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Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 7 PM, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Triple Room | Beach/ocean view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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East Coast of Zanzibar, Jambiani
  • Jambiani Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kuza Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Paje Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Bungalow

Standard Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Jambiani

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Jambiani Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Kuza Cave. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Paje Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Jambiani Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kuza Cave - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Paje Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bwejuu Beach - 18 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mapacha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oxygen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪African Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Kahawa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ndame Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows

3-star beachfront hotel near Jambiani Beach
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Jambiani hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2002
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows offers 21 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Polish, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 10483.08 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: TZS 65000 per vehicle
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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
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, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number ZCT 030A.02.2009

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Mbuyuni Beach Village
Mbuyuni Beach Village Bungalows
Mbuyuni Beach Village Bungalows Hotel
Mbuyuni Beach Village Bungalows Hotel Jambiani
Mbuyuni Beach Village Bungalows Jambiani
Mbuyuni Village
Mbuyuni Village Bungalows
Mbuyuni Village Bungalows
Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows Hotel
Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows Jambiani
Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows Hotel Jambiani

Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 107 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dissappointed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing to like was location. Based on the was we were treated, i would never recommend this place to anyone. There are ants and insects in every room, food is terrible and cold, run by men that dont even shower/wash their clothes( and they’re the same ones cooking and serving). I saw one of them breaking ice with his bare hands and putting it in someone’s cocktail. If you are black, regardless of nationality, just be aware that you will be served after all the white people are served.. and your room will have no hot water. White priviledge is real even in useless places like this. iI strongly recommend the neighboring resort ( Pakachi Beach Resort) with a pier and an island. Their food is great, hot, its clean, service is wonderful and staff are clean and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at a white sandy beach in a quite region between Paje and Jambiani. The hotel offered excellent meals in a daily changing variation. We loved the nice stile of the bungalows with the relaxing leisure areas with the views to the different blue colour sea and the possibilities of nice long walks at the white sandy beaches. Our 12 nights on Zanzibar in this hotel were very relaxing after visiting Tanzania and Uganda.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Mary, Nanaimo BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Funky, low key beach resort near Jambiani. We saw several rooms, and all were very clean, although somewhat basic in terms of in-room amenities. Most have a large furnished private deck. The grounds and pool were very well-maintained. The atmosphere is very informal with lots of cool and cozy spots to relax along the beach in hammocks, lounge chairs and bed swings. The only downside is that the ocean's not ideal for swimming due to exposed rocky areas at low tide. But the pool is great! The food in the restaurant was excellent, and there are other resort restaurants within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mr D A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely resort, right on the beach. The pool was clean and well kept and food of a good standard. Our stay was made even better as we were given a large house for our exclusive use, despite paying for a double room, but the standard chalet rooms were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Pete, London

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Experience good, beech shoes required as rocky to enter sea when tide coming in ok at high tide though

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to relax and view the ocean activities available vi the hotel if you want them beach very rocky outside hotel but good sandy beach not far away

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic location. As much as you could hope for. Food out of this world and accommodating for vegetarians. Staff very friendly and helpfull

6/10 Okay

gemma, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Rooms a bit old and mouldy but staff really friendly and helpful. Great location, pool and beach. Food amazing but order early.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great deal! Very nice, and relaxing pool. The hotel grounds were kept clean- I loved the hammocks, and lounging around areas. The room was spacious. Breakfast was standard (eggs, toast, sausage, juice, coffee/tea). Great staff! The food and drinks were a little over-priced- compared to other places in Paje. The beds weren't the most comfortable, but the hotel is a great price for what you get.

8/10 Good

David, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great quiet place to get away
The hotel is very affordable and has a variety of clean rooms. The pool is a nice touch and has a plethora of pool chairs, hammocks, and swings around it. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The wifi is not that great but just as good as anywhere else in East Africa. The occasional ants will scurry across your floor but no worse that anywhere else. The adjoining restaurant is good and they change the menu for every lunch and dinner (though some of the items reappear depending on what they have). The beach is right out front of the pool and restaurant and makes for good swimming at high tide or nice walks on the sand at low tide.

8/10 Good

Couple, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly place, very good value for money
Mbuyuni is a quiet place - nothing to do but relax which is what we were looking for. Staff were very nice and the restaurant was excellent and inexpensive. You have to order your food in advance but this worked well as we found restaurants in Jambiani took one hour to prepare food anyway. Room was very big with decent bathroom. Not a big swimming pool and when the tide goes out, you have to wait to swim as the whole beach is behind a reef.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel on the beach very welcoming staff
We had a fantastic time here and will be going again everyone was welcoming and very kind 10 out of 10 .

8/10 Good

Henri, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could do so much better
We have enjoyed our stay at Mbuyuni. Service could be improved as well as the breakfast. The front sea bungalows are the one to stay in. Spacious and romantic. The others are smaller and have no view. Be ready to spend a lot of money on taxi if you want to move on the island and from the hotel. Advise, rent a car, it s' cheaper.

6/10 Okay

Fe, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good well located hotel for those on a budget
Pool very nice, staff very helpful, restaurant very good for evening meals and breakfasts. Room comfortable but bit sparse, no towels and bit shabby and shower lacked power. Good if on a budget.

10/10 Excellent

Navid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mbuyuni Beach was a very nice place to relax, enjoy the view and the beach. The lounge area was the highlight. In addition to the comfortable cushions to relax on, there were different activities including board games and pool that allowed the family to enjoy quality time together and enjoy the view.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ian, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic Location
Mbuyuni Beach Bungalows are right on the beach between Paje and Jambiani. You ideally need some transport if you are going to visit other areas of Zanzibar. The secluded location is perfect for a quiet week or two away and the staff are great. Friendly and attentive. No air con in the room but for the price I can't fault it.

10/10 Excellent

Anne-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place for rest and relaxation
As a volunteer working with an NGO, I was seeking solitude and respite and not the typical "tourist - cram in so much as you can in a day" kind of vacation. Mbuyuni was exactly what I needed. The salt water pool is good for swimming when the tide is out. There was not a sign of sea urchins or jellyfish I have experienced on other trips to other beaches in Zanzibar. The white sands beach is great for relaxing and there are hammocks and chairs and other things you can lounge on. There were few hawkers or touts and I never felt hassled. The food was great for the price point and the menu changes every day You do have a long delay between ordering and receiving food but we just grabbed our mobile devices and took advantage of the free wifi while we waited. The portions are huge and the seafood is delicious. The staff was always friendly and available to answer any questions we had. The room was simple but everything worked and was clean and ready for us. I will definitely return for another stay next time I am in Zanzibar.

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
As good as ascret beach hideaway
Loved my stay an Mbuyuni. It is rustic, simple and relaxed but also has all you need for that tropical beach holiday. The staff are great, friendly and helpful, the food is tasty, and the cocktails - well, the best I have ever had! All this in addition to the obvious benefits of vast expances of beach and sea and sun, off course. If you are accustomed to 5 star western treatment, this may be an adjistment for you. For me, it was perfect. I felt right at home. Best value for money ever. I would go back in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Montreal, QC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
See past the first impressions
I booked this hotel for a post-Kilimanjaro trek. Appearances upon arrival at this hotel are deceiving; the entrance drive is a bit cluttered and is not terribly inviting. Do not let first impressions cloud your judgement. I was glad I didn't. The atmosphere at this hotel is relaxing and inviting. If you are looking for excitement - this might not be the place. If you are looking for a decent hotel with excellent staff and a good menu, then give it a whirl.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quite get away
All together my stay was very nice. I was there to relax and that is just what happened. Beautiful beaches, it was quite and far enough away from the markets but close enough to be able to get out for a bit if you wanted to. Services are slow but i wasn't in a rush. I enjoyed my rest and relaxation.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to spend a holiday! The people are so nice and relaxed... everything is Hakuna matata:-) You do not need to make a visa at home, they will make it for you in the airport of Zanzibar and it takes 2 min. Have a beautiful holiday:-)

2/10 Terrible

Alex, Vancouver ,Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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This Place was very far from every thing. The Beach was not well kept, limited items on menu. Service took forever. And they over charge for everything. In My opinion the 3.7 rating must be Tanzanian. In American and Canadain Standards this place is like a -(minus) 30 a real dump and not well kept at all. I promptly checked out and went to the Hilton Double tree in Nungwi Beach a small piece of Paradise. Stay away from this place, IF cost and money is an issue try finding a cheaper place closer to civilization this place is alos 170KM from Town. My advise " Stay away " . Then again I travel like his royal Highness" .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was perfect for us. Nice people and quite