Zanzibar Pearl
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Recently renovated (and renamed) beach lodge on one of the island's finest beaches on Zanzibar's north-eastern shoreline - a great value choice for beach lovers who prefer a laid-back vibe!
We love the stunning pool area with it's adjacent bar and restaurant area - the perfect place to while away many happy hours!
Situated on a great stretch of idyllic palm-lined beach with sand the consistency of talcum powder - this is the real-life version of the idyllic picture that most people have in their heads when they think of Zanzibar!
Day trips for snorkelling on the prime reefs at nearby Mnemba island are easily arranged
The lodge gets consistent rave reviews for the delicious food on offer here!
If you don't fancy the standard suites, then the Oyster Villas and the Pearl Villa are some of the most original rooms on the island - the Pearl Villa in particular is perfect for honeymooners!
There's a more sociable ambience with less self-absorbed honeymooners than some other lodges
Pity that the Oyster Suites and Oyster Villas are not right on the beach (although they’d probably cost more then)
With any change of ownership, we'll obviously have to wait a little while to see exactly how smoothly the lodge runs under its new management
swop stories around the sociable bar over an ice-cold Kili or take your drink and flop down into one of the cosy alcoves that are invitingly spread under the makuti thatch
Now under new ownership and renovated in 2019 whilst being renamed Zanzibar Pearl (for many years it was known as "Matemwe Beach Village"), this lodge occupies a lovely position on the island's famous north-east coast with views across the turquoise lagoon to Mnemba Island. There's something here for just about everyone - for people watching their pennies there are the 8 Oyster Suites (the only rooms without aircon) set back in the garden; but we would rather go for one of the 10 Pearl Suites overlooking the beach and with air-con; then there's the 6 Deluxe Pearl Suites overlooking the swimming pool; pay a bit more still and you can stay in the very imaginatively designed Oyster Villas (5 in total); and finally, for a really romantic treat, the lodge boasts the fantastic Pearl Villa or Villa Lulu, which are real favourites for honeymoon couples with private plunge pools and more private locations just off the beach. Add in a great dive centre, excellent pool and a couple of lively bars and the consistently excellent guest reviews aren't hard to understand!
With relatively easy access to the famed reefs of Mnemba, at night you can swop stories of your day around the sociable bar over an ice-cold Kili or take your drink and flop down into one of the cosy alcoves that are invitingly spread under the makuti thatch. The lodge’s signature Dawa cocktail comes highly recommended – a deceptively innocent tasting but potentially lethal concoction of vodka, freshly squeezed lime juice and honey – stir well and enjoy!
Meals are taken down at very welcoming main lodge complex. The main lounge area lining the beach is inviting, whether you just want to relax with a good book, play one of the board games that stud the area, or have a chat with some of your fellow guests. Once ensconced in the piles of comfortable blue cushions you’ll find it increasingly difficult to persuade your body to do anything more than stretch for another sip of ice-cold Kilimanjaro.
With a great new pool area complete with very cool bar, there’s also a ready escape from the heat of day during the low tides which affect the east coast. Add in delicious food and unfailingly friendly service and what more could you ask for?
Please note that the package prices you see including return flights from Johannesburg, accommodation and transfers are INDICATIVE prices based on mid-season airfares and mid-season room rates - these fluctuate throughout the year as do exchange rates, so please enquire with us for an accurate price based on your specific dates of travel
Children aged 0-2: stay free of charge
Children aged 3-12: 30% of adult rate