After a long, hard-working winter, we were looking for something that would take us out of ourselves, dispel the winter blues and allow us to completely relax. Mafia Island and Pole Pole gave us all that. It was a magical, away from it all, utterly enchanting place that allowed us to leave the daily grind behind and be taken over... More

Our Pole Pole experience was wonderful, what a treat after a hectic Safari ( even if a little tedious to get there). It is unpretentious, understated hospitality at its best, located in a natural tropical environment; what a refreshing change these days. The rooms are a delight, nestling in swaying coconut groves, with the sounds of the waves lapping below.... More

7 days of pure pleasure and relaxation in a wonderful environment, with a team of great staff looking after us: simply marvelous. The personalized morning yoga sessions in front of the sea were definitely a must! We definitely recommend it, hoping we'll have the opportunity to enjoy it again once ourselves!

We spent five days at Pole Pole in February. The first night we had to get used to the starry sky which seemed to envelop us in the silence. It didn't take long! We were grateful to the staff, from management and waiters to boatmen who all unobtrusively contributed to our comfort. Enrico and Charlotte try to anticipate everything to... More

We came here from a hectic 10-day safari and were grateful for the ultimate tranquility we discovered at Pole Pole (trans. "take it easy"). Eight traditional and elegantly appointed bungalows are set in a former coconut plantation on a sandy bluff 30' high, immedaitely behind an idyllic tropical beach. The entire complex has been constructed in traditional style by local... More

We stayed here in january, 2013 for four nights and apart from one night there were no other guests. Coming from Australia and its location near the Whitsundays and pacific islands means we may have a higher expectation than others and although the island is lovely it may not meet some people's perception of a tropical beach paradise. The island... More

We stayed at Pole Pole for 4 nights towards the end of January following on from our equally excellent safari experience in Selous. We were welcomed by Charlotte (Enrico was away during our stay) and from the moment we got there nothing was too much trouble. From very early morning wake up calls (our request) with fresh coffee, to cocktail... More

We stayed at Pole Pole in the beginning of January this year. We have travelled through Tanzania for 2,5 weeks already and have stayed in several hotels and lodges. But what we found here exceeded all of our wishes and expectations.. First of all: Mafia island is a hidden gem, more beautiful, authentic and less developed than Zanzibar. Pole Pole... More

Pole Pole was wonderful. Warm welcome with coconut drink from Charlotte and Enrico. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to make our stay very memorable. The meals were fantastic: imaginative fish dishes and tropical fruit were the highlights with attentive but not intrusive staff. Swimming with whale sharks was an amazing experience. Go there... More