Chuini Zanzibar Lodge by NEWMARK

This is my second stay and Chuini and it won’t be my last. I love everything about this hotel. The rooms are all bungalows and spaced out. It’s boutique size so you never feel on top of any other guests. I had one of the pools to myself every single day. I was looking for R&R on this holiday and I got it. It’s only 35 minutes from Stone Town if you want some nightlife and restaurant action. The team, led by GM Suhaila, are brilliant. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. I felt so at home and welcome, which was lovely as a solo traveller. The food in the restaurant is delicious. There is a lovely spa for a great massage and other treatments. At low tide you can go for walks along the beach and at high tide it’s a few steps down into the water. I love the style and the decor - all white/sun bleached wood vibes.

The staff were so lovely and friendly. We received a nice welcome drink and when we arrived at our room it was spotlessly clean and they had used palm leaves to write 'enjoy your honeymoon on the floor.' They turn down your bed every night ready for you and the bed and pillows were super comfy. The food was delicious. The set menus were particularly nice and always different. We asked for a private dining experience and the staff decorated a secluded area really beautifully with flowers and palms shaped as hearts and candles. They went above and beyond to make our stay special. The setting is pretty, it has character with the ruins of the palace around. It was very quiet and peaceful and had very good views of the sunsets! The room was so lovely looking out onto the sea and boatyard. It was very spacious and decorated nicely. There is the option of two different pools that you can choose to lounge by, and many varieties of seating for however you're feeling. They let us try some cocktails that they were thinking of putting on the menu which were very nice. There is a massage facility that is good value.

We liked that there was different areas of seating for guests, so that there was space to sit and relax. The views of a day were exceptional and even better of a night with a sunset view. The private beach was amazing and the room was clean, spacious and smelt amazing !! The spa facilities a highlight of our stay. The staff at chuini lodge went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met at all times. They were so welcoming, friendly and smiley which was really nice to see everyday during our stay. Spa facilities were calm and relaxing and staff there were also lovely.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Lodge has a nice rustic look and feel to it including the well-manicured gardens which are beautifully. Food is very good, and that area is very scenic. Staff had access to other facilities which were not on their premises, they simply phone ahead and made arrangements i.e. gym, horse riding, deep-sea trip, trips to the islands, etc.

We had a awesome stay at Chuini.It very chilled en exclusive