Karamba Eco Boutique Hotel

We booked as a honeymoon destination after staying a week in Nungwi (amazing) and had a quiet relaxing pampered 9 days in mind. Unfortunately the lodge really needs some attention to the maintenance to warrant the prices charged. Our room’s roof (thatch) was covered in a tarpaulin after being damaged from either rains, wind or monkeys and was nowhere near the level of readiness to accept paying guests. Overall the accommodation and general infrastructure needs a jack up. Food was amazing. Location is great. Service was good but it just didn’t tick all the boxes we needed so we checked out early and found another place that did. Yes, it’s an island of the coast of East Africa and that comes with its challenges. Some places get it right.

The Karumba Eco Lodge was terrific. A wonderful complement to your time in Stonetown, Nungwi or other resorts - it is relatively undeveloped area and of course you get the dolphins. We chose it as it was recommended by the excellent Bradt guide to Zanzibar and appeared to a good location. We had 4 nights which meant we enjoyed the dolphins, snorkelling and also you can walk across to one of the oldest Mosques in East Africa. The food is excellent and much better than the other walkable hotels. The service and team are outstanding. The lounge and bar are a wonderful spaces with couches and shade. WiFi is here too. I saw there were some indifferent reviews on TripAdvisor and unfortunately I suspect these are because people have different expectations. This is a rustic lodge. There isn’t aircon or hot water but there are lovely rooms that all face the ocean and are a step away from a beautiful swim. There are lots of insects but that’s how it should be… it’s wonderful but if you scream every time you see a beetle then maybe it’s just not the place for you. It was just perfect for us! Thank you to a great team. Jane.

I cant praise this resort enough. It's an amazing place the owners are very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are small but perfect for what I needed. The pool is lovely. The best part about it is the food. It is phenomenal, and the beer is ice cold.

This place is amazing, the location the vibe the people are just outstanding. The hotel is an a simple eco, yet well placed to the environment and perfectly adequate for every day needs, so as long as you're aware and appreciative of the restoration a trip to this slice of paradise will give you you're onto a winner. The beach is close, excursions are easy to arrange - simply chilling in the relaxation areas listening to the ocean and absorbing the views is an experience in itself!! All staff from cook to reception to bar to cleaners to the waiters and waitresses were delightful and extremely friendly and helpful. There were Masai on site too, which gave a rare opportunity to understand their culture and way of life. Myself and my daughter had an amazing time, she chose to speak fluent Swahili with the staff, and there were very many moments of hearty laughter. There's a small family of the native red back monkeys that frequent the gardens, which are gorgeous. I look forward to taking more of my family to this treasured place, it's an absolute tonic 🏝️

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights with our 4 children and this is the most beautiful and charming place we have ever been. The environment is great, lots of flowers, view is wonderful and changing with tale. We met the new owners (german) and we can feel their willingness to make us happy. A special mention to the chef of the restaurant. The food was more than excellent. You dont want to miss this place. Important note : the environnement is quiet not fitted if you want to party.

Beautiful facilities by a coral cliff, bungalows are confortable but sparsely furnished. Gorgeous outdoor shower, however, solar hot water runs out quickly. Excellent food. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. However, I felt management was not always forthcoming. We had to leave immediately before breakfast time on our last day and all we received were expired cookies and bottled juice. Also, I didn't feel staff was treated properly.