We stayed at the Cristal Resort just after Christmas for a week. Because we started looking for hotels quite late, this was one of the very few options that weren´t fully booked. We stayed in one of the ECO bungalows with no windows or A/C but the heat was bearable. The room was nice and spacious. The bathroom is a... More

Deluxe rooms are good value for money, but "beach" rooms pretty awful: tiny, underfurnised, huge cracks and stains, moscito net grey and scary. A/C the only good thing (and the main reason we opted for this property in the first place). By the way, "eco" rooms are much bigger and better furnished. It matters because all guests have bulky kiteboarding... More

This was my third visit to Zanzibar, due to the short noticed on the accmodation. We couldn't book in North, like we normally do. We managed to book at Cristal resort which was recommended by a friend. We had a lovely time. Staffs were friendly, and our huts were so romantic and the view of the ocean was breathtaking, the... More

We were really shocked to find that their internet presentation does not reflect the reality .... the hotel seems to be falling apart , not maintained at all , , the pool dirty , no shower to be seen so people jump in filled with sand . the breakfast is poor , and there seems to be zero manager dealing... More

Last minute travelled to Zanzibar and decided to visit lovely Paje, on the other side of the island about a 45 minute ride from Stonetown. Cristal Resort is low key, on an endless great beach - ocean was warm, lovely and clean. Pool looked nice. No one is allowed to come near you or harass you on your chaise while... More

Good, power a problem, view great, great beach, good relaxing time. Breakfast okay, restaurants good. Beer not always cold :( Service acceptable, food good, eco rooms good but warm with fan only. Reception helpful and plenty to do.

Great value for a deluxe bungalow with a/c. We were travelling as a 3 and the room was spacious and welcoming. The beach is breezy but it keeps you cooler. Very fun to walk out and watch the seaweed farms being tended to in the morning. The breakfast was ok with nice coffee. The swimming pool was clean and the... More

It is an one hour drive from the ferry port in Stone Town (45 $ one way)that gets you to this resort. Driver sent by the hotel waited for us at the exit gate with the sign and he was helpful and courteous. On your way to the hotel don't miss out on stopping in a supermarket to stock up... More

After reading of the reviews, I as a little nervous about my trip to Cristal Resort, but was pleasantly surprised. We stayed in the deluxe bungalow which was wonderful. We had AC, three beds (three girls were sharing) all with mosquito nets and a huge bathroom. The place was clean and tidy and inviting. We did at one point have... More