Although the hotel is close to the beach, the stairs provided are not very practical and could be challenging for some guests.

Very good hospitality and friendly staff. Manager Frank was especially attentive to our needs.

Stayed in August 2025

Room, ocean views, location, friendly staff, food

Stayed in August 2025

Our room was a bit smaller than we expected but we still had everything we need.

Very friendly staff and a great pool! They also have a private beach bar which is 1 minute walking from the hotel.

Stayed in July 2025

It's a bit far away from most places, but everything you need is at the hotel.

The staff was awesome! They helped us with everything and were always friendly

Stayed in June 2025

Swimming pool

Stayed in May 2025

We liked it, quiet

Stayed in February 2025

In our room should to invest little, renew. No wifi in room.

Nice and clean swimming pool Delicious buffet breakfast Sunbeds and umbrella's from Zan hotel available for free on the beach Very good wifi on swimming pool area Great shadow during day heating on the top of restaurants. And there is also windy all day / night on the top - excellent anty mosquitoes treatment (simply mosquitoes can't fly when is windy) Garden is gorgeous, lot of flowers and trees

Stayed in January 2025

the breakfast not so good and the beds are a bit old and squeaky

The staff is awesome,

Stayed in January 2025

The staff is very friendly and helpfull upon any question or request. The hotel is not particulair new or luxe, yet the hotel and room is clean, the room is cleaned every day, and there is a pool to relax on one of the sunbeds. The hotel is located in a quiet area a few meters walk to the beach. Overall, good experience to stay here!

Stayed in December 2024

Limited traditional dishes, mostly foreign menu

Clean rooms and toilet, friendly staffs, peaceful environment

Stayed in December 2024

Breakfast was great. Fresh sweet fruit, eggs of your choice, roti, hashbrowns, stir-fried veggies, coffee and fruit juice. The view of the lagoon from the top level of the restaurant is amazing. The beach is a very short walk through a local neighborhood from the hotel on the hill. We could spend the day at the hotel's beachfront restaurant, leaving our belongings safe while we snorkeled and swam. The manager, Frank, was kind, hospitable and gracious. He made us feel so relaxed and couldn't do enough to assist us. Air con in the rooms is a relief from the heat. The rooms are serviced everyday with thoughtful touches.

Stayed in November 2024

The room was a little bit warm

There is a unique place in top of the restaurant for relaxing. The staff was much friendly and helpful

Stayed in November 2024

Breakfast was quite basic - one sort of (toast) bread, fruits, two fresh juices, instant coffee and a large choice of teas. That could be improved a bit - but it was nothing really serious" .-) Apart from that - and I liked that - every morning some pancakes, cakes, hash browns and grilled vegetables were offered. There was an eggs menu as well which one could choose from and it was made à la carte. The beach club area had less sunbeds in comparison to the previous year. I could imagine that - when fully booked - some guests would have to stay without such a sunbed.

It was my second time as this lovely, small and cozy hotel! the staff (Tukae, Noro, Rose, Selena, Tina, Abdillah and Mohamed, Modesta, Frank (the hotel manager) and Yusuf and all others I might have now forgotten to mention) were just amazing and outstanding - everybody in his or her own way. I loved the authentic (!) friendliness and the positive and guest-oriented attitude and the smiles! My room (triple) was very spacious and I have seen a few improvements over my stay the previous year: my room was equipped with a water kettle and the shower area looked "fresher". The internet was working smoothly and most of the time really well! No shortcomings in terms of electricity cuts anymore (caused by the government - NOT the hotel). Dinner menu had a "half board special" including a starter, a main and a dessert to choose from (for 20USD). The choice was good and the food quality was excellent thanks to the superb chefs! I would most definetely come back!

Stayed in September 2024

The staff and the private beach

Stayed in August 2024

Excellent breakfast, good staff, nice beach

Stayed in August 2024

Bed mattresses could do with replacing

Great location in the quiet village of Cairo. Food good, breakfast lovely, pool great. Always kept tidy

Stayed in September 2024

The wifi was quite intermittent.

The location, food and staff were fantastic!

Stayed in August 2024

The first room’s bed was broken but then they switched us to another room with another bed which was great!

Amazing staff beautiful outdoor space and amazing beach bar/ private beach!

Stayed in August 2024

The neighboring properties are a bit run down and the short walk to the beach is also a bit unpleasant.

Property and facilities very good, very clean, well maintained . Staff very friendly and helpful. Small section on beach excellent. The very large beach is a wonderful place with many activities available. Good places on the property to relax and enjoy the view.

Stayed in July 2024

Evening Frank I just wanted to thank you and your team once again for being so accommodating, friendly and welcoming. You made us feel so welcomed and comfortable during our stay! All aspects were amazing, food was delicious! The bar ladies were brilliant and always had a smile on their face. The drivers were always on time and just as friendly. Our room was spacious and clean. Thank you for making our first trip to Zanzibar one to remember. Caitlin, Kayla and Chloe

Stayed in July 2024

None

Friendly staff and service. Welcoming atmosphere.

Stayed in June 2024

Amazing staff, hotel has a beautiful garden and nice pool

Stayed in June 2024

The breakfast selection was good but somewhat limited; however, the lunch and dinner menus definitely compensated with more variety. Additionally, we encountered a minor issue with a broken showerhead, but it was fixed by the staff within minutes.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Zan View Hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly, making us feel welcomed throughout our stay. The food was fantastic, offering a variety of both local and international dishes complemented by great drinks. We especially loved the beach, which was the best section on the entire stretch—remarkably clear of rocks. Our honeymoon suite was not only spacious but also impeccably clean, and the hotel manager was always responsive and engaged, enhancing our experience. The view from the upstairs terrace was breathtaking, and we truly enjoyed the cozy and quiet ambiance of the hotel compared to some of the nearby larger resorts. Even during rains, the hotel offered lovely hangout spots such as the private beach, terrace, patio, pool, and the comfort of our own room. We would definitely book this hotel again.

Stayed in May 2024

I did not like that I had to navigate through the village to get to the beach. This was particularly traumatic when it had rained and there were puddles of dirty water to negotiate through the village streets...The breakfast was the same fair every morning and would have liked a bit more variety from one morning to the next!

The hotel was not overcrowded and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2024