Constance Aiyana

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• antonioaP727YV

  27 abril 2019
  Muy pronto sera un CONSTANCE...en Mayusculas!!

  Hace un par de dias que he regresado del Constance Aiyana y creo que, ahora si, puedo escribir mi opinion con imparcialidad. Mas aun si cabe, despues de ser huesped en Hoteles de la cadena como Ephelia, Lemuria, Moofushi y ahora por ultimo Aiyana. El hotel, en general, esta bien. Ha de "pulir" ciertos detalles que para mi son inadmisibles en un hotel de esta cadena. Los detalles, en Contance, son importantes...que digo!! es LO MAS importante. Es por eso que un hotel de este prestigio no puede permitirse tener una conexion a Internet pauperrima, intermitente y el 80% de las veces practicamente inutilizable, cortes que aun si cabe se acentuan mas con las tipicas tormentas de estos dias. Detalles como la renovacion urgente de las cortinas de la habitacion, es inconcebible que un Constance mantenga esas cortinas viejas y agujereadas todavia. eso necesita una renovacion URGENTE. Los equipos de aire acondicionado son antiguos y, por ende, ruidosos. Teniendo en cuenta que es muy poco probable que desconectes estos equipos a la hora de dormir, es mejor hacerse una idea de conciliar el sueño con estas maquinas. Pero no todo en Constance Aiyana es asi. La limpieza de la habitacion es mas que correcta, la reposicion de bebidas correcta y en general salvo lo anteriormente descrito todo lo demas esta genial. La ubicacion es inmejorable, el contraste de las mareas hacen que cambie el paisaje en unas pocas horas. Pero es peligroso utilizar la playa en estos episodios, las corrientes son extremadamente fuertes, lo cual hace que el acceso a la playa propiamente dicho, se limite a las pocas horas en la cual esta la marea alta. No es una playa 24H. eso si, cuando la marea esta alta es un autentico placer disfrutar de ella. Lo mejor de todo, como es comun en todos los Contance, es el maravilloso equipo del Constance Aiyana. Tengo que destacar que literalmente se desvivieron por hacer que nuestra estancia fuese verdaderamente inolvidable, especial mencion a Gerad, el cual siempre estuvo atento en aconsejarnos el mejor vino, actuando como uno de los mejores someliers que he conocido, y como no a Barbara, la directora, la cual nos organizo una excursion a la lengua de arena, que para nosotros fue inolvidable o una cena privada solo para nosotros dos. Gracias Barbara, Gerard y a todo el equipo. Vais por el camino correcto!! No quiero terminar esta critica sin resaltar la realidad de la isla de Pemba. Sus gentes son acogedoras, sencillas y humildes...muy humildes. En el translado desde en Aeropuerto hasta las instalaciones del hotel, uno se va dando cuenta de la cruel realidad de esta isla. Aldeas sin electricidad, niños sin escolarizar y gentes sin literalmente nada que hacer, salvo aquellos que afortunadamente tienen un trabajo. No quiero generalizar, de hecho Pemba dispone de colegios de primaria y secundaria pero tambien vi niños que en horario escolar, ayudaban a sus madres a cultivar algas cuando la marea esta baja. Logicamente es Tanzania. Aun asi, cabe destacar que mi impresion es que en Zanzibar (Unguha) aun es mas acentuado este nivel de miseria. Creo que forma parte del contraste de este Pais, donde unos pocos son extremadamente ricos y la mayoria del pueblo son el polo opuesto. Creo que la labor que desarrolla Constance Aiyana de no derrochar comida, de servir sus platos a la carta, de no derrochar algo tan elemental como el agua, es simplemente magnifica. Constance Aiyana es relativamente joven, necesita madurar un poco mas, y estoy seguro que dentro de muy poco estaremos ante uno de los mejores resort de Africa, mientras tanto, solo cabe mejorar los detalles. Gracias Constance Aiyana por haber hecho con nosotros una de mis mejores experiencia vacacional, no esperaba menos. Un saludo.

  

• mathieul559

  13 enero 2021
  Our second stay at Aiyana, exceptional, just like 3 years ago, we will be back!

  Amazing place. I can only recommend. We (family of 5) stayed there in 2017 and again in December 2020 and are looking forward to being back asap. The hotel, the rooms (we were in the Presidential villa), the service, the cuisine were just perfect (for us). Luxury, but not too much, in a remote place, away from the crowd. Just like Zanzibar... 25 years ago ;-)

  

• SophieMrs

  24 enero 2021
  We might have found paradise !

  WOW! We were lucky to spend 5 nights in this paradise for our honeymoon. This place is so special ! First, I would like to mention the staff. They are so friendly, always smiling and willing to make your stay memorable. They nicely prepared a candlelit table on the beach for us for a private dinner, organized a barbecue one night too. Philippe, the manager, was always checking on us and making sure we were happy with everything. This made our honeymoon so superb, I must say I felt like a princess! :) Then, the place itself. It feels so private, on a magnificent beach. I miss the breakfast view and the sunsets! The rooms are very spacious, clean with a view on the sea. The food is also fantastic. We had some excellent seafood. You cannot go wrong by choosing this hotel, it is a GEM. We hope we will be back one day! ASANTE SANA

  

• JJK190512

  14 febrero 2021
  Maalum Sana

  My now wife and I have been back in London for two weeks, after what was an amazing trip to Tanzania. Our wedding plans had changed and rescheduled several times due to the forever moving target that is the virus and its impact to travel etc. Originally, Tanzania and the Aiyana were due to form part of our honeymoon, however with the uncertainty of the situation in the UK, we asked if the resort could possibly hold our wedding at very short notice. They agreed almost instantly and after an initial conversation with Philippe, who is the General Manager, we immediately felt our decision had been vindicated. Although we had that feeling of being in safe hands when speaking over WhatsApp regarding arrangements and wants / needs for the day, we also understood and accepted that we shouldnt expect too much from a resort that is situated on the most northern tip of a fairly remote island (in the middle of a pandemic). It was also to be their first wedding, so we were appreciative and relaxed about the situation, agreeing that we we were just very lucky to be away and marrying given the circumstances. How very wrong we were... We arrived from Pembas small airport and took a very comfortable ride through the lush villages and forest which felt like a mini adventure in itself. On arrival at the resort, we looked out of the car window to what was a welcoming committee of about a dozen staff! Philippe was the first to greet us and introduced Prakash, his right hand man, and we instantly got the impression that the two of them were not only lovely people, but complete professionals who knew what top class hospitality was all about. We were taken straight to the dining area for some breakfast and we were in complete awe of the views from the movement we sat down. Situated on top of one of the most incredible white sand beaches we have ever seen, looking out to several shades of clear blue sea and coral reef. After some food, Philippe showed us to our room whilst providing a brief but detailed history on the resort, explaining the architecture and artwork as we walked, which really is delightful. The villa itself was stunning, with huge vaulted ceilings as you enter the spacious reception and living area, then passing into the tastefully decorated bedroom and bathroom. Which, should you wish to utilise, has an outdoor and indoor shower. The bed was huge and comfortable and the amenities perfect, will little snacks and fruit left by the team each day. Our villa came complete with its own patio / veranda area which was merely yards from the beach and framed the most beautiful view with the palms and rest of the lush gardens. Our wedding day consisted of a relaxing Grooms breakfast for one, followed by a massage in their elaborate spa, whilst my wife was taken to a separate villa with the makeup artist. We were told to meet at the main restaurant for a light lunch before a small boat ride to our destination. The light lunch was far from light, with lobster, calamari, tiger prawns and other seafood, truly delicious and an example of Philippes great sense of humour and sarcasm! Not that we were complaining, of course.. A dhow decorated with woven leafed arches and flowers was our wedding transportation, waiting on the shore line. A slow chug through the calm waters of the Indian Ocean brought us within sight of what was the most incredible tidal sandbank, accessible for only a few hours a day, where we could just make out a structure built for the ceremony in the distance. Again greeted by a whole host of staff as we came ashore, they got us onto the sandbank and directed across its white powder to yet another set of beautiful decorated archways. It was champagne on arrival as we signed the papers and exchanged our vowels and rings in the company of the commissioner. With Philippe and Prakash as our witnesses, Dorice my wifes maid of honour and Mamboleo my best man, it was the elopement we had always dreamed of. After a few more photos back at the resort, we both returned back to our villa to change for the evening meal, which was setup in the most romantic spot on the beach. With no other tables around, surrounded by lanterns candles and the calming waves, it was a fitting end to a truly special day. Our favourite waiter with his infectious smile, Simon, served us some of the most exquisite food we had eaten on our trip. On the subject of food, its worth noting that we found the produce and cooking to be out of this world. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and general snacks were always delicious. As part of our honeymoon, we were fortunate to stay at some other very exclusive resorts across Tanzania, however we feel none quite lived up to the standards of the Aiyana kitchen. And it wasnt just the food, it was the staff serving it too. Attentive, polite, huge smiles and always willing to talk, we loved conversing with the waiters and waitresses just as much as we enjoyed eating the exquisite food. Dorice and Mamboleo served breakfast mostly, with Suleiman around during the day. In the evening Simon and Regina were on hand to make us comfortable. They could not have performed their jobs any better and they were a delight to be around. All overseen by Edouardo, a man that still makes me smile when I think of his laugh and warmth. You shouldnt miss a cocktail at the bar or poolside either, with sommelier David on hand to recommend and pair your wine with dinner. His trusted number two Masoude was already serving us the finest Dawas wed had on our trip. Ive mentioned just a few of so many staff that made not only our wedding but the entire stay the most incredible experience ever. If time and memory allowed, I would list you all. We have never come across a more friendly and welcoming bunch of people, that felt like friends whilst ensuring we never lifted a finger or that nothing was ever too much. In all our years of travel, we have never witnessed hospitality like we did at the Aiyana. Such lovely people managed by Prakash and Philippe, who seem to emanate this sense of calm and relaxation which is so fitting of the surrounding. An extremely long review (and believe me I could have continued) summarised by this; do not miss your opportunity to visit this resort, you will have deprived yourself of something truly very special. Also, if given the chance, allow them to arrange and stage your wedding or other events. Our special day turned out to be absolutely perfect and they will do exactly the same for you. We now have the best excuse to continue to return for our anniversaries, so will be seeing you all again very soon! Asante sana to you all. X

  

• aadul2021

  06 marzo 2021
  One very good 12 days lasting moment

  We spent 11 nights there. Family of four. With our 4 year old daughter. She enjoyed every bit of it. In the rhythm of sun and sea. Warm nights. Fresh fish, fresh fruits. Warm smiles and tactful hospitality. It is a rural place. And in the best possible way. Go there with people you love and feel the leisure touch of Makangale Beach and its resort Aiyana.