Alma Butique Hotel is an excellent place for people who want to detox and relax in a calm environment. Hotel is small (around 30 guests maximum; we benefitted even from the smaller presence) and with its beautiful garden guarantees privacy. It was open in 2022 so rooms have a brand new tasteful (boho style) equipment. The polite and kind houskeeping ensured that rooms an teracces were clean, drinking water supplied regularly (in big glass bottles) and we had a choice of teas (we could prepare them having a kettle) as well as coffee and coffee machine. The joint pool (we had also a small private one) allows swimming during low tide. Breakfasts were very good, notably as concerns warm dishes from the menu, prepared upon our requests. We loved having long breakfasts followed with a coffee at the terrace while enjoying the beatiful view at the garden and ocean with a gentle and warm breeze. The staff was very nice and always helpful (notably as concerns organizing excursions and transfer). One of us benefitted from spa (excellent masagge!).

For a longer stay (we spent at the hotel 8 nights), a slight change in dinner menu to diversify dishes would increase people's happiness. More light in the bathroom to see the face better in the mirror would also be appreciated, notably by women :-)

The staff was very attentive and went out of their way to accommodate all requests. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and even gave me a birthday surprise with a huge birthday cake! The plant flora and ocean front views were beautiful and the hotel had bike rentals which made it easy to bike to other beaches like Paje. We even got a complimentary Dhow boat ride to do some snorkeling.

The pool was in a shaded area and the debris from the trees and plants would get in the water. No one can control nature, but this does make it difficult to keep the clear from plant debris.

We recently stayed at Alma Boutique Hotel in Zanzibar and had an outstanding experience overall. The service was top-notch—especially the garsons, who were super friendly and attentive throughout our stay. The restaurant was amazing, offering a delightful array of seafood dishes. We would like to underline chef Ahmed. The manager was also highly attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that guests felt welcome. The rooms were cleaned up on time every day, which made our stay even more comfortable.

The desserts could use a bit of improvement to match the excellence of the main courses, this was a minor flaw in an otherwise stellar dining experience. The only drawback we encountered was with the coastal area; the shoreline was full of reefs, which meant we had to wait for the water to come in before we could fully enjoy a swim. But the Hotel provides a snorkelling and sailing tour, with a very positive captain Abdurahman, singing along and being joyful. Despite this slight inconvenience, our time at Alma Boutique Hotel was memorable and enjoyable.

We had a wonderful time Here. Before we came we have read some points of improvement but we found out the hotel took care of that. Better priced wines on the menu, food is wonderful and the wifi worked great. The true gem is the kind staff here. When I god sunburnt Salem was getting some fresh aloë Vera leaves so I could put the juice of it on my face and it worked perfectly. The room is beautiful decorated as well. There are some free activities as well as sailing and snorkeling. Also free bikes for hire.

Just some small improvements. Some water in the gym as it is very hot there. Also the quality of the bikes could be better.

Beautifully designed hotel right on a great stretch of beach which felt both private yet also incredibly accessible and easily connected to other areas and tourist attractions. Breakfast was a combination of buffet and a la carte options made fresh to order, and overall the breakfasts we ate were good with lots of options. Dinner was included in our package, and the food was really fantastic - lots of fresh fish and clearly high quality ingredients. Staff were very friendly and accommodating with every one of our requests - they were clearly invested in ensuring we had the best stay with them - the charming Italian manager made a point of stopping by our table each day to greet us and check in, which added to a lovely personal quality. Rooms are well designed - we particularly loved the second room we upgraded to which was huge, very private, and had stunning amenities including a large beautiful bathtub perfect for our honeymoon trip! The hotel has its own dhow boat which is an unmissable activity to do while staying at Alma. There are also great restaurants nearby that you can walk along the beach to for lunches. Overall we loved our stay here, and will certainly be recommending to others.

We probably would have liked a bit more variation in the menu, particularly for dinner, as we were there for a longer stay and had largely exhausted the food options by our last night. Although staff were lovely and so friendly, the grasp of English was somewhat variable which sometimes meant things were lost in translation. Some of the pricing felt considerably higher than expected - for example, wine and drinks at the hotel restaurant were very expensive, as were lunch item menus (calamari and chips for $22) and quotes for taxis to/from the local towns.

All the wonderful staff and welcoming vibes. A cozy atmosphere. Requested an upgrade and was granted one at no extra charge.

When the kitchen closes at 10:30pm there is no way you can get a bite or a snack until the morning. For me when I travel for leisure I do not sleep early/wake up early, therefore at least making snack options available or in the minibar is suggested.

We stayed at Alma in early June at the start of the season and it was by far the best hotel that we have stayed in. The staff from the beginning were so warm and accommodating and the rooms were cleaned to a high standard twice a day. The staff that I got to know in very well were Simba, Mustafa, Susan & Judah, it was a true honour to meet and get to know them. The two ladies whose name I didn’t catch who work in the morning & sometimes evening shift were amazing and I cannot fault their efforts and kindness to us. We stayed on a half-board basis and the food prepared by Chef Mswahili and his team was exceptional and always fresh. The menu for dinner was imaginative, wholesome and cooked to a high standard. Typically I would not eat at hotels too often as the food usually does not give an authentic experience of local cuisines however, the chef and his team have entirely changed my mindset. The manager Maurizio and his wife were outstanding and are a terrific example of how to run a hotel. Being able to use the Alma boat (free of charge) was an experience that I will never forget. All in all, the staff really made our trip and I cannot thank them enough for their kindness and dedication. We will certainly be back one day.

We liked everything about our stay: very friendly staff, great location, beautiful and big rooms. It was very clean and well kept everywhere. A special shoutout to the wonderful espresso! I can only recommend this hotel.

Just a small thing: rhe trip to Jozani forest that we booked through the hotel was way too expesive for what we hqve fot. A one hour « guided » tour and the taxi ride to the forest and back to the hotel for 110 USD was definitely paid too much.

The hotel was so Ply lovely and amazing. I was so happy that we chose this accommodation. The rooms are beautiful very nice decorated and well thought. The views are amazing and it was a very quite and peaceful place since there are only 13 rooms or something. The pool is huge and the beach setting wonderful. The service was extremely good. Everyone is super friendly and helpful and well trained. The food definitely great as well. The manager , a very friendly Italian person is always around and gives everyone a good feeling, very familiar atmosphere. We loved it and would recommended it warmly !

Everything was great !

Room was super clean. They made sure the room are cleaned twice a day. Staff was amazing and helpful. Food dining was excellent. Would like to thank the manager that made sure our stay was amazing and last would like to thank the excellent staff for all the help and support. Hotel location was amazing close by paje where you can find alot of nice restaurants.