Pemba Paradise

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a full-service spa, near Vumawimbi Beach
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Interior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Poolside bar
Beach bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Pemba Makangale, Pemba Island
  • Kigomasha Peninsula
    3 min walk
  • Vumawimbi Beach
    1 min drive
  • Panga ya Watoro Beach
    10 min drive
  • Pemba Island (PMA)
    142 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Fan
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Pemba Island

At Pemba Paradise you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Vumawimbi Beach and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Ngezi Forest Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Mapenzi Spa can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The guest house's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Pemba Island guest house, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Manta Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kigomasha Peninsula - 3 min walk
  • Manta Beach - 1 min drive
  • Vumawimbi Beach - 1 min drive
  • Ngezi Forest Reserve - 8 min drive
  • Panga ya Watoro Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Pemba Island (PMA) - 142 min drive

About this property

Pemba Paradise

Guesthouse with a full-service spa, near Vumawimbi Beach
Pemba Paradise offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Pemba Paradise. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Pemba Island guest house is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pemba Paradise offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Mapenzi Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to midnight on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat (31 centimetre high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (return), (up to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Pemba Paradise Guesthouse
Pemba Paradise Pemba Island
Pemba Paradise Guesthouse Pemba Island

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pemba Paradise?

Pemba Paradise offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pemba Paradise?

Yep, Pemba Paradise has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Pemba Paradise?

The closest beach to Pemba Paradise is Manta Beach (2.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Pemba Paradise?

Yep, Mapenzi Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Pemba Paradise have a pool?

Pemba Paradise has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Pemba Paradise a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pemba Paradise.

Is Pemba Paradise family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Pemba Paradise is a hit with families.

Does Pemba Paradise serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pemba Paradise?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - midnight on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pemba Paradise?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pemba Paradise?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pemba Paradise?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pemba Paradise Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at Pemba Paradise for 4 nights in January 2023. There aren't a lot of options on Pemba, and of course Aiyana and Manta are the premium (and very expensive) places to stay on the northern end. Having stayed at a great number of hotels in many parts of the world, for Pemba Island I consider Pemba Paradise upper middle level. PROS: The property is quite extensive and the pool is quite nice. The beach area is beautiful and provides ample opportunity to walk for a long while. The stand out is the staff, which are exquisitely attentive and pleasant. They are actively doing maintenance on the general property and also on individual rooms. The rooms (we had 1A on the end top floor facing the ocean) are spacious and cleaned nicely. CONS: The rooms are well cleaned but have not been maintained in the best manner. For example, the paint around the shower window and many other places demonstrates huge and significant runs that are simply not typical of better maintained properties. Bottom line: This is a good property at which I would stay again. If you want a supreme luxury experience, stay at Aiyana or Manta. If you are fine with a very good property that could use a bit of maintenance, then Pemba Paradise if your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet location on beach
The sunset was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating requests. The food was good and the room very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good and attentive staff. Well appointed property on the beach with swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beach resort with manicured gardens, a pool and some swimming beach areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so close to a sandbar that seems like you are in Bora Bora. Pemba Paradise offers the tour and it was the highlight of our trip. Hands down the best water/island I’ve ever seen. Everybody said the same. The resort was better than expected and meet with genuinely nice people with big smiles. We booked an extra night and became friends with the awesome local owner. It’s fun, relaxing if any problems it will get handled fast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tilmann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice maintained beautiful spot in remote Pemba
Rooms are stretched over a beautiful area close to the ocean and are spacey and well maintained. Options of two bars/restaurants with friendly staff; service in general very good - which is rare in Zanzibar. Food and drinks are good quality and many choices but also quiet expensive , similar to the 5-star hotels close by. Otherwise one of the best spots in Pemba!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Klara

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Bernard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel qui a du potentiel, mais un très mauvais management. Problème récurent du style pas de pression à la douche, châsse d'eau qui fonctionne mal, il faut tout demandé, le wifi, le ménage etc....ménage fait à vôtre demande et encore faut attendre 2h et s'inquiéter de récupérer la clé. Excellent restaurant, le cuisinier et vraiment très bon, petit problème, attendre jusqu'à 1h30 le repas alors qu'il y a deux couverts c'est compliqué. Hôtel loin du village a pieds.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très reposant
Après une route très chaotique qui traverse la forêt presque noire , et un village nous voici a l'hôtel face a la mer . Personnel charmant , étant seul nous avions commander , poulpes , crevettes et même langouste pour 20 us par personne. Chambre faite un jour sur deux , wifi seulement au restaurant, piscine un peu verte dommage , mais jardin bien entretenu . Nous ne nous sommes pas baignés.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020