Pole Pole is renowned for its great cuisine, unpretentious and laid-back atmosphere, and warm hospitality. Balancing luxury with respect for local culture and environment, it is the perfect place to relax after a safari, and the ideal base for exploring both the island and the underwater wonders of Mafia. The main areas are built with high thatched ceilings and natural fabrics with an open-plan lounge and dining room with comfortable furniture, simple but very pleasant.

The hotel has just 7 en-suite rooms, including 2 suites. These rooms are elegant and spacious and set among the coconut palms overlooking the beautiful Chole Bay. Because of the tides swimming in the sea is not always possible here but, in those instances, just retreat to the lovely swimming pool or make your way through the mangroves to a beach that you can swim at all day. The clock behind the bar here stopped working a long time ago, it doesn’t matter, time doesn’t matter here.