Chose this hotel after using tripadvisor extensively to find a quality value for money hotel in Zanzibar and boy were we not disappointed! After experiencing a week in paradise I look back at some of the negative reviews of this hotel and have a good chuckle to myself!! The place is fantastic, the food fantastic, the rooms fantastic and all... More

We stayed at La Gemma for the second week of our honeymoon in Tanzania. It was perfect for chilling out after a week of safari. The beach was beautiful, and the grounds and pool areas were absolutely immaculate. We stayed in a normal 'deluxe' room, which was a little ordinary for such a highly rated hotel. The normal food from... More

We stayed the first time with the Planhotel group. La Gemma dell' Est is be a beautiful Hotel; Lovely garden, very friendly staff and a good beach. The Check- In was quick and they told us everything about the resort (opening hours of the restaurants etc.) unfortunately we haven't received any refreshment. Which would be nice for a Beach Resort.... More

We arrived in Zanzibar following a week on safari in Tanzania. Having driven for one hour from the airport it is quite amazing to arrive at a place of such beauty and perfection! We had booked a deluxe room. We were allocated room 321. We had a great sea view and it felt as thought the room had not long... More

A good club med type. Lovely premises. Good food. Lots to see and do. Perfect for the whole family. More

The resort is absolutly breathtaking and exactly what i imagined it would be we stayed at the Gemmadell est and i would highly recommend it very clean hotel eveything is kept to a very high standtard all members of staff are always ready to help and make your stay very pleasant the rooms are kept cool and the beds are... More

The resort is very beautiful ,breathtaking, and exactly as we saw it on the internet pics.The beach view, easy access to the beacch, the pool area and their well maintained gardens made it very relaxing.The staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were neat, n aircons in good condition-considering the temparature. We had fun, and enjoyed our all inclusive... More

We wanted to lounge on the beach, take long walks, swim in a crystal-clear ocean and eat fantastic food following our safari in Tanzania. This was exactly what we wanted! The resort is designed to take advantage of the spectacular ocean view but not impact the environment. It gets an A+ on both counts. The grassy area in front of... More

A tour operator's opinion, for what it's worth... "Gemma" is one of five Plan Hotel resorts in Zanzibar and the group's flagship property on the island! It is a very good resort, but not a 5 Star by international standards. One simply can't compare it with recognised 5 Star brands like Banyan Tree, Aman Resorts, Oberoi, etc. It’s a comfortable... More