Le Mersenne Zanzibar, Autograph Collection

“An Unforgettable 30th Anniversary at Le Mersenne”

As a Marriott Titanium Elite member, I’ve stayed at properties across the globe, but our 5-day stay at Le Mersenne for our 30th anniversary was truly special. This Autograph Collection gem captures the spirit of Zanzibar while delivering the high standards and personalized recognition that make loy… Más

As a Marriott Titanium Elite member, I’ve stayed at properties across the globe, but our 5-day stay at Le Mersenne for our 30th anniversary was truly special. This Autograph Collection gem captures the spirit of Zanzibar while delivering the high standards and personalized recognition that make loyalty to Marriott so rewarding. I cannot say enough about the staff—June at the front desk was wonderful, and the restaurant team (Cosmos, Loveness, Grace, and Bertha) were so attentive. We were genuinely impressed that the staff all called us by name throughout our stay. The absolute highlight was our anniversary on March 19th. When Chef Aggrey found out it was our special day, he went above and beyond, preparing a magnificent meal just for us. The hotel arranged a beautiful, romantic setup on one side of the property, complete with fresh flowers shaped into a heart and "I Love You" written out. The boat trip to the sandbar was absolutely spectacular—a must-do for anyone staying here. It was a stunning gesture that made our milestone unforgettable. Asante sana to the whole team!

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“Beautiful!”

Mind blown to be honest.We had booked a Watervilla overlooking the beautiful ocean.I have never experienced anything like it.The best accommodation in Zanzibar.I will be going back each and everytime that I am in Zanzibar.

“Peaceful tranquility in Zanzibar”

After spending a month in Africa we finished with a week at Le Mersenne. The stay was magical. This beautiful property is supported by an amazing staff. Chef Aggrey provides an array of incrediblly flavorful meals supported by a staff of friendly charming people. The pool and pool bar introduced us… Más

After spending a month in Africa we finished with a week at Le Mersenne. The stay was magical. This beautiful property is supported by an amazing staff. Chef Aggrey provides an array of incrediblly flavorful meals supported by a staff of friendly charming people. The pool and pool bar introduced us to an assortment tropical flavors. Dawa the Swahili word for medicine was quickly my favorite. The entire staff was friendly and attentive making sure we had a wonderful stay.

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“Great stay!”

**I’m writing this review about two months after the visit, so unfortunately I’m short on some names I would have liked to acknowledge. I stayed here with my two daughters (7 & 9) for three and a half days in late December 2025. We had a fantastic time! The staff was incredibly pleasant. Special k… Más

**I’m writing this review about two months after the visit, so unfortunately I’m short on some names I would have liked to acknowledge. I stayed here with my two daughters (7 & 9) for three and a half days in late December 2025. We had a fantastic time! The staff was incredibly pleasant. Special kudos to June at the front desk who was excellent for assisting in organizing our day trip to Stonetown and Prison Island. For our stay we were upgraded to a Karibu (one bedroom) ocean view villa with a small private pool. From all of the global travel I’ve done the staff at the restaurant were the best I’ve experienced. They went above and beyond, especially with my younger one’s picky food choices. The breakfast offering was expansive otherwise. Besides the usual, we ate a lot of fresh fruits like passion fruit and pawpaw (papaya). Dinner options were great, especially the Swahili night, where I had some of the softest ugali ever. The nighttime entertainment was certainly a highlight for the kids and myself. There was a group which did a dance routine with acrobatic stunts to different music genres, and a different routine each night. Boat rides to the nearby Sandbank and snorkeling were well organized and easy to reach from the hotel’s jetty near the ocean front cabanas. The hotel is well maintained as far as the landscape and building structures including the main pool (adult & kid sections), gym and spa (major kudos to the massage therapist Gloria). Note, kids can also get a massage which mine both enjoyed. The only downside to the hotel is the weathering impact to some of the wooden walk paths. However, these appeared to be under renovations while we were there. As others have mentioned the hotel secluded and about 1.5 hours from Stonetown. However, Paje beach is only a 15 taxi minute ride. Overall, to quote the kids, “this hotel deserves five stars and the stay was amazing!”

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