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About this property
Sofia Sea View is located in Pwani Mchangani, a fishing village in the northeast of the island, about 32 kilometers from Zanzibar city. The property features a private beach and an outdoor pool that is open all year round. The air-conditioned rooms. The full bathroom offers a walk-in shower, bidet and free toiletries. There are two rooms on site that offer direct access to the beach. Sofia Sea View - Includes indoor and outdoor dining area. Guests can choose from continental and vegetarian breakfast options on site. The on-site restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, fish and seafood and guests can have a drink at the seafront bar. The accommodation is located in a local fishing village which gives an authentic and unusual local experience to the touristy areas of the island. Disconnect from the routine we know and experience the real Zanzibar Kandwa is 30 km from the property, while Kiwengwa is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abid Amani Karoma International Airport, 50 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pcn1
New Zealand
“Right on the beach. Able to go swimming, walk on the beach, and sit back and relax. Staff were very helpful. Place clean. Small hotel with only 4 rooms. Felt very special.” - M
Netherlands
“Breakfast was great, coffee, tea, freshly made juice, fruits, pancakes, toast, eggs the way you like and sometimes even croissants. Personel was so sweet, comforting, kind and helpfull. Remo and Nasra awaited us, Anna and Zusheina helped us in...” - Lenka
Slovakia
“We felt perfect and exceptional the whole time thanks to the great team of people who took care of us. Great food, clean accommodation, great staff, girls, security, facilities, owner.. you will all be in my memory forever... a wonderful place,...” - Romaldas
Lithuania
“This hotel is the best place for a quiet vacation in Zanzibar. We stayed here for five nights and thought every day that this was our place. The staff is young, helpful, attentive and caring. Always welcomes and accompanies with a smile. The food...” - Amy
Ireland
“Lovely place to stay in Zanzibar and perfect spot for sunrise. The room was very spacious and had everything we needed.” - Phene
Zambia
“Location was good . Food was OK too although am not a funny of sea food” - Siarhei
Belarus
“Small but very cozy place with a family atmosphere, helpful and polite staff, excellent breakfasts” - Dávid
Hungary
“The staff is amazing, the accomosation is imamculately clean. The breakfast is plenty and delicious, the garden is tidy and well taken care of, the ocean is right at the end of the garden. Beautiful accomodation.” - Cornelia
United Kingdom
“It was very nice and clear 👌 the staff were lovely 😍 I can't complain.” - Marius
Lithuania
“If you want a quiet rest, without many tourists, to feel the life of a small village, that place is really for you! Thank you Staf, very helpful, the rooms are cleaned every day. Thank you Remo for the warm welcome, Ali for safe sleep and all the...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Sofia Sea View
- CuisineMediterranean • Pizza
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsKosher • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.

