andBeyond Mnemba Island

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andBeyond Mnemba Island

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andBeyond Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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A serene private island retreat near Zanzibar with luxe beachfront bandas, fresh seafood, vibrant reefs, daily yoga, and barefoot beach vibes.  

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The 14 Luxury Private Island Resorts to Book Right Now - AFAR

"A wild island in the culture-rich Zanzibar archipelago offering ultimate seclusion with luxurious accommodations and a focus on marine conservation." - Devorah Lev-Tov, Laura Begley Bloom

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-14-luxury-private-island-resorts-to-book-right-now
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@cntraveler

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Africa and the Middle East: The Gold List 2025

"The East African coast has some of the most unspoiled beaches on earth yet very few private-island resorts. Which is, in part, why AndBeyond’s Mnemba, a tiny blob of white sand almost two miles off the touristy hot spot of Zanzibar, has been adored for so long. Opened in 1997 and rebuilt in 2024 by the esteemed Fox Browne team, with architect Jack Alexander, the diminutive 12-banda resort is lovelier than ever. Designed to mimic the curves of a nautilus shell, and to bring nature indoors, the rooms are curvaceous, wood-and-reed-clad Robinson Crusoe–esque spaces in which sea air (and an occasional bird, crab, or bat) can waft in and where shower views are of shady forest and chirruping seabirds. It’s a place loved by both seclusionists and socialites. Those wanting privacy can stay put 24/7 and ask a butler to pop by with a basket of sushi or a cooling coconut. Others might slip on a silk caftan and stroll barefoot along the blinding white sand to the bar for a Dawa lime cocktail or a glass of fine South African wine, then a romantic lamplit dinner on the beach—lobster ravioli, perhaps, or rare Kenyan beef followed by a chocolate tart or mango sorbet. For design lovers, a boutique is stocked with colorful local jewelry, clothing, and crafts; for the active, a gang of smiley chaps is on hand who can help you explore the clear, turquoise waters on catamarans, kayaks, or paddleboards; or dive the area’s famous reefs. At the island’s new spa, yoga lessons are offered on a cool, breezy beach deck, and world-class Healing Earth–scented massages administered by the island’s talented, intuitive therapists. Huge numbers of guests are repeat visitors—from America, France, Switzerland, the UK. As one glam couple, on their eighth stay, explained: “We’ve explored the world and haven’t found anything to compare. So we just keep coming back. Yes, it’s a big treat. But there’s nothing like Mnemba.” From $4,300. —Lisa Grainger" - CNT Editors

https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-hotels-africa-middle-east-gold-list
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The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World: The Gold List 2025

"AndBeyond’s Mnemba, a tiny blob of white sand almost two miles off the touristy hot spot of Zanzibar, has been adored for so long. Opened in 1997 and rebuilt in 2024 by the esteemed Fox Browne team, with architect Jack Alexander, the diminutive 12-banda resort is lovelier than ever."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/gold-list-top-hotels-and-resorts-in-the-world
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30 Secret Islands to Visit for the Ultimate Secluded Vacation

"The petite island is occupied by andBeyond Mnemba Island, a boutique resort with all the tropical trimmings you'd want from an Indian Ocean hideaway." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/island-vacations/best-secret-islands-on-earth
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This New Platform Is Making It Easier for Travelers to Find the Perfect Eco Hotel

"On andBeyond Mnemba Island, a private island resort off the coast of Zanzibar, resident dive master Chris Barfoot is waiting for sea turtles to hatch."

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lisajdrake

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From the moment we stepped foot on to Mnemba Island, we knew we had arrived somewhere Beyond Special. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. Our villa... hard to put into words but WOW! The Villas are newly renovated and absolute perfection. Beautiful, seamless architecture, paired effortlessly with nature and you have the perfect hideway for a weeks retreat. Step out of your villa and follow the white sandy path to your private beach Lapa with shaded lounging area, sun loungers and a beautiful ocean (with increadible snorkelling) The food was generous and delicious and beautifully presented. We absolutely loved the freedom to choose our meals (even if something was not on the menu) and how dinners got set up in different locations with our favorites being the beach dinners and a forest dinner for my Birthday. The daily sorbet... absolutely delicious! Another unforgettable experience was being woke up at 5am on my Birthday to watch a giant Green Turtle laying her eggs. The daily Yoga and Diving was a wonderful offering and the massages were absolutely divine. Rajap, our butler certainly went out of his way to make our stay increadibly special. Well done to Kenny and the entire Mnemba team for creating this absolute piece of perfection. Were already talking about a return trip.

M7RRYA4GOR

Google
&Beyond resorts are simply the best in Africa - we have vacationed in >7 different &Beyond locations and they are exemplary with the best staff, food and services on offer !! We recommend &Beyond and ALL of their camps, islands, locations to everyone. As seasoned experienced vacations it does not get any better than this companies services. |This time to Zanzibar was faultless - from the initial collection on day one to the final Stonetown tour and departure on day 5. |Perfect location|Perfect accomodation|Perfect food |Perfect snorkelling |Perfect host & all staff

Monica Raquel Costa Barriocanal

Google
AndBeyond Mnemba Island is heaven on earth! A paradise barefoot island in the middle of the Indian Ocean just in front of the cost of Zanzibar. Unforgettable! Each Banda is just on the beach. Turtle nesting and hatching, the dhow cruise at sunset, the food, the sea at night! It is just like you can reach the stars! This is a place you must go if you can.

George Gozdawa

Google
Mnemba Island 🏝️ is a wonderful place for those who want to relax in peace and expect privacy. The coral reef on the southern side of the island is rich in beautiful fish, the northern part of the waters surrounding the island is deeper and you can often see dolphins 🐬 with whom you can swim by boat to them⛵️. A beautiful place!

Nur Akbas

Google
Heaven on earth Amaaaaaazing staff. Amazing food. More than amazing location. Beautiful beach. Rooms , ooh that rooms. No window, openair.. probably one of the best that we have stayed so far. a sand bank appears during low tides. Nice to walk on that but prefer cloudy days 😅 You can walk all around the island during low tide. The snorkelling tours are so good. He takes care of everyone, shows all the fancy sea animals to one by one everyone.

ksb430

Google
I booked directly with andBeyond, which was very easy. Roxane was the travel agent and she is super responsive to all my questions. My boyfriend and I spent 6 nights on Mnemba and we stayed in Banda 11 (towards the far end of the island). The rooms are beautiful and I hope to return to see the renovations. Every day/night was different experience and it was just the perfect amount of time to enjoy the beauty of the island.||From the moment we stepped foot on the island, we felt at home and incredibly welcomed. The manager, Tumaini, is amazing. Always smiling and friendly. Everyone was a joy, especially our butler, Mish. Mish always had a smile and was very accommodating. He truly made our happiness a priority and made us feel special during our stay.||Our dive/snorkeling instructor, Uledi, is fantastic. So knowledgable and his passion for his work truly shows. We watched a mother sea turtle lay eggs right outside our room and we learned so much from him about the whole process.||The chef, Jenni, made a special non-seafood menu for my boyfriend and was always happy to share the menu and asked for any special requests.||The mosquitos can be a nuisance but a small price to pay.

697olivierf

Google
They just re opened this lodge after a few months o renewal and the result is really good, especially the bandas that are super comfortable.|This is raw luxury, a fantastic experience to leave 24/24 with the waves/sea sounds.|Food is over the top with fresh fish delivered by the locals fishermen directly on the beach everyday.

Aninda Sahoo

Google
Beautiful Location View and Snorkeling 🤿 and Scuba diving Spots in Zanzibar.