Reviews of Chapwani Private Island
Grave Island, 00000 Grave Island, Tanzania
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Reviewed: 4 March 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewChapwani island is a very beautiful and quiet nature reserve, not far from Stone Town. In addition to the lovely clean beaches, you can walk through the forest and see dik dik (mini deer), big land crabs and hundreds of fruit bats. The large, sea water swimming pool is a nice alternative when the tide is out. It was a real treat being able to wake up and run straight out of the cottage and into the sea (tide was high at 0700 hrs when we were there). The food was generally good and they gave us a candlelit dinner on the beach on our last night, which was special. A memorable stay!
We really did love this place and we would certainly recommend it to others, but there was an overriding impression that everything here was at the convenience of the staff and management and not the guests, which was the opposite to anywhere else we had stayed during out trip. New arrivals are briefed en masse, so they do not have to repeat themselves. Meal times are fixed at 0800 for breakfast and 2000 for dinner (bit too late, we felt) and there is no choice of food - you get what they serve you whether you like it or not (albeit they do ask you at the beginning for any food dislikes/allergies). There was no written information anywhere about any activities. If you asked them, they would tell you, but sometimes you were too late (eg. we missed walking across to the neighbouring island at low tide as we did not know we could). Although a candlelit dinner on the beach was advertised, they didn't mention anything about it until we asked them on the morning of our last day and were told it would probably be too windy. It wasn't and they did do it, but I wonder if they would have done it, had we not asked. The cottages are semi detached and there is no division between the terraces, so there was a bit of a lack of privacy. There is no electricity in the cottages during the day, which is fair enough on a tiny island (although there is always electricity and wifi at the main building) and one day there was no water either, so we couldn't flush the toilet. There is no snorkelling equipment (just fins, no masks - they said because of Covid).
Reviewed: 23 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewFew accommodations on the island, lots of privacy. Very peacful. Our accommodation was great, with a private pool, deckchairs and a nice view of the sea. Possibility to rent a kayak (for free). The island is small you go around quickly, can do snorkling, see easily lots of bats, dik-dik (more difficult) and a few birds in the morning and at the end of the day. Welcoming and kind staff. Very good dinner, with starter, main course and dessert.
it was very hot and from 00h the air conditioning turns off. The air conditioning should be facing the bed for more freshness. Pity that the free boat to return to Stone Town leaves so early (10am).
Reviewed: 4 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewThe island is paradisiac. Pure nature. You sleep hearing the birds. There are not many guests and all people enjoying nature and quietness. You get never tired of walking in the small forest watching the bates, the coconut crabs and the small anthilops. You can use for free two kayaks and go around the island. You can swim in the warm blue/green sea and during the low tide you can enjoy the salt water swimming pool with view to the see. Every morning you can go for free with the boat of the hotel to Stone Town stay there for 3 hours and return with the same boat. You can go to prison island from there for USD 15,00/person. Snorkling is very good from the beach during the low tide. A great variety of corals, coral fishes, and sea stars. Mr. Tito, the manager is very friendly and helpful.
Breackfast and dinner are included in the stay. Food is good but portions are small. Beverage at diner is not included. You can't choose what you eat. Every night is a surprise and the same food for everybody. Unfortunately for me one night was masala fish and rather 🔥.
Reviewed: 31 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewBeautiful island where you can escape from noise and beach boys and enjoy nature in peace. So much wildlife to explore. Coral reef in great condition for snorkeling right off the Island. Beach bungalows were surprisingly comfortable, high quality food and staff were so friendly and helpful
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Reviewed: 30 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewWe absolutely fell in love with this island. The food was very good, the staff was amazing - so friendly and caring. They made us feel welcome and at home whenever we met them. Also we had the feeling that they took great care to keep the island clean of plastic and other stuff. You can do so many things - snorkeling, kayaking, doing yoga (at your own with the most beautiful view) reading (they have books & some games) swimming, hiking, watching animals like small antelopes, bats, sea life - the island changes like 3-4 times a day with the tides it never gets boring. We even had extended to enjoy the beauty of this island longer. It was our absolute highlight of our Sansibar trip.
Reviewed: 26 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
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Verified reviewwe liked the room, the feeling of being on a private island with few guests and the sunset view from the room
a bit too close to neighbours sharing same « house » additional food and drinks not great value for money had to ask for running water when it was shut
Reviewed: 4 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewthe location (isolated) 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I liked everything
Reviewed: 29 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewwe loved the remote island location and the beautiful swimming beaches. also the fact you could move to the different sides of the island to get out of the wind if needed.
Reviewed: 10 December 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewWe stayed in one of the tent villas. Really nice, more private. Great to be able to grab a mask and jump in a kayak and explore around the island. Beautiful island.
Food is just average. Expected a little more. Had much better meals the rest of our time around Zanzibar.
Reviewed: 8 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewEverything! beautiful structure, great staff (always ready to help), clean rooms, beautiful interior design, bottles of water in the room, good and always fresh food. The private island is beautiful, you will find a very calm and relax environment with many activities to do such as kayaking, snorkelling, starfishes walk, spotting animals on the island, romantic dinner on the beach, happy hour at your bungalow enjoying the sunset and more… You also have a small cute shop where you can buy some handcraft souvenir. Wifi only in the common areas. The boat service is very good, in 30 min you are there.
Reviewed: 8 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewtotally chilled. lovely staff
Reviewed: 26 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewvery Special and quiet place to relax and spend some days Professional staff and nice food the owner is very kind, helpful and tries to keep the island as natural as possible. our best stay during vacation
Reviewed: 23 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewSuch a paradisiac place!! The island is very beautiful, wild, and offering several views Accomodations are very typical, we were Robinson for a night!! great sea view from the room, terrace and beach beds for every room, just in front Tito was very welcoming and arranging for transportation and activities The food was very good and in enough quantity, from breakfast to dinner. we had a dinner in the sand with seaview, it was amazing!! very good experience, we would have loved to stay more!
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