Pole Pole

7°58’36.2"S 39°44’48.4"E

94% (103 reviews)

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Pole Pole is a tiny, relaxed beach resort beside a sleepy beach on Mafia Island

The rooms look rustic from the outside...

... however inside they tastefully styled and very comfortable...

... an en-suite bathroom with twin basins ...

Outside each room is a wooden verandah...

The main dining area is also rustic and is very much in keeping with its surroundings...

... with all tables having views over the ocean.

Neutral colours and handmade furniture give Pole Pole a stylish edge.

There are plenty of shady spots to relax and read a book or enjoy the view.

Hammocks are dotted around this incredibly relaxed and laid back lodge.

The clock behind the bar stopped working a long time ago, time doesn’t matter here.

There is a sparkling pool in an area which is sheltered from the wind...

...and is a great spot for sun worshippers.

For those wanting to indulge in a massage there is the Alasiri Spa...

Sun loungers and shady umbrellas are set out on Pole Pole’s sandy beach....

... where you can relax with a refreshing drink.

Head out diving on a traditional dhow, the diving around Mafia Island is superb.

... snorkel over colourful coral reefs in Chole Bay...

... and watch the sunset over the ocean.

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