The Mora Zanzibar

Tanzania , Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Muyuni Matemwe
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Antony

The Mora is set in beautifully manicured gardens a few yards from a lovely white sandy beach. Our room was nice and quiet, always clean and well looked after. We tended to use the pool area mostly during the day - which was lovely and comfortable with a great drinks service. Food was good and varied throughout our stay - visit the Jikan for a premium sushi experience - excellent. The most impressive thing for us was the Staff who were always so polite and happy and helpful every single day - they all made us feel very welcome.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2026

Gary

Great staff and service, clean, well run property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Arshi

The staff were great, rooms were clean, the surrounding area was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Nicola

The room was so clean. Amenities brilliant. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. All-inclusive of good quality rather than just about excess. Highly recommend

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

ANNET

Very nice place

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Terence

Staff was very attentive and courteous.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Mya

This hotel was absolutely amazing! The views were stunning, and there was always something going on. It’s definitely on the pricey side, but worth every penny. Everyone was so friendly, and I honestly wish I could’ve stayed longer.
Elijah showed us around and was incredibly nice—he gave me and my grandmother a full tour of the property and great recommendations for excursions. He even arranged to have a birthday gift sent to my room, which made my stay even more special.
The food was great, and the property had everything you could possibly need for a perfect vacation. I will definitely be coming back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Robert Hereward

Excellent 5 star hotel with friendly helpful team. Food excellent at AI buffet and A la Carte - Jikan our favourite. We will return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

SUERETTE

Our stay at the Mora was awesome. Such amazing staff; very attentive and pleasant that is always smiling. All the staff were great - my stand outs tho were Maria (the restaurant manager), Chezalina and Anastasia. These 3 staff members made our trip very memorable with their caring and pleasant ways. Thanks for such a good time to all the staff; I’ll definitely recommend The Mora Zanzibar to my friends and family. Until next time🤗

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Thomas

The most amazing staff of any resort I have stayed at. Friendly, warm and very attentive.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Ashif

A big hotel with good amenities, a lot of concrete, and a long way from Zanzibar city. Probably wouldn't stay here again my preference would be a smaller more boutique hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Erin

We had the best time at this resort! Every single staff member we met was absolutely amazing — so kind, welcoming, and always going out of their way to make sure we were happy.

A huge shoutout to Ali, who took us snorkeling and on the dolphin cruise — such an incredible experience and he made it even better! Abba took such great care of us on the beach, always checking in and making sure our drinks were full and we were comfortable. Queen greeted us every morning and afternoon with the biggest smile — she truly brightened our days. And Steven was one of the best servers we’ve ever had — attentive, friendly, and just an all-around great person.

Honestly, every single team member we came across made us feel so special. You can tell they all love what they do. We left feeling so grateful and can’t wait to come back again soon!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Milena

Service varies from day to day, some staff are very well trained some not so much. Misleading information about Spa vouchers, we received an offer of two massage per person but when checking out we were asked to pay for those. Beach is flooded with locals offering various tours, massages, selling souvenirs, it is making it very unpleasant to walk between beach chairs and water. Something needs to be done to make guests feel safe and comfortable on the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Michael

The Mora was fantastic from check-in to check-out! The incredible beach, the amazing restaurants, and the impeccable staff all made this trip one for the books!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

David

This resort is outstanding. Better food, rooms, service and staff

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Lisa

My partner and I really enjoyed the hotel. The staff was extremely friendly, and were very patient with our attempts to speak Swahili. They had a ton of amenities, and classes during the day (ie. workouts, bracelet making, activities, etc.), which was nice since the location is a bit far and somewhat secluded. The beach was stunning (but you could only swim during high tide but the sand was gorgeous), and because it was secluded there weren't a ton of people trying to sell things. We loved the pools and variety of food offered at the buffet and restaurants.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Dan

Spa was lovely to look at but the massage was terrible i must say was very rushed and lazy and not attentive. Otherwise i loved everything else it was an amazing honeymoon.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2025

Michelle

Not impressed with this hotel. Sheets and towels were dirty when checked in. Very difficult to get a lunchtime booking at beach restaurant for the whole time I was there

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Abdulaziz Chuly

My Honeymoon at The Mora Resort Zanzibar

I had an unforgettable honeymoon at Mora Resort Zanzibar. The room was comfortable and beautifully maintained, providing a perfect retreat. The beach was pristine with clean white sand, and the clear sea water made for stunning views and relaxing swims. The customer service was absolutely top-notch—friendly, attentive, and always eager to help. The dining options across all the restaurants were fantastic, offering delicious food with a variety of choices. But what I loved most were the breathtaking views of the beach that made every moment even more special. Overall, it was a truly memorable experience, and I highly recommend Mora Resort Zanzibar for a romantic getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Allen

The Mora was the best hotel I have ever been to. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was super clean. They cater to your every needs. I felt super safe! Security is everywhere to ensure your safety. I will be back.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

BRYAN

Beautiful property, we are so glad we chose the Mora. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have everything you need. The food and drink options were plentiful. The buffet has plenty of options and the Indian food was amazing. The beach front was gorgeous. You don’t need to leave the property and explore the island but you can if needed. Thank you Mora!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Emily

The property was beautiful! Our room was perfect. Every single person on staff we interacted with was simply amazing! The food was great. We enjoyed the restaurant manager Ashook and also enjoyed meeting the general manager.

Thank you for a great stay! We would highly recommend your resort to others!

Emily

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Genevieve

Property was beautiful, but the room furnishing and condition of the bathroom could be updated if this is to be 5 stars. There was mildew on the shower walls that I couldn’t unsee while taking a shower and the couch in the room looks basic for 5 stars.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Elise

Great property. Staff was friendly. Great variety of food and drink options.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

James

We had a wonderful stay at The Mora. The facilities are great, the beach is lovely, the spa is magical and the dive school was awesome. We enjoyed the variety of food at the various restaurants and highly recommend the Teppanyaki one night. All the staff were fabulous and very friendly, Elizabeth was particularly helpful ensuring we got restaurant bookings - Asante sana!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Suleiman

I have travelled a lot and by far this is one of the best hotels I have visited. All the staff are friendly, Mwajabu, Mary, Mariam (at shisha), Simone…..the list is too long.
Will definitely be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Darryl

Beautiful new resort. Very spacious. Many pool areas and lounge areas. Great friendly staff /service. Feels 5 star. Great food at the buffet and restaurants. But hard to book restaurants. We only were able to book one dinner out of 5 nights. Always booked up.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Hassan

The beach is gorgeous

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Adaeze Ahbeshune

This property was very beautiful however, I would alert potential guest that in order to receive the full experience you should book reservations at the restaurants ahead of time or else you will be forced to eat at the same restaurant buffet every day and will not have access to your full all inclusive dining experience During our stay there were all there were also rolling blackouts between the times of 10 PM to about 4 AM. The staff was hospitable and we booked the ocean view suites with the whirlpool and it was very beautiful. No complaints as far as aesthetics. there are a surplus of private vendors on the resort beach who are quite persistent so that is something to be wary of as some may find that annoying. I truly believe you will not receive better customer service and hospitality at another resort everyone was so kind and so helpful I would return. I would just make sure that I book in advance for the restaurants and other activities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Brian

Overall we had excellent stay at the Mora! Property is in excellent condition. Food was very good. Staff very friendly. It’s a little far from airport but totally worth it.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

TImothy Neil

Beautiful pr

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Jose

Beautiful, clean and the best view to mnemba island... if you book any tours make sure to book with Pablo Picasso on the beach!
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Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Jose Angel

Love this place! Traveled all the way from Boston and had a great time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Jessica

The people working at the Mora were great! Funny, kind and patient (no matter how demanding a guest was..) The room was great and food options were varied. Great location with the option to lay by the pool or access the white sand beach direct via the hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

lakeshia

This hotel is beautiful every step of the way. The food and drinks were delicious as well as a good variety. The staff was also SUPERB! Great customer service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Amanda

Wonderful staff and property! Will definitely be back.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Marjorie

The place was amazing we had a good time

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Great stay

Great stay. Really enjoyed the property.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Leahcim

Amazing stay, great staff, great food!!

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2025

Zaheer

Pleasant Stay!

Pleasant stay at the Mora Zanzibar. Rooms are good and well maintained, friendly staff, service was good.

Food at Horizon was slightly disappointing, i was expecting a larger selection and taste. The booking system for Jua Grill doesn't give a fair opportunity to all guests to dine there. The booking system needs to be looked into.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Tiffany

From the moment I arrived, the experience was phenomenal. The staff accommodations were top notch, and the service they provided to cater to our needs was exceptional, even though the resort had a strong family oriented vibe. I chose this place to celebrate my partner’s birthday, and they outdid themselves in making it a memorable occasion. Every staff member at the desk was incredibly friendly and helpful. They assisted me in decorating our room and made me feel truly special throughout my stay. Whenever I had any minor issues, they were always there to provide prompt assistance.

I highly recommend this resort to any American traveler planning a visit to Zanzibar. It’s an ideal destination for families seeking a special getaway or a romantic retreat for significant others. The amenities are simply outstanding, and the pool is a must try. I also had the opportunity to go diving at Mora, and the diving team was fantastic. They made the experience safe and enjoyable. Before I conclude, I want to highlight the exceptional kitchen staff at the Horizon. Every single one of them, from the waitresses to the servers, was amazing. I can’t recall all their names because it was truly a diverse group. There was Queen, Christopher, Deman, Georgie and many more. Interacting with everyone was such a delightful experience that I lost track of their names. I will be back. Until next time guys.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2025

ANGELA

The Mora Zanzibar is an excellent hotel. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because of small issues. First the room cleaning service was mediocre. The additional services are pricey. The staff at the Horizon was amazing which made the stay that more enjoyable. They offer a variety of restaurants but you need to book through the app prior to arriving others you may be out of luck. Overall great stay and I would recommend to family and friends.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Andreas

I defently will be back, outstanding services

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

George

It was excellent the entire staff and resort

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2025

James

The resort was really nice. The service and staff was top notch. I didn't like the fact that it was all-inclusive but most of the drinks and some food on the menu was extra. Most of the drinks at the bar had an extra cost.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Patricia

Nice experience

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

James

This is a luxurious holiday destination would really
Recommend and return. The staff are so attentive and friendly really impressed with with all the workers who contribute to this being an amazing holiday destination

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

Patrick

Very beautiful Place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Jono

Incredible stay. Great food, views and scuba diving!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

Gregory Sean

This is an all inclusive resort, and the food was fantastic in all venues. Its a new resort that just opened this year. The beach is phenomenal as are the facilities.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Kiran

An amazing stay! Brilliant food, attentive staff and very relaxing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Alli

Fantastic stay!

Fabulous hotel, immaculate service, beautiful bedrooms, gorgeous toiletries, beautiful setting, great choice of restaurants.
Catered well for gluten allergy apart from desserts.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

darren

Very nice, clean, friendly, good service but very isolated area, a good 4.5 star I would say, enjoyed but i would prefer somewhere nearer to a town etc.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

bahar

It it wonderful hotel, very very nice staff and services. Very clean and amazing foods. Definitely come back again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Fabiane

Excellent option, friendly and extremely helpful staff. The only observation is that I found there to be too many Indian food options for both lunch and dinner and I missed more grilled food.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Sadia Cordelia Mary Anntoinete

I absolutely loved everything about the Mora Hotel. From the staff who work there to the hotel itself, to the food, to the drinks, to the beach to the timetables of fun activities and classes on their interactive app. I could go on. This was an excellent holiday choice that I will cherish forever.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2024

Jamie

Amazing stay at The Mora, the staff are great, really accommodating and helpful.

The food was brilliant all round, lots of choice at the buffet for everyone. We also had food at the other restaurants (Jikan, Japanese) and (Jua, Brazilian Grill) bear in mind you need to book these 48 hours in advance. Jikan was okay, but probably my least favourite meal on the trip, the restaurant inside has strange lighting and creates an odd atmosphere. Jua on the other hand was great, one of the best meals at The Mora, it’s buffet style for starters, sides and deserts and a La carte for the main, great options and would definitely recommend.

The room was very comfortable, air con to keep you cool and a very large bed. We stayed in the junior suite and it was really spacious. The room comes with satellite TV, mostly English speaking channels, a free mini bar with soft drinks, wine and beer. My personal favourite on the room was house keeping setting your room/bed for the evening when you’re at dinner, coming back to that was great and a nice touch.

The resort itself has everything you could want, great beach (although bear in mind there are locals on this beach trying to sell you things, but they’re not allowed where the sun beds are so won’t bother you, only when you make your way to the sea) there are 3 large pools, plenty of space, also a smaller pool for kids, shallow but still large! Ordering drinks to your sunbed was a huge plus!

Overall, The Mora was perfect. There’s lots to do!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Raul

Great family getaway !

We spent 4 days at Mora Hotel. The resort is great and very well maintained. The bar tenders super friendly as well as all the staff. The amenities are fantastic. We also used the Dive shop for 3 days of Scuba Diving. The staff was very knowledgeable about the dive sites. Overall a great experience and good food.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

joelle

I liked everything.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Alpesh

Truly excellent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

George

Property was fantastic. The service was lacking in areas of personal requests being carried out swiftly. We often had to follow up to get certain items to our room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2024

Tammy

Fantastic location and views with super staff

I was disappointed that I paid for partial ocean view, but because I was on the main floor and there were various trees and a giant hedge, there was no possibility of seeing the ocean. So I paid extra for nothing. The resort is gorgeous, the water amazing, the staff know you after about a day, but it is BIG. I checked and it was 1/2 km from my room to the main dining room and 750 m to the beach. And walking in the heat/humidity my first purchase was a giant hat. It would be nice if the pools had some canopies to shade them during the heat of the day because you can't go in for risk of being burned. However delicious food, amazing location and staff, just be prepared to put on some steps every day just getting to meals and back unless you are staying much closer the beach than I was. The spa was lovely as well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2023

Peter

The overall experience was great. The staff is friendly and responsive. I particularly liked the food served at Aqua, which is why I was disappointed at the food quality from Carnivorous. The food was served luke warm at best and the meats did not meet the standards one would expect from a reservations only establishment. Maybe you should take a cue from the food consumption and wastage on a night by night basis at Carnivorous.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2023

Nazma

This hotel is truly a 5* in Zanzibar. Free from insects and mosquitoes in the room unlike other hotels in Zanizbar. All inclusive and great for the price you pay. I booked the hot tub/jacuzzi room and was snot disappointed. Great staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2023

Dora Rodriguez

It is clean, beautiful and good food.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Nusarrat

Its a beautiful resort. The staff are truly wonderful, the food is lovely and there are plenty of options. The wings at asiatique are 10/10!. I wish I had taken all of my own toiletries, theirs aren't great. But the staff take this resort from great to amazing. A huge extra thank you to Ajay and Vishwas for making our holiday so special.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2023

Altaf

Good place -beautiful beach resort

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Andrew

The staff was incredibly friendly and so helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Overall... a wonderful resort

My overall experience was wonderful at this resort. Architectural gem. Location was perfect. Staff were friendly and professional. Plenty of excursions available for additional fees that were well worth it. Daycare on site. Entertainment was an added bonus. The food was delicious! My room was also beautiful. The consistent issue was having to call multiple days for our room to be cleaned. It was a small annoyance, especially since there were a few cockroaches in the room. I killed a couple. I'm aware there are things that cannot be helped. But I do wish we didn't need to call for housekeeping to show up. With this said. My stay at Emerald was very enjoyable.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2023

Ahlaiah

Overall very clean and nice resort. Would be better if it were closer to stone town and some of the other main cities, it was an hour drive or more everywhere we went and rides were expensive. The resort was also extremely colonized, Iike there wasn’t a single African restaurant out of the 5 that were there. If you wanted to experience any African/Tanzanian culture you had to leave the resort. The staff is underpaid (which we learned through talking to some of the staff we befriended) so the workers relied heavily on tips (yet there was no atm on site?). The property was Arabic owned but all local, underpaid workers which kind of felt like modern day slavery :( the staff was extremely friendly but unfortunately dropped the ball a few times during our stay. For example, we booked a taxi through the front desk for an excursion we had in 2 days. The taxi never showed up and there was no record of a taxi being booked so we missed our excursion and had to reschedule. Also, I was there for my bday in which my bf planned a whole surprise day in which the staff was supposed to decorate our suite & bring a cake - they never did and my boyfriend had to complain 3 different times before they finally did but it was at 10pm when they came? We made 2 different requests with the house keepers for the mini fridge that were never fulfilled. Lastly, there was no gift shop/convenience store on site, so if you forgot toiletries or needed snacks or anything, you had to leave the resort (far drive

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Charles

Staff was very professional and attentive. The property was extremely clean and close to the beach.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2023

Mary

Incredible place. I loved the property, food, swimming pool, free diving lessons and kayaking. I wish i stayed few more days. Great customer service. I wish it is closer to USA so i can visit frequently.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Fateha

Loved this hotel! Had an amazing time and the final night with the gala dinner was amazing. Thank you and big shout out to Maryam for helping us on one of our tours:

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2023

Newton

Excellent rooms and room service. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The bar manager Sagar Stanly; other managers such as Ashok, Vikas and Sanjeev as well as all the staff are simply excellent. This resort is the best we have been to. Way to go guys!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Rachel

This place was gorgeous. I will absolutely be coming back here.

Partner