Tamani Villas - Annex

An idyllic place to while away a few days of utter peace and relaxation. We booked at the annex because of its support for the local school; we would return because it’s simply the most gorgeous place to stay. Nothing fancy but the beds are comfortable with decent mosquito nets and there are - alleluia - sockets (including UK 3-pin) by the bed. Each of the eight rooms has a little terrace at the front but the real draw is the traditionally-built, fan-cooled communal lounge that overlooks the beautiful greenery of the grounds. Evening meals are cooked to order - just choose from the menu a couple of hours in advance. It’s like having a private chef :) Breakfasts are quite basic but always included loads of fresh fruit, pancakes and toast. All the staff are friendly and attentive. The annex is less than a minute walk from the glorious beach. Nothing to spoil it - no music, no beachside cafes - just a few vendors and miles of white sand. Go inland and the centre of the village with a small supermarket and a single, tiny gift shop / boutique is only a few minutes walk. If you’re looking to wind-down, Tamani Villas Annex is the place to do it. We’d go back in a heartbeat.

Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast as expected, nothing fancy but nice. Great rooms with Daily moskito hindering. Nice size. Great and nice, but rather small pool. In the end the hotel lived up to our expectations.

Three staff is very accommodating, and kind. There's a nice feeling they all know you and are trying to really help. We were there 4 days and it felt like we are a little community. The rooms are comfortable, clean, hot water and good internet connection. The breakfasts are very nice. I recommend to organize all your tours through the hotel, it's easy and very reasonable prices, and you know it's all taken care of. So a lot less stressful. I'll start here again if I came again too Zanzibar. The beach which is20m from the hotel, is powedry and super relaxing, pretty empty and warm water, but need to swim in high tide.

Great Retreat with coral white sand beach, fantastic atmosphere and great hospitality. Perfect for tropical relaxation. Highly recommended. The profit goes all to a foundation which support the school next door.