SOFIA SEA VIEW - Beach Boutique Hotel by Sofia Collection

Hotels
8.5 (83 reviews)
Pwani Mchangani , Pwani Mchangani , tz

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Beautiful beach location
Delicious food
Cons:
Electricity interruptions
Short holiday

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
The rooms are very clean and spacious, ideal for a relaxing stay.
Service
8.93
Staff members are very kind, helpful, and available, providing excellent service.
Location
8.97
Ideal location for relaxation, close to the beach, with a genuine local atmosphere.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms are comfortable and well-laid out, though the environment is a bit simple.
Amenities
7.95
Good amenities including beach loungers and organized excursions.
Value for Money
7.91
Prices are considered accessible for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Food is fresh and delicious, especially seafood; great dining atmosphere.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall a highly recommended experience, perfect for those seeking tranquility.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 04:43

Property Description

Private Beach and Outdoor Pool:
Sofia Sea View offers a stunning private beach and a year-round outdoor pool for guests to enjoy under the sun.

Delicious Dining Options:
Indulge in continental and vegetarian breakfast choices and savor Mediterranean cuisine, fish, and seafood at the on-site restaurant with a seafront bar.

Authentic Local Experience:
Nestled in a charming fishing village, our property provides a unique and authentic experience, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the true essence of Zanzibar.

Experience the allure of Zanzibar with Sofia Sea View. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the sea!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 17 years old stay for US$60 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 83 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Ledwaba • couple • za
6
The service is great 😊
Pros:

The place was spotless and the staff were genuinely warm and attentive 👌throughout. The food was outstanding cooked with real culinary skill 🍹🍛and beautifully presented. The massage💆‍♀️ session was the highlight; it was deeply ☺️ and honestly one of the best I’ve had 👌🏽

Cons:

Unfortunately the location didn’t work well for me. It’s beside a primary school, so it gets noisy early with the kids, and the nearby beach 🏖️ area wasn’t very clean😩 very unpleasant. Educate residents about conservation practices.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Lorelei • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Hotel à taille humaine, plage privée gratuit et piscine. Personnels charmants

Cons:

Peu de restaurants locaux à proximité

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
1
I did not stay at the hotel even after paying $380 for 3 night, it is that bad
Pros:

This is no where near a 5 star hotel advertised

Cons:

The whole thing, location, cleanliness, presentation, everything. So bad that i didn't even spend a night there, I had to just leave and find another hotel to stay

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Romain • family_with_children • fr
10
Merveilleux
Pros:

Une vue exceptionnelle dans un cadre paradisiaque.
Personnel aux petits soins et très agréable.
Cuisine excellente et coktail savoueureux.
Merci pour l’accueil et pour le séjour que nous avons passé. Tout était parfait.

Cons:

Il manque peut être un fauteuil ou canapé ou chaise pour s’asseoir dans la chambre.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • couple • pl
10
Fantastycznie
Pros:

Bardzo miła i fantastyczna obsługa, która dba o twój komfort na każdym kroku. Dbają o każdy szczegół zanim jeszcze dotarłam do hotelu, to byłam już za meldowana aby nie tracić czasu po przyjdzie, obsługa czekała na mnie z kolacją, mimo że bar był już zamknięty. Hotel położony w fantastycznym miejscu. W pokoju wszystkie udostępnienia takie jak lodówka, suszarka, sejf, wygodne przestronne łóżko i piękny widok na ocean

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Fanny Tindra • couple • se
9
Rekommenderar! Personalen var supertrevliga och hjälpsamma. Jättegod frukost och mat och fina rum.
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • ee
9
Lovely place
Pros:

Lively place and very friendly staff.

Cons:

A lot of power loss but it’ s not your fault. A/c was not working during those times so we got a small fan that helped us tru one night.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Federico • couple • ch
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Ho soggiornato in questo hotel per alcuni giorni e l’esperienza è stata davvero molto positiva. La struttura è curata, pulita e accogliente, con ambienti moderni ma allo stesso tempo confortevoli.

La camera era spaziosa, ben arredata e dotata di tutti i comfort necessari. Ho apprezzato particolarmente la pulizia impeccabile e l’attenzione ai dettagli. Il letto era molto comodo e ho dormito benissimo.

Il personale si è dimostrato sempre gentile, disponibile e professionale, pronto a soddisfare ogni richiesta con il sorriso.

La posizione dell’hotel è strategica, comoda sia per visitare le principali attrazioni della zona sia per spostarsi facilmente.

Consiglio vivamente questa struttura a chi cerca un soggiorno rilassante e senza pensieri. Sicuramente tornerò! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Soleymani • couple • it
10
Pros:

Tutto semplicemente magnifico!

Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno indimenticabile al Sofia Sea View e possiamo dire senza alcun dubbio che è stato tutto da 10 e lode!

La posizione fronte mare è davvero speciale: svegliarsi con la vista dell’oceano e godersi l’alba è un’esperienza unica.

Le camere sono spaziose, confortevoli e sempre pulitissime, con attenzione ai dettagli che si nota subito. La pulizia è impeccabile e questo ha reso il soggiorno ancora più piacevole.

Il personale è stato gentile, disponibile e super attento: sempre pronto ad aiutare e con un sorriso, rendendo il nostro tempo lì davvero speciale.

Il cibo è un vero punto forte: piatti saporiti, freschissimi e ben presentati, con ingredienti locali e cucina mediterranea che abbiamo amato tantissimo.

In sintesi: posizione perfetta, vista mare, ottimo cibo, pulizia top e personale superlativo. Una scelta che consigliamo assolutamente a chi vuole un soggiorno rilassante e speciale a Zanzibar!

Cons:

All perfect

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Thebosscouple22 • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were wonderful, the facilities great and right on the beach.

Cons:

The frequency of the power cuts. The hotel had a generator but that trips out the Air conditioning in the room that we were staying in. This made it unbearable to sleep comfortably.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Dries • family_with_children • be
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Eliott • extended_group • fr
10
À refaire
Pros:

L’emplacement le personnel toute les facilités

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
9
Genau das was wir uns gewünscht haben, wenn wir wieder nach Sansibar reisen, dann ins Sofia Sea View
Pros:

Hilfsbereitschaft, Service, Sauberkeit.
Es ist sehr angenehm dort, weil kein Massentourismus.
Küche ist sehr gut, was Auswahl, Qualität und Preis/Leistung betrifft.

Cons:

Leider immer wieder Stromausfälle durch Loadshedding, da kann aber der Inhaber (Antonio) nichts dafür. Er betreibt einen eigenen Stromgenerator und deckt damit die Grundbedarfe an Elektizität (Kühlschrank, Licht, Wasserpumpe, usw.).

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ester • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Il posto è ideale per chi cerca puro relax, immerso in un villaggio di pescatori autentico, fuori dai classici circuiti turistici. Qui si respira un’atmosfera vera, a contatto con la popolazione locale, semplice e genuina, perfetta per staccare davvero e rallentare i ritmi.
Le escursioni sono molto belle e ben organizzate. Avendo scelto la pensione completa, a pranzo ci è stato sempre fornito un comodo lunch box da viaggio. La sera è particolarmente piacevole cenare all’esterno del proprio appartamento, con le cameriere che portano direttamente il cibo scelto: un’atmosfera molto bella e familiare.
Il cibo è buono, soprattutto a base di pesce. Ottima anche la pasta, davvero molto buona: basta chiedere al cuoco di cuocerla leggermente meno.
Le stanze sono ampie, confortevoli e molto pulite, ideali per un soggiorno rilassante.
Complimenti a Remo per la grande disponibilità e per l’impegno costante nel risolvere tempestivamente qualsiasi eventuale disagio, e ad Antonio, il proprietario, per l’accoglienza calorosa e attenta.
Un ringraziamento speciale anche alle cameriere Cecilia e Miracle, sempre molto gentili, sorridenti e disponibili.
Consigliatissimo a chi ama la tranquillità, l’autenticità e il mare.

Cons:

Perfetto

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Ester • family_with_children • it
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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zizhou • family_with_children • zw
8
Wonderfull stay overally
Pros:

location is grat close to the beach

Cons:

This is common now in Zanzibar. Electricity problems and generator nreakdowns

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

We felt very comfortable at the Sofia Sea View Hotel for 11 days. The location of the rooms overlooking the sea and their layout on the grounds are fantastic. All the staff, especially Mr. Abdullah, Mrs. Miracle, and Mrs. Cecilia, were always available, very kind and helpful.

Breakfast and dinner we used were freshly prepared and very tasty. We enjoyed using the provided beach loungers to relax and swimming in the sea and the pool. Because the seaside area isn't bordered by a wall but thankfully only by a low hedge, we quickly felt connected to the local life. We could watch the fishermen heading out at sunrise, and a "swimming school" organized by the villagers themselves. Of course, there are also quite a few local guides offering their services to organize various excursions to local attractions.

The most important and frequently used words are "pole, pole" and "hakuna matata," which perfectly reflect the spirit and atmosphere that pervades the area.

Apart from a few brief interruptions in electricity and water supply, which were promptly resolved by the staff, this accommodation is a little gem and deserves an unconditional recommendation.

Cons:

The holiday was too short - but the hotel is certainly not to blame for that.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda isabel • couple • it
10
Hermosa vista al mar, comida fresca, dormitorios limpios
Pros:

La vista al mar es una de las cosas que me fascinó. Los platos en el menú eran muy deliciosos y frescos los cócteles muy ricos creo que una de las cosas que más me hizo sentir cómoda, fue la atención por Miracle y el otro chico de la recepción me sentí muy segura ya que cualquier servicio o producto que yo quisiera comprar fuera del Hotel Los chicos que trabajan ahí me recomendaban todo el tiempo estaban al pendiente que yo tuviera una estancia cómoda y feliz. Al costado hay un colegio de niños donde puedes preguntar y poder entrar a ver las instalaciones. También es otra cosa que me gustó mucho. Tomé los Tours con Sofia Seaview porque me siento más segura y los precios son muy accesibles. Los masajes relajantes es otro servicio que tome con ellos para relajarme y estar en relax, pues es esa la razón por la que vine, para conectar con la naturaleza y estar en relax. Gracias por todo.

Cons:

Todo súper bien

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Noureddine • family_with_children • be
10
Zeer tevreden
Pros:

Alles was heel goed personeel heel behulpzaam kamer zeer proper direct aan het strand/zee vergeet zekers niet om de massage te doen massage op de strand zeer rustgevend

2025-12-27 • via Nuitee