Marea Boutique Hotel

This is my second trip to Marea (previously under another name but with the same owners). I only want to talk about how much I like it if you all promise not to book in for the same weeks that I visit again. It’s quiet, which I love, but within walking distance of busier Paje. The rooms are clean, well-sized, have aircon, fans and cute balconies. Some of the rooms have just been redesigned, and I know there are more upgrades in the works. It has a wonderful Neapolitan restaurant, which is helpful because you don’t ever feel like you *need* to hunt for other food. It has a perfectly sized pool which never feels crowded, and not being in the centre of the resort, doesn’t come with lots of eyes gazing in your direction. Most of all, the staff are fantastic. They always have a smile and a kind word. Service is good and easy. It’s a great find for those looking for a boutique family run resort that also doesn’t break the bank.

Wir waren vor kurzem für sieben Nächte hier (ich und meine beiden Töchter – ein Erwachsener und ein Kind). Die Lage ist fantastisch – direkt am Strand mit einer Bilderbuchaussicht vom Zimmer und vom Balkon. Der Swimmingpool war eine willkommene Ergänzung und das Restaurant lieferte immer großartiges italienisches Essen. Das Frühstück war reichlich. An ein paar Abenden machten wir einen kurzen Spaziergang am Strand entlang, um einige der anderen Restaurants auszuprobieren, aber nichts Vergleichbares. Das Personal konnte einfach nicht genug tun und war sehr freundlich. Das Resort ist klein (nur 15 Zimmer) und liegt am ruhigeren Ende von Jambiani, sodass nicht zu viel los ist. Der Flughafentransfer funktionierte einwandfrei (Sie müssen ihn im Voraus anfragen) und das Hotel hat einige unvergessliche, maßgeschneiderte Tagesausflüge für uns arrangiert. Das Zimmer war einfach und recht klein, aber mehr als ausreichend für das, was wir brauchten. Wir wurden ein paar Mal mit den Stummelaffen in den Bäumen direkt neben unserem Balkon verwöhnt und man kann das sanfte Rauschen der Wellen im Zimmer hören. Wenn ich wählerisch sein müsste, wären ein Kühlschrank, ein Wasserkocher und ein Safe im Zimmer nützlich gewesen. Ansonsten gibt es nichts zu beanstanden, und dies ist einer unserer Lieblingsurlaube überhaupt.

We’ve eaten at the Geo Italian Restaurant on the beach a couple of times now. The food is really good and very generous portions. The staff are great and don’t mind when we share a beer and the meal. The first time we had the Margherita Pizza, 2nd visit was catch of the day with chips and salad. We’ll be back again - probably the spaghetti bolognaise.

We stayed at Geo for 10 days, we had a great time! The service was prompt and very good. Our room had a nice view over the sea and sunrise. The room and surrounding areas were very clean and nice keept. A recommendation is to put a little extra storage in room, doing is possible to unpack all clothes. The restaurant was nice, we ate breakfast every morning and ice cream almost every evening. Menue was good! Another recommodation is to make the own bread for breakfast, that would give the extra special touch. Nice and extra plus to have a pool to swim in during low tide. We recommend a stay at the resort.

Our family of four enjoyed an open-air lunch at Geo recently. (We were staying elsewhere on the island.) We found the service to be very friendly and welcoming; the food to be fresh and tasty; and the experience to be memorable. Would definitely recommend as a nice casual lunch stop. A nice vantage point from which to watch the kite surfing taking place on this stretch of ocean. It was quite windy that day, but we are from Cape Town so that didn't bother us :) The restaurant has a pleasant indoor seating area as well. We had bruschetta to start, a margherita pizza (wood-fired) and fried calamari for mains, and ice-cream for dessert. All delicious.

This is a great mid range hotel well worth the price without breaking the bank. Enzo and his family aim to make your stay a relaxing one. The rooms were cleaned every day. We had a problem with the toilet and they got to it pretty quickly. The breakfast was made fresh for you. The pool was cleaned regularly. We would go back there again in a heartbeat.

We discovered this spot quite by chance after a trip to Jambiani. Since then it has quickly become a favourite for lunch, drinks, great beachfront and swimming. If you want a chill day, good food good drinks with beach paces away this is the place to be. Its a family run establishment who are very hands on and friendly. The icing on the cake was the service, from the get go the team were great at making us feel at home and the pizzas and pasta dishes are delicious having us come back again and again! The only slight blight is the pool attendant with a surly and unhelpful attitude so we generally ignore him. If you order at the restaurant you can use the pool gratis. There is free ample parking. Carry your own towel as they do not supply this. This is definitely a place I recommend and try out the pizzas mock and cocktails as well! The mixologist knows what his doing!

Abbiamo soggiornato in questa struttura per 8 notti. Il posto è unico, il mare ti accompagna in ogni momento della giornata. Le stanze sono molto pulite e accoglienti. Il personale è eccezionale. Il ristorante è sulla spiaggia e ha un’ottima cucina italiana. La colazione è abbondante: frutta, dolce e salato. Abbiamo avuto una fantastica esperienza! I ragazzi che gestiscono la struttura sono giovani e pieni di entusiasmo, ci hanno dato degli ottimi consigli sulle escursioni da fare e i posti da visitare. Se andate a Jambiani e volete vivere un’esperienza autentica, vi consiglio questo posto meraviglioso.

Abbiamo soggiornato al Marea Boutique Hotel per 10 giorni e ci siamo trovati benissimo! Ottima posizione per chi ricerca una vacanza tranquilla al di fuori della confusione. Siano stati ad agosto e abbiamo trovato sempre pochissime persone in spiaggia! È il luogo ideale per chi vuole godere della Zanzibar autentica!