My family (2A + 3C (16/15/13)) and I booked this hotel sight unseen on the recommendation of TripAdvisor. We were certainly impressed. The owner and staff went out of their way to assist in every way possible, without "pushing" anything. Whilst price may be on the high side for Tanzania, the 4 nights we spent at the Zanzibar were priceless.... More

My boyfriend, a friend who lives in Dar Es Salaam, and I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights in December. We immidiately fell in love with the hotel and services offered by a friendly owner and staff. Our friend, who has been to Zanzibar so many times and has stayed in different hotels, was amazed by the services and... More

As frequent visitors to Zanzibar and now also spending four months on the island this was a two night break from our jobs at a different hotel on Zanzibar. Quiet with good food, but definitely on the more expensive side when comparing to other places. Other restaurants are within walking distance on the beach. The large swimmingpool was certainly the... More

Let me start by saying that I have never written an on-line review before, but felt I had to in this case. We spent about a week here in August, 2011 and were delighted. If you are looking for vast, unspoiled beach, thoughtful and dedicated staff and management, and an affordable, peaceful "retreat," this is the place to go. The... More

I have never posted a review before but now I have to do it because of this great hotel! It´s a small hotel at the beach with great food, nice rooms and really nice environment! We can gladly recommend this to anyone that want to have a peaceful and enjoyable holiday! Magnus & Tessan More

We were warmly welcomed back to the Zanzibar Retreat after a previous visit only a few months earlier (a side trip while visiting our daughter in Dar Es Salaam). Once again we were delighted with the ambience, service and food at this intimate little hotel on a perfect beach. The hospitality could not be faulted, and the pool is a... More

We stay`d at Zanzibar retreat hotel 4 nights in June. We made the right choice! It is a variety og hotels in Zanzibar, and wanted a nice quiet place, where we could relax. That we got, a small hotel with only 7 rooms, it really make you feel well taken care of in a personel way. Great staff, good food... More

A lovely and friendly little place, with lovely common areas in dark wood flooring. It's nice to hang out around the pool, outside each room you have your own small table with chairs and a chaise to read and lie on. There's also a nice beach side area. Overall, I really liked that there was a variety of places where... More

Stayed at the retreat hotel for three nights in july, and had a wonderful stay. The food is exelent, always made with care and served in a wonderful way. Mathias is making unforgettable drinks, missing them already. What is really perfect about this place, is that it is small and personal. You don´t ever feel like just a guest passing... More