Mid-range accommodation

Pieter Diver's Place

Lovely new rooms set in a small but lush garden below a massive, ancient baobab tree. Pieter's is within walking distance of the bars and restaurants along Wimbe beach. Bedrooms are en-suite with hot water and fans, a small fridge and facilities to make coffee and tea. Great hospitality! Pieter also runs CI Divers from Wimbe Beach.

Rates

Rates from $60 per room per night no meals included but Pieter has no objection to guests using his kitchen every now and then.

Residencial Wimbe Sun

Very nice, new, clean and comfortable large en-suite rooms – great value for money. This pension is situated opposite Wimbe Beach, close to the bars and the restaurants. The rooms are air-conditioned, and a light continental breakfast is available on request. The upper floor rooms have all been nicely renovated.

Rates

Rooms from $50 per night, breakfast an additional $6 per person.

Complexo Turistico Caracol

Beachfront units located across the road from Pemba's main beach, Wimbe. Clean, comfortable rooms conveniently situated near Wimbe's bars and restaurants. All rooms have a sea view, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom and a veranda. Please note rates increase in peak season.

Rates

bedroom, no hot water: From US$50
bedroom, lounge, TV and fridge: From US$70
Two bedrooms, bathroom and lounge, TV and fridge: From US$100

Rates include airport transfers & breakfast served on request at $2 per person

Reggio Emilia

Situated at the end of Wimbe Beach, in a pleasant garden setting, minutes away by foot from Wimbe's bars and restaurants. Accommodation consists of one self-catering house with two air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, an equipped kitchen and lounge area, and two single units with air-conditioned bedroom, bathroom, and a shared equipped kitchen and spacious veranda. Several more new units are now available. Breakfast served on request.

Rates

$75 per room per night, no meals included but breakfast can be served on request

Pemba Dive & Bush Camp (Nacole Gardens)

For camping, you can't beat Nacole for a truly magnificent location. Set on the inside of Pemba Bay, minutes away from the airport, there is a 100 hectare bush camp right on the beach. There are very few chalets at the moment (more opening soon) and a bar where you can get beers and soft drinks, BBQ/braai & self-catering facilities and very clean ablutions. It is tranquil, with beautiful sunsets to be seen across the bay. The owner will show you the amazing birdlife on the property, and there is safe swimming and snorkelling in between the mangroves. The sea is usually calm as it is situated on the sheltered inside of the bay. Although not necessary all year round, a 4x4 is advisable during the rainy months (Dec – April) to get in and out of town. Owners Brenda & Rudi Franck are happy to pick guests up from the airport or town.

Rates

Camping: $10 per person per day

Bungalows with mezzanine (can sleep 4) from $120 per day

Il Pirata

Located on the endless white sands of Murrébuè beach, a mere 20 minutes drive from Pemba. Il Pirata is owned and run by Susie and Carlo and is not only the new 'in-spot' for kite-surfing but Susi also serves REAL Italian food. Facilities include several gorgeous rock chalets as well bamboo chalets (all en-suite), sheltered spots for camping and BBQs, secure storage, and a shower and toilet. Chalets are also available from $80 per night including breakfast. Not to be missed! If you are a kite-surfing enthusiast then look no further for a stunning spot to practice this exhilarating sport from. Run by Carlo and his team, for assistance with launching, rigging and support (bringing you back in...!). Side winds are guaranteed practically year round.