SOFIA SEA VIEW - Beach Boutique Hotel by Sofia Collection

Hotels
8.5 (90 reviews)
Pwani Mchangani , Pwani Mchangani , tz

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Supervised childcare/activities
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Self parking (surcharge)
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 90 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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Razia Meer • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Nastasija • couple • it
10
Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno meraviglioso a Zanzibar e ci siamo trovati benissimo sotto ogni aspetto. La posizione del
Pros:

La posizione di fronte al mare il cibo molto buone e fresco e il titolare della struttura molto gentile e disponibile

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Fedex • couple • it
8
Pros:

Colazione molto ricca, la posizione dell'hotel di fronte al mare. Staff gentilissimo e sempre disponibile.
Ottima struttura, piccola e intima. Rilassante.

Cons:

Tutto ok.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • at
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Tineke • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel en erg schoon.

Cons:

Er waren wat dingen kapot. Maar het meeste is na melding gemaakt.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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alain • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Personnel adorable et aux petits soins. Petits déjeuners copieux et bons. Chambre agréable et très propre. Les repas très bons aussi.

Cons:

La salle de bains aurait besoin d'un petit rafraîchissement, mais correct quand même.
Attention on n'a pas pû payer avec la carte bancaire.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Vito • couple • it
10
Soggiorno semplicemente perfetto! La struttura è stupenda, con una vista mare mozzafiato che regala tramonti indimentica
Pros:

La posizione è ideale per rilassarsi e vivere il vero fascino di Zanzibar, tra mare cristallino e atmosfera paradisiaca. Un’esperienza che porterò nel cuore e che consiglio assolutamente a chi cerca relax, comfort e ospitalità.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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LMAK • solo_traveller • cd
10
Sofia un lieu fiable
Pros:

Une très bonne équipe d'acceuil et servante, très gentil... Un personnel vraiment magnifique, une chambre qui n'est pas différente de la photo bien équipée. Et un service de chambre toujours ponctuel et un chauffeur à mon service... En tout cas c'était un très bon séjour dans les apartements de Sofia

Cons:

En tout cas tout correspondait à mon attente... Ils sont vraiment amélioré

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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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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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Dries • family_with_children • be
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee