Very friendly staff, now friends. They are also excellent sources of drivers and guides. We loved the charming accommodations. The food was very good, although lunch and dinner were a bit pricy. The beautiful beach was really just a 30 second walk past one house. The area was not touristy, and we were there in high season in July. The... more

My travel mates and I have been to Mustapha's now about 5 times- it's got a great laid back atmosphere, with unbeleivable staff! They made us feel like it was our place from the first stay. The food is great local Swahili stuff, and the bar serves all the staple beers and spirits. Rooms are all these really off-beat kind... more

We loved chilling out at Mustapha's for a few nights at the end of our trip round East Africa. Our room was a comfortable, clean, brightly painted cottage with mosquito nets and a crazy tiled bathroom. We loved the hammocks and swing seats under the shady trees, and sitting round the campfire every night. The restaurant/bar serves (among other things)... more

We are frequent visitors to this enchanting small hotel on the lovely east coast of Zanzibar. Comfortable individual rooms are set among flowering trees and bushes. A long white sand beach is one minute's walk away. The Zanzibari dishes are delicious, and new Thai dishes are being added. The friendly bar offers the chance to talk to local people as... more