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Baraka Aquarium Bungalows

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Mnarani Natural Aquarium

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Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Economy Double Room | Exterior
Desk, free WiFi
Property grounds
Baraka Aquarium Bungalows offers easy access to both Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Guests start their day with an English breakfast served on the sunny terrace, then connect to WiFi in the garden when planning their next island adventure.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Baraka Aquarium Bungalows is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach, while Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are popular area attractions. Mnemba Island is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Near Mnarani Cottages, Nungwi, North Coast nungwi, 4131

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden Coffee Shop Nuungwi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Baraka Aquarium Bungalows

Bed & breakfast near Mnarani Natural Aquarium
Located close to Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach, Baraka Aquarium Bungalows provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Baraka Aquarium Bungalows boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning fee: USD 10.0 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one way)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Baraka Aquarium Bungalows B&B Nungwi
Baraka Aquarium Bungalows B&B
Baraka Aquarium Bungalows Nungwi
Baraka Aquarium Bungalows Nungwi
Baraka Aquarium Bungalows Bed & breakfast
Baraka Aquarium Bungalows Bed & breakfast Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Is Baraka Aquarium Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Baraka Aquarium Bungalows?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Baraka Aquarium Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Baraka Aquarium Bungalows?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Baraka Aquarium Bungalows provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per person applies.

Where is Baraka Aquarium Bungalows located?

Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Nungwi Natural Aquarium and Kendwa Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Baraka Aquarium Bungalows Reviews

6.6

5.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

2.0

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The last review of this property was over two years ago, and I’m not sure where the photos were taken from. Dark, damp and mouldy facilities. Bucket and mop in shower and no toilet paper. I had to leave within the first hour of arriving. There was no mention that this place is a public place for turtles, and there were strangers sitting at your front door. Just did not feel well with the odour in the room. I just hope the turtles have better accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

A éviter !

Hôtel à fuir.....soit disant à côté des tortues qui sont emprisonnés dans un petit bassin, à 2 pas de la mer, leur habitat naturel.... Pauvres bêtes !! Sans parler des singes qui commencent à être emprisonnés de la même façon, dans une cage. La chambre n'était pas très propre, pas d'eau chaude, douche pas très fonctionnelle, goutte à goutte....Passage incessant de touristes. Nous avons dû partir sur le champ sans obtenir de remboursement conforme à ce que nous avions régler. Il nous a retenu 150 dollars alors que nous n'avons utiliser aucune des 2 chambres.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Belle endroit et propre. Les gens sont très accueillant. Le petit déjeunet est servi à la chambre et il est très bon et bien complet. Le petit restaurant est très bien . La pizza est excellente et le personnel est vraiment gentil.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If You are looking for an American/European resort this place May disappoint you. When I travel I like authentic local places. This place is totally Africa. Breakfast was modest and great. The food to order from the kitchen was fresh and very reasonably priced. The bring the food to you in front of your bungalow. Security was good. The highlight of my entire trip was swimming with the turtles that you can do for free if you stay here. Very close to beach and local Zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Mathilde, France

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bungalows 4 minutes from the beach

It’s a cheap alternative in Zanzibar. The staff is very helpful and it’s lovely to be able to spent as much time as you want with the turtles! 20 minutes walk on the beach to the « center » of Nuwengui!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Eleanor, Amsterdam

Wel oke hotel

Hotel is ver van het levendige gebied af. 2 personeelsleden waren geweldig 1/ degene die mij had ingecheckt heeft mij ontzettend geholpen met vervoer naar het andere Baraka hotel (personeel daar ook geweldig). 2/ degene die mij informatie heeft volstrekt over de schildpadden ook super! Hij had al mijn vragen beantwoord en nog eens fotos van mij en de schildpadden genomen. Kijk uit voor de beveiliger als je alleen reist.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

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