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Mnarani Beach Cottages overlooks the northern coastal beaches of Zanzibar, 0.9 mi away from the quiet fishing village of Nungwi. Some of the traditional-style beach cottages are steps away from the turquoise blue Indian Ocean. All of the accommodations includes air conditioning and a private bathroom. Some feature carved wooden 4-poster beds, balconies with sea views or a fully equipped kitchenette and living area. Fresh local Swahili seafood specialties are served daily in the à la carte restaurant along with other international and vegetarian options. The bar is located on the beach and provides drinks, games and music while relaxing in a couch or hammock. There is a large swimming pool with surrounding tropical palm trees and a massage hut overlooking the reef. Water sports facilities, sun loungers and beach towels are provided for guests. Guests can enjoy stunning Indian Ocean views on the wooden deck, which is is scattered with sun loungers, hammocks and swings. Bicycle hire, car rental and luggage storage are available on request and there is free Wi-Fi in public areas. A shuttle service for Zanzibar International Airport, a 1-hour drive away, can be arranged.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Spa

Pool table


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
7.0
Low score for Nungwi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • A
    Ahmed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Very lovely Cousy place they staff are sooo helpful and friendly the hotel have amazing view to the beach Great facilities and worth the value Food was amazing we had daily breakfast there and sometimes in the evening we had dinner in the...
  • Ali
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The resort is very safe, security everywhere day and night and CCTV as well. Trees and flowers surrounding the resort and it is directly beach front. Reception Khamees is great and professional employee, I got warm welcome from him, he explained...
  • Ben
    Spain Spain
    The room looked out to the beach and a delight to wake up to the sound of the waves. Daily dip into the seas was refreshing with a walk after meals. The food was good with regular special cocktails.
  • Matthew
    Canada Canada
    The grounds were beautiful, the rooms were clean, the wifi was fairly reliable, the staff was very nice, the location was good for water-based excursions, and the food was good.
  • Jonito
    Mozambique Mozambique
    It’s hard to put into perspective what we experienced at Mnarani; I mean, everything was amazing, from the staff to the food and location. My wife and I had an amazing time there and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to enjoy their...
  • Eks317
    United States of America United States of America
    I had two days to relax and this was THE place to do it. Absolute paradise, stunning views, with good food and drinks available onsite, a nice pool and beautiful beach just a few steps away. The rooms were very comfortable, with good AC and...
  • Mazin
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The Mahaba family room had a good view and was very spacious, And the staff were very welcoming and nice. The beach bar was fun because of the billiard table,view and snacks. as well as the breakfast was very good.
  • Malik
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location and cleanliness was amazing over all stay was comfortable
  • Kellen
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Everything felt clean. Staff was friendly.
  • Mohsin
    Oman Oman
    Location sea view , swimming pool and the garden The stuff very helpful

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Resort facilities at Mnarani Beach Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool/Beach towels

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Mnarani Beach Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Only payments by card will be accepted.

    Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a (Visa, Mastercard, American Express etc) credit card.

    Room Cleaning Services .We would like to inform you about our housekeeping policy to ensure you have a comfortable and pleasant experience with us. In line with our commitment to sustainability and guest privacy, we have revised our housekeeping procedures. To reduce our environmental impact and respect your privacy, we do not provide daily room cleaning services. Rest assured, your room was thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before your arrival.

    While daily cleaning is not provided, we are more than happy to offer additional amenities, fresh linens, or any specific cleaning services upon request. Simply contact our front desk, and our team will promptly assist you.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to be more environmentally conscious

    FAQs about Mnarani Beach Cottages

    • Room options at Mnarani Beach Cottages include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Mnarani Beach Cottages has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Mnarani Beach Cottages. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Mnarani Beach Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Pool table
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Cooking class
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Couples' massage
      • Public Bath
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Happy hour
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Bike tours
      • Head massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Back massage

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Mnarani Beach Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Mnarani Beach Cottages is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Mnarani Beach Cottages is 2,300 feet from the center of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Mnarani Beach Cottages can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • The prices at Mnarani Beach Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.