Thanda Island
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
Shungimbili Island, District of Mafia Island, Tanzania
Distinctions
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Best for
- privacy
- couples
- honeymoon
- beach
About Thanda Island
Thanda Island is a private island property on Mafia Island, Tanzania. The 9-room property opened in 2016 and offers Villa dining with Tanzanian, seafood and Italian menus. The island has a private beach and a spa with treatments and yoga sessions. The property appears in American Express — Fine Hotels + Resorts and holds an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 92/100.
Service and island activities are arranged from the property; dining and wellness are key on-site features noted for guests seeking a secluded island experience.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists Thanda Island for its private-island location on Mafia Island, its 9-room scale, Villa dining with regional and international cuisine, an on-site spa offering treatments and yoga, and its inclusion in American Express — Fine Hotels + Resorts.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 9 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 2016
- Children
- Children of all ages welcome
- Type
- Island, Beach, Private island
Amenities
Verified 6 Nov 2026Activities
- Private beach — Thanda Island is an extraordinary private island sanctuary off the coast of Tanzania
Wellness
- Spa — From our delicious, healthy dining to relaxing yoga sessions to our spa treatments
Dining
Verified 6 Nov 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 6 Nov 2026Beach
Verified 6 Nov 2026Awards & affiliations
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
-7.8500, 39.7833 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields