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Casa Umoja Guesthouse

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A beach with a few people walking, a thatched-roof structure, and boats in the water. - Casa Umoja Guesthouse (Nungwi)
A sandy pathway leading to a gated entrance surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall. - Casa Umoja Guesthouse (Nungwi)
An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a thatched roof structure. - Casa Umoja Guesthouse (Nungwi)
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A two-story building with a thatched roof, wooden balconies, and a covered outdoor seating area. - Casa Umoja Guesthouse (Nungwi)
A short walk from Nungwi Beach, Casa Umoja Guesthouse provides free breakfast (local cuisine), 20 beach bars, and a terrace. With beach massages, sun loungers, and scuba diving, this guesthouse is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Umoja, the on-site restaurant. Enjoy onsite activities like beach yoga, fishing, and hiking/biking. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A wooden door with a brass knocker and a bed with a red and white bedspread in the background.

Basic Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nungwi, Casa Umoja Guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach. Baraka Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Nungwi travel guide
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P.O.Box 3796, Nungwi, Zanzibar

What's nearby

  • A beach with wooden chairs and tables, a rope barrier, and several boats on turquoise water.
    Nungwi Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A calm sea at sunset with a boat and a pier on the right.
    Kendwa Beach
    7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Zanzibar Horse Club
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baraka Natural Aquarium
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tam Tam Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Restaurant Kendwa Rocks
    8 min drive
  • M&J Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Promenade Main Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Che Bar Zanzibar
    10 min walk

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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 secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 20 beach bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Umoja

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Umoja Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Umoja Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Casa Umoja Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Casa Umoja Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 45.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Casa Umoja Guesthouse located?

Situated in Nungwi, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Zanzibar Horse Club and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Casa Umoja Guesthouse Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and helpful staff, 1 min walk to the beach and lots of shops nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just stayed 2 nights at Casa Umoja. It isn’t a place with all the frills but that is exactly what I was looking for. There is a lot of greenery on the compound and it has all the basics that one needs. Definitely reasonably priced especially when you consider that it includes breakfast. A fruits plate with an assortment of 6-8 local fruits and then some continental breakfast food like eggs and toast. The owners are on site and helpful with answering questions. The best part is that the beach is a minute walk away. Perfectly situated and cool vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Excellent location. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Worthy

This guesthouse is great for family trip and just one minute walking to the beautiful beach. It's definitely worthy for the stay. Staff is very friendly even though it was very late check in due to flight delay. My stay was GREAT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place Casa Umoja

The hotel staff were so friendly. The breakfast every morning was so fresh and delicious. Rooms were nice. Many hammocks to relax on. Walking distance to everything. I left my wallet in Stone Town and the guy from the hotel was going so he picked it up for me and brought it back. He refused to take money for doing it too!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The accomodation is reasonably priced and convenient. My wife and I being seniors need a bit more in amenities. Like AC. Very difficult to sleep at night. Our 10 night stay was a bit long. Staff, including Bayu were excellent and we enjoyed the dogs. Breakfast was reasonably good.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ottimo

Bungalow immerso nel verde in mezzo a un totale silenzio....personale gentilissimo e sempre pronto in caso di necessità. Stanze molto grandi con aria condizionata....a 20 metri dalla spiaggia e vicinissimo al villaggio dove si trovano anche ristoranti per mangiare.....la colazione consiste in un piatto con varia frutta e un piatto con frittata pane tostato e crepes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach side and secluded

Very friendly owners and staff, beautiful set up, just a minute walk to the beach. The location felt very secluded and safe. Especially appreciated the detailed guest book with info and expectations. Rooms are all pretty close together with screens but no glass in the windows, so sound can be an issue, especially if other guests are partying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021