This is a truly gorgeous location. The beach is more than superb. The price of the rooms is acceptable for what you get. Maintenance is a problem. The chef is excellent if you ask him to cook things off the dismal and overpriced menu. When asked to cook Swahili food off the menu, he really excelled. The management have not... More

I spent in La Madrugada 5 fantastic days over the New Year's week, after getting down from Kilimanjaro trek. I was hoping for a relaxing time in a quiet place out of the crowds and main tourist spots of Zanzibar Island – and I got it all even with more I hoped for! The hotel is situated literally on a... More

We just completed a most relaxing time at La Madrugada Resort in Makunduchi, Zanzibar. My husband and I had been travelling for 3 months and were looking for a place to take a bit of a break. The previous review, True Paradise, says it all, but I would like to add a few comments. The staff at La Madrugada make... More

I had two amazing weeks at La Madrugada during their re-opening of the hotel. Surely there is no place like this; it’s as close to paradise you can get. I have been travelling a lot around the world, and not often do you find a place like this. From the moment I set my foot at the resort I knew... More

This is now known as Zanzibar blue. Quite simply, if you enquire about staying here, and you get a response from Annika, it means she is still there, so book, you won't regret it. All of the staff were very friendly, and the food was great (try the swahili vegetable curry for lunch). This is quite an isolated spot being... More

This resort is now known as Zanzibar blue, it is quite remote but that is part of the charm , there are no beach boys as on other parts of the island , so no hassle on the beach , just very friendly locals going about their work, at low tide we watched the locals picking seaweed or fishing for... More

We had a great week (after Kili hike) at Zanzibar Blue Resort (earlier called La Madrugada). It is located about 1 hour and half away from the Stone Town/airport (quite far away), in a remote beach (closest other hotels and restaurants are about 10km away). In front of the hotel, there is ca. 1km "deep" reef area with load of... More

This is a place for the people who want to feel silentes and relaxation. We stayed there for 4 days and felt rested and happy. The manager of the place - Annika did her best to make feel us comfortable. Personal staff are really kind and helpful and ready to do anything you ask for with smile and "Asante" :).... More

...because the hotel has a new Swedish owner - Annika, since December! With a four year old girl -freaking out ten times per day, we felt uncomfortable at the silent, calm hotel. It got better when there came more children. The staff was very nice and probably all from the near village- Makunduchi. They all danced with us in the... More