Mambo Ocean Resort

Hotels
8.9 (793 reviews)
Kite Beach , Pwani Mchangani , tz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Cons:
Wifi could be better
Issues with cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Overall cleanliness was satisfactory, but some reviews mentioned issues.
Service
9.45
Guests praised the friendly and attentive staff, enhancing the experience.
Location
9.29
The hotel is well-located, close to the beach and activities, as noted by several guests.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms were generally well-reviewed, with the small size mentioned positively.
Amenities
8.77
Amenities were satisfactory; however, more could be offered based on guest comments.
Value for Money
8.73
The guests felt they received good value, especially with the full board option.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food quality was highly rated, with guests enjoying a diverse menu.
Overall Experience
9.15
Guests overall had a wonderful stay, highlighting personal care from staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:40

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Ocean Views

Exceptional Dining Experience
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at our restaurant offering African, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu includes vegetarian, halal, and vegan options to cater to all preferences.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or take a stroll along the pristine Pwani Mchangani Beach. Enjoy the convenience of room service, a 24-hour front desk, and a children's playground during your stay.

Experience the epitome of comfort and hospitality at Mambo Ocean Resort. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 793 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Hannah couple nz
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Femke extended_group nl
8
We hebben genoten
Pros:

De sfeer was heel fijn, met aardig personeel.

Cons:

Als het eb is, is de zee erg ver weg. Dit hadden wij van te voren niet zo erg verwacht

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple de
10
Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team für diesen wunderschönen Aufenthalt – wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!
Pros:

Wir können ehrlich gesagt überhaupt nicht nachvollziehen, wie manche Gäste dieses Hotel so schlecht bewerten können, denn diese Bewertungen spiegeln aus unserer Sicht absolut nicht die Realität wider. Wir haben bereits viele Hotels in unterschiedlichen Ländern bereist und können sagen: Das Mambo Ocean Resort gehört für uns definitiv zu den Hotels, in denen einfach alles gestimmt hat. Wir waren insgesamt 16 Tage dort und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

Zimmer: 10/10

Wir hatten ein wunderschönes Drei-Bett-Zimmer, welches augenscheinlich renoviert worden war. Das Resort befindet sich auf dem Gelände einer ehemaligen Anlage und wurde durch Renovierungen sowie Neubauten erweitert, wodurch eine sehr schöne Mischung aus bestehender Struktur und modernisierten Bereichen entstanden ist.

Unser Zimmer war jederzeit unglaublich sauber und gepflegt. Der tägliche Service hat hier wirklich hervorragende Arbeit geleistet. Abends gab es zudem einen Mosquito-Service. Wir haben uns während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts im Zimmer sehr wohl und sicher gefühlt.

Anlage: 10/10

Die gesamte Anlage ist wunderschön gestaltet und wird von morgens bis abends mit sehr viel Liebe gepflegt. Es gibt zwei Poolbereiche: einen Poolbereich innerhalb der Anlage sowie einen großen Pool direkt am Strand.

Die Gärtnerinnen und Gärtner leisten hier wirklich großartige Arbeit. Man sieht zu jeder Tageszeit, dass viel Wert darauf gelegt wird, die Anlage sauber, grün und gepflegt zu halten. Man bekommt direkt den Eindruck einer sehr gepflegten und liebevoll gestalteten Anlage.

Service & Personal: 10/10

Der Service ist für uns einer der größten Pluspunkte des Resorts. Das gesamte Personal ist unglaublich freundlich, aufmerksam und zuvorkommend. Das Motto „Pole Pole“ (langsam, entspannt) wird hier gelebt – und genau das passt perfekt zu diesem ruhigen, authentischen Resort, in dem man einfach abschalten und runterkommen möchte.

Cons:

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2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Zuad couple es
4
Luna de miel decepcionante
Pros:

I wish I had done more research before coming here and had not been influenced so much by the reviews. This is not my first time in Zanzibar, but it is my first time staying at this resort. I will go point by point:

1. The manager is practically nonexistent. She introduced herself on the first day, but whenever you have a question or any problem, she sends you to reception, and reception sends you back to her. In the end, nobody solves anything. She spends the whole day sitting in the restaurant in front of a computer, pretending to work and ignoring everyone around her. I literally saw her do nothing during the 8 days I stayed here with my husband.
2. They never have change. They offer two payment methods: either charge it to your room or pay immediately. However, when you pay in cash, you have to wait all day to get your change back. If you don’t ask for the receipt or ask them to write it down, they won’t do it. You have to constantly remind them.
3. The most important issue for a resort like this: we had power cuts during all 8 days of our stay, several times a day and sometimes for many hours. On top of that, when there is no electricity, there is no water in the shower either. The electricity always went off, especially in our room, number 25. I complained throughout our entire stay, and they always told me “this is Africa”, but the other rooms had electricity and ours did not. They simply did not care. We could not live normally in our room: we couldn’t charge our phones, take a proper shower, watch TV, or even enjoy our honeymoon. They made our stay unbearable.
4. You can hardly enjoy the beach because it is not private. There is almost always a red flag, and there is a reason for that: every morning there is low tide and the water usually does not come back until around 2 PM, sometimes even 5 PM. It is therefore very difficult to swim here. There are countless sellers constantly approaching you, trying to sell you things.

Cons:

Manager y chicas de recepción

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Abdelilah couple ch
10
Muy Contento
Pros:

La atención de los trabajadores, la comida muy rica, un sitio muy tranquilo se duerme genial, piscinas muy bien. Todo bastante limpio y agradable

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Kyambadde couple ug
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Breakfast was great.
Venue was great and amazing

Cons:

The scene and vicinity

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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NABIL couple fr
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller us
9
Beachfront Stay With Great Value for Money!
Pros:

The resort is right on the beachfront, and for the price, it’s excellent value compared to nearby places like Neptune, which were almost three times more. It’s about an hour’s drive from the airport, but the roads are good, and check‑in was smooth. The staff were very friendly, and the rooms were spacious and clean.

Cons:

There are two swimming pools and one restaurant. There’s no gym, which might be a downside for some, but with the whole beach at your doorstep, staying active is still easy. We enjoyed the nightly entertainment, and the big screen was perfect since we visited during the World Cup. The WiFi was also reliable.Food was okay, though the options were limited. With only one restaurant and the same menu daily, it can feel repetitive, but you can visit restaurants at nearby resorts if you want more variety. Even though we were on full board, some meals and all drinks were notincluded, which was a bit surprising. There were also no designated smoking areas, which wasn’t ideal during meal times for non‑smokers.Mosquitoes were quite active, so bring repellant—though the resort did provide one complimentary. Also keep in mind that traveling to Zanzibar requires a visa and health insurance (about $130), which can add up for families.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Milan solo_traveller ro
10
Peaceful
Pros:

Stayed here for a few days and loved it. Peaceful location, nice rooms and everyone was really helpful. One of the best places I stayed in Zanzibar.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Haile family_with_children et
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller at
9
Super
Pros:

Perfekter Strand, auch bei Ebbe ein absoluter Traum, schöne gepflegte Anlage, gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Super a la carte Essen.
Sehr hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter.
Hotel war nicht voll, es waren immer Betten frei

Cons:

Vor der Hotelanlage leider gar keine Möglichkeit raus zu gehen (Shop, Restaurant,...).
Wenn man in der Nacht landet und kein Taxi über das Hotel bestellt hat, sollte man vorab nachfragen, wie man dann betreut wird, da die Rezeption nicht 24 h besetzt ist. Es wurde dann jemand geweckt, der mich eingecheckt hat, aber muss man natürlich wissen, wie man dann vorgeht.
Spiegel außerhalb des Bades hat gefehlt.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Desmond solo_traveller au
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great hotel! Clean rooms, good breakfast and a lovely beach. The staff made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Bassam solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Amazing place if you want to relax. Nice pool, beautiful beach and very kind staff. Everything was clean and we had a great time. Thanks!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Boller solo_traveller ch
1
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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sandrine solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Le Calme de l'hôtel, le personnel toujours souriant, la cuisine du restaurant, la proximité de la plage, les 2 piscines avec bains de soleil, les différentes possibilités de jeux extérieurs comme ping pong, fléchettes...
Possibilités de faire laver son linge, d'organiser des excursions et les massages au bord de plage à un prix hyper abordable.
Les lits étaient confortables, la clim présente et bien située, petit frigo et de quoi faire thé ou café.

Cons:

Partir

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Janet Kay solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Perfect place

Cons:

Lack of toilet paper in room
Not all receipts given after meals and drinks

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ainhoa couple es
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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FABRIZIO couple it
10
Cons:

si potrebbe aggiungere la tv in camera ed attrazioni serali dopo cena.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

I liked the fact it was close to the beach.

Cons:

The food, lunch/dinner location far from the kitchen. The food would be delivered cold or not fresh especially the fries & the banana chips. Food not covered from the delivery area to the table. During dinner food waiting time was longer. One day we waited almost 2 hours to get dinner. The kids were distrout. Shower water pressure was low ( forgot to inform management). In addition 1st my bed sheet was damp, management was quick to resolve. All this was relayed to the management except the water pressure issue.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller es
10
Perfect relation quality-price
Pros:

The location, staff and relation price-quality is the best we found. Big and clean rooms that are directly at the beach. Next to other resorts much more expensive. The are activities like dancers and music three nights a week. The food was very good and good price for Zanzibar.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee