Set on the east coast of Zanzibar, about 45 km from the airport, Mapenzi Beach Club perfectly blends in the natural environment of the surrounding landscape covering an area of 4 hectares blessed with a long white sand beach and a tropical garden of palms and colourful bougainvillaea.
Walk down Kiwenga Beach to experience an evocative atmosphere and unforgettable landscapes, enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and an all-inclusive high-quality culinary experience. Come and experience the best of Zanzibar and its unforgettable landscapes, enjoy scents and flavours unique in the world that will fascinate you, just like the fantastic sunsets that only this island can offer. The all-inclusive formula allows you to enjoy every moment of your holiday without any thought, accompanied by our highly qualified staff that will satisfy all your requests. We are happy to communicate our guests that the pool of Diamonds Mapenzi Beach has been renovated.
Rooms
Facilities
Activities and Services
The 21 Garden Rooms are found on the resort's highest level surrounded by magnificent gardens. The rooms are all elegantly furnished in traditional African style.
Room features include:
Double four-poster bed or two singles with mosquito net Independently adjustable air conditioning Fan Digital safe Minibar restocked daily Tea and coffee making facilities Telephone via operator Private veranda Large bathroom with shower Double washbasin Hairdryer
The 38 Superior Rooms have been elegantly furnished in traditional African style and have a large private veranda for the comfort of our guests.
Room features include:
Double four-poster bed or two singles with mosquito net Independently adjustable air conditioning Fan Digital safe Minibar restocked daily Tea and coffee making facilities Telephone via operator Large bathroom with shower Double washbasin Hairdryer
The 30 Beach Villas are located on the beach and have a private veranda for the comfort of our guests. They are elegantly furnished in traditional East African style.
Room features include:
Double four-poster bed or two singles with mosquito net Independently adjustable air conditioning Digital safe Wi-Fi Fan Minibar restocked daily Tea and coffee making facilities Telephone for internal use Large bathroom with shower Double washbasin Hairdryer
19 Swahili Rooms, 38 Superior rooms, 30 Beach Villas: these are the accommodation options of Diamonds Mapenzi Beach. All of the rooms are comfortably furnished to make your stay unforgettable.
Swahili Rooms are found on the resort’s highest level surrounded by magnificent gardens. The rooms are all elegantly furnished in a traditional African style.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
THE PALM RESTAURANT In this restaurant, you will enjoy your meals with a stunning view of our pool area and the beach. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet-style offering local dishes, international and Mediterranean cuisine. Themed evenings are prepared weekly including African Dinner.
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet-style offering local, international and Mediterranean cuisine.
We have different stations: – Italian pasta live station with different sauce every day – African Corner with special curry – Soup corner and homemade bakery – Barbecue station for vegetable, fish or meat – Our Boat with fresh salad already composed from our chef or plain to be mixed from our guest – Variety of hot dishes to be discovered every day – Our Boat with tropical fruit – Dessert station with mini patisserie and cakes – Ice cream station with fresh homemade ice cream
Buffet breakfast service from 7:30 to 10:00 Buffet lunch service from 13:00 to 15:00 Buffet dinner service from 19:30 to 22:00
We have during the week also extra live-action with Zanzibar taste
NAKUPENDA PIZZERIA Nakupenda Pizzeria is located next to our beach bar and it serves freshly baked pizza every evening. The Italian pizza is served at our Nakupenda Pizzeria, next to the beach, freshly baked. From 19:30 to 21:30. Reservation is required.
OCEAN REEF BEACH GRILL Located directly to the beach it serves tasty light lunches
This is the ideal restaurant for those who want to spend the whole day on the beach and have a tasty light lunch directly on the beach. Reservation is required. Open from 13:00 to 15:00.
SULI SULI À LA CARTE RESTAURANT Located directly on the beachfront, it serves delicious fresh seafood specialities Suli suli à la carte restaurant is located directly on the beachfront and it serves delicious fresh seafood specialities under small gazebos in a romantic atmosphere.
We serve special menus or single plates.
The restaurant is open every day from 19:30 to 21:30. The restaurant is not included in the all-inclusive package and is available for a fee, subject to reservation. Only closed on our special theme nights.
FACILITIES AND TREATMENTS
RELAXATION PACKAGES These are the ideal moments to relax the mind, body and spirit. These treatments complete a perfect holiday. The duration ranges between 30 and 120 minutes.
SIGNATURE TREATMENTS The perfect way to pamper yourself during your stay. Natural and healthy products are selected to rebalance, refresh and relax your body and mind.
MASSAGES Various professional massage techniques are used to create a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
RITUALS AND SCRUBS These special rituals and scrubs are detoxifying and decongesting tailored treatments to improve circulation and nutrition. Natural products from Zanzibar and the rest of the world are used.
FACE TREATMENT Relax in the talented hands of our therapists.
Whether if you decide to sail along the coast while watching the beauty of the nature that will surround you or to windsurf while getting the wind through your hair, you will appreciate the extremely various possibilities that the island offers.
The activities organised by the resort are various and these can be booked at the water sports centre:
Sailing (catamaran and laser sailboats)
Windsurfing and canoeing
Sailing and windsurfing courses
Snorkelling equipment
SPICY HOLIDAY
Live an extraordinary experience at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach.
Zanzibar is worldwide known as the Spice Island. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy its traditions, which have been passed on during centuries. Live this spicy experience, choose your spices and the Chef will organize a private lesson for you, in which you will prepare your special plate, enjoy your dinner on the beach under the stars and then bring your spice souvenir with you.
Rate includes:
All-Inclusive treatment
Spicy Experience
Wi-fi in public areas
Taxes and Service
ACTIVITIES Guided trips can be organized on booking
In particular, you can enjoy:
Taxi service to Stone Town
Itineraries and excursions
Snorkeling adventures at Mnemba Marine Park
Diving
Deep-sea fishing with transport to the west coast
Tanzania safari
DIAMONDS MAPENZI BEACH RESORT
The Diamonds Mapenzi Beach Resort **** is one of the most established hotels on the island of Zanzibar and remains an excellent and affordable choice for people who want an action-packed holiday. Great value for money, it’s an unpretentious resort with a fantastic vibe; fun and active. Accommodation is simple and comfortable, the water sports facilities are brilliant – windsurfing equipment and canoes are complimentary – the all-inclusive package covers a choice of three restaurants – the buffet is one of the best on the island - and two bars plus a daily stocked mini-bar (soft drinks, water and beer) – it couldn’t be better! There is also the à la carte restaurant on the beach – but here a supplement is payable.
The low tide on the East coast adds to the experience when you can walk out across the beach for 1.5 kilometres to the reef.
LOCATION: East Coast, Kiwengwa
ACCOMMODATION: The resort has 87 rooms, split over 3 different categories into three different levels, an upper terrace, a mid-terrace and the beachfront. All rooms are single storey units. Bathrooms are fitted with a shower only.
21 Swahili Rooms These rooms are situated on the higher level of the resort surrounded by beautiful gardens, all rooms are furnished in traditional East African style.
36 Superior Rooms Located on the mid-level with large private verandas.
30 Beach Villas Located on the beach and have been refurbished in a sleek white theme.
ROOM FACILITIES
Individual climate control and ceiling fan
Stocked mini-bar
Tea/coffee making facilities
Telephone
Hairdryer
A Flat-screen TV (Beach Villas Only)
King size or twin beds with mosquito net
Digital in-room personal safe
DINING: The resort operates on an All-Inclusive basis which includes the following
Welcome cocktail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Palm Restaurant, themed nights including African dinner are served during the week. A live pasta station is available for lunch and dinner
Soft drinks, juices, mineral water, house wine, local beer, selected spirits and cocktails, coffee and tea served during meals and at the resort bars
Snacks offered at the Hibiscus Pool Bar bar and Upepo Beach Bar
Lunch at the Ocean Reef Beach Grill
Dinner at the Nakupenda Pizzeria
Home-made ice cream and sorbet available at lunch and dinner
In-room minibar stocked daily with soft drinks, beer and water
Water gym, stretching, windsurfing equipment, canoes, beach volley, beach soccer, table tennis, darts, indoor games and tennis court
Evening entertainment program
The Palm Restaurant
Serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cuisine is international and evening dinners are themed including an African Dinner once a week on the beach.
Nakupenda Pizzeria: Set near the beach, open for dinner.
Suli Suli a la carte restaurant: Located directly on the beach serving seafood specialities under small gazebos in a very romantic environment. Open for dinner only and reservations are essential.
Hibiscus Pool Bar: Serves snacks, soft drinks, fruit juices, beer, cocktails, house wine, tea and coffee from 10 am. After midnight all drinks are in charge. Premium brand liquors are available at a charge.
Upepo Beach Bar: Serves snacks, soft drinks, fruit juices, beer, house wine from 10h00 to 18h00.
Ocean Reef Beach Grill: Offers a light lunch menu on the beach. Open daily from 13h00 to 15h00.
SPA: Mvua African Rain Spa – in Africa rain means life and the skilled therapists in this massage centre will relax and rejuvenate tired muscles using the natural ingredients of the island.
Wi-Fi: Available in the public areas
FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES (some at a supplement)
Catamaran
Laser boat
Windsurfing
Canoeing
Sailing and windsurfing courses
Water skiing
Wakeboarding
Tube riding
Blokart
Bicycles
Gym
Snorkelling equipment
Games room with satellite TV, Nintendo Wii and games
Evening entertainment
Spherique fashion boutique
This information is a guide to the facilities at the resort and is subject to change
All-Inclusive: Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Palm Restaurant.
Soft drinks, fruit juices, local beer, house wine, tea, coffee, and mineral water served during meals.
Buffet breakfast service from 07:30 to 10:00.
Buffet lunch service from 13:00 to 15:00.
Buffet dinner service from 19:30 to 21:30.
Themed nights including African Dinner are served during the week.
Hibiscus Pool Bar is open from 10:00 – 24:00 and serves snacks, soft drinks, fruit juices, local beer, house wine, tea, coffee, and mineral water during opening times. Cocktails and selected spirits are served after 12:00. Premium spirits and imported liquors are served at extra charge. Upepo Beach Bar is open from 10:00 and 18:00 serves snacks, soft drinks, fruit juices, local beer, and house wine. Nakupenda Pizzeria Restaurant: located on the beach serves Pizzas from 19:30 to 21:30. Ocean Reef Beach Grill: located on the beach serves light lunch menus from 13:00 to 15:00 (reservation required). Free welcome drink to all arrivals. Daily stocked mini bar in the room with soft drinks, local beer, and water. Complimentary Wi-fi internet in the lobby area and Beach Villas. Sun beds at the pool and on the beach. Daily beach towel service. Game rooms with Nintendo Wii and satellite TV. Gym opens from 09:00 – 20:00. Gymnastic daily activities (water gym, stretching, jogging). Windsurfing equipment non-professional, Land and water activites include canoeing, beach volley, beach soccer, table tennis, darts and indoor games, tennis court.
Evening entertainment program, discotheque.
Christmas & New Year Dinner included in the rates.
If you are booking the honeymoon package at Mapenzi - these are some of the extra's the resort may offer
Flowers & cookies.
10% discount at the Mvua Spa.
Romantic set up dinner by the pool/beach (once per stay).
A Marriage certificate is required to enjoy these benefits
