. We really enjoyed the food and view from up there Have to take several steps though.

We ate in the Secret Garden today, our waiter Masoud was amazing! So attentive and helpful, it was a pleasure to be served by him. Setting was amazing and the recommendation of goat Bryani was perfect, absolutely delicious. To end our evening we had the pleasure of Wakili to walk us home through the dark souks which was a godsend and enabled us to enjoy our meal even more!! Top food, top setting, top service, highly recommend

It is truly one of the most beautiful experiences in my life. The place is very beautiful, with an old-fashioned style. The rooms are very spacious and the hospitality is truly wonderful, starting from the welcoming drink to the delicious seasonal fruit plate. If there was a rating higher than 10, I would have given them Thank you Emerson spice hotel for this amazing experience 🙌

My wife and I had an amazing few days at this beautiful hotel. You are virtually transported back into the 1920’s with decorations, beautiful patio, spacious room (Kate), amazingly welcoming and helpful staff and a wonderful owner who made us feel so at welcome (Russell). My only complaint, would be the stairs…but it was good for a little exercise so not so bad. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy your stay in Stonetown and soak in the sounds and rich history and culture of Zanzibar…

Wonderful hotel that has worked hard to maintain the feel of Stone Town during the height of the spice trade and its Arab roots. Unique and interesting rooms, wonderful restaurants, incredible staff. Our room was on the top floor, as is the restaurant, with no elevators. worth the hike but not doable for everyone.

We stayed 1 night at the Emerson Spice hotel but wish we stayed for longer. It was a fantastic hotel full of character and the owner, Russell, made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was very good as well which included fresh doughnuts and jam. Great location as well, right in the heart of Stone Town.

Was a location I was hoping to enjoy, but after a 2.5km walk there, I discovered a resort has basically blocked it off. You can go to the Jetty, but only after you have opened an account with the resort. That was more of a pain than the walk, when Nungwi has several great bars and restaurants to enjoy, no account required. I suggest either of the Kibanda locations.

Thank you for the amazing dinners this week! Superb service, friendly atmosphere and the fresh sea food sublime. Compliments to the chef Santu and the whole team for the hospitality. Just amazing! Hopefully I'll be back soon

Beautiful view just amazing

it's a little more expensive and worth going. The food is good and the views are outstanding. The service a little slow, even for Zanzibar . What is super annoying is that you have to go to reception, in the hotel, first, pay USD20 deposit, and to settle the bill you have to go back to reception and you can imagine how long that takes. Would be great, if they'd have a cashier on the jetty.

already at the entrance they try to get rid of you except you pay 25 Dollars entrance fee. For us as a family of five 125 Dollars, funny without getting anything. I cannot recommend this place at all. Look for nicer people and places. There are much friendlier places in Nungwi.

Very unpleasant staff, not friendly or welcoming at all. There's far nicer places with the same beautiful view that treat you better all over Nungwi, I wouldn't recommend to anyone. Wish I read the reviews of other people before making the mission to go here.

Nice location but very bad customer experience. When you arrive, you are obliged to pay 20 USD no matter what happens even if the place was totally empty and despite a booking where no one informed us. Service was very basic and food not impressive really for what we expected. worse is that the prices are excluding VAT so at the end of the meal you get a nice surprise... Dont go there and the management should be ashamed!

The Name it Self KambaKocho ( Lobster ) shows us its a sea food restaurant. This is one amongst few best restaurants in the East coast of Zanzibar located in Uroa area ,with various options of sea food to cocktails they use most organic syrups. The staff are very friendly and smart also the speak many languages i highly recommend Kambakocho as one of the best so far in Zanzibar.

The place is amazing, the atmosphere ll let you feel at home, friendly staff, professional bar man's, great drinks and food, you can feel the quality of raw material from the test of the food, isn't easy to choose from there signature cocktail since they are plenty and one of the best around the island, we had pizza, octopus carpaccio, beefburger and grilled lobster, which was fantastic, tasty and well cooked. It's kids friendly place, they have enough space on the beach for the kids to play, the food quality and price quality is perfect, we ll definitely go back again.

I was intrigued by Instagram for its cocktails that are really well done, but also the restaurant was a pleasant surprise where I was able to enjoy a fantastic pizza napoletana and not the usual chapati with sauce and mozzarella.

Lovely location, always breezy with the unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean, comfy seats, smiling and professional staff. I had the most amazing Piña Colada and a super yummy Green Pizza (spinach, basil and nuts), pricing is fair and payment process easy: at the reception on you wait out. Definitely going back to try more cocktails and delicious food on this the relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, thanks for having us!

Beautiful restaurant with great athmosphere. We had very delicious burgers. Classic Burger and Fish Burger and we can only recomend. Drinks are great too. We were very happy to find this restaurant in this area (we were not that lucky with restaurnats before).

That was the tastiest octopus carpaccio I've ever tasted!👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻 I'm already looking forward to the evening when I'll taste the local preparation of crawfish, lobster and crab..

Amazing restaurant, delicious food, with an amazing view. I love the food, views by the beach and the hospitality of the people is amazing. Love it.

Always playing local Music, good place for drinks and a good local place if you want to hangout late during the week . We ordered chicken wings , and they served us the part of the wing that you break off cause there is only bones . It was really funny and had to return , they apologized but just say you don’t have any chicken wings then serve bones . Otherwise we ordered two rice dishes and they were ok . Would give them a second chance . The food was fresh that was served but taste was average . I saw some people Order pasta maybe that was better. The restaurant closes at 12 am if you need some late night food . Cash only

We had a great lunch here. Stuffed calamari and a chicken burger were a win. Cold beers and ice for water. The barman was full of chat and such fun. I bet there is an awesome party scene at night.

Reasonably priced (a beer is 5.000 tsh here, a price that won’t be matched anywhere around), great atmosphere and really nice staff. Came here for drinks some evenings, especially recommend the fresh juices (which are also used in the cocktails) and the dawa-cocktail. Yes, it’s not as fancy as some of the other bars around - but it’s way more authentically Tanzania.

There are 2 different menus here. When we chose the fresh juice, it was listed as 3000. 30 minutes later the same juice in the corrected menu costs 5000. huh

Well. It's changed the name lately.. thus it's not called Tatu any more.. I went with my elder son around 9 at night.. it was a bit quiet. The second floor is resturant and up above is like a club. Some tourist and some working ladies from the mainland.. was OK.. nothing special.

We visited Tatu every evening for a sundowner during our stay. Compared to the other bars along the ocean, Tatu offers an unpretentious, chill environment to watch the sunset. Happy Hour is 5pm - 7pm with local beers at 4,000 shillings.

Amazing views all day, but sunset is even better. Bar staff are super friendly and helped us learn a few Swahili words along the way. Best value on drinks in the area.

Unique experience to visit this restaurant. During high tight time, boat is the transportation ;) the environment is also very romantic with live music. The food did not surprise me too much expect the coconut tiramisu :D

Highly recommend to have dinner there. Must reserve before going (easy to do so online and you will have to pay a deposit). Cute ambiance with live music. Menu selection is great. If tide is low you will walk a few meters to get to the restaurant. Check out the rock store; nice souvenirs made out of plastic, very cool.

Unique experience, having to take a boat during high tides to get to the restaurant itself. While we enjoyed the Seafood Pappardelle and the Steak on the Stick, they were not particularly impressive considering their high price level. We had made a reservation online before visiting, but if you steer away from the peak hours, you may be able to find a table without one. And while we visited the restaurant using dala dalas from and back to Paje (and it's quite easy to do so), there was a large parking lot in front of the Rock Shop. 3% charged for card payment.

Very charming place, well-kept and clean. Friendly, knowledgeable staff (they speak many languages), and very coordinated. Lots of choice on the menu, including vegan and vegetarian options. The dishes are beautifully decorated, and each dish tastes different from the others. They also cater to people with allergies and intolerances. The welcome dish was light, simple, and very good. The Italian-style pasta was constructed perfectly, and the sauce was generous, blending well with the various pasta styles (I'm Italian). The lobster was really good, and there's a wide selection of homemade sauces. The wine list isn't extensive, but there are some very good African wines, and every wine is delicious. Hospitality is the key to this place. It should be in the Michelin guide, and why not? Even get a star!! ⭐️ Congratulations Reddy, the best restaurant in Zanzibar and maybe Tanzania.

You’re paying for the experience and view, and we loved that. Riding a boat back from dinner was such a cool experience. The food wasn’t bad but nothing crazy good either. The standout was the chocolate salami dessert. It was delicious.

As amazing as it seems. Incredibly beautiful if you go at high tide. Good food, impeccable views and lovely staff, always trying to make your meal special. We were a big group. The manager went out of his way to make us comfortable and allowed us to order a la carte where as by normal they prefer to host big groups with set menu. Would definitely love to be back

From the very first moment, everything was just perfect. The beautiful entrance with the canopy set the tone, followed by a warm welcome from the manager who promptly verified our reservation. We were then taken to our requested table with a lovely view — exactly what we hoped for. The service throughout the evening was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, the food was delicious and full of flavor, and the overall ambiance made the whole experience even more enjoyable. After 8 PM, the music added a fantastic touch — vibrant, yet not overwhelming. To top it off, we picked up some souvenirs on our way out at very reasonable prices, which was a lovely bonus. This is definitely a place we highly recommend. While the prices might be a bit on the higher side, for us it was worth every dollar we spent. A truly memorable experience from start to finish.

This museum is very very small, and it's mostly photographs of Zanzibar and then of Freddie's life. The museum is in the bottom floor of a building where Freddie lived (Freddie lived on the top floor and you do not have access to that).

Didn’t know that he was born here. Nice surprise! It can be bigger museum with more collections:)

Entrance is for 8 USD for adults. Museum closes 6pm Cool and nice collection of pics and customes. Favorite part was the hand written lyrics. You won't need more than 30 mins in the museum.

There are very few exhibits, and you can't feel Freddie Mercury's aura at all. This is not a museum

Of course almost everyone visits this museum, it’s unfortunately very small and overpriced (8 USD). After introducing the island of Zanzibar in the first stage of the museum there’s a documentation of the life of FM. It’s a bit sad that at the end of the (small) museum there’s not a proper farewell given to this extraordinary person, not mentioned when, how and where he spent his final days.

Small but cute. The most exciting was the original piano, childhood pictures and hand written song texts.

This is an absolute dud — this “museum” is little more than a small room with a few printouts including quotes from family and friends and lacking a factual depiction of Mercury’s life (without an honest farewell to his life and legacy). I recommend taking a photo in front of the home and moving on with your day.

One of the best places we stayed at in our travels. With unique charme, comfort and a great vibe. Directly at the beach, so you can swim in the pool or in the sea (at high tide). At low tide you can walk on the beach and find sea stars. The food is delicious and there is a lot of choice, they even prepared my favourite tanzanian dish upon request. The host has a warm and professional attitude and knows everything about zanzibar, having spent 20 years in the island. In the small village of pongwe you can find a local restaurant a basic shop (french fries and soft drinks). Its safe to walk in the area and pongwe is a peaceful place. Also the hotel is guarded 24/7 so that one can spend a carefree time. The pool is a saltwater pool and has a great view of the sea. The staff is friendly and attnetive.

Staff is competent, welcoming and very helpful. Good chef with a nicely varying menu, who will also cook on your request. Rooms are clean and serviced every day. Separate, electric water heater for running hot water in each room. Quick beach access - tide permitting, also to neighboring resorts' bars and restaurants. I can wholeheartedly recommend this quiet, beautifully laid out resort.

Although it truly is away from almost everything, the beach is wonderful (when the tide comes in). It is a place for relaxing and leaving all your cares behind. The service is good, and the fresh meals are quite delicious. Had a great view of the ocean from my room, and appreciated assistance with transport and excursions. You can mix things up by visiting the neighboring facilities for meals, and there are some nice local spots when you walk to the main road. Wifi (and power) can be inconsistent at times, but if you're there to truly relax, then it doesn't matter.

Amazing lodge, the view is perfect! you're standing on a hill on top of the water. the place is so clean and well looked after. The food is awesome. we loved our stay so much, the staff were great! we went there on our honeymoon and they made it memorable for us :) thank you Sheba beach lodge!

Value for money. Rooms are big with sea views. Very chilled environment with a big pool. Food menu changes everyday. Staff are amazing. Wifi is everywhere. Go to the hotel next door (too the right) for happy hour and more great food.

Amazing place with lovely people. Best value for money I found in Sansibar! Its like a paradise...looking allready forward to my next stay! The premises are so beautifully designed, flowers everywhere, hammocks, ample opportunities to relax and just be. Also quiet at night, I slept really well and the view from my room was like a postcard. If you found this count yourself lucky and book...

The location by the beach is ideal! We enjoyed the calm and the scenery. The food is fantastic: fresh and tasty (stop for a meal at least!). The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. A perfect place to relax!

Lovely ambience. Good music. Good level of staffing, but most spoke local language. Communication was limited if you wanted or needed something. Downside the toilets were not well ventilated... too hot!! Overall, it's a good place to go if you want to go out and have fun with 👫 friends!!

been here on Tueseday, almost no people until 12, at 2 it was packed; man entry fee 10000 for woman free, beer like Safari 5000; recommended

Bwawani komba night club kicked me out of the club only for asking the name of the the security lady and I'm a lady and I've arleady paid my entrance I was speaking nicely but the bouncers where not in the mood that is very bad place to go......not a safe place

Good place for music and safety and all the staffs are active

Good music, excellent DJ, security on Point 👉🏽.

OK.......so there is a hole like 30 feet deep that is suppose to be a swimming pool. Which this business decided to empty out the water and instead keep it lined with feces and beer bottles. Would only recommend to people you wish ill will apon.

Nice Disco enjoy yoo self

A must do for a couple of drinks at sunset. Food is good but have had better in Zanzibar. But the chilled atmosphere is what makes this place. The steps near the blue hut in photo one is where you catch the free boat

It may seem like a tourist trap, but food and drinks are cheap! Service is great, views are fantastic. Do yourself a solid and come here. If you're brave you can dive off the first floor aswell. There are also rooms available for 65$ (double).

what a perfect place to watch sunset! the staff was so friendly, beer was delicious and not overly expensive, and the whole atmosphere was such a great vibe. can’t recommend enough!

It was pretty good. Drinks are very strong especially the iced tea. The sangria was very nice. Staff were friendly and gave us. a tour before we entered. You have to take your shoes when you entry. Boat is free and next to Cape Town Fish Market. Overall was nice novelty although a little rocky especially on the top deck.

Floating bar and accommodation located on stone Town. Amazing place I really like to visit that place is not only Floating on ocean but also is very nice place to chill and relax when you are stress from daily life .creation of the place it that place look unique. Service from the staff is wonderful I really like it. Atmosphere fantastic. I really recommend that place.

Very lovely slay vibes!!! Offers a great view of stone town and the ocean. Plus they have amazing plants! 🌱

About as Tiki a bar as Zanzibar has to offer. It feels like they strapped together wood that washed up on shore, don't get too drunk and bump the load supporting beams not nailed to anything. A bit of an "international waters" situation where things are a bit more loose than typical Stone Town.

We went there on a monday, booked the slot between 18:00-20:00 and arrived like 20 minutes early to take pictures and dive in the vibe of Paje beach. Lucky for us, we could go early on the island and got the best spot imo on the far back left on the small terrace right next to the ocean. The staff were super nice and comforting. I ordered a plate of seafood as starter, the hummer as main and the pistachio tiramisu dessert. Overall it was very good food and an exclusive experience without anything I have to say badly about this place. I would recommend booking in advance and check with the tide table to make sure you can have the boat trip over to the island :)

An incredible place! This is one of those destinations you want to return to again and again. The beach is absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water and soft white sand – a true feast for the eyes and soul. The on-site restaurant is especially impressive – it’s simply fantastic! The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, the staff are welcoming, and the food is beyond praise. The seafood is incredibly fresh and prepared with such care and creativity that every meal feels like a true culinary celebration. The presentation is like a work of art, and the view of the sea from the restaurant is absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommended for anyone who values quality, beauty, and unforgettable experiences!

The beach is nice and so are the views. The foods looks good but very expensive compared to other not so high end restaurants. If you wnat the instagram photos its worth visiting!

(Translated by Google) It's a photogenic place, but unnecessarily overpriced. Beer 7$, liqueur like baileyes 6$ and then more of a joke 😉 (Original) Je to fotogenické místo, ale zbytečně předražené. Pivo 7$, liker typu baileyes 6$ a pak spíše vic 😉

(Translated by Google) Great restaurant. Highly priced but worth every cent. (Original) Tolles Restaurant. Hochpreisig aber jeden Cent wert.

(Translated by Google) Super tasty & very nice staff :) A bit expensive but really worth it (Original) Super lecker & sehr nettes personal :) Etwas teuer aber wirklich wert

(Translated by Google) A restaurant just for taking pictures. The food and service are terrible. The most touristic place you can come across, in terms of the way you deal with people and the exaggerated prices. The food is very, very terrible, and the service is just for taking pictures and just walk away 👎🏻 (Original) مطعم فقط حق تصوير فاشل الأكل والخدمه اكثر مكان سياحي ممكن يمر عليكم بطريقة التعامل والأسعار المبالغ فيها الأكل جداً جداا فاشل والخدمه تصوير وامش بس 👎🏻