Zoi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar

Pros: The property was excellent and well-maintained. Food was great, and the pool and beach didn't disappoint! It's a bit of a drive from the airport/city centre, but that's the case with most resorts in Zanzibar. Cons: Service. We were asked to pay 3 dollars for each dental kit. Never before in a hotel have I been asked to pay for a dental kit - that was unusual. WiFi connection was patchy

Very nice hotel. Worth the money. Good location and good service.

Zoi is a very special property that feels like a luxurious home away from home. While the property is gorgeous and wonderful, it is the people that make it exceptional. The genuine kindness and desire to make your stay absolutely wonderful are memories that will stay with me forever. I will truly miss the lovely people I met at Zoi. Nice, the receptionist, goes out of her way constantly to make sure you are totally happy with your stay at Zoi. I assumed she was the manager, that is how good she is! She was handling everything as if she were the manager, from scheduling to problem solving water pressure issues to making change to overseeing staff to well, I can't think of anything she wasn't up for handling! The lovely girls who take care of the rooms make up the bed everyday with the most lovely designs using flowers and towels! It's those little extra special touches! The restaurant has wonderful food and plenty of it! The menu changes daily, although they have some staples as well. Jean, the chef, is amazing. The wait staff are so attentive but not overbearing at all. You can linger as long as you like with that beautiful ocean view. I especially enjoyed talking to Neema, she was just the sweetest! My only issue had nothing to do with the hotel, but the beach out front. It is not a great swimming beach because of the sea urchins (though you can wear shoes) and the tides are tricky. It's certainly beautiful though and makes for the most spectacular sunrises.

The Zoi Boutique Hotel is first class. We liked it so much that we extended our stay several times. The hotel area was perfectly maintained and the rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. The location directly at the beach with marvellous white sand couldn’t be better. The food was delectable, wonderfully presented with an attractive, daily changing menu. And Gina, the best chef on the island, was fulfilling all our special wishes. But the best of all is the staff: All of them are very well trained, competent, exceptionally friendly and their dedication to their job is impressive.