About 9km south of Mkoani, the charming Emerald has seven comfortable rooms overlooking a neat garden and pool, with a view to the sea beyond. The low-key friendly atmosphere is enhanced by the relatively remote location. It's a short walk to the nearest beach, and boat trips to quieter locations on nearby islands and sandbanks are included in the rate.
Emerald takes great pride in its relationship with the local village, funding several community projects, and in return asks guests to behave and dress conservatively when outside the hotel grounds. There's no public transport, but transfers to/from Mkoani can be arranged.