Mamamapambo — Hotel in Unguja

We stayed as a family at Mamamapambo for 10 days and it was heaven on Earth. We spent 30 days in Tanzania exploring Zanzibar, going on Safari, staying with some tribes, and our highlight was our 10 days at Mamamapambo. ||First of all, Jambiani is a quiet little fishing village that is quiet. We also stayed in Stones Town (loved it too for different reasons), and Kendwa (too noisy, not as charming) while on Zanzibar. For us, we loved this quiet little town, watching the tides go in and out, eating delicious food, and meeting locals. ||Mamamapambo is a tiny boutique hotel that has everything you need. We had the best room on the ground floor, furthest away from the pool. This room meant we had our own private patio overlooking the beach. It has two palm trees that provide nice shade for most of the day, a hammock that my daughter loved reading in, and a sweet cat that visited at night. The room was beautiful and far exceeded my expectations. It is amazing how they are able to keep it so clean when we were going in and out of it from the beach. The staff is wonderful, welcoming, attentive, and kind. The restaurant has delicious food which can make leaving this hotel optional, although I highly recommend walking around the town to get some culture. The breakfasts at Mamamapambo were delicious and such a treat: fresh fruit, instead of coffee we got hot chocolate made with premium chocolate, an a big menu of options, a bread basket, and a cup of fresh juice that changed every day.||We had a couple of hiccups during our 10 day stay (electricity going out, bathroom flooded), but the hotel staff was responsive and did their best to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. ||We would walk the beach every day. You could see the women tending to their seaweed farms, see children running around at school, see monkeys in the trees, or look for sea urchins shells (our favorite).||This town is small, and if someone tries to sell you a boat tour from there, they are from that village. We were lucky enough to meet Hamis on our first day, and he took us on a walking tour when the tide was low and showed us all sorts of sea creatures I've never seen before, and told us about his childhood growing up in Jambiani. We also ended up doing two boat tours with him, a village walking tour that included visiting a local village school (be prepared to be amazed), and attended a festival in a neighboring town. Booking directly through someone is often more economical than booking online, through a travel agent, or a hotel. For example, we did a full day boat tour for 3 of us for $130 total. ||Anyhow, book Mamamapambo if you can and stay...

فندق مامامابامبو البوتيكي في جامبياني كان بمثابة حلم حقيقي. هذا الفندق الرائع الواقع مباشرة على رمال شاطئ جامبياني البيضاء النقية، يقدم تجربة زنجبارية حميمة وأصيلة يصعب التغلب عليها.|فمنذ لحظة وصولي، جعلتنا الضيافة الدافئة من قبل الطاقم نشعر وكأننا في البيت. المدير جوزيبي وكامل الفريق، بما في ذلك سوزان، جوزفين وخميسي، كانوا ودودين للغاية، وبذلوا جهودًا كبيرة لضمان أن تكون كل تفاصيل إقامتنا مثالية. كانت رعايتهم صادقة ومفعمة بالحب.|الفندق نفسه جوهرة، مع ست غرف مزينة بشكل جميل تمزج بين الأسلوب الأفريقي التقليدي والراحة الحديثة. كانت الغرفة فسيحة ونظيفة، وتحتوي على سرير كبير بأربعة أعمدة مغطى بالناموسية (شاندروّه)، وشرفة خاصة، وحمام واسع مع دش قوي. الاستيقاظ على صوت الأمواج ومنظر المحيط الهندي الفيروزي كان سحرًا خالصًا. تصميم الفندق، بأسقفه المصنوعة من القش وحدائقه الاستوائية الخصبة، يخلق جوًا هادئًا وريفيًا يجعلك تشعر بالراحة على الفور.|كانت الطعام في مامامابامبو من أبرز النقاط. المطعم، الذي يتمتع بإطلالات خلابة على المحيط والحديقة، يقدم مزيجًا رائعًا من المأكولات الإيطالية والسواحلية. كان الإفطار حسب الطلب وفيرًا وطازجًا، مع خيارات تلبي الاحتياجات الغذائية. تناول الشاي والقهوة على الشرفة أثناء مشاهدة شروق الشمس كان من أفضل التجارب التي مررت بها على الإطلاق.|الموقع مثالي لمن يبحثون عن الهدوء. جامبياني قرية صيد هادئة، وموقع الفندق على الشاطئ يوفر فرصًا لا نهائية للمشي الطويل على الرمال الناعمة باتجاه الساحل الجنوبي أو نحو باجي وبويجو إلى الشمال، أو السباحة في المياه الفيروزية الهادئة خلال المد العالي. يكشف الجزر المنخفض عن برك صخرية رائعة مليئة بالحياة البحرية، مثالية للاستكشاف. الفندق أيضًا قريب من المعالم المحلية مثل كهف كوزا، وكذلك على بعد نصف ساعة بالسيارة من غابة جوازان حيث يمكنك رؤية قرود الكولوبوس الحمراء، ومسافة قصيرة سيرًا على الأقدام إلى مطاعم ممتازة قريبة مثل مطعم بيشي لمن يرغبون في تجربة الطعام الزنجباري المحلي.|يبرع مامامابامبو أيضًا في تنظيم الأنشطة. يمكنك حجز جولة التوابل وجولة الدلافين من خلال الفندق، وكذلك يمكنهم المساعدة في حجز بعض المطاعم مثل مطعم ذا روك. كانت شبكة الواي فاي المجانية ممتازة، وكان المسبح الصغير مكانًا رائعًا للانتعاش مع الاستمتاع بإطلالات المحيط.|أضافت القرية المجاورة للفندق تجربة أصيلة بالنسبة لي خاصة في العصر بسماع بعض الأدعية الدينية بصوت جميل من الأطفال في المدارس.|بشكل عام، فندق مامامابامبو البوتيكي هو ملاذ للاسترخاء والأصالة والسحر. مع تقييمه الرائع على بوكنج، من الواضح أننا لسنا الوحيدين في حبنا لهذا المكان. سواء كنت تبحث عن عطلة رومانسية، أو ملاذ عائلي، أو هروب هادئ، يقدم مامامابامبو تجربة زنجبارية لا تُنسى. أنا بالفعل أتطلع إلى زيارتي القادمة مع العائلة.|||Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel in Jambiani was nothing short of a dream. This charming boutique hotel, nestled directly on the pristine white sands of Jambiani Beach, offers an intimate and authentic Zanzibari experience that’s hard to beat.|From the moment we arrived, the warm hospitality of the staff made us feel right at home. The manager Giuseppe and the whole team, including Suzanne, Josephine & Hamisi were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our stay was perfect. Their care was genuine and heartfelt.|The hotel itself is a gem, with only six beautifully decorated rooms that blend traditional African style with modern comforts. The room was spacious, clean, and featured a large four-poster bed draped with mosquito nets, a private veranda, and a generous bathroom with a powerful shower. Waking up to the sound of waves and the sight of the turquoise Indian Ocean was pure magic. The hotel’s design, with its thatched roofs and lush tropical gardens, creates a serene and rustic ambiance that instantly puts you at ease.|The food at Mamamapambo was a highlight. The restaurant, with stunning views of the ocean and garden, serves a delightful mix of Italian and Swahili cuisine. The à la carte breakfast was generous and fresh, with options to accommodate dietary needs. Having tea & coffee, sipped on the veranda while watching the sunrise, were some of the best I’ve ever had.|The location is ideal for those seeking tranquility. Jambiani is a quiet fishing village, and the hotel’s beachfront setting offers endless opportunities for long walks on the powdery sand towards south coast or towards Paje & Bwejuu to the north; or swimming in the calm, turquoise waters during high tide. Low tide reveals fascinating rock pools teeming with marine life, perfect for exploration. The hotel is also close to local attractions like Kuza Cave, a half an hour drive to Joann Forest where you can see the red colobus monkeys and a short walk to excellent nearby restaurants like The Pishi Restaurant for those wanting to venture out & have local Swahili food.|Mamamapambo also excels in organizing activities. You could book the spice tour and the dolphin excursion through the hotel, & as well they could help in booking for some restaurants like the Rock. The free Wi-Fi was reliable, and the small pool was a lovely spot to cool off while enjoying ocean views.|The village next door added to the authentic experience for me. |Overall, Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel is a haven of relaxation, authenticity, and charm. With its wonderful rating on Booking.com it’s clear we are not alone in our love for this place. Whether you’re after a romantic getaway, a family-friendly retreat, or a peaceful escape, Mamamapambo delivers an unforgettable Zanzibar experience. I’m already looking forward to my next visit with...

The Hotel was very very nice with only 6 rooms. So it’s very familiar. The manager asked us every day if everything is ok. He was very attentive and friendly. Also the staff was so friendly and courteous. We had Room 1 with sea view and it was perfect. The room was so nice, with everything what you need. We had a small dressing room, a king size bed which was very cozy but a little bit short (I‘am 1.75 and I think the bed was 1.90), a big bathroom with two washbasins, a very nice terrace with two chairs and a nice hammock. In the night you can fall asleep with the sound of the sea. The room was perfect!! The breakfast was incredible delicious, first every day a different kind of fruits or fruit salad and after that you can choose between Omelette or different kinds of very lovley oatmeals. For drinks fruit juice, coffee, and tea. 3 minutes away from the hotel there is a small shop where you can buy Drinks, Cookies or some other stuff (if you leave the Hotel, you have to go left and where the big palm stands you have to turn right and after that left and there is a little Shop). The drinks in the hotel are a bit expensive. Outside you can buy a Coke or a soda water for 1.000 TZS and in the hotel you have to pay 2-3 $. Also the food in the hotel is more expensive than outside and the amount of food is too little. But we would recommend this hotel and would definitely come back...