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Reviews of Sagando Bungalows Zanzibar

Michamvi Kae Zanzibar, Michamvi, Tanzania

#21 of 30 hotels in Michamvi

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Review Score

Based on 99 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    10
    Friendly and vibrant place with a sense of character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    This is probably my favourite low price accommodation that’s on the coast. The staff are super friendly and they make an effort to make the place unique. The food is very good and the drinks are decent. It’s a very affordable and cool place to stay. I’d definitely go back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    8.0
    Great Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was hot as hell and the bed was a bit hard - definitely recommend getting one of the rooms with an AC.

    The staff were amazing, the food was great, it was super affordable and in close proximity to the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Electricity is gone often and for long, but I was prepared with powerbanks, so not a big problem and not their fault.

    Everything! The bungalows and the area is so peaceful. Really nice staff. Best food on Zanzibar. Housekeeper did a really good job, room was always clean and every day free from mosquitos.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    7.0
    We would definitely love to return especially when they add solar power and ad pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The power was low so the fans barely worked and the ACs were not working. We had no water one day as the water pump was also affected by the power. It was very hot inside the downstairs rooms. This was no fault of the hotel but issues with power in all of Zanzibarr.

    The Bungalows are amazing especially the bathrooms and the staff were amazing. The food was also great

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful tropical ambience and garden. Chilling on the balcony was such a blast! Actually two balconies. Nicely designed rooms. I totally loved the room of stay. Number 11, super cool! Everything clean. Hot shower. Internet was fine too. Good breakfast. Very pleasant and kind staff. Bicycles free to use. Beach is very near. It was a pleasure to stay in this place. Recommended.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay for working and leisure, friendly and hospitable staff
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything

    I was working remotely and stayed at Sagando for a few days to relax while working on my laptop. It exceeded all our expectations! The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, creating a friendly and peaceful atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious—every meal felt like a treat. Sagando offered the perfect blend of tranquility and functionality. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy and inspiring getaway! Thank you Mohammed, Calista, Catherine, Mussa, to the chef and all the people that welcomed us!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely place and amazing friendly staff but the drunk lady (the owner?) ruins it completely
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only night we stayed there, there was an extremely drunk lady at the bonfire with a few dogs that was shouting at everyone. The staff kept apologizing for her to us, but not removing her, so my only guess is that she's probably the owner of the place (or someone else "important"). That's a real shame, because the way she treated us was totally unacceptable. Her dogs kept coming to us while we were eating dinner and I was petting them and playing a bit (since I love dogs and I was missing mine who stayed at home), but the lady had a completely different perception of what is happening and she started shouting at me that how do I dare to offend her dogs and who the f*** do I think I am, coming to her country and not liking her dogs .... She used some racist words against me and at some point I seriously got worried she would come and hit me. It was obvious she is way too drunk to understand anything that is going on, but I found this extremely rude towards me being the guest and I feel extremely sorry for the staff that they possibly have to deal with this more often.

    The biggest advantage of this place is their extremely friendly and sweet staff, that saved our stay multiple times when things were not going perfect. The place itself has a very cool vibe, their food is tasty and it's just a short walk from the beach. There was a confusion on our arrival cause we booked a 2 beds room and got a 1-bed, but luckily the staff resolved this in just a couple minutes. Then at night, as soon as I entered my bed, it collapsed and I hit my head (luckily without serious injuries) - which was definitely not ideal, but within a couple minutes I got my own bungalow for the night, while my friend stayed in ours (her bed was fine). So in the end it all turned out ok.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    10
    SUPER stay! Feel like home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    lack of kitchenwares, they can add more spoons and forks, and small pots for small portion cooking.

    the place is easy to find on google maps

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 21 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Magical place that became my second home after spending three weeks there. Very good vibe every evening around the bonfire with music and dancing. Staff that became like my family and took care of everything I needed. Thank you for eveything, Im sure Ill be back plenty of times...

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Breakfast was not what I expected but also good, the place was ok

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay in calm place really close to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain. Everything was just excellent.

    Amazing lodge with beautiful garden and nicely designed rooms (the bathroom outside was an additional attraction). Staff is very kind and friendly - greetings to Veronica, Idris and Kalista for making our stay even greater. Sagando is also very close to the beach - just a few minutes walk. I recommend it to everyone.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    10
    Looking for genuine swahili vibes and enjoying your drinks/meals at the same time? Book here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to power cuts, our A/C was beeping occasionally and musquitoes can be quite frequent on this location. Service could be less polepole. :)

    Close to the beach, yet private enough to have its own ecosystem. There is a campsite, which comes alive at night. If there are enough people, they have their own drums, so you can drum along or just chill drinking whatever you like. Extremely joyful staff also!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was slightly hot and the fan could have been a bit better, there are more noises at night with local music around but not a bad sound to hear. More bugs around as the property is away from the wind, but to bugs are to be expected and they remind you of the surrounding presence of nature. The only issue with the room I had was that the shower drain clogged and didn't smell great, but otherwise it is a very natural, warm, and friendly place to stay! Would definitely recommend.

    Super friendly staff, amazing food -breakfast included but the dinner menu was also delicious. Nice short walk to the beach, many places to relax around the property both private and communal. Very peaceful with the birds and forest around. Bonfires at night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slow wifi

    Super good staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The staff was amazing, they always ensured that we had what we needed at all times. The bungalow we were staying in was great. There is an amazing entrance where you can relax. It is very close to the beach, a local bar and a few restaurants. The bungalows are fairly close to many turistic attractions and other turistic beaches (driving or bus). The food at Sagando is very tasty. We had an amazing time, it was lots of fun.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place for solo travelers, safe and cozy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    10
    Clean and cozy. Good local pub nearby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    It was clean and cozy. Good price.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms could be serviced daily, even for fee - suggestion to the mangement. We did not get hot water in our shower to work.

    Veronica is a superstar and helped us with every issue we faced, including changing rooms. This place is good value for money, about 4min walk to a beautiful beach. This is a bungalow/hostel vibe so keep that in mind. People are very nice, and helped us organise tours to the mangroves and a taxi. Food is good. Very chilled and homely.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is very beautiful, clean and comfy. The staff is amazing!!! Super kind Nad helpful. Really looking after you and willing to help at all times. We defo felt like family!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would've liked a hammock.

    Lovely little budget bungalow near the beach. Very chill.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mosquito net ripped in the room, was pointless having it.

    Nice chilled vibes and nicely decorated

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Blackouts are common but that's in the whole the country. Everything else is super.

    The stuff is amazing, helpful and so welcoming. Bonfire every night, tasty food, close to the beach and best value for money. Highly recommended. Thank you Ibra, Veronica, Issa!! We will see you again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice stay in Michamvi with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No light in the bathroom and unluckily due to low pressure there was no hot water in the shower, but not a big issue since outside was hot

    Bungalows are close to the beach and mangroves. Room clean at the second floor. Staff, in particular the girl at the restaurant is really nice. We saw a monkey :) in the trees. Easy to get by dalla dalla

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    10
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was our third time at Sagando, we absolutely love it. The staff are wonderful - very friendly, happy and helpful. Excellent location among the trees (we loved watching the bush baby!) and a very quick walk to a stunning beach. Room was very clean and food delicious! Great price. We were sad we had to leave a day early but we will be back!

    Stayed in August 2023

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