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Mnarani Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
Beachside resort with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Large Double Room Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Duplex Gallery Room Seaview | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Large Double Room Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Large Double Room Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Terrace/patio

Family Superior Room Seaview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Duplex Gallery Room Seaview | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Duplex Gallery Room Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin with Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Double or Twin with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Double or Twin with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Budget Double or Twin in Sharing Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Large Deluxe Room Seaview | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Large Deluxe Room Seaview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
North Coast, Nungwi, PO BOX 3361

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 (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Mnarani Beach Cottages

Resort near Nungwi Beach
Located close to Kendwa Beach, Mnarani Beach Cottages provides a corner/local shop, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, kayaking and fishing. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap or a body treatment at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Doctor Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Mnarani Beach Cottages boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 150 for adults and USD 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Doctor Bar
  • Sea view restaurent

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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: USD 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 150 for adults and from USD 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mnarani Beach Cottages Hotel Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Cottages Hotel
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Mnarani Beach Hotel
Mnarani Beach Resort
Mnarani Beach Cottages Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Cottages Resort Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Cottages Resort
Mnarani Beach Cottages Zanzibar Island/Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Resort
Mnarani Beach Hotel
Mnarani Beach Cottages Resort
Mnarani Beach Cottages Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Cottages Resort Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mnarani Beach Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mnarani Beach Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nungwi resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Nungwi Beach and Kendwa Beach.

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Mnarani Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Beautiful boutique hotel. Great location and lovely staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Beautiful hotel just by the beach. The beach is not swimmable when lowtide though but nice pool area provides opportunity for sunbathing and swimming throughout the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very nice and relaxing location.. very romantic for couple getaway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Friendly staff and great view. Perfect for relaxing. The beach was not my favorite by low tide. But the rest were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Best place to stay when you’re in Zanzibar! Quiet, secluded and best views of the Indian Ocean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Good stay, correct, some rooms could use a modern side up but overall ok ! Staff is just the best !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Our cottage was clean with good hot water and A/C. It was a quiet location on the beach. Food was good. The aquarium where you can swim with sea turtles in a natural lagoon is across the road. I enjoyed the hammocks on the property. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Very Nice place and a beautiful viuw lovely staf. Especially Margarita and Andrew in the bar. Thank you
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

We stayed here for 5 nights. Its a ti min walk to sentral Nungwi. This place is great , its a good place to relax We stayed in the family superior room seaview, this is a big room with a Nice balcony with seaview. The bed is really hard but it was ok for a few nights for us. The staff was great , thanks to Andrew in the bar , he is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

Deluxe room was more of a suite with separate kitchen area, bathroom & bedroom, Large balcony with both chairs and a twin hammock. Not plush by European standards but quite nice anyway. AC was great, wifi was good, food was good. A couple of silly rules, IE outside drinks will be confiscated but a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

I sent with my family and need two rooms, which we got in a shared appartment. Really nice and big rooms with privat bathroom and toilet. A great place. But a big minus was a generator right besides our room which was really noisy, and the water in the bath was only hot and almost mon existing … besides this … we really enjoyed our stay, great location, nice staff, great service, great breakfast … so 4,5 stars … and value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10

5 Stars: the view was amazing. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean! 4 stars: Location. Restaurant food was delicious. 3 Stars: price for the room was reasonable. 2 Stars: drinks at the bar were very watered down. 1 Star: horrrible spa facility. I stopped my massage after 20 minutes because the masseuse was that bad. It was supposed to be a deep tissue massage and ended up being a horrible massage. Every service here is designed to overcharge you. The laundry service was too expensive. You can get wayyy cheaper taxis and tours if you book outside of the hotel. Late check out is $10 an hour. Overall, this is not a bad place to stay at as long as you don’t get any of the hotel’s services. It felt like they prioritized profit over comfort for guests. If you stay here, book all your needs elsewhere and you’ll have a good time at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

This will not be a repeat visit for me. It started with the front desk. Instead of a warm welcome we were greated with "passports?" The rooms were clean but dated. The free breakfast extremely lacking in variety and flavor. The paid food was decent but overpriced for the area. Hard mattresses. Some of the staff, the women, were great and friendly. We did one onsite excursion with a sunset Dhow cruise which was overcrowded and expensive. The cost of this place is definitely not worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10

Very nice scenery and nice design of the landscape. But I was met by s cockroach when I stepped in the room. The power went out every day for 1-2 hours and it was not always the hotel wanted to turn on the generator. I got food poisoning at dinner. The hammock infornt of the cottage was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Mycket trevligt. Bra läge vid vattnet, några minuters promenad till din sandstrand. Tryggt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fantastiskt fint!! Utmärkt Service!! Stor eloge till Andrew en fantastisk man som gjorde vår upplevelse så mycket bättre. Sjukt hjälpsamma och trevliga människor, allihopa! Sjukt vacker utsikt över vattnet och skön pool. Bekvämt rum men en hel del insekter dock. Mycket myror och djur som var överallt i rummet. Viktigt att sova med draperiet på så det inte kryper upp något i sängen. Det enda negativa i princip. Annars riktigt fint och mysigt ställe
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Beautiful hotel on the beach at the north end of Zanzibar. This beach was quieter than the west side of Nungwi. Less "beach boys" hassling you on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024