Plot 29, Makangale, Micheweni, Verani, Tanzania
#2 of 2 hotels in Verani
Guests' ChoiceBased on 12 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Kobus
South AfricaCold showers and old, very basic facilities
The owner, Mike, went out of his way to make us feel welcome and have a magic Pemba experience. Although basic and rustic, the resort had a pleasant feel to it with beautiful views, awesome sunsets and excellent diving.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Martina
Slovenia- I don't understand why they have a special card payment policy, they charge an additional 7% commission if you pay by bank card. This should already be written in the booking rules at the accommodation, as 7% is not small amount. - I don't understand the policy that you are not allowed to bring anything, neither food nor drink (not even water) into the accommodation facility. 1.5 liters of water cost us 0.5 USD on the street, 3 USD in accommodation. There shouldn't be "so much money to be made" on the water, I can understand the rest. - the accommodation offers diving services. Honestly, they have quite high prices considering the condition of the equipment. Unfortunately, we were dissatisfied with the local instructor, who was harsh with his remarks several times. Honestly, this soured our experience the most, otherwise the accommodation itself is very good.
I liked the kindness of the owner and the peace that the accommodation provides.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Ian
Swedenno water in pool
good for diving! very helpful and experiencesd knowladgeable staff!!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2022
Marina
Netherlandsrooms are not very clean and little primitive
great food and perfect divers with very experienced dive instructors
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 October 2021
Larsson
SwedenBetter sunbeds and parasols. Better lighting in the rooms.
I can't image a better guide and a better diving experience than the what the Swahili Divers Gecko Lodge provided. And it even incuded fishing on the way to the amazing dive spots. The coral reefs around are some of the most beautiful I've seen and in very good condition. The servicemindedness of both management and the staff was excellent. The food was great, without exception throughout the week. It's a nature lodge, beeing quite spartan in it's style, missing some comforts, but if you looking primarily for exquisite diving and some peace and quite then this is the place for you. Spending late afternoons sitting on the sofas on the beach front porch watching fantastic sunsets every evening was perfect after the daily boat excursions.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 27 October 2021
Sheila
IrelandFood and drink was quite pricy in US dollars.
Location, location, location. Very peaceful and hostel room option was a good deal.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Hannah
United KingdomWe had a great time! The room is comfortable and the food really excellent. We don't dive but want to do lots of snorkelling. Sometimes dive places treat snorkellers like a pain but we were treated really well here. We were dropped with our own guide at great locations for snorkelling rather than wherever the divers were going. Absolutely recommend for snorkelling! The house reef has amazing corals and lots of reef fish. The guides are knowledge and safe. The location is quiet and has lots of natural vegetation so it's shady and cool, with lots of wildlife. They have coconut crabs onsite and work with the community to protect them. Lots of birds in the grounds (we saw all the endemic, inc pemba scops owl) and flying fox. The staff, especially Mike, were so helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Lots of hammocks and other places to sit with a beautiful view over the sea and the sunset
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 9 September 2022
Jean
LuxembourgEverything fine
Diving and boats right in the hotel. The owner Mike brings you around to all the spors. The restaurant is one of the best in Pemba with very tolerable prices. Don t miss this option if you are in Pemba.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Cindy
South Africathe accommodation is very basic with no hot water or ac and also the breakfast is basic but enough for us being eggs and toast with a fruit and coffee and juice.
The dive Centre equipment and staff are of very high Sta ndard. we enjoyed our two dives very much. beautiful! the Cheff did make a good supper for us. the owner is very kind and attentive. there is a lovely pool.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 15 November 2021
Anonymous
CanadaDue to COVID it is hard for many hotels to be running on all cylinders for one room of guests but Mike is up to the task.
We are 3 birders. We booked this property due to its close proximity to the nature reserve. We only had to hire a guide for one night to get the Pemba Scops owl which is common nearby in the reserve. All other endemics were easily found on the property plus Dickinsons Kestrel and on property nesting African Goshawk spp Pembaensis . Thanks to the owner , Mike , for solving everything with a big smile. Coconut Crab sighting with Mike was a bonus. Food is excellent..fresh seafood daily.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Jonas
FranceThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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