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Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sea. - Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows (Jambiani)
A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sign that reads 'Tropical state of MIND'. - Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows (Jambiani)
A beach view with a wooden fence, potted plants, and a signboard. - Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows (Jambiani)
A beach hammock under a wooden structure with a view of the ocean. - Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows (Jambiani)
A traditional thatched-roof building with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a rocky landscape. - Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows (Jambiani)
Located close to Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave, Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows provides a beach bar, a free manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, mbuyuni restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball and fishing. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A single bed with a canopy, a wooden chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a curtain with a geometric pattern.

Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, one with a canopy and one without. There is a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall hanging.

Triple Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a white canopy, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a bottle.

Standard Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A rustic building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a sign that reads "BANDA 6".

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Jambiani, Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows is in a rural area and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Kite Centre Zanzibar. Paje Beach and Bwejuu Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours. Visit our Jambiani travel guide
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East Coast of Zanzibar, Jambiani

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden boat on clear turquoise water.
    Jambiani Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A monkey with reddish-brown fur and a baby monkey clinging to its back amidst green foliage and tree branches.
    Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
    24 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Kite Centre Zanzibar
    7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Paje Beach
    8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Kuza Cave
    9 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mapacha
    7 min drive
  • Shanga Paje
    9 min drive
  • Paje By Night
    8 min drive
  • Beach Boheme
    8 min drive
  • African Bbq
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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 valet and self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • mbuyuni restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 10519.60 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 65000 per vehicle
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number ZCT 030A.02.2009

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–7 PM.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TZS 65000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jambiani hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Jambiani Beach and Kuza Cave. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Paje Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mbuyuni Beach Village - Bungalows Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant holiday,so relaxing,have been looked after at hotel and all staff lovely,like being a brother here,will definitely return,best holiday ive had
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Veldig koselig liten, privat hotell. Hotellet har små hus langs stranden. I huset der vi bodde var det to store senger, stor bad med dusj og toalett. Vi var heldige med aircondition, men det er ingen kjøleskap. Vann og brus kjøpt i supermarked har vi pakket i vår bag og spurte om å ha det liggende i storhet kjøleskap i baren. Det var ingen problem:) Frokosten inneholdt en tallerken med frukt og deretter fikk vi servert en tallerk med pannekaker, ei brødskive og så får man velge mellom ulike type egg / omelett. Kaffe, te og fantastisk fersk marakuja jus. Vi hadde flere middager på hotellet og det kan vi anbefale. Kokken var god. Det var rent på rommet. Liten basseng, men var mer enn nok for gjestene. Beliggenheten var midt i blinken , da det var en veldig rolig sted. På stranden var det en del steng, men å bevege seg mot Paji er det helt kritthvite strender og havet er bare fantastisk. Veldig rolige omgivelser uten masse turister på akkurat dette området. Vi kommer gjerne tilbake:)
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uhuru, the owner of this place, was very welcoming and any request was fulfilled within minutes. Bungalows are very clean, swimming pool as well. Lots and lots of space for chilling and relaxing with the view of the sea. Chefs were creating interesting and tasty dishes from Swahili kitchen. Staff was very friendly as well. This place is great for animal lovers as they have lots of cats, dogs and monkeys. Ahsante Sana!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goede locatie aan het strand, zwembad met ligbedden en handdoeken, ruime schone kamer (we hadden een kamer aan het zwembad met zeer ruim balkon en meubels), prima ontbijt, goede maaltijden, vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bardzo nam się podobało. Pyszne jedzenie. Bardzo pomocna obsluga. Dzieciom podobał się basen i przyjaźnie nastawione psy i kot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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

Lugnt och avslappnat

Mycket bra valuta för pengarna men det är långt till allt och du är i stort sett tvungen att äta på hotellets egen restaurang, vilken varierar stort i kvalité - vissa rätter var fantastiska, andra rent usla. Som andra också skriver, kass frukost. Stranden är även den inte den bästa, mycket bråte i form av sjögräs å dyl. Samt massa vass sten. Stor skillnad på ebb och flod. Med andra ord, är stranden viktig för er, ta ett annat hotell uppe i Paje. Rummen däremot fina, takfläkt och veranda/balkong. Vi hade två olika bungalows, fick byta då vi delade den ena med råttor - vilket personalen iofs tog itu med så fort det gick, så ja skulle inte va orolig att boka för den sakens skull. Trevlig personal, väldigt goda utrymmen för avkoppling, både kring pool och beachside. Wifi och safety deposit i restaurang/reception. Kort sagt, ett bra hotell för bra peng om ni inte är rädda för att gå en bit till de riktigt fina stränderna eller andra restauranger/affärer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

At the beach with the best food!

The best food in Zanzibar. Hotel is just at the beach so you can enjoy the view and fresh breezy wind. It is clean but quite old. If you want to enjoy the island and you just want a nice place to sleep go there.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dejligt hotel i rolige omgivelser

Et veldrevet hyggeligt sted med god atmosfære. Maden er fremragende og poolen ren og god..Rimelige priser på mad og drikke i forhold til andre steder i området. Vi boede 4 mennesker her i 8 dage.Personalet er venlige og hjælpsomme
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Underbar liten pärla i Jambiani!

Mysigt och enkelt boende direkt på stranden. Fantastisk god mat, jätteduktig kock. Personalen var jättetrevlig och hjälpsam. Bokade alla våra turer, transfer m m via dom till bra priser. Pga av tidvattnet så kunde vattnet vara "borta" större delen av dagen men då fanns ju poolen eller kunde man gå bort till Paje och bada. Vi hade en fantastisk tid på Mbuyuni men vill man ha mer party eller fler restaurang alternativ så ska man nog välja nåt annat.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice!

Maybe not the greatest surroundings, but quiet and great for relaxing. The best thing about this place is the staff. Friendly, helpful, personal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wir waren eine Gruppe aus neun Jugendlichen. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, direkte Lage am Strand und auch abends häufiger die Möglichkeit weg zu gehen und etwas zu unternehmen. Der Strand könnte etwas schöner sein, aber das liegt ja nicht in der Hand des Hotels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vi bodde 10 nätter på resorten. Perfekt budgetboende. Träffade många nya vänner. Stranden vid lågvatten var dålig, men en promenad på 15 min o du hade en härlig strand, dessutom fanns ju poolen som var härlig. Rummen rena o stora
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Flotte strender!

Ligger øde til, men vakkert. Tar ikke VISA - KUN CHAS.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10 dagar paradis

Fantastisk pärla!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

FRIENDLY AND RELAXING

Very friendly, helpful and serviceminded staff. Meal service some times erratic and slow, but food OK, although not "gourmet". Beach not very good, but OK at high tide. Nice walks on beach. Staff will organise almost anything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hotel

Det er et fint strandhotel for rimelige penger i afrikansk stile. Hotel ligger i et veldig rolig området mellom Jambiani og Padja. Det er en fin plass til å slappe av. Betjening er veldig hjelpsom og hyggelig. Når du begynner å kjede deg kan du bestille rimelige og varierende satsing turer i Zanzibar. Maten var helt OK. På grunn av helt ubrukelig for svømming strandlinja hotel har en fin basseng. Hvis man vil svømme i sjøen så beste og nærmeste strand er Padja strand. Vi kose oss her.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et dejligt hotel hvor de tager sig godt af deres gæster. Jeg rejste alene og oplevede at de var meget hjælpsomme. Boede i en banda og har intet at klage over der, samtidig er Jambiani et skønt område. Elsker tidevandet og at det er muligt at gå på stranden uden at blive overfaldet af sælgere. Er man til fest hver aften, så er det måske ikke lige hotellet, men de er der er dog muligheder i område.