About Mapenzi Beach Club

Mapenzi Beach Club is located near Matemwe on the map. It is about an hours drive out of Stone Town. Being a lot cheaper than many of the other resorts on the East Coast, we feel that this resort is definitely value for money. Located a little distance away from other hotels, you are able to enjoy a large degree of privacy. Also built in traditional Zanzibari style, with a huge thatched "makuti roof" and coral walls, it makes quite an impressive sight when you enter for the first time. The rooms are comfortable and clean, whilst the food is  fantastic. The main dining room is situated quite high up and you have wonderful views of the ocean. Next to the dining room is the main pub, where you will get the same views before eating a wonderful dinner. Most rooms have a view of the ocean. Only a couple do not, and they have views of the gardens which are well maintained. We recommend that you stay in the sea front cottages, as they are right on the beach. If you are wanting to dive, the hotel does not have any of its own facilities, but they are able to organise any of your dive needs with other nearby hotels.

We must add that this is one of the few all inclusive hotels we feature on our website. The accommodation price includes all drinks (alcoholic and soft), certain water sports and food.

Mapenzi Rooms

The rooms are reasonably basic but extremely comfortable. Each room has en-suite facilities, a hairdryer, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone and safe deposit box. The beds all have mosquito nets for guests safety. The beach front rooms have a fantastic verandah where you can sit and relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. Although a bit more expensive, these rooms are definitely worthwhile. The decor is traditional East African and they are very well maintained.

Dining

The open-air dining room has wonderful views of the ocean. It is situated on an elevated platform, which feels almost like the bow of a ship. The interior is attractive with wooden chairs and tables adorned with colourful flowers picked from the verdant gardens. Here you can enjoy a combination of international and local cuisine. All meals are served here, and both lunch and dinner are generous buffets.
There's a Beach Bar which serves drinks and a Pool Bar for snacks and cakes during the day. In the evenings you can enjoy a variety of leisurely cocktails before or after dinner at the Pool Bar, which has great views.

Facilities

Mapenzi Facilities Include:

• Swimming pool for guests
• Discotheque
• Floodlit tennis court
• Games room with billiards, table tennis and darts
• Night animation for guests
• Water sports. These include kayaking, windsurfing
• Cycling
• Beach volleyball
• Aerobics

Local Attractions
There are sixteen rooms and six apartments at Mapenzi Beach Club, one of which - the Asali suite - is totally self-contained. The sixteen thatched rooms are in walking distance of the beachfront. They have good perspectives of the sea from their verandas. Its situated just about on the beachfront, some distance from the remainder of the lodge, making a personal getaway for newly weds or romantic couples. This gigantic house has a double room, main living area with a plunge pool in the centre and a little kitchen. If you are after even more seclusion, a dedicated cook can be prepared to serve your meals in the suite. You can, of course, always find lively company at the main lodge when you want it.

The cafe is situated in the main thatched lodge area.

If you need a very romantic evening, you can dine on the beach ( only 2 couples a night though ) while sitting on reed matting and cushions. The menu changes daily and includes options of fish, chicken or red beef with vegetarian dishes available on request. The breakfast menu also changes from day to day and includes fresh fruit, cereals and fruit juices and cooked options of pancakes, eggs, bacon for example.