Hotel Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Club
Hotel Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Club Kod hotelu: ZNZMAPE Zanzibar
A white beach with powdered sand, an intensely blue ocean, a tropical garden with palm trees and bougainvillea, the smell of the famous Zanzibar spices are just an introduction to an unforgettable holiday. Intimate, with a pleasant club formula, it is an excellent place for a family holiday. Having fun together during sports activities and entertainment programs, an excellent atmosphere created by satisfied guests from all over the world, and friendly service allow you to fully enjoy the African sun. The low-rise buildings of the hotel and comfortable rooms in bungalows are maintained in the elegance and simplicity of the local style. The hotel is known for its good cuisine, you should definitely try the exotic dishes of the local Swahili cuisine. You will fall in love at first sight here, because "mapenzi" in Swahili means "love".
Offer advantages
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5.4
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5.4
97% rated good or very good
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Zanzibar
The magic of the African continent manifests itself here in most spectacular way. The incredible turquoise colour of the Indian Ocean and the white sand of coral beaches - this is the flagship of Zanzibar. Called the Island of Spices, it is an archipelago of tropical islands that are part of Tanzania and is located only 25-50 km from its coast.
Description
LOCATION: approx. 1 km from the village of Pwani Michangani, approx. 3 km from the small village of KIWENGWA, on a hill descending to the beach; approx. 45 km from the airport in Zanzibar.
BEACH: Mahonda Beach, public, white, fine sand, gently shelving beach, approx. 200 m from the hotel reception, access through the hotel garden, in a separate section: free umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels.
HOTEL: four-star, elegant and modern, built 1996, renovated in 2021, 87 rooms including 19 Swahili, 38 Superior and 30 Beach Villa, spacious lobby, 24-hour reception, The Palma main restaurant - buffet meals, international cuisine with an African corner, highchairs for children available, vegetarian dishes, pizzeria Nakupenda - à la carte, highchairs for children available (open during lunch and dinner; earlier reservation required) , Suli-Suli - on the beach, seafood and fish (open 19.30-21.30; additionally payable), Hibiscus - pool bar, Upepo bar on the beach, by the reception - water pipe, Arabic coffee (additionally payable); boutique with jewelry, souvenirs and clothing; conference room for 20 people, terrace overlooking the garden, free wireless Internet in indicated places; extra charges: Internet cafe (approx. 7 EUR / 30 min.), laundry; level differences and stairs occur on the premises of the hotel - not recommended for people with mobility limitations; credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard.
ROOM: standard Swahili: 2-person (1 extra bed for a child available), approx. 25 m², elegant, well-kept, in African style, individually controlled air-conditioning, bathroom (shower, wc; hairdryer), mosquito net, telephone, mini-bar (filled upon arrival), coffee / tea set , safe; free cot for children up to 2 years old on order before arrival; balcony or terrace (table and chairs); garden view; superior: 2-person 25-30 m², standard Swahili room furnishing, side sea-view in some rooms; villa beach front: 2-person (1 or 2 extra beds for children available), approx. 35 m², completely renovated, by the beach, standard Swahili room furnishing, additionally: TV, wireless Internet, mini-bar (filled up daily), frontal sea-view; rooms: superior and villa beach front at an extra charge.
SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT: swimming pool, fresh water, approx. 400 m², depth 0.3-1.5 m, umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses and towels available by the pool free of charge; beach volleyball, table tennis, canoes, sports and recreational animations.
ALL INCLUSIVE: buffet breakfast (7.30-10.00), lunch (13.00-15.00), buffet dinner (19.30-21.30) in the main restaurant; snacks in bars (12.00-18.00); soft drinks (10.00-24.00) and local alcoholic drinks (12.00-24.00); lunch at the Nakupenda restaurant (advance reservation required).
CONTACT: 0025/5774414268, www.planhotel.com
- beach service
- Wi-Fi
The hours of serving meals provided in the offer and the functioning of individual elements of the hotel infrastructure may be subject to slight changes due to seasonality, weather conditions, guests' requests or force majeure, over which the hotelier will have no control. em>
* Information on the official categorization of the hotel can be found in the description of the facilities presented ("Hotel" section) and it is consistent with the categorization used in a given country. Each country uses its own criteria for awarding a specific category.
Local excursions
Stone Town and Spice Tour — city of stone is a presentation of the rich culture and history of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the past 200 years. Here, every building, every window and door tells its own story. The city is a symbol of the fight against slavery, as it was one of the main centres of slave trade in East Africa. A stroll through the narrow streets of Stone Town, a visit to the urban market, visiting the Museum in one of Sultan's Palaces, free time for shopping. Then, the programme includes visiting one of the largest plantations in Zanzibar, where cloves, vanilla, coconut nuts, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, herbs, ornamental plants and tropical fruits are cultivated. Day trip. Price - approx. 75 USD.
Josani Forest and Prison Island — a trip to Josani National Park. A walk along the natural trail through the forest, full of rare species of exotic birds, butterflies and endangered western red colobus (Colobus badius) with characteristic long hair on their head. This is one of the few places where you can encounter them. The forest is tropical in nature due to the persisting high humidity from the sea and a lot of rainfall during the rainy season, which diversifies vegetation. There are palm trees, fig trees, mahogany, ferns and mangrove trees. A visit to Prison Island, where tortoises live. There is a small beach and a reef here, excellent for snorkelling. In the local restaurant you can try i.a. seafood (for an extra charge). Day trip. Price - approx. 85 USD.
Safari Blue — an expedition on a traditional dhow boat. Sail out from the small fishing village of Fumba, which is the perfect place to start your adventure. Exploring part of the beautiful Menai Bay. While sailing on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, you can admire the wonderful sandy shores of the islands and lagoons, as well as encounter bottlenose dolphins. Stopover on one of the heavenly beaches, time for snorkelling in the transparent waters of the ocean and admiring the rich coral reef. Then a real treat with seafood, fish, lobsters. A walk to the tropical forest, where you can see a 500-year-old boabab. Short boat cruises, swimming in a lagoon and relaxation. Day trip. Price - approx. 100 USD (includes lunch and drinks).
Sunset Cruise - Setting Sun — a wonderful, romantic adventure. A cruise by local dhov boats from the village of Nungwi with one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar. Relaxation, silence and the sound of waves as well as admiration of the sunset. On-board local fruit tasting. Price - approx. 65 USD.
Safari in Tanzania - Selous (2 days) — great landscapes and nature at your fingertips. Airplane safari to Selous Park - the largest African reserve, which accounts for 5% of Tanzania's area. The main attraction of Selous park is the elephants. Here you can also meet hippos, crocodiles, lions, antelopes, and some of the last surviving black rhinos. Overnight stay in lodges on the banks of the river Rufiji, which is home to hippos and crocodiles. Price - approx. 890 USD (including flight, accommodation, meals, entry to the Selous National Park, cruise on the Rufija river).
Mkokotoni Village — an expedition to a local village to learn about the real life of the Zanzibar people and the methods of making traditional dhow boats. At the end of the day, enjoy the sunset and free time on one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, in Nungwi. Optional: visit the Aquarium with sea turtles (charged extra). Price - approx. 40 USD.
Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.