Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort — Hotel in Unguja

We spent two night, three days here and it was just right. It was the week before their high season so the whole place was quiet and unobtrusive. The staff were all lovely and really helpful, especially Shirley one of the managers. She was wonderful, intuitive and full of information, I can't praise her highly enough, she was/is excellent. We booked a ground floor room but there was a mix up (with the booking provider, not Michamvi) and we were put in an upstairs terraced room, which was fine. The whole resort has a tropical feel, the rooms are a bit tired and maybe need a bit of upkeep, the hotel knows this and it had all been planned before covid hit them and they didn't have the funds or ability. It's on the right side of basic - clean, fresh, well looked after. The food at the bar and in the restaurant was good, varied and tasty. The pool isn't heated and was slightly cool. The beach is idilic, however you MUST bring water shoes for going in the water as there is a lot of sharp shells and rocks/coral, makes going into the water tricky (& painful). There isn't much to see on the snorkelling front, the water is shallow and empty. One annoying thing, which is out of control of the hotel, is the amount of hawkers on the beach. As soon as you enter onto the beach they are there, calling you, walking with you, chatting and questioning...they aren't threatening but really really intrusive and tedious, one after the other, relentless. I can imagine if you were a solo traveller it might be intimidating. It put me off walking along the beach as every two minutes there was someone at your side asking where you're from, etc. You learn quickly how to, politely, say leave me alone. All in all I would recommend this resort, was a bit of a drive to get to from the airport but lovely calming place to be, beautiful sunsets, lovely staff, nice food and just a tropical zen place for a few days. However - be aware there is construction work next door - 27/7 - and it got a bit noisy at...

We recently stayed at Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort and overall had a relaxing and peaceful experience, though a few areas left room for improvement.||Positives:||The resort is impeccably clean and set in a quiet, tranquil location, making it ideal for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle. The lush green and well-maintained landscaping add to the charm, creating a peaceful and picturesque environment throughout the property.||It has direct access to a pristine, almost private beach. The calm waters and stunning sunsets create a postcard-perfect setting. The availability of free kayaks and paddle boards was a great bonus, allowing for some light adventure without any additional cost.||Negatives: ||The biggest letdown for us during our stay was the food. We had opted for the half board plan, but both breakfast and dinner failed to impress. While the breakfast menu covered the basics.. the Dinners had fancy descriptions but were often poorly executed in terms of flavour and preparation excepting a few dishes. ||Also, despite the resort’s website marketing that dinners would be served in different locations with live entertainment, this wasn’t the case during our three-night stay — all dinners were served in the same dining area each evening, which took away from the promised variety and experience.||Another surprise was the absence of shrimp or lobster on the menu — neither was it served nor available to order, which was disappointing for a beachfront property in Zanzibar.||Final Thoughts:||Michamvi Sunset Bay Resort truly shines when it comes to natural beauty, cleanliness, and peaceful surroundings, making it a great choice for relaxation and beach lovers. However, for those who place a premium on culinary experience and in-room comfort, there are some noticeable shortcomings. With improvements to the dining quality and in-room amenities, the resort has the potential to become an exceptional...

I stayed in the hotel for 5 nights The managers ( i forgot their names sry) they really made us feel we are at home , they always check on us and see what so we need they really make sure we are enjoying our holiday The rooms are clean same goes to the toilets But there is no TV in the room and we didnt need it since everyday we had a plan and we come back late we have dinner and sleep If you had time before sunset you could have a walk in Michamvi beach which is the hotel has access to the beach and you could enjoy watching the sunset I tried many restaurants in zanzibar im telling you dont miss the dinner at the hotel ! They do a buffet and the next day is a menu set and you choose you order after you have your breakfast their break fast is good almost the same thing everyday but the dinner is amazing Wifi is fine but in general the data in zanzibar is good i tried my data in middle of the old town it disconnects so just to let you know The journey from the airport to the hotel is 1:15 minutes and when you get close to the hotel you will enter inside the village to reach the hotel is bumpy road but its ok the hotel worth it I really had an amazing 5 nights in the hotel and highly...