Have you ever dreamed about an authentic beach experience, void of crowds and beach boys whilst not skimping on the little luxuries? Located on ‘one of the world’s best beaches’, our two world class properties are deliberately laid back, yet offering the highest levels of service and ensuring your first visit to our beautiful paradise is not your last.
Choose understated elegance, simplistic luxury and privacy whilst staying at Mawimbi Villa or choose from a variety of accommodation options at our barefoot chic hideaway, The Tides Lodge.
Private 6 Bedroom Beachfront Oasis
Set within lush gardens and overlooking the azure Indian Ocean, our Swahili Coast hideaway is everything you have been searching for. Adorned in locally crafted pieces and artwork, Mawimbi’s coastal inspired spaces will leave you feeling tranquil and unbarred.
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Peaceful & airy ocean front bungalows set on the idyllic, palm fringed and secluded Ushongo Beach. Our beach cottages are the ideal oasis for a romantic couple’s getaway whilst our 2 bedroom family houses provide all the creature comforts needed for that fun family break.
Read MoreLovely, spacious rooms, right on the beach. Great food and cocktails. Well managed and maintained. The boat trip to Maziwe Island is a must, very magical day. It was my mum’s 70th birthday and they made an extra special effort with a special meal on the beach, made a cake, decorated a special chair for her. It was a really lovely evening and all arranged very easily in advance.
The Tides Lodge is a wonderful gem located on a picture postcard beach on the East Coast of Tanzania. We popped in without a reservation and were fortunate to secure a beautifully appointed room. We ended up staying for two nights and just enjoying a very romantic stay. The food was excellent and the staff was very helpful, especially the management team who assisted us in making arrangements to fly to Zanzibar. Without a doubt this is the nicest place on this stretch of sand and worth a visit if you are in the area.
Lovely location on a fantastic stretch of beach away from the crowds. The bungalows are super spacious with a verandah overlooking the Indian Ocean. A hammock, swinging beachbed, outside shower and all decorations make the picture perfect. The kitchen is fantastic with very reasonable prices. And the ocean….no problem with tides, it’s quiet and just lovely for swimming! It’s also a great place for kids and they provide a number of toys for them to play with. I just love the size of this lodge and the great service of the staff! Here you get all you need for a lovely beach Holiday!!!
Very well managed and super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food and comfortable accommodation right on the beach. This was our third and will not be our last visit to Tides. Thank you Karla, Willem, Matthias, and all of the Tides staff for such a relaxing holiday!
A return visit for us. It’s a luxurious shoreline experience for the whole family. We have small kids but the set up at The Tides means they’re doing fine while mum and dad can properly kick back! Fully appointed rooms and restaurant. Board games and cocktails at the bar. Superbly hosted by Karla and Willem. We love the special local touches, like bath products by Inaya Zanzibar and decor by Neema Crafts Iringa. A highlight for us is kayaking to see the reef at low tide to spot urchins, sea stars and other underwater denizens.