Our stay at the Red Monkey Lodge in Zanzibar has been one of the best holidays in our life. The place is situated at a lovely beach on the fringes of a small village and adjacent to a forest with red monkeys. The rooms are very nice and clean, the food at the lodge is excellent local cuisine and the... More

I spent 9 months working in Zanzibar and stayed as a guest in Red Monkey Lodge when my girlfriend came to visit - and it was the perfect place for us to relax, unwind and enjoy the incredible surroundings. I got to know Mark the owner very well and subsequently stayed at the lodge at the weekends on another couple... More

I went to zanzibar to have relax after a real hard working year in MIlano. I just wanted to get barefoot and lazy and when i met Mark, the lodge owner, he was wearing a t shirt on which was written "barefoot and lazy". This is the right place, i thout. Mark is kind but not intrusive, he is half... More

Our reservation -- made 3 months in advance and confirmed again an hour before arrival -- was canceled upon our arrival at the Red Monkey Lodge, at the last minute, due to a mistake made by the management. Although management conceded that they had made a mistake, there was very little effort made to apologize or assist us in finding... More

Despite booking 3 months in advance for 2 rooms and receiving email confirmation and cell phone confirmation enroute to the lodge, we were sent a text message 10 minutes before arrival saying our rooms were no longer available. Upon arrival, our family of 5 was told it was a mistake on their part - so were left in high season... More

The owner was amazing and I really appreciated his value of community and the natural resources around the lodge. The food was unbelievable, the staff so very friendly, the atmosphere idyllic, and the rooms plain but pleasant. I would go back in a heartbeat. More

Red monkey lodge is a good, quiet place to stay on the beach in Zanzibar. The rooms are pretty big and clean, and the showers are hot and powerful. The food in the restaurant is good too - they have a set menu with a couple of choices for each course, though if you don't fancy anything there's a few... More

Red Monkey Lodge is one of those places you always wanted to find but always struggled to in the age of mass market tourism. It is a simple idea - offer simple good value accommodation with stunning scenery and a real taste of the local life. It is located at the end of Jambiani Village adjacent to a small remnant... More

We were on our honey moon when we stayed here, the rooms are comfortable and simple with furniture made from old fishing boats. We had an a amazing time whilst we were here and really enjoyed the bonfire and fabulous Swahili dancing and drumming which Mark (the owner) arranged. If you're planning to spend time in Zanzibar or anywhere else... More