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Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK

4.0 star property
Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Bububu lodge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Ecotours
View from room
View from property
Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Chuini Ruins, Bububu
  • Siso Spice Farm
    8 min drive
  • Kidichi Spice Farm
    9 min drive
  • Cheetah's Rock
    10 min drive
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View (Single Use)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View (Single Use)

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Bungalow, Oceanfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Bungalow, Ocean View (Single)

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Bungalow, Ocean View (Single)

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • 135 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bungalow

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bungalow (Single)

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Single)

  • 135 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View

  • 34.9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bububu

Oceanside stay.You'll find Siso Spice Farm and Masingini Forest within 3 miles (5 km) of this lodge. Also, Kidichi Spice Farm is within 3 miles (5 km) and Chapwani Island is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chapwani Island - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Kidichi Spice Farm - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Slave Market - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Shangani Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Town Fish Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK

Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Bububu lodge
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bububu lodge.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 18 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Sultans Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 94
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 48 (from 4 to 9 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 94
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 48 (from 4 to 9 years old)
  • Resort fee: USD 4 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hakuna Matata Beach
Hakuna Matata Beach Bububu
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge Bububu
Matata Beach
Hakuna Matata Beach Hotel Bububu
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa Zanzibar/Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge Spa
Chuini Zanzibar Lodge
Chuini Zanzibar By Newmark
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Lodge
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Lodge Bububu

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simangele Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very friendly Access to the lodge is not great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small property as to number of rooms. Staff very helpful and personable. Food was good, sometimes slow other times within minutes of ordering. Lovely party for guest one evening with music and celebration of food and maybe for full moon. Not easy to ambulatory the step and walkway. They were uneven and nights the walkway not lite very well. On the ocean and a fishing area, some times isand petroleum and the burning smells...overall Avery pleasant stay would recommend and would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mascelline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pritha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge are the best thing about property. They are extremely friendly and really strive hard to provide excellent customer service. The surroundings are stunning and provides an amazing backdrop during sunset. We did suffer a few issues. On our first evening, there was no water in any of the villas for several hours. A day later, water from the toilet in our villa was leaking and flooded the cubicle. Kasim tried to resolve the problem the same evening but informed us that it would need to be fixed by a plumber the following morning. Kasim offered us a move into a different villa, which we declined since we were not keen to pack up so late in the evening. Hence he left us the keys of the adjoining villa so that we could use the bathroom there since the water supply had to be turned off in our villa to stop the leak. The lodge was offering 15 minute complimentary massages to all guests but due to the problems we suffered during our stay, Kasim arranged for the two of us to enjoy complimentary one hour massages each. We both opted for the deep tissue massages and this was amazing and very relaxing as it helped to soothe our aching muscles. We really enjoyed the food at Chuini, with the chef using an array of fresh produce to create a variety delicious dishes. We particularly enjoyed the tuna tartare with the mango and avocado salad as well as the wraps and fried rice. Esther was always a smiling presence in the dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chuini Stay Feedback
Chuini was great to stay! We will recommend it hands down to anyone visiting Zanzibar for the first time as long as they are okay stay a few miles away in the suburbs!!
Welcome drinks!!!
One of the two cool pools!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Asha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding areas at night had loud noises it the room was stunning. It could have just been the situation of our room as it was close to the gate. The room unfortunately also didn’t have a telephone so when my husband got food poisoning and i wasn’t feeling my best I had to go to reception to ask for some help. The staff were super accommodating and always friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Abdulla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zanzibar's Best Kept Resort Secret!!
I think this place is just a BEST KEP SECRET. It was absolutely stunning, the staff and manager are just so warm and hospitable. I have been telling all my U.S. friends about it because I would come again in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla, Brentwood

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wokie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very comfortable. Ideal location if you are looking for somewhere away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tolulope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great food good location too far away from town. Biggest cost is travel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought I had died and gone to heaven!!! The property is gorgeous. The plants were beautiful and well cared for. The option of 2 pools was appealing. I loved the welcoming drink. Staff lugged by baggage to my room. I was afraid I wouldn't have enough money for dinner, but boy, was I glad I went. The entertainment was amazing. Food was great and the service impeccable. I wanted to take all of your staff home with me, they were so welcoming, friendly, helpful. You arranged for the transport from the airport to the hotel. It worked out great. I treated myself to a massage and it was wonderful. I can't say anything bad about the property. The only thing I was somewhat wanting was a gift shop. I would love to have purchased a tee shirt or a cap with Chuini or Bububu Zanzibar on it. There were plenty of things like that in Stonetown, but not with Chuini or Bububu on it. The next time I come (I must come back), I hope to stay there and do outings from the property. I wish you much success and I can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Abdellah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shital

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay Wonderful staff Superb scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel far exceeded my expectations. To be honest I was a bit dubious as the driver was turned and drove through the alleyways pulling up in front of the hotel . U should never judged a book by its cover because Once the gates were opened -stunning it's only words I can use. However the staff themselves were the highlight of my trip. Honestly they were all lovely And I hope they all get a pay rise😇😉. Also I need to shout out at the chef -I had some of the best meals at this hotel- even when we went out to eat it did not compare to the hotel food. I'm beyond ecstatic that I chose this hotel. All in all 1000/1000
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stetson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at a beautiful resort. The vistas of the nearby palace ruins are stunning and the pool areas open and comfortable. The food in the restaurant is delicious and I highly recommend the dinner set menus. If you visit on a Friday evening, the Tanzanian meal is incredible. Staff is friendly and attentive. The only drawback is the boat maintenance going on in the bay below and adjacent to the resort, which draws local labourers. The bay is loud and full of rubbish so keep your eyes to the sea, which has a killer sunset! I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMY SADRADDIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spectacular, the workers are so friendly and kind. Probably the best guest service I’ve ever experienced, they were very helpful and understanding. The rooms were nice not that big and not that small, I also liked that they do housekeeping service twice a day. The food was delicious and the portions were good for one person, I don’t know why most reviews say that portions were small! They weren’t small at all. But to be fair prices of drinks and food were not cheap, they were average. Thank you for everything i had an amazing stay and definitely an unforgettable memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Belaout

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great All is good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

GLORIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and up To standard . The staff were very welcoming and did not hesitate to ask with our needs. The hotel manager offered lots of recommendations and Made sure we were comfortable during our stay. We stayed at the hotel for 7 days and spent our new year there. We were very happy and super satisfied with everything. Thank you to the team and hotel manager. Highly recommended place right by the water :)
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ronja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this Villa — like resort were the nicest people I have ever met in my life!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR GOMES, BROCKTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to take this moment to thank the entire staff at Zanzibar Palace Ruins, from the security team up to General Manager Jagath Meyn. Ana & I have stayed in many 5 & 7-stars hotels around the world. Whenever we take a vacation, we carefully review and measure the level of customer services, as we use this time to really catch up in our day-to-day life goals and also work on pending projects. Without any doubt, this is one of the best resorts we have stayed in a long time based on theoverall level of customer service. Upon arrival we were immediately & warmly welcomed by the staff and general manager JM, and we were upgraded to PREMIUM ROOM w/ Oceanfront. The staff was extremely friendly, the restaurant very flexible (appreciate this!) and we can’t forget to mention our morning bartender-guy “ REMMY D.” His morning smile and level of positive energy are out of this world! Every morning we looked forward to seeing him and suck all the energy that we need for the rest of the day. He’s definitely a character for any movie. We love him! – He’s a keeper and deserves the HIGHEST level of recommendation. But again, the entire staff there had such a warm personality and they were always highly motivated & willing to help whenever we needed. We felt we were the only ones there – actually we felt like ROYALS! We truly enjoyed how well you guys kept the property, and walking through the scenery of the resort was beautiful and it was a relief to walk in such a quiet and pea
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021