Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Pros: The property was excellent and well-maintained. Food was great, and the pool and beach didn't disappoint! It's a bit of a drive from the airport/city centre, but that's the case with most resorts in Zanzibar. Cons: Service. We were asked to pay 3 dollars for each dental kit. Never before in a hotel have I been asked to pay for a dental kit - that was unusual. WiFi connection was patchy

Very nice hotel. Worth the money. Good location and good service.

The Zoi Boutique Hotel is first class. We liked it so much that we extended our stay several times. The hotel area was perfectly maintained and the rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. The location directly at the beach with marvellous white sand couldn’t be better. The food was delectable, wonderfully presented with an attractive, daily changing menu. And Gina, the best chef on the island, was fulfilling all our special wishes. But the best of all is the staff: All of them are very well trained, competent, exceptionally friendly and their dedication to their job is impressive.

Zoi is a very special property that feels like a luxurious home away from home. While the property is gorgeous and wonderful, it is the people that make it exceptional. The genuine kindness and desire to make your stay absolutely wonderful are memories that will stay with me forever. I will truly miss the lovely people I met at Zoi. Nice, the receptionist, goes out of her way constantly to make sure you are totally happy with your stay at Zoi. I assumed she was the manager, that is how good she is! She was handling everything as if she were the manager, from scheduling to problem solving water pressure issues to making change to overseeing staff to well, I can't think of anything she wasn't up for handling! The lovely girls who take care of the rooms make up the bed everyday with the most lovely designs using flowers and towels! It's those little extra special touches! The restaurant has wonderful food and plenty of it! The menu changes daily, although they have some staples as well. Jean, the chef, is amazing. The wait staff are so attentive but not overbearing at all. You can linger as long as you like with that beautiful ocean view. I especially enjoyed talking to Neema, she was just the sweetest! My only issue had nothing to do with the hotel, but the beach out front. It is not a great swimming beach because of the sea urchins (though you can wear shoes) and the tides are tricky. It's certainly beautiful though and makes for the most spectacular sunrises.

We didn't slept there, only dinner there. We eat a wonderful seafood plate with Lobster Octopus Fish Shrims Calamares Rice with Coconut and Curry Sauce Potatoe Ships All for 45 USD for 2 persons. Our best meal in Zanzibar! Totally recommend this place to eat. Eunice, wonderful waiter!

My husband, son and I stayed here for 3 nights to end our Tanzanian adventure. After 11 days on safari, we were looking forward to relaxing and we chose the perfect place! This hotel is absolutely beautiful, set in stunning lush green surroundings on the edge of the talcum powder white sand. We had two rooms - rooms 12 (upstairs) and room 13 (downstairs). Room 12 has a lovely view over the two pools and down to the beach and sea - highly recommended! We never struggled to get a sunbed, despite there not being many and the staff were always happy to bring one up from the beach if anyone needed one. Both pools were lovely - although I couldn't touch the bottom of one of them, it was very deep. There was a wide choice of food for dinner and a broad cocktail menu too! The restaurant itself is a huge, wooden structure which is very impressive with a mezzanine floor for relaxed drinking. Breakfast was a feast! You are presented with a plate of fresh fruit and a basket of different breads with spreads, you help yourself to drinks, then choose a hot meal - I highly recommend the poached egg on a cheese muffin (more of a bread roll) with caramelised onion! The staff in reception were very helpful and arranged a taxi for us to The Rock restaurant (very cool experience!). If you want to relax and just soak up the sun and eat good food, this is the place for you! We loved it!

I had the most amazing experience at ZOI HOTEL. The hotel is so beautiful, just by the beach which is perfect. The decoration is lovely, it is very clean and the staff is amazing, I had such great time with Nice and Edward. All is PERFECT, I truly recommand. Be sure I will be back :-)

This hotel is very beautiful, nestled at Surrounded by lush vegetation and animated by lovely and very professional people. My chef cooks wonderfully well. Breakfasts are a great time. The decor is very elegant. The beach is right in front , an immensity of white sand. Spécial mention to Eunice, Naima , the chef And the Two girls at welcome desk who have made for us this Stay unforgettable. We felt in a big family.