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Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Kizimkazi with spa and restaurant

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Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Marina
Luxury Suite | Water view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • Restaurant and 2 poolside bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $298
includes taxes & fees
$244 per night
Feb 13 - Feb 14

Room options

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Superior Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Junior Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 786 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Villa with private 24 hours butler | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Honeymoon Villa with private 24 hours butler

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 2379 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Villa with private 24 hours butler | Terrace/patio

Luxury Villa with private 24 hours butler

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 1937 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Jungle Double Room | Garden view

Garden Jungle Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Jungle Villa with private 24 hours butler

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2019
  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
  • 688 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2019
  • 872 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Down duvet
  • 538 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Junior Suite | Room amenity

Executive Junior Suite

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 786 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Mchangamble beach, Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, 4893

What's nearby

  • Mchangamble Beach - 9 min walk
  • Dimbani Beach - 14 min drive
  • Kizimkazi Beach - 25 min drive
  • Jambiani Beach - 32 min drive
  • Paje Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aya Beach Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dining room, The Residence - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kipepo Pool Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ngalawa Cocktail Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and beachside drinks, plus you'll have access to onsite snorkeling, water skiing, and kayaking. 4 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Offering ocean views, Frangipani serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 poolside bars, a marina, and a rooftop terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

Buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Bicycling
Volleyball

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 51 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Mountain biking
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 25 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Health club
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • Hot tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Smartphone with 3G data speed, limited data usage
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Frangipani - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Mahoni - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this seafood restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
Kipepeo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 8 and May 30.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Fruit Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Fruit Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
Fruit Spice Wellness Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Fruit Spice Wellness Zanzibar
Fruit Spice Wellness Resort
Fruit Spice Wellness
Fruit Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Hotel
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Kizimkazi
Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar Hotel Kizimkazi

Frequently asked questions

Is Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar currently open?

The property is closed between April 8 and May 30.

Is there a pool at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Yes, there's free self, valet, and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, mountain biking, and water skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes game viewing, safari tours, and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar also has 2 poolside bars, a private beach, and a health club, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar?

Yes, Frangipani offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

Does Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar like?

Fruit & Spice Wellness Resort Zanzibar is located a short 9-minute walk from Mchangamble Beach.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, wonderful people.
We had amazing 9 days staying in the Fruit & Spice Well nes Resort. Hotel is very nicely located and is neighbouring beautiful sandy beach. We had stayed in Superior Junior Suite for the first 5 days and each of them has adjacent small sandy area with sunbeds, umbrella and amazing ocean view (rocky shore so you cannot enter the sea). As there were only 4 sunbeds most of the time it was like a private area only for our couple. The food at restaurant was delicious and the choice would satify most people both for breakfast and dinner. There were bars at the lobby, at the pool and on the beach providing soft and alcoholic drinks at reasonable prices. The staff was very kind, friendly (reception, restaurants, pool, all) very responsive and helpful (not offensive). I would like to especially mention Ramson our jungle villa buttler (second part of our stay was in jungle villa) who was absolutely exceptional, proactively helping us with anything we needed, but at the same time respecting our privacy. Thank you Ramson! Sumarizing we loved our stay. One thing we would recommend to the management is to ensure that access to the sea from jungle villas is reconstructed ASAP.
Rafal, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
We stayed in a jungle villa for a few nights and had a very nice stay. Staff is very friendly, food is very tasty and room was always very clean. Ramso was at our service and he did an amazing job, he was so heartwarming and proactive, regularly asking us how we are and if we need something, asante sana! All communication was done via Whatsapp. Be aware that in the jungle villa, the animals surrounding can be loud in the night! The last patch of road to the hotel is not paved but that is a minor thing. Unfortunately, the hotel does not have an ATM and the front desk was unable to hand out cash that we wanted for the last 2 days as we ran out...
Nicolas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely food
Grace, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This is an isolated resort 90 minutes from town or airport. You will eat all meals here unless you want to drive for s hour. The resort and pools are nice however the beach is bad. Due to low tide you can’t swim until lste afternoon and there is a lot of kelp, sharp rock and sea urchins. Bring water shoes. You can’t snorkel due to choppiness of the water.
Helena Anneli, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible! Save your money and stay elsewhere!
We booked 4 nights from July 11 to July 15, 2024. Only good attribute of facility is the pool area and surrounding grounds. The staff is nice but they do NOT provide the service expected of a 5 star luxury hotel. We were extremely disappointed in spending a lot of money to stay at a 5 star and we received at best, a 3 star experience. We cannot provide a good review of your hotel for the following reasons: 1. Terrible service where it would take 30-45 min for a drink and yet for an all inclusive stay, they charged us for a couple of smoothies we ordered while waiting for our taxi to the airport because we ordered them 1hr after "official checkout". It's embarrassing and classless to behave this way in my opinion. Room had half used toiletries when we first checked in, missing furniture. Didn't respond to our concerns immediately. Food is the same every single meal - has limited taste and appeal. I place the blame 100% on management for the above noted issues as the staff has not been trained on what 5 star service means.
Savita, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The resort was so beautiful! We had a couple of monkeys that visited regularly. Food was delicious and varied. The staff was amazing and attentive. They took really good care of us!
Sheryl, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fruit & spice was like paradise, the staff was excellent , only complaint was the power went out a lot & the running water in our room went out a few times
Ayanna, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Resort
Liz, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel
Nosher, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel is clearly worn out and in need of renovation. The access to the sea from the suites has been closed for quite a while, which is one of the advertised benefits for staying in private villas. The jacuzzi was set at 42 degrees Celsius which made it impossible to use. Because the program was locked I wasn’t able to change it and I never got a staff member to change it. I do not recommend the manicure and pedicure as the quality of product is poorly and staff do not have the knowledge nor the adequate training to do it. Not worth the price. However the resort staff and butler are absolutely fantastic! They are always eager to help and satisfy everyone’s needs! The food is excellent too! Thanks to the staff members I had an excellent stay! Special thanks to Ramso my butler and Yunis the assistant manager of the resort for giving a VIP treat at all times!
Soundoss, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful place but their services aren't really great. They can do better than that.
Loveness Chanju, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I enjoyed our stay for our honeymoon at the Fruit & Spice in Zanzibar. The staff was friendly and helpful. We learned and practiced some basics of the Swahili language thanks to them. We also learned a lot about the culture of the island through our interaction with the staff. The location is great with a nice view of the ocean especially during sunset. The room was specious, comfortable and well maintained, and we really liked the menu for breakfast and dinner, with a good variety of options. We really liked the fact that there is a Maasai village nearby where guests have an opportunity to meet Maasai warriors and ask them about their culture daily. That was very unique experience and we enjoyed every second of our interaction with the Maasai. Although the resort is remote with very few shops around, we felt like we had most of what we needed within the hotel. The access to the beach to swim or for peaceful walks by the water is very convenient and we really enjoyed those. The hotel is beautifully decorated with stylish local themes, with well maintained landscaping and abundant and vibrant nature around. If you like photography, this is paradise. We also felt very safe. I highly recommend the resort. We had a great stay and will definitely stay there again.
Frederic, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with private beach and AMAZING and attentive staff
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

christopher, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Sherezade, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jaccuzi in Jungle Villa does not have hot water or does not heat water and Wifi is weak.
Habib, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff was excellent and the food was delicious. The teception staff needs to improve. We were always asked to sit down and the would come tomus instead of taking care right away. Also interestingly we had to pay bottles of wine, where the samr by glass is included in thr all inclusive.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is at the southern end of the island. A peaceful location with stunning scenery and sympathetic architecture. The hotel has fantastic amenities including several pools and private beaches, a pier, a turtle nursery and a well equipped gym. The food was great and the staff very friendly and helpful. Plenty of excursions were available from the hotel and good quality entertainment was provided most evenings. The only issue at the moment is the access road which is 5km of very bumpy dirt track, however the road is being rebuilt and should be completed in the next couple of months
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and staff, worth the stay.
JONATHAN, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

FREDERIC, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Tariq, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice resort but the staff not useful enough
We booked the Honeymoon villa. The amount for 3 nights is considerable and we also advised the property we are making our wedding in the resort. The villa was comfortable and had all facilities we wanted, even more - a beach area, a jacuzzi, our own exit to the beach and 2 spacious rooms. However the staff was very difficult to communicate to. Before arriving to the property I had to make tons of phone calls to get a wedding package quote. Well, they couldn`t provide what we expected - we received no answer and had to organize the wedding by ways of a local wedding planner. Even though I found the communication between the wedding planner and the hotel difficult and they needed our assistance too. The only one who was always kind and caring was our butler Kefas. He was always there when we needed him and we received explicit service from him while the rest of the staff was just standing and watching. I assume that the property is experiencing staff decrease. Otherwise I cannot explain why they have so little people. Overall a very nice resort with beautiful surrounding but the staff can spoil your holiday especially if you decide to make your wedding there.
Galyana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

DO NOT STAY HERE. SAVE YOUR MONEY.
in such a short stay from the 27th-31st I never thought I could be so disappointed in a resort. I would give the “resort” zero stars. Coming from someone that travels the world pretty regularly and even stayed at multiple resorts while staying in Zanzibar, I can say that fruit and spice is a waste of money and probably one of the worst resorts in Zanzibar itself, it is nowhere near a 5 star resort. Aesthetically pleasing yes, but with staff were horrid,you have to chase down for service and never go the extra mile to ensure your stay is going well. Meal times aren’t consistent- you get told times as you arrive to later be changed by 30/45mins because they aren’t ready. If there is a way to get out of providing you service, the staff will find a way to not have to serve you. Forget about receiving what you ask for while at the reception desk as they will tell you they will bring it to you but never will. Not only do they have no phones in the rooms to be able to phone the reception desk for assistance, which if that isn’t already inconvenient enough and just shows how lazy the resort is, you have to walk a way to the desk and still not receive what it is you need. Food options were less than appetising- the Hilton hotel in nungwis food is 12x better and more options and their staff are amazing. Want to order an alcoholic beverage? Be ready to wait 30 min minimum if not longer for a margarita. the Hilton hotel by doubletree in nungwi puts this place to shame.
Tanith, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent private villa’s are beautiful & very private
Ahmed, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review