Fumba Beach Lodge

I, together with a girlfriend had the opportunity to spend 4 nights in Fumba Beach Lodge, this beautiful place on earth. This is definitely a place to relax and enjoy lazy days. Waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the beach. The area is equipped with observation points along the beach to rest and enjoy the view of the sea. The staff at the lodge were pleasant, welcoming and helpful, and the food was delicious. Sharon was keen to ensure that the guests were comfortable during their stay. Edwin in his favorite seat at the "happy hour" bar entertained the guests with his jokes. This is a place I will return to and highly recommend.

I have wanted to visit Zanzibar for such a long time and chose Fumba Beach Lodge over the many other hotels available on this beautiful island. I booked directly and any queries I had were dealt with promptly by either Edwin or Sharon the owners. Their passion to provide an everlasting memory for their guests was so evident. The accommodation was stunning. I chose a beach front lodge which was literally on the beach where you can lay in bed listening to the waves and shower under the stars. The bed was so comfortable and possibly the biggest bed I have ever slept in. What I really loved was it felt like it had always been here. The accommodation, the lounges and all the different nooks for reading and just relaxing were all in keeping with the surroundings. No plastic loungers here. Everything has been sourced locally. Everyone who works here clearly enjoys their job, nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is located away from it all but they offer a number of trips if you need a change of scenery. This hotel is about taking time out so if your after load music and parties then this will not be for you but for those that want to switch off and be well looked after this is the perfect hotel for you. The food is exceptional, so much so I thanked the chef personally one night. I have never returned to hotel I’ve stayed at but if I need time out this would be my first choice.

We had a wonderful few days here to start our Zanzibar experience. Bungalow was excellent and very clean and quite. We had our own access to the beach and were able to stroll along the beach to the busy fishing harbor. We watched the traditional Dhow boats going in and out with the tide and could swim from our beach when the tide was in. The food was excellent and staff so friendly which made our stay so special. It was very convenient for the airport to the transfer only 20 mins. The resort is unspoiled unlike many in the area and still has lots of local wildlife like elephant shrews and monkeys running around.

A wonderful experience, food amazing, nice to be served at the table instead of buffet staff amazing Sharon the manager always around for a chat, spent a very lazy week on the beach with a visit to prison island and stone town but lots of other options to choose for trips. Spent a week at mapenzi beach and this was far more relaxing with less beach boys.

This destination is located within a forested estate in marine eco location. My wife and I spent 9 days here just relaxing. After 3 days we were suitably 'unwound' and relaxed. The Lodge has many wonderful trees. In their canopies the range of bird song is staggering. Seeing them is more of a challenge! Our interest was very much in the natural environment and we were pleased to discover a nature trail within the complex. With the help of a local 'birdman' we saw nearly 50 species. Also on-site we saw elephant shrews, two types of monkeys, bush babies, dragon flies, butterflies and a variety of other creatures. Staff were friendly and helpful. Any queries were swiftly dealt with. The accommodation was pleasant and was carefully cleaned each day with an evening visit to put the mosquito netting in place (although evidence of mosquitoes was not obvious). Our view was through the trees lining the beach where we could see locals in their Dhows gently making their way along the shoreline. Food was excellent with choices at breakfast, 3 courses at lunchtime and 4 courses at dinner all served at our table. additionally there was an option for afternoon tea as well as cocktail hour! We did not lose weight. We met with Sharon, the manager and enjoyed learning about her Eco vision for Fumba Beach and the local area. We are now back in The UK and miss watching the sunset whilst relaxing on a double bed sized swing. It is a haven for relaxing without the noise of evening discos, hustle and bustle. etc..

An oasis of calm, set within tropical gardens facing the ocean. Very spacious rooms with excellent facilities. Drinks at the Dhow bar watching the sunset, glorious Swimming in the ocean and pool, a welcome treat after a trip to Stone Town. Friendly, efficient staff. Excellent breakfasts