Il tuo soggiorno — Pemba Beach
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La proprietà — Pemba Beach
Pemba Beach is a straightforward 3-star right on Wimbi Beach, with a small pool, a restaurant that does decent grilled seafood, and a bar that catches the sea breeze. It feels like a functional beach hotel aimed at divers and weekenders who want a clean room and direct sand access without frills. Standing in the lobby, you smell salt and hear the waves — no grand gestures, just the business-like satisfaction of knowing the water is twenty metres away. It suits travellers who prioritize location and value over luxury.
Cronache di Pemba
Pemba was founded as Porto Amélia in the early 1900s by the Portuguese, who built a deep-water port to export sisal and cotton. The town grew around the bay, later renamed Pemba after independence, and its colonial-era architecture — pastel-painted buildings with wrought-iron balconies — still lines the central avenues. In the 2000s, the discovery of natural gas offshore brought investment, but the city retains a quiet, unhurried character as a gateway to the Quirimbas Archipelago. Today it’s culturally a mix of Makua, Makonde and Portuguese influences, with a growing expat dive community and a weekly market that spills into the old stone streets.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Pemba →I migliori mesi
June to September: cool, low humidity, clear water for diving, and moderate tourist numbers.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: European winter holidays pack dive boats and hotels; prices at Pemba Beach can rise 20–30% above shoulder rates. The main driver is the combination of guaranteed good weather and school breaks.
Stagione di spalla
April–May and October–November: lighter crowds, room discounts of 15–25%, and still good conditions, though April sees some rain and October warms up before the rains return.
Meteo e imballaggio
Pemba has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct dry season — despite being coastal, humidity plummets in July, so mornings can be crisp. Pack: a light long-sleeve for evenings (wind can kick up at dusk), reef-safe sunscreen, and a microfibre towel for quick drying after swims.
Briefing della città — Pemba
- Pemba's port expansion is ongoing — expect occasional lorry traffic on the coastal road near the hotel, but no disruption to beach access.
- The new direct Johannesburg–Pemba flight by Airlink has reduced connection times, making the hotel an easier weekend stop for South African divers.
- July 2026 marks the start of the humpback whale migration season — the hotel's bay area often hosts sightings from shore in early mornings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pemba Beach, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the first floor facing the sea, away from the main road entrance. These catch the breeze and give you a sightline to the water, without the noise of street-level traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor facing the access road or the car park. They get headlight glare, dust from passing vehicles, and occasional chatter from staff or early risers heading to the beach.
Best views
Request a sea-view room on the first floor. The hotel is set back a little from the water, so upper floors improve your horizon view over the garden. Rooms facing the pool have a partial sea view but also overlook the bar.
Quietest floors
First floor is your best bet—it’s above street level but still close enough to walk down to the beach easily. There’s no lift data, so first floor avoids stairs if you have luggage.
🔊 Noise notes
The main road (Rua do Farol) runs past the hotel. Expect morning tuk-tuk and motorbike traffic from around 6am, especially weekdays. The bar can be lively until 10pm, so avoid rooms directly above it if you want an early night.
Insider tips
Check in after 2pm to avoid the cleaning rush—rooms are often finished by then. If you’re driving, ask for a spot on the left side of the car park (near the garden) to keep your car shaded from the afternoon sun.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Pemba Beach
Free Wi-Fi throughout, including rooms and pool area. Speeds around 10 Mbps down—fine for email and social media, spotty for HD streaming. No login; just connect to ‘PembaBeach_Guest’.
A single lift serves all three guest floors; the ground floor (reception, restaurant, pool) is step-free. No stairs-only section.
No complimentary digital newsstand. Some physical Mozambican and Portuguese newspapers (e.g., Notícias) are available at the lobby bar on request. No heritage quirks—built as a modern beach hotel in the 2010s.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop possible from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate (subject to availability).
Complimentary luggage storage is available at reception for same-day check-out or late arrival.
Step-free entrance at the main door; one accessible room on the ground floor (Room 101) with a roll-in shower and grab bars. No lift to the pool deck is present (it has two steps up) but the beach ramp is gentle. Wheelchair useable in public areas with minor threshold bumps.
Free on-site, unguarded, paved parking for about 20 cars. No valet. No EV charging points. Nearest public car park is at the Pemba Airport (5 km, 50 MZN per day) but unnecessary—on-site space is usually fine in July.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for July stays. A refundable hold of 500 MZN per room for incidentals is taken on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Village Discipleship (713 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Comunhão na Colheita (812 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Chamussia (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Salão do Reino das Testemunhas de Jeová (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Parque de Pomar — 890 m · ~11 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Mercearia — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Mozambican Metical, MZN
Change money at banks or official exchange bureaux in Pemba; avoid airport and hotel desks—rates are worse.
Cards accepted in major hotels and supermarkets in central Pemba; most local shops, market stalls, and smaller restaurants are cash-only. Mobile money (M-Pesa) is widely used locally.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included (check bill). Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: 50-100 MZN per bag or per day.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a street stall or small bakery: around 20-30 MZN.
Grilled chicken or fish with rice and salad at a local eatery: 150-250 MZN.
Main of piri-piri prawns or matapa with rice: 200-350 MZN.
Look for grills and stalls along Av. Marginal near the market—try espetada (beef skewers) or grilled maize.
Shoprite is the most reliable supermarket chain in Pemba, with a branch near the city centre.
Pemba Municipal Market (Mercado Municipal) for second-hand or budget clothing; little high-street chain presence.
Minibus (chapas) for 5-10 MZN per journey within town. From the airport, a shared chapa into town costs around 10-15 MZN; a private taxi is 200-300 MZN.
Eat at local stalls and markets rather than hotel restaurants; use chapas for short trips; negotiate prices in markets but accept the first reasonable offer.
Emergency Contacts
PembaFor a reliable 24-hour ambulance service in Pemba call Vida Segura on +258 84 301 1800. For police, dial 119 or the provincial command on +258 27 220 050. The fire department number is 198. International roaming works patchily, so get a local SIM (Movitel or Vodacom) on arrival.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pemba, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pemba Beach
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Hotel Sarima (main road stop) → Pemba City Centre (Mercado stop)
💡 The blue 'Pemba-Paquite' buses stop near the Sarima entrance. They're slow but cheap. Cash only, exact fare preferred. Don't take them after dark.
Hotel Sarima (front gate) → Pemba City Centre
💡 Hail one on the main road near the hotel. Negotiate the price upfront – 100 MZN is fair for a one-way into town. Avoid after dark as drivers often lack proper lights.
Pemba City Centre (Mercado Central) → Hotel Sarima (Wimbe Beach road)
💡 Chapa 02 or 05 from the market heads along the coastal road. Wave it down, say 'Sarima' – the driver will drop you at the turn-off. Expect to share with 15 others.
Pemba Airport (POL) → Hotel Sarima
💡 Pre-book through the hotel for a fixed 800 MZN rate; airport touts often charge double. Confirm the price before getting in.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Pemba Beach?
Rooms on the first floor facing the sea, away from the main road entrance. These catch the breeze and give you a sightline to the water, without the noise of street-level traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pemba Beach?
Rooms on the ground floor facing the access road or the car park. They get headlight glare, dust from passing vehicles, and occasional chatter from staff or early risers heading to the beach.
Is Pemba Beach noisy?
The main road (Rua do Farol) runs past the hotel. Expect morning tuk-tuk and motorbike traffic from around 6am, especially weekdays. The bar can be lively until 10pm, so avoid rooms directly above it if you want an early night.
Which rooms have the best views at Pemba Beach?
Request a sea-view room on the first floor. The hotel is set back a little from the water, so upper floors improve your horizon view over the garden. Rooms facing the pool have a partial sea view but also overlook the bar.
What are insider tips for staying at Pemba Beach?
Check in after 2pm to avoid the cleaning rush—rooms are often finished by then. If you’re driving, ask for a spot on the left side of the car park (near the garden) to keep your car shaded from the afternoon sun.
What time is check-in at Pemba Beach?
Check-in at Pemba Beach is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pemba Beach have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, including rooms and pool area. Speeds around 10 Mbps down—fine for email and social media, spotty for HD streaming. No login; just connect to ‘PembaBeach_Guest’.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pemba Beach?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Pemba Beach?
Grilled chicken or fish with rice and salad at a local eatery: 150-250 MZN.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pemba Beach?
Minibus (chapas) for 5-10 MZN per journey within town. From the airport, a shared chapa into town costs around 10-15 MZN; a private taxi is 200-300 MZN.
When is the best time to visit Pemba?
June to September: cool, low humidity, clear water for diving, and moderate tourist numbers.
Principali attrazioni a Pemba
💡 Arrive by 7am for the best selection. No haggling needed on bulk cashews—fixed prices are fair.
💡 Go at 5pm for the sunset. Street vendors sell grilled cashews for 50 meticais a bag.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes—the trail is loose gravel. Best light is early morning before 9am.
💡 Ask at the small café on Rua Principal for a hand-drawn map. The art changes every few months.
💡 Take a chapa (shared taxi) from the market for 20 meticais. Come with insect repellent—mosquitoes swarm at dusk.