The Aiyana Resort & Spa

Special thanks to the wonderful team that made our impromptu break there so special. Bella is an amazing host and helped with our last minute visit. Toza was our main waiter, and was so attentive and entertaining. Besides the people, the property is very beautiful and relaxing. The private beach is stunning. Get up early and enjoy the soft sunrise sounds they play in the morning. Enjoy a cold beer in the ocean. Try an intimate dinner right on the beach...It's the perfect place to indulge and relax all at the same time...Absolutely loved our stay!

In a word … palatial. It’s no exaggeration to say that our 5 night experience was outstanding. The ambience is completely relaxed in what is literally an unspoilt tropical paradise. The hotel design incorporates nature into the architecture. Every aspect, both large scale and detailed has been imaginatively and innovatively thought through. Unlike some hotels where design is a substitute for substance, the Aiyana functions well. Our villa’s terrace with sea view, entrance hall, lounge, huge bedroom, even bigger bath/shower room plus an outdoor shower were all tastefully furnished. The large bed was oh so comfortable. There is a small price to pay for the remote location in that the WiFi needs an in-room router to be reliable and the satellite tv reception is unstable. The tranquil, long, white sand beach is pristine, backed by palms with guests well spaced apart (no rush to reserve a beach umbrella here). The only significant negative factor about the Aiyana is that the pool is ornamental, better for a dip rather than a swim. This is a pity because at anything much less than high tide the warm, clean sea is pretty much inaccessible because of the extensive exposed sharp coral rocks. So near and yet so far from the sea. In any case, bring rubber sea shoes! All the staff were ever helpful, the food was good although not outstanding. Finally our special thanks to Abeid who was hugely supportive, patient and went above and beyond when we needed assistance.

Fabuleux séjour a the Aiyana !!! Tout était parfait, les chambres sont magnifiques avec la vue sur mer, l'accueil et le service est personnalisé, discret et toujours bienveillant. Finalement la cuisine est raffiné et toujours à base de produits frais.

A magic environment - a magic place - a magic hotel with a manager and team so kind and cool. Villas are top and very nicely arranged - Atmosphere is so charming and familial. You feel like in your own home !The opposite of the fully included big hotels of Zanzibar.

I just spent 5 nights at Aiyana with my husband and my two daughters. A true paradise. Pemba is wonderful with its lush nature and its colorful and smiling people. The villas of Aiyana are incredible, we stayed in number 1, with a treatment like a prince. It almost seemed too much. The staff is very kind and ready to satisfy your every desire. Every evening you eat in a different place, near the pool, on the beach, at the restaurant or in your personal villa. Truly 5-star treatment, an investment that is worth every penny! The owner is a person who takes care of the guest, a fantastic artist and chef with a big heart. Thank you all for the wonderful hospitality.

Hotel is very nice on the outside but 1.5 hours away from the airport, the service was absolutely horrible, insects in food and spiders on the bedsheets. Also there is no transparency on the tariff as we were charged an exorbitant amount on check-out without any context.