Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

A beautiful hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Scott (food and beverages manager) went above and beyond to help us, make us feel welcomed and to offer advice on anything. The food really was fantastic- and such choice! Highly recommend this hotel.

We stayed at Ocean Paradise for 6 nights with our two girls aged 18 and 20 after a busy safari and what a place! It totally exceeded our expectations in every way. We liked the fact that it was a smaller resort and the hotel never felt over crowded. All the staff were so friendly and went over and above in their commitment to ensuring we had a perfect stay. Michael and Scott in particular were a constant presence around the hotel and dining areas. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Indeed Scott went above and beyond to ensure that we had an early breakfast package before we left at the end of our stay. The hotel rooms were large and comfortable and were kept immaculate by the chamber maids. We liked the fact that there were interconnecting rooms which gave the feel of a small family Villa. We can’t recommend the hotel enough.

Wir waren als Familie 2 wunderschöne Wochen in diesem Resort. Was soll ich sagen, hier stimmt alles. Es war klein und sehr familiär... Also kein Betten und Partybunker!! Die Angestellten waren alle sehr nett und hilfsbereit und vorallem Kinderlieb. Wir fühlten uns total wohl. Das Essen jeden Abend war abwechslungsreich und sehr sehr lecker. Wer hier meckert ist selbst schuld. Riesen Lob an Scott und Simon! Wahnsinn! Unser Sohn trägt das Tshirt was er zum Geburtstag bekommen hat fast täglich. Er vermisst Euch sehr!Passend zum Geburtstag unseres Sohnes haben wir eine Safari auf Tansania gemacht. Wir haben es im Hotel gebucht und es war auf jeden Fall jeden Euro wert. Wir haben mit einem guten Freund (Massai) eine Dorf Tour gemacht und Ebbe Wanderung im Meer. Hier haben wir die tolle Unterwasserwelt kennengelernt. Die Seesterne sind der Hammer. Dann haben wir noch die Blue Safari gebucht. Es war alles sehr schön. Das Resort lädt zum ausruhen ein und Animation findet in sehr kleinem Angebot statt was auch völlig okay ist für Familien die Entspannung und Erholung suchen. Wir kommen defenitiv wieder Scott und Team.

Le site est beau mais sachez qu’ici on ne vous fait pas confiance et on vous traite comme si vous étiez un criminel. À notre départ, nous avons laissé la clefs de notre chambre à la femme de chambre. Nous avons été pourchassé sur tout le site et conduits de force à la réception car ils ne trouvaient pas la clef. Une fois à la réception la clef de la chambre était simplement à sa place ….. Pourquoi autant de remue ménage pour une simple clef de chambre ????

WOW, what can I say other than this place is a little piece of Paradise!! We arrived here after a 7 night Safari around Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, so were looking for something totally chilled and relaxing, and this delivered in every way! We were lucky enough to have booked Villa 104, which is one of the Ocean View ones, and right in the middle of the view, and it was stunning. The rooms are bright, fresh and spacious, with double doors that open on to some decking with padded seating available so you can have a beer while looking out to the beach and ocean, (we were AI and the mini bar in the room was restocked daily, so cold drinks and water always on hand. The grounds are beautifully tended, with large coconut trees and plants all around. The staff are tremendous, whether that's the Grounds staff, reception staff, the bar staff or the waiting staff, all are so friendly and available to get you a drink at anytime. (Tips are always very gratefully received ). The food selection is just amazing, so much choice on every night that you just can't try everything even if there for 2 weeks, (we were 6 nights). Special shout out to Scott Anderson the F&B Manager, (he's from Scotland!), what an amazing guy, so helpful, friendly and funny, he truly understands hospitality & service, a tremendous asset to this hotel. A HUGE THANK YOU SCOTT! Also a special mention to the following - Nancy & Happy in the restaurants and Venusto who was serving the beach drinks while we were there, while everyone was amazing, these 3 went above and beyond to make our stay so fantastic, absolutely beautiful people. 2 things to mention - We did get a fair amount of bites while there, so take some repellant and some cream for bites just in case, (This isn't just this place, so don't worry) 2nd When you go on the main part of the beach, you do get approached by Masai people on the beach selling bracelets, trips, jet ski rides etc, while persistent, they are very friendly and eventually get the message and move on, after a few days they recognise you so approach you less, again nothing to worry about and doesn't spoil your holiday. If you stay on the hotel side of the beach, they do not approach you, only when you enter to go for a swim. Also - Stone Town is well worth a visit, but do it with a private guide, we did and saw things and places other who just took a taxi didn't.

I'm sitting here on our last day waiting to leave this evening after 5 nights here with my two older children (16 and 11). I wasn't expecting much from Ocean Paradise as it was the base hotel offered by our tour operator. Everything else commanded an upgrade so I expected it would 'just do' after our Kenyan Safari. I was very very wrong. I'm in love be with this place. It has a beautiful energy about it, with a big heart, and I'm so sad to leave. Yes rooms are rustic, yes the tide goes out on this side of the island. Its full right now, but never feels busy, None of the reserving a sunbed rubbish you get in Europe. The food is the best buffet style I have ever had anywhere in the world. Normally you just pile random bits on your plate, this was proper meals - Indian night, BBQ night, Mediterranean night. Kebabs, fresh naan cooked in a tandoor you name it. I'm guessing there are almost as many staff as guests. Everyone works with a massive smile always and nothing is too much trouble. Also feels like the staff are genuinely looked after. Now let's talk about the beach. Anyone that says it's awful must live a really miserable life. When the tide is in, it's stunning and the turquoise you see on pictures is not a filter. Our cycle was early morning high tide so we borrowed Kayaks and went for a paddle. When the tide goes out you can go and explore the rock pools, either with the hotel staff or with one of the beach boys. On the subject of beach boys, if you've ever been to Turkey or Egypt, this place is a breeze on comparison. Everyone is just trying to make a living. You don't have to be confined to the pool. My beach photos I'm posting with this review aren't edited in anyway. Dont let the east side of the island put you off. The sun rises are just as spectacular as the sunsets in the west. Just with less people. Quick note on all inclusive. We had planned upgrading directly when we got here but was really late and told to do it in the morning. I took food and drinks menus and decided to stay half board as most of what I would wsnt wasn't all all inclusive (iced coffee, cider etc). We ate a la cart at the pool bar every day (Pizza, burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas etc) And drank what we want. Including a cocktail for me every day during happy hour, and beers on the day. I think we saved £150 on the hotel AI direct price and £450 on our tour operator AI price. Pool bar food,like everything else was excellent. Thank you to every single member of staff here. What a wonderful place you all make it. We are very grateful Asante Sana