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883georgs

Nice oasis vvery well located on pemba

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 12 Aug 2018via mobile
I intended to stay for a night as the lodge is located very close to the ferry station and they leave early in the morning to the unguja island, but extended my stay for many reasons. The food Denis and his wife cooked was very nice, he values that a lot. The terrace gives a really nice view to the sunset, Beachfront. Denis also organised a trip to misali Island which was a top tip!!! Intact reefs, perfect for snorkeling on a robinson crusoe island. Western rooms
Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 8 August 2018

We booked in Mkoani because we had a ferry in the morning and we wanted to avoid problems. Arrived in the village, the taxi driver has crossed the market area that, like any market, is not the maximum order and cleanliness and we expected a hotel not very welcoming ... and instead, when the large door on the street opened, a an oasis of peace and serenity. Managed by Denis and his family, this hotel truly represents a hidden gem: small rooms, all on the ground floor, well cared for and ensuring the right comfort, what is correct to ensure, without exaggeration; but nothing is missing and everything is clean and nice. But the thing that made me and my family very happy is that Denis is also a cook and offers wonderful dinners on the raised deck, right on the beach: for us he cooked tuna with vegetables and curry, accompanied with rice; and a wonderful dessert with an ice cream and banana. The place works well also because Denis has been able to get in tune with the village, so that many people collaborate as staff, under his guidance; and it's nice to see how a foreigner (Denis is South African) managed to integrate this activity into the local society. Go there, it's a excellent experience!

Date of stay: August 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 22 July 2018 via mobile

The lodge is very near to the ferry. It’s like a 6min walk from there and you can see it from the port. If they ask you for pick up say no, because they only bring you by feet to the lodge (not necessary, because you can see it). The booked the room for 2 people, but we met a friend and she got an extra bed in the room for a very cheap price. Denise, the host/chef/cook, is a very friendly guy, with no stress. He can arrange trips to the island Mesali for 45$. At evening he cooks for the whole group if you want. It was soo delicious. Breakfast was around 9pm and it was also very good and enough. The rooms are very clean, the bathroom is separated with a curtain and is also clean. The only contra is that the night is very loud, so you can hear the boiler, the other people going on toilet, the stuff esrly in the morning...

Date of stay: July 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 26 February 2018

This was a fabulous and unbelievably affordable holiday at LALA lodge . They go out of their way to assist you in every possible way.
We were collected at the airport and my friend arrived by ferry
We had fantastic days out to the island . The meals were all well prepared and tasty
The best was the sunset at night. Loved every minute and have already booked for September 2018. Taking my friends with this time

Date of stay: February 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile

Lala lodge is a peaceful barefoot lodge on stilts over the beach in the south of Pemba island. Suits those looking to wind down, step of the grid and experience the local culture. Great team and food. If you are a diver suggest have a plan B in case the the weather turns. Looking forward to returning.

Date of stay: January 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Date of stay: January 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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