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Tumbo Swahili Villas

Bed & breakfast in Kiwengwa with free breakfast

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area
Exterior
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
At Tumbo Swahili Villas, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sep 8 - Sep 9
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Tomorrow

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Living area

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room dining

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | In-room dining

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kairo, Kiwengwa, Zanzibar, 0000

What's nearby

  • Kiwengwa Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mapenzi Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Pongwe Beach - 17 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 78 min drive

About this property

Tumbo Swahili Villas

Bed & breakfast near Kiwengwa Beach
Consider a stay at Tumbo Swahili Villas and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Tumbo Swahili Villas boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Meal delivery service
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Tumbo Swahili Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A cleaning fee of USD 10 also applies.

How much is parking at Tumbo Swahili Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tumbo Swahili Villas?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tumbo Swahili Villas?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tumbo Swahili Villas located?

Situated in Kiwengwa, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kiwengwa Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapenzi Beach and Pwani Mchangani Beach. Pongwe Beach and Muyuni Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tumbo Swahili Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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