Pemba Island Travel Guide

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Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Photo by Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo
Pemba Eco Lodge
Pemba Eco Lodge
3.5 out of 5
Shamiani Island, Kengeja, Pemba Island
Stay at this 3.5-star beach lodge in Pemba Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and a private beach. Popular attraction Shamiani Island Beach is ...
Expedia's webpage description of hotel is wrong
"Expedia said flights included in the price, booked two flights, hotel from 12/26/17 to 1/02/2018, only trouble there was a third flight required at a cost of $360US not include in the price, yet it said flights included,. That is where the trouble began. We couuld not get to the Hotel as booked, ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2018

Pemba Eco Lodge
Pemba Paradise
Pemba Paradise
3 out of 5
Pemba Makangale, Pemba Island
Stay at this 3-star spa guesthouse in Pemba Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kigomasha Peninsula and Panga ...
"My husband and I stayed at Pemba Paradise for 4 nights in January 2023. There aren't a lot of options on Pemba, and of course Aiyana and Manta are the premium (and very expensive) places to stay on the northern end. Having stayed at a great number of hotels in many parts of the world, for Pemba Island ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2023

Pemba Paradise
The Aiyana
The Aiyana
5 out of 5
Makangale Beach, Pemba Island, Zanzibar
The price is ฿28,705 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
฿28,705
฿34,526 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Pemba Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Panga ya Watoro Beach and Manta ...
"Excellent stay even though it rained 2 full days while I was there. The room and grounds are gorgeous. The bathtub and outside shower are amazing. Note there’s no wifi in the villas but you can download in the main dining area. The meals were scrumptious. You will not leave hungry. The fresh juices ..."

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2023

The Aiyana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aluna Beach Apartments
Aluna Beach Apartments
4 out of 5
Nungwi Beach, 8, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nungwi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Very good property. Literally a minute away from the beach. Very welcoming and friendly staff. They did their best to make our stay comfortable. Also the complimentary breakfast at Mahi Mahi was also good. I will recommend this place to my friends and family. Try to book room 7 or 8 for the best ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Aluna Beach Apartments
Soul Paje Managed by TOC
Soul Paje Managed by TOC
4 out of 5
The Soul Africa P.O. Box 48, Paje, Unguja South Region
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Paje. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach are located ...
"Schöne moderne Appartmentanlage. 20 Minuten vom Strand und nahe an allen lokalen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Super nettes und hilfsbereites Personal."

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Soul Paje Managed by TOC
Pazuri Kendwa Beach Hotel
Pazuri Kendwa Beach Hotel
2 out of 5
Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar, Kendwa, Unguja North Region
Stay at this beach apartment in Kendwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Beliggenheten var på stranda, noe som var kjempekult. Det var heller ikke lang vei til restauranter og aktiviteter å finne på. Det var mange hyggelige folk rundt og på hotellet. Vi la merke til at lakenet hadde flere flekker, samt at store deler av hotellrommet ikke var helt rent. Aircondition bråket ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Pazuri Kendwa Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Its nature and people deserve caring visitors along ecotourism principles, its uniquely rich marine and terresterial ecosystems are in jeopardy because of lack of food security, jobs and basic public services