Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Rooms & Suites
&Beyond Mnemba Island Rooms & Suites
Eleven Bandas of 126 square metres sleep two, and one Family Banda of 180 square metres sleeps two adults and two children, with a third child on request. Each Banda is a nautilus plan with no doors or windows, a private beach lounge, day bed, outdoor shower, foot bath, butler, and personal bar. The island allows only two children under twelve at a time. Ask for a standard Banda or the Family Banda, and how close you want the dive centre, when you book.
2 categories on the live list
Before you book a room
- Bandas are open-sided with woven palm-thatch blinds that can be lowered during occasional rain.
- Each banda has a dedicated private thatched beach sala equipped with cushioned daybeds and loungers.
Category 1
Beachfront Banda
An open-sided rustic luxury banda nestled in the pine forest, featuring woven palm walls, king bed, ensuite stone bathroom with outdoor shower, and a private covered beach sala on the sand.
Category 2
Family Banda
Two full en-suite bandas connected by a shared wooden walkway with private beach sala and direct ocean frontage, ideal for parents traveling with children.
&Beyond Mnemba Island rooms FAQ
- What are the bandas constructed from?
- Bandas are crafted from local natural materials, woven palm matting, and thatch, nestled into the forest canopy.
- Do bandas have air conditioning?
- Bandas are designed for natural open-air ventilation with overhead ceiling fans and cool ocean trade winds.
- What is a beach sala?
- A beach sala is a private thatched pavilion located on the sand in front of your banda with cushioned daybeds.
- Are the bathrooms enclosed?
- En-suite stone bathrooms are private and feature open-air showers, dual basins, and flushing toilets.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026