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Sofia Sea View is located in Pwani Mchangani, a fishing village in the northeast of the island, about 32 kilometers from Zanzibar city. The property features a private beach and an outdoor pool that is open all year round. The air-conditioned rooms. The full bathroom offers a walk-in shower, bidet and free toiletries. There are two rooms on site that offer direct access to the beach. Sofia Sea View - Includes indoor and outdoor dining area. Guests can choose from continental and vegetarian breakfast options on site. The on-site restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, fish and seafood and guests can have a drink at the seafront bar. The accommodation is located in a local fishing village which gives an authentic and unusual local experience to the touristy areas of the island. Disconnect from the routine we know and experience the real Zanzibar Kandwa is 30 km from the property, while Kiwengwa is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abid Amani Karoma International Airport, 50 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Windsurfing

Darts


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marius
    Lithuania Lithuania
    If you want a quiet rest, without many tourists, to feel the life of a small village, that place is really for you! Thank you Staf, very helpful, the rooms are cleaned every day. Thank you Remo for the warm welcome, Ali for safe sleep and all the...
  • Marcelo
    Portugal Portugal
    I highly recommend Sofia Sea View, that place is amazing, beach front , lovely location, the facilities are great , very good quality and very clean .The breakfast is very good and the staff are lovely they are very helpful and friendly. I...
  • David
    Hungary Hungary
    Amazing holiday - the staff is awesome, so attentive, and kind people. The rooms were cleaned daily, and it was top-notch. The breakfast is quite simple, but delicious: eggs, pancakes with syrup, and jams - however the dinner was out of this...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sofia Sea View
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian

Resort facilities of Sofia Sea View
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Sofia Sea View takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Sofia Sea View accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Sofia Sea View

    • Sofia Sea View has 1 restaurant:

      • Sofia Sea View

    • Sofia Sea View offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Live music/performance
      • Private beach area
      • Walking tours
      • Full body massage
      • Beach
      • Spa facilities
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Head massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Back massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Foot massage
      • Hand massage

    • Room options at Sofia Sea View include:

      • Suite

    • Yes, Sofia Sea View is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Sofia Sea View is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Sofia Sea View is 250 yards from the centre of Pwani Mchangani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Sofia Sea View may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.