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Pearl Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar Pearl Beach Resort & Spa Zanzibar is an authentic embodiment of style and purpose. It has been designed and developed to reflect pure elegance, simplicity and sophisticated comfort at its finest. Just an hour’s drive from the airport and UNESCO World Heritage site of Stone Town, the resort is nestled on the South-Eastern coast of the enchanting island of Zanzibar. The architectural character of the resort blends perfectly with the natural settings of the mangrove, forest reserve and the Indian Ocean beyond. The resort boasts direct access to 2 secluded private white sandy beaches that offer stunning ocean views and are endowed by lush gardens and swaying palm trees. Accommodation Each of our 37 elegantly appointed rooms is tastefully furnished, boasting in-room amenities, modern technological conveniences such as wireless Internet access and designed to satisfy the discerning traveler expectations. Star rating: 5 Star Key attractions • 2 private beaches totaling above 800 meters of serene privacy • Located in a secluded and preserved estate that host endemic species such as the rare dirk-dirk antelope, birds and exotic flora • Resort own dhow excursions • Infinity pool carved into the rock overlooking the Indian ocean • Astonishing yoga pavilion strategically located on a cliff with 360° ocean view • Beach parties on the Ngalawa beach with BBQ, bonfire and Caribbean tunes • Entertainment in the evenings (a few times a week as per activity schedule) Recreation • Outdoor infinity swimming pool • Bocce ball • Beach soccer • Beach volleyball • Yoga pavilion & Spa • Hidden & Ngalawa private beaches • Gymnasium Other Services and Facilities • Laundry (at extra charge) • Safe-deposit box • Tour and excursion service • Airport transfer (at extra charge) • Babysitting service (at extra charge) • Wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas • Doctor on call • 24-hours front desk • Non-smoking rooms • Beach parties
We spent some days in this resort and we have been completely happy and the resort exceeded our expectations. We have been welcome with a special romantic dinner. All the staff, especially receptionist Shabani and the waitress, are extremely kind and available for any request. We strongly suggest to visit them for an amazing holiday in Zanzibar! A very big thanks to the general manager for his hospitality!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Shaban Ally, General Manager at Pearl Beach By Sansi
Responded 29 Apr 2023
Dear DAVIDE C Thank you very much for choosing Pearl Beach by Sansi, and for taking the time to send us your wonderful feedback, we greatly appreciate any comments by our guests and constantly strive to achieve the highest quality standards. It is always amazing to receive positive feedback or compliments from our loyal guests, I will share your comments with our colleagues, which I am sure will act as a great motivator. Shabani and the rest of the team will be delighted to see the kind words you wrote for them. Thank you for them. Warm regards, The whole team at Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi!
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My friend and I had a great time at this resort! The views at the Ocean View rooms is amazing and the Baobar is great for relaxing and having a few cocktails. Special shout out to Alex for making our stay extra memorable. My only complaint would be the food, however the rest of the positives definitely made up for this. I would stay again!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Shaban Ally, General Manager at Pearl Beach By Sansi
Responded 30 Apr 2023
Dear valued guest, Thank you for the time dedicated to this review. We would like to assure you that it was a pleasure for our team to host you in our resort and to prepare for you and your friends. We appreciate your kind comments about our services and overall amenities. Let me assure you the message will be passed on to Alex, which will please him. We also welcome your feedback about food. Our chef is constantly looking for opportunities to get creative and will take your feedback seriously. Kind regards, Pearl Management
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the resort has 2 lovely beaches and amazing view, the service was great and the location is perfect, Thank you all for a wonderful stay and special thanks to Abdul and Elinde. we will make sure to make it again.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Responded 29 Apr 2023
Dear MOHAMMAD We are glad to read you had an unforgettable stay and we truly hope that you will like to repeat this pleasant experience with us in the near future, we have shared your comment with the team, and most particularly with Abdul and Elinde. Hope to save you again soon! Warm regards, All Staff at Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi
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This place is beautiful and well kept. The people of Zanzibar love their island and their people. I think it’s important to respect the culture and get to learn more about the country of Tanzania before leaving. The amenities, staff and views are the best part of this resort. If you travel here expect to be presentable supposed and open your mind to other places. A family member had a birthday and they surprised us with a beautiful birthday dinner. The staff was outstanding and went above and beyond.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded 29 Apr 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for informing us about your excellent experience with our resort in this highly pleasing review. I am glad to see your comments on Zanzibar’s culture and the respect you have toward it. We have a beautiful island, and we wish to protect it. We feel truly delighted by your compliments about our staff and dining. It makes us very happy to know that you very much enjoyed your stay at Pearl Beach by Sansi and we are already looking forward to your next visit od Zanzibar. Kind regards, The Team at Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi!
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Absolutely amazing views!!! The service was outstanding and room very clean. We celebrated a birthday and was given the most amazing dinner. I will be sure to visit again!!! Thank you all for a wonderful stay!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded 30 Apr 2023
Dear JASMINE, Thank you for complimenting the services of our team, it was our pleasure to prepare for you an excellent holiday experience and we are glad to hear you enjoyed it on your birthday celebration. We hope to welcome you back in the very near future. Warm regards, Your Friend at Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi!
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Pearl Beach Resort and Spa (formally Michamvi Beach Resort) is a sprawling boutique resort with 37 bungalows divided into garden, ocean and beach views. The road leading up to the hotel is not well paved which is common in Zanzibar due to the red tape in paving it. There is a spa which isn't very luxurious, an open air gym, and 2 pools- a smaller one located in the lobby and the main one. The resort is also connected to 2 beaches- one small one next to the pool and another bigger one which is a 3 minute walk from the reception area. Baboa Beach, the bigger one has many lounge chairs and a bar. Like many beaches in Zanzibar, you can only swim in them during high tide which is late afternoon to early evening. The open air lobby is good size and has a pool connected ( great for…
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Shaban Ally, General Manager at Pearl Beach By Sansi
Responded 01 May 2023
Dear Jadmi We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi. I will be sure to share your feedback with our team. You seemed to have enjoyed your stay overall, and that is very pleasant for us. I am glad to see you liked our property and its equipments. I am sorry to hear, however, that one of your orders got delayed. Please allow me to express my apologies and rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem. It is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Kind regards, Pearl Beach Management!
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I'm at Pearlbeach resort in Zanzibar and it is a wonderful place. The customer service, management, kitchen staff and housekeeping has been awesome. It's a great African 5 star experience and advise anyone to come here. It truly is an awesome place and I truly felt at home away from home. Definitely going to bring my family to this awesome place.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Responded 01 May 2023
Dear Morne Jewell, First of all, we would like to thank you for taking a moment to share your recent holiday experience at our resort. We appreciate your kind comments towards our staff and delicious cuisine, Housekeeping, and management and we hope that you really enjoyed your whole stay. It was a pleasure for our team to welcome you here and we would be glad to see you again in near future. Best regards, Management Pearl Beach by Sansi!
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Travelling with my sister, we couldn’t decide whether or not to stay here because of the remote location and couldn’t find any reviews with the details we were looking for so here is everything you need to know if you’re unsure. LOCATION :was a 2 hour drive from kendwa. The resort is located down a long dirt road with huge holes in the road so it took our taxi a long time to get down there as it was flooded from the rain the night before. really beautiful location and stunning views from the restaurant. Nice pools and pool area. Spa didn’t seem to be in action. BEACH at the front - just rocks at low tide. No Sandy area. You could swim there at high tide but the jagged rocks poking up from the water even with swimming shoes would be dodgy. So for this beach it’s really just…
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Fantastic resort in a great setting with super friendly staff and excellent service. Kudos to Alex who is the resort’s Supervisor - his service through the duration of my stay was impeccable. He is a valuable asset to the hotel and the wider hospitality sector.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Shaban Ally, General Manager at Pearl Beach By Sansi
Responded 01 May 2023
Dear Raj, Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience. Our team here at Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi Zanzibar is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. Be assured Alex and the rest of the team will get your kind words about him. We hope you’ll visit us again soon. Best regards, The Team at Pearl Beach Resort by Sansi!
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Very nice hotel and friendly staff. Lots of spaces and lots of animals living at the hotel. No WiFi at the rooms that’s the only downside. The pool has a nice view. The food is pretty good. The evening shows are nice. Fell very safe and weak treated I recommend
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Shaban Ally, General Manager at Pearl Beach By Sansi
Responded 01 May 2023
Dear Marcus B We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your four-star review, it means a lot to the whole team. I am delighted to see you enjoyed your stay and the property. I am also glad you notice our fauna and flora we wish to protect. Management is working on having WIFI in all rooms in the near future, we’d love to have you back very soon. Kind regards, Pearl Beach Management!
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