This resort is now known as Zanzibar blue, it is quite remote but that is part of the charm , there are no beach boys as on other parts of the island , so no hassle on the beach , just very friendly locals going about their work, at low tide we watched the locals picking seaweed or fishing for... More

We had a great week (after Kili hike) at Zanzibar Blue Resort (earlier called La Madrugada). It is located about 1 hour and half away from the Stone Town/airport (quite far away), in a remote beach (closest other hotels and restaurants are about 10km away). In front of the hotel, there is ca. 1km "deep" reef area with load of... More

This is a place for the people who want to feel silentes and relaxation. We stayed there for 4 days and felt rested and happy. The manager of the place - Annika did her best to make feel us comfortable. Personal staff are really kind and helpful and ready to do anything you ask for with smile and "Asante" :).... More

...because the hotel has a new Swedish owner - Annika, since December! With a four year old girl -freaking out ten times per day, we felt uncomfortable at the silent, calm hotel. It got better when there came more children. The staff was very nice and probably all from the near village- Makunduchi. They all danced with us in the... More

We enjoyed the last 3 days of our honeymoon at the La Madrugada resort. I agree with other reviewers -- the resort was very comfortable and friendly although it was in a remote location. Juan and his wife offered us some specials for our honeymoon. They were very friendly and paid attentions to our schedule there. There's nothing other than... More

Spent 4 nights at La Madrugada. I was quite surprised when we arrived as there were only three guests at the hotel, me and my friend included. There are no other hotels nearby, so if you are looking for people and the oportunity to meet other youths, choose another hotel during low-season. This said, there were not many people on... More

it was amazing! The Manager and his wife are the most incredible persons! So friendly and helpful! We will come back! More

With few words : Friendly,Relaxing and good seafood ! Also Mr Juan and his wife were very friendly and helpful and they have great staff ! Please read more on my blog with few pictures : http://www.kudrati.net/Blog/Blog.html Cheers More

we went 4 friends for a weekend gateway and really enjoyed our stay, excellent hospitality was given to us by the owner and his wife rooms were nice and clean,,very good open area,,nice pools,,,beach side is little rough and full of rocks,, More