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Sofia Sea View is located in Pwani Mchangani, a fishing village in the northeast of the island, about 20 miles from Zanzibar city. The property features a private beach and an outdoor pool that is open all year round. The air-conditioned rooms. The full bathroom offers a walk-in shower, bidet and free toiletries. There are two rooms on site that offer direct access to the beach. Sofia Sea View - Includes indoor and outdoor dining area. Guests can choose from continental and vegetarian breakfast options on site. The on-site restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, fish and seafood and guests can have a drink at the seafront bar. The accommodations is located in a local fishing village which gives an authentic and unusual local experience to the touristy areas of the island. Disconnect from the routine we know and experience the real Zanzibar Kandwa is 19 mi from the property, while Kiwengwa is 5 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Abid Amani Karoma International Airport, 31 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Windsurfing

Darts


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • William
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The staff are cooperative, the place is nice and clean plus the chef is the best
  • Nganitso
    Zambia Zambia
    Just about everything. It had the level of exclusivity we needed as a couple. Our suite was spacious and generally a very clean facility with excellent staff. Key points: Our section of beach was kept much cleaner than the rest of the...
  • Marcelo
    Portugal Portugal
    I highly recommend Sofia Sea View, that place is amazing, beach front , lovely location, the facilities are great , very good quality and very clean .The breakfast is very good and the staff are lovely they are very helpful and friendly. I...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Sofia Sea View
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian

Resort facilities at Sofia Sea View
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Bathroom emergency cord
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Sofia Sea View takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Sofia Sea View accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Sofia Sea View

    • Sofia Sea View has 1 restaurant:

      • Sofia Sea View

    • Yes, Sofia Sea View is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Sofia Sea View is 800 feet from the center of Pwani Mchangani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Sofia Sea View include:

      • Suite

    • Sofia Sea View offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Live music/Performance
      • Private beach area
      • Walking tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Beach
      • Spa facilities
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Head massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Back massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Foot massage
      • Hand massage

    • Check-in at Sofia Sea View is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Sofia Sea View may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.