With garden views, Botanica Eco Lodge is located in Michamvi and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. All units come with a balcony, a kitchenette with a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower. Some units have a dining area and/or a patio. An à la carte, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available each morning at the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Botanica Eco Lodge, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Michamvi Kae Beach is a 14-minute walk from the accommodation, while Michamvi Pingwe Beach is 1.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.6

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Royal
    Kenya Kenya
    Everything was nice. Friendly and welcoming staff. The host is welcoming
  • L
    Luise
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner was a great host and gave us a tour around Michamvi with lots of helpful tips at the beginning of our stay. The staff was very friendly and the Lodge serves its name right with a beautiful lush garden and a pool that is never crowded.
  • Xmaddee
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything about this lodge was amazing! The area was beautiful. The rooms were simple but nice with a lot of space. The gardens were very pretty and the pool was really refreshing in the evenings. You could hear all the wildlife from bed at...
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    The Lodge is a quiet and cosy place surrounded by a wonderful garden. Each bungalow has a terrace including sunbeds where you can relax and/or get your everyday delicious breakfast etc. The crew is just perfect - charming, helpful and caring. The...
  • Alex
    Netherlands Netherlands
    For those who like to stay at a quiet, relaxed place on Zanzibar: go to this lodge! The rooms are spacious, the staff is very friendly, the food in the restaurant is good and the swimming pool is perfect. So we had a great time. The owner gives a...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tranquil setting, lush gardens, attentive staff, good breakfast. Doing their bit for the environment with solar power and non heated water. Great value for money
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place to relax. Not directly on any of the beaches, but with a bike (which you can borrow) you'll be on the beach in five to ten minutes. The bungalows are big - basic but comfortable. The team are really friendly and helpful. Very tasty...
  • Mayke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful lush gardens, very friendly and welcoming owner and staff, tasty breakfast, relaxing atmosphere. We initially booked for just one night, but extended our stay twice - that probably says enough. :) Thanks again, Pepe!
  • Lulu
    United States of America United States of America
    The lodge is absolutely lush and beautiful—you are completely surrounded by plants. The bungalows are very cute and comfortable, with mosquito nets provided and powered by solar energy. Jesu was a very helpful host — he drove us to Kae Funk our...
  • Mirjam
    Germany Germany
    I loved it and definetely recommend it The lodge is so beautiful and the staff, the owners are amazing. Thank you for making my stay so nice.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Zeru Zeru Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Botanica Eco Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

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

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Swahili
  • Chinese

House rules
Botanica Eco Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 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 6 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

5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$8 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

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

The units feature a kitchenette upon request with a charge of $8 per night.

The Main currency of exchange at the lodge is USD.

Please note that guests are advised to draw cash in Stone Town as there are no ATM facilities on the island.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Botanica Eco Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Botanica Eco Lodge

  • Botanica Eco Lodge is 2,950 feet from the center of Michamvi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 3,100 feet from Botanica Eco Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Guests staying at Botanica Eco Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Botanica Eco Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Zeru Zeru Restaurant
  • Botanica Eco Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at Botanica Eco Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Botanica Eco Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Botanica Eco Lodge is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Botanica Eco Lodge include:

    • Bungalow