Promised Land Lodge

We stayed for 4 nights at Promised Land. It’s a beautifully situated lodge with direct access to the sea. It sits high above cliff formations and has wonderful views of the sunset. There is a lovely pool to cool off in, and towels are provided. Our room was well appointed, stylish minimalism. The bed was comfortable and new, and the sheets were crisp and white. The daily cleaning was superb and speedy. The gardener is very talented and there are copious nooks where he has created beautiful organic masterpieces. As many mention in other reviews, there are many artistic elements scattered throughout the complex and many glorious lazy spaces to truly relax. We found the food to be great and recommend the local dishes which were delicious. There were options for vegetarians which were also tasty. Pre-ordering your dinner by 5pm at the restaurant will ensure you will not wait for your meal when you arrive for dinner at 7.30. The staff were great, with Peter standing out as always ready to assist with any information and suggestions. Mariam in the restaurant was very gracious, kind and always engaging and made our times there special. The lodge is an “beach-vibe lodge”, so don’t expect urban luxuries, as that’s not what it’s about. Electricity in Zanzibar is patchy so there are outages and sometimes the water will therefore not be warm, but cool showers are fine after a hot day outside. Our room was number 20. We had a lovely view of the sea from our balcony and could hear the waves at night. The style of the building is true to local building traditions which have screened wall sections, which allows for the sea breeze to cool the interior. There are no air-conditioners in the rooms, but fans circulate the air. We had a lovely stay and thank Laure for answering all our questions and concerns through our booking process. We recommend Promised Land to anyone wanting a very chilled out, and comfortable Zanzibar holiday!