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The Aiyana

5.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, an infinity pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Makangale Beach, Pemba Island, Zanzibar
  • Manta Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Vumawimbi Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Ngezi Forest Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Pemba Island (PMA)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Oceanfront | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Oceanfront

  • Beach view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Luxury Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Oceanfront

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Oceanfront | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Royal Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Oceanfront

  • Beach view
  • 2368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Ambassador 2 bedroom Villa, Private pool Ocean Front | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Ambassador 2 bedroom Villa, Private pool Ocean Front

  • Beach view
  • 1938 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Senior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • Beach view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Aiyana

5-star Pemba Island hotel with private patios
Catch some rays on The Aiyana's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy snorkeling.
The Aiyana offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

A private beach, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Maji Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At The Aiyana, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and sailing.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Aiyana has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Aiyana has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Infinity pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Sail boat
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: USD 5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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The Aiyana Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anouska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay even though it rained 2 full days while I was there. The room and grounds are gorgeous. The bathtub and outside shower are amazing. Note there’s no wifi in the villas but you can download in the main dining area. The meals were scrumptious. You will not leave hungry. The fresh juices were delicious and the tuna poke bowl was a favorite. The dining staff is very attentive and would bring me seconds of what I liked before even thinking to ask. They even packed me a breakfast as I had an early flight. The beach is beautiful though it is a little rocky when you first enter the water and then it’s fine. I snorkeled which was great. I had a good massage though I felt like the staff needed a bit more training but my expectations may have been high due to reception and the dining staff’s treatment. Highly recommend if you want to get it away from all. Truly a beautiful place.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The feeling here, from the moment you arrive, is one of bliss. The limited number of rooms makes it feel like you are in your own private villa with some visitors occasionally dropping by. The grounds are impeccably maintained, the staff all smiles and always happy to help, and the food, better than we would have expected. In some cases much better. The only issue here, and it's only an issue for some, is the on-again off-again wi-fi availability. But if that;s your biggest concern, this isn't the resort for you. That aside, the Aiyana is an outstanding property in every way. . . .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our experience at The Ayana was impeccable. The beach is amazing and the villas have a wonderful view. Staff are great and super kind. The team accommodated our last minute reservation and plans swiftly. Cuisine is very good and veggetarian friendly. We will definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Absolutely amazing with stunning garden surroundings. First Class Pemba, sweet staff. Freshest seafood possible? Gorgeous Villa Nyumbani! Beach dinners are paradise 💝

8/10 Good

DENISA ANDREEA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect setting, great staff, close to diving. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place we stayed at in our 6weeks in Tanzania. Just a beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in disrepair and the staff seemed untrained. There was no WiFi in the rooms (which was not mentioned when we booked the stay) and VERY limited hot water (and sometimes the water did not work at all. There is honestly nothing I liked/can recommend about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hussayn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kellia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They property was nice friendly and found activity to do on our stay. Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has everything. There’s a whole welcoming committee that greets you with lemongrass juice and the owner gave us an thorough tour of the property. I can’t say enough about how gorgeous our villa was. Once you are there you never want to leave. The customer service was the best I’ve seen while traveling. The food is exceptional. The high end accommodations make you feel comfortable. They have set a benchmark for an exquisite experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to nature, just by the sea and a forest by the side. A perfect place for a proper getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guirchaume

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t miss this place - Paradisr on earth

This is truly an amazing place. We really enjoyed our time there where everything is made for guests Food is amazing, staff is great, villas are so beautiful, and the area looks like paradise Certainly the best place to stop after a safari
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Revital

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful,uniquely designed luxury boutique resort

The Aiyana is a beautifully designed modern resort located about two hours’ drive north from the Pemba Island Airport. It offers excellent, comfortable accommodations, very good food, very friendly staff, and great quality bedding in the spacious suites, each with a large comfortable sofa in the living room. It’s a great place for divers, as Afro Divers will pick you up with their boat or car, depending on the dive site for the day. Highly recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

This hotel is an oasis of relaxation for those looking for an escape from the buzzing heart of the city and that in the truest sense possible, as there is no service on the island except from the local providers and the wi-fi is restricted to the common areas. The location is spectacular, the spacious and very clean villas overlooking the azure waters. The food is excellent, especially the diverse menu for lunch and thematic dinners. We had a very nice surprise organized by the Aiyana team: secluded dinner on the beach! It was an indelible experience! However, I feel like the breakfast options could be more diversified as well as the service. The coffee comes very slow, at the end of the breakfast and personally I prefer it served first. The wine list could also be more diversified. Overall, the service and staff were very friendly and catering to our every demand. There are also plenty of activities to do, mostly aquatic as the marine wildlife is absolutely incredible; there is no time to get bored. I recommend a new set of bicycles as the existing ones are really old for those wanting to explore the village. I highly recommend this hotel, as the French say « c’est un coin de paradis sur cette île ».
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aiyana was a beautiful experience! The manager Filipe received me upon arrival and gave me a tour of the property. I stayed in a private villa with a pool, the villa has been designed to perfection. With every detail of the room well thought out. The outdoor shower, star gazing beds upstairs, beautiful bath tub, extremely comfortable bed, you name it, they had it covered.The team went the extra mile to make every day special. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Incredibly designed, beautiful property on what feels like a secluded island. We had an absolutely lovely stay. Ownership has transitioned (was formerly run in partnership with Constance Hotels) and it seems that service has slipped a bit as a result. The staff is incredibly kind and eager to please, but you can tell that some lack the formal training and attention to detail that comes with operating under a larger, more established operation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is stunning. The villas are beautiful and have views over the beach and the sea. Our villa had a private pool, which was inviting and refreshing. The hotel pool is also lovely. The landscaping is beautiful, with bougainvillea draped over the white stone buildings. It is a lovely property and the people are amazing and the food is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in Pemba Tanzania

Ayana overdelivers - staff handpicked for friendliness, charm and beauty, great fresh food , stunning setting, they really go out of their way to please. We had a spectacular new years eve with local boats pulled up the beach , flowers in the sand and a seafood extravaganza- wow !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Even better than the website and video!

This property is pure magic. While it is on the opposite end of the island from the airport, the hour-long drive gives you an amazing feel and perspective on just how unspoiled the island really is. From the moment you arrive - full staff on hand with cool towels, tea and snacks to every single day part ... they are there to help your stay be the very best it can be. The property and rooms are stunning ... massive and every single detail has been thought of wherever you go. The sand is so soft, you sink down a fair few inches as you walk along it. All meals are super delicious with high standards in detail, cuisine and big flavour. Ekaterina is amazing and hooked me up with Luca and Mike from Swahili Divers. Did two dives - Coral Gardens is just that ... beats any of the diving I've done in the Caribbean. They also suggested I take a bike ride over to Vumawimbi Beach - again, stunning, stunning, stunning. It was just me and felt super safe and worth the time for sure. The last night is super special - I won't give it away but I was so thrilled with the whole night. I cannot say enough about The Aiyana; it's a must do if you are contemplating island time after a safari or quite frankly, an alternative to the Maldives with more culture given the local villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017