The staff were very welcoming and also helped us with booking taxis whenever needed. The staff at the restaurant were also great! It was away from all of the hustle and bustle of stone town, so was a nice relaxing place to stay if you don’t want to be in the mix. WiFi was good and we loved the indoor/outdoor bathroom. The beach nearby was so beautiful and clean! Would definitely stay here again!

They could put a fridge in the rooms and have more variety at breakfast.

Still this lodge was very comfortable, the setting like a paradise and the staff so incredibly friendly, helpful and engaging. I could easily walk to the breathtaking seashore nearby that was dramatic in high and low tide. The chef was fantastic and food really delicious. I ate almost every meal here over my 5-day stay. I enjoyed great massages at poolside in a private tent. The Masai show was really great to see and then we all had so much fun dancing all together.

I felt some discomfort about it being so close to a forest reserve and in a precious grove of baobab tree, especially that some limbs of a magnificent baobab were cut to accommodate the building of a tree house into it. This houses the restaurant. It is exquisite and enchanting I must admit. I did see that nearby someone else is building a lodge or restaurant into another tree. This saddens me because the forests and wildlife are far more precious than any tourists, so please don’t compromise your island for us tourists.

The staff at the Baobab lodge were all lovely, very friendly and always helpful, when we checked in we had two issues with the bungalow which were fixed almost immediately which I appreciate how quick the hotel wanted to resolve the matter. The location though secluded was really safe at no point did we (a group for 4 female friends feel unsafe). The breakfast is decent and the lunch and dinner menu were not bad either. Travel is easily arranged and accessible. the rooms are cleaned and mopped and beds made daily the surrounding area outside the rooms are also kept neat and tidy. there is also a lovely mocktail and cold towl on arrival which was a nice touch. Overall i would recommend this hotel and would probaly visit again.

The electric does cut out from time to time especially at night time, but there seems to be a back up generator that kicks in a couple seconds later, which reboots both the wifi and aircon. The Location is very secluded, not great if you are planning excursions outside/far away. The shower is okay, the water pressure isnt great but it does the trick and you do get hot water.

My kids loved this place most of all the places we've stayed at. The pool was great, just coloring bright colors, rather take dark swimming suit. The property was small, nice, clean, calm, green, and baobabs charming. The restaurant up in the tree was pleasurable, food was really tasty. Mtende Beach was about 5 minutes walk and it is so lovely place. Staff was kind and good mooded. We were very satisfied and enjoyed the stay. We would definitely return if there's a chance.

The fan on the top floor was too noisy and did not cool enough I think. The Aircon downstairs was totally fine. One wall of the bathroom would need a new paint. The area is very quiet and secluded, not much to do, but that is a matter of preference. The quiet place has its own advantages.

The location of this place is very unique and special! From the check-in day with a lovely reception with fresh juice and cool perfumed towels to refresh from the day heath, until the checkout, we felt immediately that this accomodation would be our favorite in Zanzibar! Everything that is there is made and taken care with love, joy and effort. It is beautifully imagined and created with vision. We slept wonderfully in the quietness of the place, and we had very relaxing days, we just used to go out to go to the beautiful beach (5min walking), we had everything we needed inside: a stunning restaurant literally in the giant and old baobab tree, where wood and illumination result in a perfect ambience to have dinner. The food was everyday fresh and delicious, very well prepared and served by the nicest staff ever! To burn the calories we used to go to the gym and meet with the resident little monkey, Mr. Bob! :) we had so much fun! To relax, we had some card games, domino, with the pool bar close to have a fresh drink. Finally, a word to Aisha the massage lady (yes, they also provide massage service!): we loved your work and thank you for relaxing us so much! :) For the owners, Sophie & Eric: we are very lucky to have been in your beautiful lodge and having the chance to meet you! You are great and we wish you all the best and we know that FOR SURE you will have more and more happy guests as we are! We hope to come back! Susana and Néstor

Staff is very friendly. Swimming pool absolutely stunning and everything is always clean. Really Good breakfast. 😋 Absolutely Love Bob. 🐒 We had a great time at Boabab Africa Lodge and will recommend it to our friends and family.

The only thing that was uncomfortable, was that the bathroom always got wet when it rained. Always needed to rush to put away the toilet paper and towels. Otherwise they were soaking wet.. I suggest you extend the roof another meter. Just to stop the rain from entering the bathroom.

One word will suffice … I N C R E D I B L E !! Sophie and Eric are amazing hosts ( and Bobby too!) the lodge is simply stunning . In no particular order ( we tried to remember 🤞) a huge thanks to : ⭐️Jimmy : Reception ⭐️Osman : Reception ⭐️Mardine : Bar ⭐️Ahmed: Bar ⭐️Osman : Bar ⭐️Zakio : Front door ⭐️Petro: Restaurant waiting ⭐️Sauda : Restaurant waiting ⭐️Convoy : Restaurant Kitchen ⭐️Moussa:Restaurant Kitchen ⭐️Marium : Restaurant Kitchen ⭐️Abdul : Restaurant Kitchen ⭐️Momo: Restaurant Kitchen ⭐️Christina : Housekeeping ⭐️Siemba: Housekeeping ⭐️Gadfrey : Pool 🐵Bobby : Magical Monkey Truly an outstanding place to stay : we loved every single moment : Merci Beaucoup , Asante Sana : Thank you !! 🙏💙

Nothing !!

The location just past the village and a short walk to an unbelievable beach is quite something in its own right. Then the swimming pool, rooms, food and excursions give you everything you could want for but the thing that makes this place really special is the staff. Getting to know you, making you feel at home and literally nothing is too much to ask, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

Beautiful venue, very clean, high standard, very kind staff, good restaurant in very nice setting

The lodge is quite enclosed; most of the rooms border the swimming pool and there are no views or grounds to wander around, giving you a somehwat looked over / enclosed feeling. The nearby mtende beach is beautiful but very small and flooded by day tourists in mini vans who run in and out so after two short visits we stayed in the lodge.

If you want to experience Africa and yet not giving up alle the luxury we have in European countries, this is the place to be. The lodge is small & cosy allowing the building up of a relationship with the owners and/or the local staff.

Whenever you travel to Africa, there is for sure something that is not as perfect as you would get it in Europe. Forget about that. If something does not work properly, Eric and Sophie take care about it. They and the entire staff are helpful, friendly and not formal. In this lodge there is nothing to worry about. The most important thing that was a bit sad is the vacation that has come to an end ;-)