“Never again!!!”
Breakfast is good, and the coffee is tasty, but only when there’s electricity. When there’s no electricity, the breakfast options become very limited. You won’t get juice or coffee, and the tea selection is reduced to just one type — not even basic black or green tea was offered. If you enjoy sleeping on a hard mattress, that’s a plus. Beyond that, I can’t say anything good about this place. First of all, the owner is extremely unpleasant and seems to live in a world of her own rules. The staff appear very tense, almost as if they are working under harsh conditions, creating a constant sense of unease. Secondly, and most importantly, something that is not mentioned on their listing is that they do not have a power generator. As a result, most of the time, there is no electricity or water on the premises. Due to this, we ended our stay after just two nights. The owner blatantly lied about when the electricity would return and refused to refund us. We had to contact , explain the situation, and eventually got a partial refund through them. The cleanliness and hygiene here are seriously lacking, primarily because of the frequent lack of water and electricity. Additionally, the inner courtyard is surrounded by several large garbage dumps that are not separated from the living area. The view and smell are extremely unpleasant. At night, it is necessary to keep the doors closed because rats run around the building. There are also serious concerns about the hygiene of the café’s food. Old freezers are placed in shared spaces where anyone can open them. Access to private rooms requires climbing steep stairs that resemble a ladder, making it a very dangerous place. As for the beach and the sea in this area, they are far from appealing. The seabed is soft and muddy, and the sand on the beach is dirty—probably the worst beach I have seen in Zanzibar. To end on a lighter note, there is no electricity, no water, but you can purchase water from the café for $2 per bottle, even though the standard price at other hotels is $1. I would advise the owner to try being more pleasant, learn how to compromise, and realize that much better accommodations can be found for a similar price. Also, stop claiming that your breakfast is worth $10 just because you set the price that high—it’s really worth $2–$4 at best
Robertas·1年前