Chole Mjini Treehouse Lodge

The treehouse where we stayed was amazing: totally open to the elements yet comfortable. Great swimming pool over the mangrove! Good ties with local businesses to go diving or whale shark watching. Some things should be improved in the activities and the services to justify the price point : -given that the place itself has nearly no activities you can do on your own (except village walk or swimming in the mangrove), it would be convenient to have staff reach out twice a day to arrange what can be done the following day/ afternoon. Much depends on the tide and the season, so you need to talk it over; but in our case we had to chase people actively to say that we wanted to do this or that activity. The information we received was good when we talked to some people and less good when we talked to another…sometimes the money owed to third party people was not clearly mentioned. I know people were trying their best and the resort was not full, but it became a little stressful to wonder “hey we would like to do that this afternoon, we really hope we can meet people in the meantime”. -please give people solar torchs. I know the path to the restaurant is lighted, but the path to the bar / wifi point of the island is not and it’s pitch dark. A solar torch would help but when we asked for one we were told no. So we had to resort to cellphones to light our path. -it would be great to have the cleaning of the treehouse take place when the guests are out doing activities. Sometimes it was happening when we were coming in, trying to enjoy the treehouse. -the mangrove tide reached below the treehouse and deposited a bit of garbage : old plastic bottles, toothbrushes, old shoes, plastic pouches. It would be really nice to have this garbage cleaned even if it’s not the fault of the lodge. In our case the detritus stayed all week long. -we liked the food but heard other guests wish they could have a small choice of menu instead of a set menu, given the price of accommodation. None of these comments are a deal-breaker, but we feel upping the quality on this could transform the lodge from good to amazing.

I'm not even sure where to begin! My husband and I stayed for 5 nights and loved absolutely everything about Chole Mjini - the location, staff, food, drinks, sunsets, sunrises, coffee service, accommodations, and the peace and serenity of Chole. We stayed in Nne and I must admit I had low hopes for a clean and clear plunge pool - but that pool was crystal clear and incredibly clean! If you can, I would splurge for one of the rooms with the pool - we enjoyed it immensely. Overall the room itself was so comfortable and so clean, which is a remarkable feat for its jungle locale. There was the inevitable creature droppings - but no way that can be avoided. As far as the food, there wasn't even one dish/drink we didn't enjoy - we truly loved everything placed in front of us. And trust me, you will not go hungry! The bird life is incredible. All of our excursions (whale shark, snorkeling, lunch on sand bar) went smoothly and were so fun. The staff and Jean and Anne were all so friendly and so welcoming. My husband and I would return in a heartbeat to Chole Mjini!

The treehouses are truly amazing! We stayed in Saba: the pool is amazing, the view is perfect and the bathroom is super cool. However, we were not sure about the price/quality ratio. We only stayed there for 4 nights and spend over €3000,- (without the flights). I think that's a lot even though the experience was amazing. While talking to the owners we however learned a lot about how they spend the money, f.e.: they invest in good healthcare for the inhabitants of Chole, they build up a women centre and made sure there is a kindergarten.

I have traveled extensively and this is definitely the most authentic hotel I have ever stayed at. Everything was perfect and all the staff is brilliant. The managers Kevin and Flore make such a great job making people feel like home and helping you to plan your activities. I will definitely come back. Asante Sana!

A truly unique place worth staying at if one is traveling in the area. Highly recommended. Among our best experiences during our stay was a morning stand up paddle-trip alone around Chole. They also have all the other activities you could desire in terms of diving, whale shark trip etc. I also want to underline the uniqueness of this place at night - candles, stars and the sound of waves.

Wow wow WOW!! Where to begin- I truly cannot express how much of a GEM this place and the island where it is located is!! 5 stars just does not do it justice! From the company’s ethos (I try to travel as sustainably as possible and I was blown away by all of the work they do for the environment, wildlife, and the local village), to the accommodations themselves (I stayed in Nne, which included a private pool, en suite with flushing toilet, and electricity- little luxuries!), everything was over the top wonderful. The staff was so kind, welcoming, and attentive- I was by myself at the hotel for a night, and they made sure I was not dining alone, yet still managed to give me enough space to relax and unwind on my own. Additionally, I am vegetarian and the food was incredible! I never felt hungry or like I was missing out. The tours were EXCELLENT- some of the best I’ve ever experienced at a hotel, and so affordable! They took me off the typical tourist path to swim, watch the sunset, and have a beach picnic. They also were incredibly patient and accommodating when I expressed my fear of the open water, and even held my hand (literally and figuratively) until I felt comfortable. I truly feel like I was able to experience personal growth and soul reawakening at this amazing property on the tiny island of Chole. I was so blown away that I was holding back tears upon leaving. I plan to return again and again, and cannot wait to tell others about it! Thank you, Chole Mjini, for making my trip more memorable than I ever thought possible. ＜3