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The Aiyana Resort & Spa

Zanzibar · Tanzania

Makangale,Pemba Island,ZanzibarView location

9.6/10Excellent49 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About The Aiyana Resort & Spa

With a stay at The Aiyana Resort & Spa in Pemba Island, you'll be in a regional park, just a 1-minute walk from Kigomasha Peninsula and 6 minutes by foot from Panga ya Watoro Beach. This 5-star hotel is 0. 6 mi (1 km) from Manta Beach and 1.

9 mi (3 km) from Vumawimbi Beach. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool.

This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).

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Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

When you stay at The Aiyana in Pemba Island, you'll be by the ocean and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Ngezi Forest Reserve. This beach hotel is within the region of Misali. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions.

Rooms have private patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators By ocean Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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

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

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special 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 front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Kigomasha Peninsula 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Panga ya Watoro Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Manta Beach 1 km / 0.6 mi
Vumawimbi Beach 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Ngezi Forest Reserve 5.9 km / 3.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2017
  • Total number of rooms: 30
  • Number of floors (main building): 1
  • Double rooms: 8
  • Junior suites: 18
  • Triple rooms: 1
  • Quadruple rooms: 3
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-out
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hire
  • Transfer service
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Private pool
  • Private beach area
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Bikes available
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • Steam bathExtra charge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa treatments
  • Beauty salon
  • Spa centre
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Half Board
  • Full board
  • No alcohol is served
  • Picnic
  • Vegetarian meal
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early Check-in
  • Flight information required
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • Diving
  • Sailing
  • Fitness
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Beach volleyball
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SUITE PresidentialSUITE • PresidentialSUI.6S

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    SUITE Presidential

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Presidential

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.6S

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  • VILLA LUXURYVILLA • LUXURYVIL.LX

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    VILLA LUXURY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
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    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.LX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • VILLA TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOLVILLA • TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOLVIL.B2-PP

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    VILLA TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOL

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOL

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.B2-PP

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOLSUITE • TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOLSUI.B2-PP

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    SUITE TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOL

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE POOL

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.B2-PP

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE OCEAN FRONT KING BEDSUITE • OCEAN FRONT KING BEDSUI.KG-OF

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    SUITE OCEAN FRONT KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    OCEAN FRONT KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-OF

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Aiyana Resort & Spa

9.6
Excellent
49 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2023
Anouska
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2023
Aaron
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. . . .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2023
nadir
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!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2022
Sarah
Absolutely amazing with stunning garden surroundings. First Class Pemba, sweet staff. Freshest seafood possible? Gorgeous Villa Nyumbani! Beach dinners are paradise 💝
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2022
Jo
Perfect setting, great staff, close to diving. Will return.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2022
Jake
Best place we stayed at in our 6weeks in Tanzania. Just a beautiful property.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Jul 2022
Nicole
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2022
kellia
They property was nice friendly and found activity to do on our stay. Relaxing
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2021
Paulina
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
It is close to nature, just by the sea and a forest by the side. A perfect place for a proper getaway.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2021
Guirchaume

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
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Revital

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
victor

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 ».
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
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!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2019
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2019
Maren

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 !!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2017
Charlene

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.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2017
Verified traveler

Amazing experience

Fantastic hotel. Most beautiful beach I've ever seen, would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Michael
Fri utsikt över stranden. Fantastiskt vatten Underbar service
Friends_and_family Family

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The Aiyana Resort & Spa
Makangale,Pemba Island,Zanzibar, Pemba Island, Tanzania

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