Mchangamble Beach

Our stay at Diamonds Mapenzi Beach had several positive aspects. The location is good, the pool area is nice, and the staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the stay. That said, there are a few points worth being aware of. The rooms appear more worn in reality than the pictures suggest, which detracts from the overall impression. In addition, the food unfortunately falls below expectations. Considering the price, the culinary experience could have been significantly better. This becomes particularly noticeable when compared to similar hotels in destinations such as the Seychelles or Cape Verde, where the food standard is often higher within the same price range. It is also worth mentioning that the Hotels.com Gold benefits (Early/Late checkout, Upgrade) do not seem to apply here (even when listed on confirmatio). However, this appears to be more an issue with Hotels.com rather than the hotel itself. Overall, a perfectly acceptable place to stay, but somewhat overpriced for the experience it offers.

Overall excellent property, staff, and experience. The highlights included a swim up bar, perfect sunset views, friendly staff, and a very nice gym (by travel and Africa standards). First time I have ever been at a hotel gym where a fitness trainer is available for advice. A few people took him up on it and he definitely knew what he was doing. Great ambiance in the hotel with very Arabic architecture that is beautiful. They arranged cars into town and excursions as desired.