The Beach Crab Resort

Hotels
6.9 (13 reviews)
Ushongo Village Beach Road , Pangani , tz

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Tour desk
Packed lunches
Table tennis
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Lack of preparation
Poor service quality
Ugly rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some guests praising it while others mentioned issues with lack of preparation and cleanliness.
Service
2
Highly negative feedback on service, with guests expressing extreme disappointment, disrespectful staff, and poor service quality.
Location
8
Positive feedback on the location, particularly the proximity to Ushongo Bay and key landmarks.
Room Quality
2
Guests complained about ugly rooms, lack of preparation, and overall poor room quality.
Amenities
3
Limited amenities mentioned, with issues such as lack of water and poor overall service.
Value for Money
3.5
Mixed reviews on value for money, with some guests highly disappointed and others mentioning poor service and amenities for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Generally positive feedback on food quality, but some guests mentioned lack of preparation and variety.
Overall Experience
3.5
Overall negative experience reported, with guests expressing disappointment with service, cleanliness, and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 07:56

Property Description

Luxurious Garden and Terrace

Nestled in Pangani, The Beach Crab Resort offers a serene escape with its lush garden and inviting terrace. Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings as you unwind and relax during your stay.

Exciting Leisure Activities

Indulge in a variety of leisure activities at the hotel, from friendly games of table tennis to thrilling rounds of billiards. There's never a dull moment at The Beach Crab Resort, ensuring a fun-filled experience for all guests.

Convenient Dining Options

Savor a delightful continental breakfast each morning at the property's restaurant, setting the perfect tone for a day of exploration and relaxation. With Pangani Ferry (North) just a short distance away, convenience meets comfort at The Beach Crab Resort.

Ready to experience the charm of The Beach Crab Resort? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 13 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 2
Location: 8
Room Quality: 2
Amenities: 3
Value for Money: 3.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 3.5
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Walker • solo traveller • gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Friendly staff
Especially Mudi
Good food
Beautiful Ushongo Bay

Cons:

Lack of fan in Banda

2025-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Tamia • young couple • tz
1
Bad
2024-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Tamia • family with young children • tz
1
Unsatisfied
Pros:

Nothing,There is no service at all!! i’m highly disappointed!! The workers are very disrespectful & rude..We booked at 1 pm in the afternoon and we arrived at the resort at 8 & there was no preparation for rooms or food..the rooms are ugly,There is no water around the property as well…

Cons:

The service was very poor,The workers are not welcoming,there is no service,there is no water,everything is just bad in general…a very horrible place

2024-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family with young children • gb
7
Great - get away from it all.
Pros:

Location right on the beach, surrounded by wildlife with monkeys climbing over the bungalows.
We had 2 double rooms - it said shared bathroom but we had a bathroom in both rooms.
The food was fantastic and the staff very helpful.
Quiet and peaceful - a complete break from it all.

Cons:

No wifi - but we knew this before we arrived. There are places close by that you can go to to use wifi if you buy a drink.
Not the easiest place to reach by public transport - but what an experience! ( we were back packing)
We changed our itinerary and instead of travelling to Dar Es Salem went direct by boat to Zanzibar arranged by Captain Rahim (tour guide) which was a great option and only took 2 hours and at a great price.

2024-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Anita • solo traveller • hr
10
Beautiful natural resort perfect for relaxation
Pros:

If you are searching for remote quiet relaxing beach- this is for you. I loved everything. The staff is extremely friendly. Madam cook is excellent, she really tried to indulge my preferences, the cabin is lovely like all the facilities: minimalist intervention in natural sandy surroundings, natural materials . The monkeys are all around, sound of bush babies at night made this stay unique.

2024-07-08 • via Nuitee
M
Miranda • young couple • tz
8
Very good
Pros:

Location is super. Nice and friendly staff. Diner was sublime.

2024-05-23 • via Nuitee
B
Borja • young couple • gb
10
Amazing!!!!!
Pros:

Such a great experience with Emmanuel and the rest of the crew. Amazing place and attention.

2024-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Lika • with friends • de
9
A little peaceful paradise
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful and the location is right at the beach with an amazing view.

2024-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Nsia • young couple • tz
10
Exceptional
2023-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Tim • young couple • de
5
Passable
Cons:

it seemed like this was a quite nice place a few years ago! but when we arrived there was no staff at the location to find! We had to wait 30-60 minutes till somebody arrived! (The person was really kind and arranged everything for the next day to go to Zanzibar) It also looked like the room we booked was the only clean one the other ones were a total mess! the place looked like we were the first guests since a few weeks or even months. so all in all it could be a wonderful and lonely place to relax and even to have a really good time when some more guests would stay there and the place get a renovation. One last thing to say: There was no drinking water a the accommodation!! and you have to drive half an hour to buy some. we were lucky to bring our own but this is an absolutely no go

2023-03-03 • via Nuitee
J
Jinx • solo traveller • us
6
Pleasant
2023-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • family with young children • tz
7
Good
2022-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Faggiola • young couple • fr
7
Great setting but room for improvement
Pros:

The setting was gorgeous. It’s a lovely place to stay at and relax.
The food was very good too, we were very happy with that.

Cons:

The salty showers! For 40$, we should be able to shower after swimming in the ocean (which is very salty)
We liked it enough to stay but I think it is not acceptable.

The staff was not always very friendly and helped us arrange the trip to Zanzibar ( for a lot more money than the normal price of course) but didn’t seem to care enough about helping guests, which is a shame.

2022-12-19 • via Nuitee