SeVi Boutique Hotel

It was an all round wonderful experience.

This is our second trip to Zanzibar in the past two years. There was no question about where we would stay, as the Sevi is just perfect is every aspect. The location and chill atmosphere of the entire hotel sets you up for complete relaxation, from the moment you pass through the hotel reception. The entire hotel is set in an amazing palm tree forest directly on the ocean front, proving access to an immaculate powdery white sand beach. We had an ocean front villa which blew us a way, with an amazing combination of indoor and outdoor space, with ocean views and a private pool. We opted for the half board food tarrif and this did not disappoint. A very substantial good quality breakfast, with everything you could wish for. The same with our evening meals, with at least two choices of starter, mains and dessert. On two of the nights there is a Swahili tradition buffet and poolside BBQ. Each of these evenings were fantastic. There is also a great selection of wines available. Finally, the highlight of the hotel is the staff. Each and every single person we met at the Sevi just couldn't do enough for us. They are friendly, welcoming and genuinely want you to have the best time at the Sevi. I feel like we will be back there again to make it a hat-trick of 3 stays.

HI Traveller's. Photo are not realistic. The site is quite leave abandoned in many ways. The staff is doing its best though to give a good experience but super tough knowing the state of the pool, the rooms etc. Its ashamed because the spot is quite good and the beach front relatively calm compare to the south of the island. The owner should put money at least to clean, upgrade and put something good to protect the open space in the upstairs space. There is not even window there, just a so call net. In fact mosquito and insect can come anywhere. Last but not least the fooding. Its a disgrace. Really. We paid USD 80 !!!! for a Christmas eve diner. THIS is a total joke believe me. I write a joke not to say something else. Seriously. Its embarrassing. And for the breakfast. A joke. The only hotel where ther serve scramble, but when asking just a bit of cheese, you have to pay an extra, same for sausages of course. Conclusion we walk every night 300m south the coast to find a very nice hotel / restaurant. I do not mentioned the name here, but easy to find. 100% better and same price. Again this has nothing to do with the staff. But seriously, you have to stop renting this place and first make it proper.

Very disappointing! Booked the ‘SeVi boutique hotel’ via Victoria Charters and have requested to move. Continued construction/drilling noise since my arrival. I need 24/7 panadol and ear plugs. Not the relaxing holiday I needed so badly.