Cozy private villa in Fukuchani

10 reviews

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  Thomas

  US · family_with_children · Oct 2026

  2/10

  Third world conditions at first world prices and a host that threatens his guests and staff.

  The staff was friendly and helpful. They brought us a new pan, since the ones in the villa looked like they were found in the dumpster.

  We stayed in the villa for 2 weeks, not because we wanted to, but because we were unable to cancel our booking after discovering the problems on day 1. When we booked it several months in advance, many of the reviews now available had not yet been posted. Had we been able to see those reviews we would never have booked this property. The power outages were constant throughout the day, making it impossible to do any work online. The villa also became unbearably hot without power. Even when the electricity was on, the voltage was often too low for the fridge to work properly and keep food cold. We understand the host cannot control the local electricity supply, but having a generator is essential. We stayed at several other properties in Zanzibar in a similar price range, and every single one of them had a local generator to maintain electricity during outages. Even when the power was working, the internet varied from awful to non-existent. Despite daily cleaning by the staff, there were so many cockroaches (big and small) and all other kinds of insects all over the place, particularly in the bathroom. Overall our stay was deeply uncomfortable. We requested a refund because of all these issues we encountered. Instead of offering to make things right the host became hostile and threatening (after initially claiming he was not the host). Our interaction with him was so poor, we felt the need to file a police report. The police informed me that other guests had recently reported similar threats made by the same host. This added an enormous amount of stress to what should have been a relaxing stay. We are full time travelers and have spent several years traveling around the world, staying in all kinds of accommodations. This was, without a doubt, one of the worst experiences we have had. Spend your money wisely and save your vacation by avoiding this host!

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  Levita

  GB · family with young children · Jul 2025

  9/10

  Superb

  The villa was great, everything was clean and beautiful

  Small food selection, could be more varied for children

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  Miro

  FI · with friends · Aug 2024

  10/10

  Amazing

  The staff is so amazing very kind and helpful with everything. Very good food. Pool area very nice. Deffinetly would recommend

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  Radu

  RO · with friends · Jan 2024

  6/10

  Pleasant

  The villa looks good, very clean and comfortable, the garden is beautiful.

  One day we didn't have electricity, another day there was no water. The location is far from anything, no beach around. The WiFi is zero, you can't even send a text message on Whatsapp and Telekom has no signal there. Only cash payments, and if not in Euro, the exchange rate is huge at the property.

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  Marion

  AT · family with young children · Jan 2024

  5/10

  Nice place but…

  It’s quiet and the pool area is nice. Also the villa is nice and enough space for a family

  The attitude of the owner towards us was not acceptable. Telling us (after asking if it’s a problem arriving late at night) we can come whenever we want and there is always somebody around. We arrived with two small kids after being challenged by the very bad road towards the hotel and nobody was there to open the door. Phone call in the middle of nowhere was not possible. We have been screaming for help because we really have been scared. After a long time the owner came out, not even telling he is sorry for what happened. Simply no reaction. He told me before laundry service is available for a „very affordable price“.Very affordable was than approx 20 euros for one maschine because you pay for every single pice. We therefore went to the village and a local lady washed for us. She was very very happy for what we gave her (20000 shillingi), this is a lot of money for a women with a baby depending on her husband only, having a house with no furniture. So we gave her work, she was thankful, we have been thankful and we avoided the so overpriced service from Fukuchani Inn. We ate only once in the restaurant. We did not like the food at all. During waiting we heard the microwave all the time, the fish was so dry, no visible sauce and 10 fries for my husband and plain rice for me. Price expensive for what you get, but actually I would not even pay half because it simply was bad. If the owner is not around no cocktails possible or you explain the staff how to do it. We went to kendwa, nungwi and matemwe every day, where you find very good restaurant, check reviews on google. The area is quiet we liked this and the pool is nice as well. The staff is nice but don’t expect good service from a European point of view. But to be clear. This did not bother us. Also the problems with electricity was not a problem for us. We are in Africa and I know about all the problems there as I used to live there for two years doing voluntary work. Our problem was the attitude of the owner!