Reviews of Mangrove Lodge

We loved the location, the garden, and beach area are really well kept and taken care of. The views are absolutely stunning.

As everyone’s already mentioned the road to get to the lodge is quite challenging but it’s worth it and not the owners fault as it’s the government’s responsibility to fix it.

A lot nicer than on the pictures. The area is amazing, very large property with real jungle vibes & so many cosy areas to relax. The restaurant is cosy and has a good offering of various foods. It's also very nice that you are still connected to the local life on the beach & the little boat restoration area next to the hotel. The sultan palace ruins are also beautiful. The owners are very nice and you can see they care about the property and surroundings, perserving as much as possible of the nature. We especially liked the outside shower with only lush green surrounding us.

The road there is bad, but it's worth it. The bed was two separate matrasses with a hard part in the middle which was not great. Food preparation takes a long time, but they inform you about this & advice you to order one hour in advance.

The breakfast was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and a great start to the day. The location couldn’t be better, with easy access to everything and consistently good food throughout. The beach area was truly exceptional, offering stunning sunsets that were best enjoyed with a cold beer in hand. A perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.

There was lots of bugs after sunset. No water in the rooms, you have to go get water at the restaurant by bottle. The worst road from the main road to the lodge i have ever seen, 20min drive (1km)

The hotel itself was wonderful the grounds are fantastic and my room was lovely. There are two bars and a good swimming pool. It is located on a small beach but the hotel has a lovely sandy area looking over the beach which is lovely and has great sunbeds. A beautiful hotel for totally chilling for a few days

The road to get to it is terrible, definitely needs sorting out. There is nothing else really around it so you have to eat and drink in their restaurant which I thought was expensive. There was a problem with electricity most days but this was a minor inconvenience.

The nature and beauty, it was tastefully decorated

It was far from everything else and stonetown and the airport

We had a great time at Mangrove lodge, such a special place! The owners and staff are super kind, the lodge is wonderful and unique, with nature and history and very tasty dishes at the restaurant.

Hotel owner and his family are very welcome & helpful with the hotel staff.

The logd organisation

Get down to the beach front, it’s the best part! The beach is full of life evenings and there are plenty of comfortable places to hang out and have a drink. I particularly liked the range of different lying / seating options.

It’s not something to put you off, just be aware that the road to get to the lodge is a bit tricky so plan accordingly.

Very well kept and surrounded by many plants

Difficult to reach

An idyllic, quiet location right in the middle of the mangrove. A warm welcome from all the staff working there. Spacious, comfortable, and clean rooms with an outdoor shower. The breakfasts and all the meals were delicious and tasty. Everything was perfect, like a dream. I felt in peace at home.

Lovely lodge and the staff were very helpful and welcoming. The surroundings are beautiful and the accommodation is very clean and has everything that you need.

The road to the lodge is in bad condition so will asd time to your journey but the lodge is worth the effort.

The site is very beautiful.

The food was not good enough. Limited options. Breakfast undercooked or overcooked and dry.

Quiet, comfortable, authentic, unique location and lodging. Beautiful views. Clean. Beautiful sunset view. Fresh food. Good drinks

No refrigerator, although not required. Undeveloped road, so not entirely good for walking. Need transport

An incredible garden, welcoming hosts, perfect sunset spot.

The beach isn’t good for swimming

I had an amazing stay at Mangrove Lodge. The property is spacious and surrounded by nature, making it the perfect spot to unwind. On one side, the harbor is serene and offers a glimpse of local life, and on the other side, the beach is quiet and nearly empty—a true luxury. My room was large, clean, and thoughtfully designed (the outdoor shower was a highlight!). The breakfast was excellent, with a great variety—especially the delicious vegetarian options—and the other meals were just as tasty. A special thanks to the owners for the lovely conversations, and to the fantastic team for making my stay so enjoyable.

This property was like something out of The White Lotus!! A 5* resort without the insane price point! The attention to detail and attentiveness of the staff was amazing!! It’s incredibly hard to fault. If you’re thinking of staying just do it and give yourself a treat!! Eating dinner on the beach, the sunsets, the access to the beach (literally 2 steps off the hotel deck), the gorgeous pool, the bar, the access to facilities for transport (boat, taxi), the always polite and attentive staff and their willingness to go out of their way. Had a fantastic time here with the group I stayed with. Extra plus for the outside rainfall shower

Location is a plus or minus depending on your plans. A plus if you just want to stay at the hotel and relax, a minus if you want to explore Zanzibar (although never short of options to get to go exploring) and the only other thing is the dirt road to get to the hotel which is already well described in reviews but does give the hotel a certain character

Location by the beach, lush gardens, very peaceful and hidden away. The highlight was our group dinner by the beach!

Stunning location, each hut area was so secluded from others, beautifully tended gardens, such polite and friendly staff, wonderful food … so many great memories of our restorative stay at Mangrove Lodge!