The Nautilus Hotel

A good hotel that is located right on the beach. Most staff can speak English (or a little of it) which is good for non-Portuguese visitors. I liked the free laundry service, something that long-stay guests will surely appreciate. Good location as the hotel is a stone-throw from Shoprite shopping mall. There is however need for improvement on bathroom towels, some of which have seen better days. Also, there is need for consistent supply of toiletries like shampoo and shower gel. Overall, this is one of the best hotels in Pemba.

Best view and location. Fell asleep listening to the sound of the ocean. Food was amazing and Starlink wifi was great - no connectivity issues. The room was clean, enjoyed a good night's sleep. Highly recommend staying here when you are in Pemba!

We were in Pemba for work meetings. Room was clean & comfortable, much nicer than the other (some much more expensive) hotels in the area we’ve stayed at. View was beautiful, staff were helpful & friendly, seafood was delicious. Not a holiday destination but if you are there on business, this is the place to stay. Looks like they have renovated the rooms. Starlink wifi was very reliable & managed zoom meetings without any issues.

The hotel is beautiful and with good service, providing a great experience on my vacation. I really liked the diverse dishes, accompanied by seafood, and refreshing juices, clean and cozy rooms. I also had the opportunity to go boating and practice fishing, I loved the experience and I hope to return another opportunity.

It was a very good stay! The hotel organised collection from the airport. I had wifi, aircon and the room was comfortable. The staff were helpful and the food is great. No complaints. They have also redone the hotel and they said they have recently updated their hotel rooms.

The hotel is now renovated and the rooms, restaurant and bar are all much nicer. This is the best place to stay in the Pemba area for business. I really loved the view, the pool and the food at the restaurant. Included breakfast was delicious and the staff were helpful and kind.

Although it’s not a “luxury” hotel we had a great time! And it’s definitely more than what you pay for and has everything you need. Room had an amazing view, right on the beach, cocktails are great & enjoyed the Piri Piri chicken. WiFi worked well, aircon was good & pool was clean. Recommend as the best in Pemba.

Note : This hotel has upgraded so old reviews are outdated. I stayed at the Nautilus for three nights on my recent business trip and I was very comfortable. Room had a great view, aircon worked and the wifi was good. Best PiriPiri chicken in Pemba! Would stay again.