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Located on the South Coast and 0.6 mi away from the village of Kizimkazi Mtendeni, Promised Land Lodge faces the sea and is surrounded by a tropical garden. The rooms at this traditional Zanzibarian lodge come with locally crafted furnishings. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and there is an open-air bathroom. Most of the rooms have an outdoor seating area and sea views. Promised Land Lodge has a restaurant with a small menu, focusing on local Zanzibari cuisine and seafood. Drinks can be enjoyed at the beach bar. Guests can relax on beach beds or hammocks at the private beach area, overlooking the ocean. Activities on site or in the surrounding area include snorkeling, cycling, fishing and diving. Staff can assist with the organization of trips. Jozani Forest is about 19 mi away and Stone Town can be reached within 1 hour by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
4 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
7.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Davit
    Georgia Georgia
    We enjoyed our stay, friendly staff service, exotic surroundings (encounters with monkeys), beachfront location, good infrastructure, affordable and good quality food, tasteful music.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location and property - beautifully decorated with lots of areas for relaxing - chairs/hammocks/bar/sofas/swinging beds. Friendly and helpful staff; lovely pool area with visiting monkeys in the trees. Tide brings water right up to edge so...
  • Morena
    Israel Israel
    Great location beautiful view Amazing rooms! Monkeys around Smily team
  • Halimi
    Qatar Qatar
    It was a wonderful stay, I loved it. A big and special thanks to Ms. Umni she was very helpful and amazing lady🫰🏻
  • Oumou
    Guinea Guinea
    I felt like home. The crew was so nice and friendly. Especially, Omar, Peter, my sister Nuru and Moudhy. I was supposed to stay just for 3 days, but I finally changed my mind and extend my stay. Thanks to the whole team for the conviviality, the...
  • V
    Virginie
    United States United States
    We loved the location of the hotel. It was right on the water, remote and peaceful. There were many outdoor spaces beautifully arranged along the water. Our room was lovely and comfortable, with a view of the ocean.
  • Dagfinn
    Norway Norway
    Most relaxing place I know on the planet. Locally built, owned an run lodge in a not very developed part of Zansibar. Not for people who wants parties and beach life, but if you're after beautifull surrondings, friendly environment and comfy,...
  • Sera
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Proposed Land was perfect for our group (of children and adults) with a great pool, close proximity to the sea and lots of places to relax and read. The staff were great and our room (one of the first floor rooms) was large and comfortable. It was...
  • Molly
    United States United States
    There’s so much space to hang out around the property and endless views of the ocean. They have kayaks and paddle boards as well. The staff is very friendly, spa was good, and the food is pretty good as well.
  • Ruopei
    United States United States
    Relaxing setting and quiet environment. Very friendly staff and breakfast.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Promised Land Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Saltwater pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fenced pool

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Body scrub
    • Hairstyling
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Promised Land Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Promised Land Lodge

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

    • Promised Land Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bicycle rental
      • Live music/Performance
      • Beauty services
      • Walking tours
      • Facial treatments
      • Beach
      • Manicure
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Pedicure
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Hairstyling
      • Swimming pool
      • Body scrub
      • Spa facilities
      • Private beach area
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Back massage
      • Neck massage
      • Foot massage
      • Head massage
      • Hand massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Entertainment staff
    • Room options at Promised Land Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Quad
      • Triple
      • Family
    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Promised Land Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Promised Land Lodge is 0.6 miles from the center of Kizimkazi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Promised Land Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Check-in at Promised Land Lodge is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Promised Land Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
    • The prices at Promised Land Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.