Zanzibar
#2
Avoid The Residence like the plague, we had the misfortune of staying there two nights and it's one of my worst hotel experiences ever. Crowded by the pool, awful food and service and the rooms and public areas are shabby and unkempt.
#5
OK. Will seriously consider it, but we are three persons and I cannot even find a stay longer (4 for 2) or "kids for free"-offer (well, maybe not relevant anymore as our son is 15) so an alternative would be great.
#6
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
#7
#8
I have a friend who stayed here: https://www.whitesandvillas.com/ and loved it.
#10
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,735
I have not stayed at the Park Hyatt Zanzibar, but recent reports are encouraging.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Park Hyatt Zanzibar REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#11
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
I am kinda surprised because I did book a client less than 2 months ago at the Residence, and they were extremely happy. There have also been a few good comments on this proerty FWIW. They booked a 2 BR villa with pool for the 5 of them and truly liked it. Their previous trip was Alila Jabal Akhdar, just to put things in perspective.
Of course Mnemba is the best. But like you indicated, it also comes at a cost when travelling with children. In general I do feel like many travellers here are focused on travelling as a couple. Nothing wrong with that and may you all enjoy your trips. But keep in mind that some of us are actually 4, 5 or even more. So we need to at least double our budget.
Did you have a look at the Asilia properties? https://www.asiliaafrica.com/east-af...afari/zanzibar
Also barefoot luxury and much more of the beaten path. If you want more details, just let me know!
I would stay away from the many, many all-in tourist traps like the ones in LHW, Xanadu (sorry Mac!) ... Zanzibar is indeed very touristy and is sold as an AI destination for EU package travellers. Be aware!
Of course Mnemba is the best. But like you indicated, it also comes at a cost when travelling with children. In general I do feel like many travellers here are focused on travelling as a couple. Nothing wrong with that and may you all enjoy your trips. But keep in mind that some of us are actually 4, 5 or even more. So we need to at least double our budget.
Did you have a look at the Asilia properties? https://www.asiliaafrica.com/east-af...afari/zanzibar
Also barefoot luxury and much more of the beaten path. If you want more details, just let me know!
I would stay away from the many, many all-in tourist traps like the ones in LHW, Xanadu (sorry Mac!) ... Zanzibar is indeed very touristy and is sold as an AI destination for EU package travellers. Be aware!
#12
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
I have not stayed at the Park Hyatt Zanzibar, but recent reports are encouraging.
Park Hyatt Zanzibar REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Park Hyatt Zanzibar REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#13
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
consider somewhat to the south ?
private island
- andbeyond mnemba - Zanzibar Archipelago
- azura quilalea - Quirimbas Archipelago
- anantara medjumbe - Quirimbas Archipelago
not private island >
- vamizi - andbeyond - Quirimbas Archipelago
benguerra - Bazaruto Archipelago
- andbeyond
- azura
- Bazaruto - anantara - Bazaruto Archipelago
(andbeyond may offer multi destination discount)
edit - ah, no nonstop flights from zanzibar to pemba
private island
- andbeyond mnemba - Zanzibar Archipelago
- azura quilalea - Quirimbas Archipelago
- anantara medjumbe - Quirimbas Archipelago
not private island >
- vamizi - andbeyond - Quirimbas Archipelago
benguerra - Bazaruto Archipelago
- andbeyond
- azura
- Bazaruto - anantara - Bazaruto Archipelago
(andbeyond may offer multi destination discount)
edit - ah, no nonstop flights from zanzibar to pemba
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Sep 21, 2018 at 3:01 pm
#15
consider somewhat to the south ?
private island
- andbeyond mnemba - Zanzibar Archipelago
- azura quilalea - Quirimbas Archipelago
- anantara medjumbe - Quirimbas Archipelago
not private island >
- vamizi - andbeyond - Quirimbas Archipelago
benguerra - Bazaruto Archipelago
- andbeyond
- azura
- Bazaruto - anantara - Bazaruto Archipelago
(andbeyond may offer multi destination discount)
private island
- andbeyond mnemba - Zanzibar Archipelago
- azura quilalea - Quirimbas Archipelago
- anantara medjumbe - Quirimbas Archipelago
not private island >
- vamizi - andbeyond - Quirimbas Archipelago
benguerra - Bazaruto Archipelago
- andbeyond
- azura
- Bazaruto - anantara - Bazaruto Archipelago
(andbeyond may offer multi destination discount)
We only have a week, so we will stay in Zanzibar I think.