Family hotels and homes in Mtende

Monkey Mountain Lodge has great location with stunning views over the green forest and blue ocean. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is delicious. Mattress and pillows are very comfortable and better than in many hotels. And beautiful red colobus monkeys added the final pitch to our stay.

Our best hotel during our trip (Mtende, Jambiani, Nungwi). We feel alone in the world at this top extreme south location of Zanzibar. The beach is so beautiful and not a lot of people are there. Rooms are pure and clean and staff is also very kind. You can eat good meals at the restaurant of the hotel or go at another restaurant close to the hotel where you have seafood directly fished under your feet !

So good vibes!you will relax for sure..every person in this hotel is so kind!I could stay forever..

I loved everything! it was a solid charging place. We will definitely come back. The service was amazing, the facilities were top notch, the housekeeping was 5 star and the kitchen is absolutely top!!! We couldn’t imagine better place for our holidays.

Very nice calm place, great to relax and revive

Really beautiful place, stunning design and style the whole place was crafted in. Every detail had been thought out. The service was first class and the food was good. One of the best hotel experiences in a long time. I loved everything

What makes Palmera so special is its inspiring mission. The hotel and restaurant operate as a hospitality school for local young women, and the exceptional service they provide is a direct reflection of their training. From their warm smiles to their impeccable attention to detail, you can feel the genuine pride they take in their work. The hotel's setting is pure paradise. The infinity pool overlooking the turquoise sea is mesmerizing, and the lush, immaculately kept gardens create a perfect oasis for relaxation. It was wonderful to be able to walk barefoot through the fine sand and simply enjoy the tranquility. For anyone, but especially for vegans, the restaurant is a must-visit. The creative and delicious vegan dishes, all beautifully prepared and presented by the talented students, were a true highlight. It's a testament to the high-quality training they are receiving. The breakfast, in particular, was the best I had during my three-week stay in Tanzania, the homemade warm bread and homemade chocolate spread were unforgettable. For lunch and dinner, with main courses priced between $11 and $13, it offers exceptional value. This 15-room hotel is a quiet retreat. I stayed when it was almost empty and had no issues with noise, but even when full, the large garden and pool area should provide plenty of space for guests. The price range for double rooms in the 2025 high season was 70-100 USD. All rooms face the sea, though the view can be a bit limited from some of the downstairs rooms. While the large windows are beautiful, the curtains don’t fully cover them, which could be a privacy concern for some. I prefer a firm mattress, and the bed was perfect for me, but it might be a bit too hard for others. The solar-powered hot water worked flawlessly. The road to the hotel is a little bumpy on the last kilometer, but there are plans to improve it. In the bathrooms, I would have appreciated a bit more space to dry towels, or a drying rack on the terrace.

Swahili dishes were so delicious, green nature very clean and nice 👍 Attendants very welcoming

This place is one of the best accommodation I have had and even it is better than the photos in booking.com. It’s a real paradise very clean very well decorated very calm and peaceful just in front of the beach and you can see sunrise from your bed. On top of everything is the staff, they are super nice, kind and smiley that makes you feel very comfortable. The breakfast is amazing and varied, they have best banana pancakes the only thing can be better than is the coffee. The restaurant has a good chef and they can prepare you the food as you want even if it is not in the menu. There are also other restaurants and hotels around for food in the neighborhood. I highly recommend this place you will enjoy your time there.

You could feel like coming home and the staff was extraordinary friendly and helpful. The food was always fresh and delicious.