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Hotel Ras Michamvi

3.0 of 5
P.O. Box 635, Michamvi, Tanzania
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Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

If your looking for a place where you want to relax then, Ras Michamvi is the perfect spot. Altough we stayed for 1 night, it was an incredible experience from the staff being friendly to the room being clean to the view by the restaurant and the swimming pool area. we really enjoyed our time in there and will advice... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Ras Michamvi Beach Hotel is a nice spot if you are looking for a relaxing vacation far away from the old town of Zanzibar. Located about 1hr drive from Zanzibar airport / port, you can always get a return transfer prior arranged with the hotel. The rooms are spacious, some with sea view while majority with garden view. They also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

We have stayed for four nights in the Ras Michamvi Beach Resort. It's really a very beautiful place directly at the sea. The Resort is small and very quiet. A perfect place for relaxing and recovering. The Staff is very friendly. Also the food is delicous. The rooms are big and very clean. The Resort is really a secret on... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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8 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

The place is located on the point, and because it's on the east side, the tide moves in and out depending on the storms, about 200 meters per day. It's like that almost everywhere on the coast, so be ready for it. Regardless, you can walk about 3 beaches down and there is a path to a super nice patch... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

We stayed 5 nights at this hotel and it was just what we were looking for. In that area the tide goes from very low to very high on the same day so you can't always get into the water. But is away from the other resorts and you can really relax. If you walk 15 minutes on the beach... More

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san francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Ras Michamwi was really really good for us. Yes, it takes 1 hour and 20 mins to get to it but most hotels are very far away from the airport and stonetown. I still cannot believe it is only considered a 2 star hotel. first of all, the bungalows are beautifully typical and huge, massive wood furniture in it, along... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Felt a bit cheated... The hotel was surround on 2 sides by the sea, with beaches... But the beach was not for swimming, or lazing around.. When the tide is low, things could be seen littering (or growing on?) the beach, and when the tide is high, you know you cud injure yourself.. So was there alternative entertainment? Alas, no...... More

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Irvine, California
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4 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

Pros I enjoyed my stay at this lovely resort. The rooms huge nicely decorated and clean. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. It is a little older but very well maintained. Cons: No accessible beaches, Far away from EVERYTHING. The transportation is expensive and I pretty much can eat up your budget. while I was there There were only... More

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Holmfirth
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11 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

The beach location is splendid, interesting snorkelling, the views are tremendous, rooms are big, the dining and bar area is superb, staff are helpful and full of character giving an all round relaxing experience.

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

I recently stayed 8 days at the Ras Michamvi. The hotel staff were beyond incredible and always willing to accommodate. They knew all the guests by name. Hotel was extremely clean and food was fantastic. I have several dietary restrictions and they were more than willing to accommodate. There was usually no power during the day but they did warn... More

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Also Known As:
Ras Michamvi Hotel
Hotel Ras Michamvi Zanzibar
Address: P.O. Box 635, Michamvi, Tanzania
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Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Michamvi
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Michamvi
Price range (per night): INR7,649 - 7,924
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Ras Michamvi - our new beach hotel on Zanzibar's beautiful east coast. Our hotel is a little paradise harmoniously set in a large natural area with access to powder-white tropical beaches, gardens, forests and a stunning ocean-front swimming pool. 8 rooms with sea view and 7 are with Garden view. Relax at this quiet location, feel the tropical sun and the gentle ocean breeze on your skin, look for shooting stars amongst the thousands of sparkling dots in the sky at night, enjoy the freshest fish and seafood served at our open restaurant under a large thatched roof, explore the stunning natural wonders of the nearby Jozani Forest-Chwaka Bay Conservation Area - in short: come to Ras Michamvi and discover the magic of Zanzibar! All of our 8 rooms have sea view and 7 rooms have garden view. They are located in 4 bungalows on a coral rock elevation overlooking the beach and the ocean. Our new and modern bungalows are built of stone and have wooden terraces, makuti-style thatched roofs, air conditioning, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, mini-fridges, en-suite bathrooms with shower, bathtub, cold and hot water. The rooms are very spacious and tastefully furnished in local style. Three bungalows have 4 rooms and one bungalow has 3 rooms only. Our restaurant is located on top of the same coral rock elevation as the bungalows - hence you can overlook the beach and sea from the round panoramic open building under a big makuti thatched roof. It is the place where you will start the day with a tropical breakfast including fresh fruits and juice, eggs and different kinds of bread. For lunch and dinner our restaurant offers local and continental dishes. There is also a selection of vegetarian dishes. You can have a romantic candle-light dinner at night and feel the true magic of this place when the moonlight reflects on the gentle waves of the Indian Ocean. From time to time we also arrange barbecues on the beach. ... more   less 
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