Cabins in Michamvi

I could honestly write a 10-page article in praise of Shanuo. Firstly, yes. It’s every bit as beautiful as the pictures would have you believe. (With that said, there’s no way to truly capture the beauty of this place through a camera lens. You just have to go there to see that for yourself). Surrounded by coconut trees and brightly coloured tropical flowers, the bungalows overlook the Indian Ocean - a morning dip is a must! My room was clean and comfortable and I was provided with everything I might need during my stay. Although Shanuo doesn’t have its own restaurant, I can honestly say this has no impact on your stay at all. The breakfasts are generous and Shanuo provides drinks and snacks (at a small fee) if you’re feeling peckish. There are several neighbouring properties along the beach with restaurants. I promise you won’t go hungry! Secondly, the staff are incredibly accommodating and helpful, and you’re guaranteed to be met with a friendly smile and an enthusiastic “Jambo” 100% of the time. If you need anything, you just need to look up and someone is there to assist. A big thank you to everyone at Shanuo, but especially to Na who brought my breakfast every morning and who I had lovely chats with, to Daniel who cut copious amounts of fresh aloe vera to tend my sun burn, and of course to the manager, Gillian, who is energetic, friendly and builds meaningful connections with her guests which she uses to tailor her travel tips especially to your needs. This team creates an atmosphere that truly makes you feel as though you’re ‘coming home’. There’s so much more that I could say, but anyone reading this will begin to think I’m exaggerating. I’m really not. Do yourself a favour and just book! I’ll certainly be coming back here on my next Zanzibar adventure.

Friendly staff. Beautiful place for people who enjoys peace and quiet.

Amazing lodge with beautiful garden and nicely designed rooms (the bathroom outside was an additional attraction). Staff is very kind and friendly - greetings to Veronica, Idris and Kalista for making our stay even greater. Sagando is also very close to the beach - just a few minutes walk. I recommend it to everyone.

Beautiful decor,clean, modern,lovely well presented breakfast, beautiful pool and shower,very relaxing,lots of affectionate cats

Everything was good, we will come back.

Everything about this lodge was amazing! The area was beautiful. The rooms were simple but nice with a lot of space. The gardens were very pretty and the pool was really refreshing in the evenings. You could hear all the wildlife from bed at night. I didn't walk anywhere, but it was possible to walk/bike to the nearby beaches. The lodge was able to drive us for a cheap price to wherever we wanted to go. They also organized snorkeling trips and boat rides. Plus, I got a free tour when I arrived. I only ate at the lodge and it was perfect. Nice breakfast with fresh fruit. I loved the staff! So friendly. They even brought me fresh cut aloe for my sunburns.

AmaIng place. Really paradise. Great voew, simple But clean bungalows next to the beach. Very friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price!

Excellent hotel with excellent location located in calm and safe location,extremely clean & comfortable . Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by the friendly reception staff ,he made my trip more interesting with his advices & tips about the city ,supermarket ,shops,restaurants bars are within walking distance. Would definetely recommend this hotel to everybody! It's a true sample of excellent hospitality. Thank you again for all stafffor going just that little step extra for the guests!!!

The coziest and cutest little villa in a perfect location, just a few minutes' walk from the beach with everything you need on the Main Street. The friendliest dog lives on the property, together with the cutest little cat. We’ve been hanging out for 3 weeks straight with these furry friends. The staff was wonderful, nice, and always helpful. The rooms were clean. Breakfast was superb, with fresh fruit every day, coffee, your choice of eggs, and pancakes. We left Nakupenda Villa with a heavy heart; it felt like home to us, and we can’t wait to come back asap!

Everything. The staff is amazing, very kind and welcoming. the food is super tasty including the breakfast, amazing. the room clean and super comfortable. We loved this place!