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MONKEY MOUNTAIN LODGE

Mtende

With sea views, MONKEY MOUNTAIN LODGE is situated in Mtende and has a restaurant, luggage storage space, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

U
Umi
From
Australia
I will always keep this place in my heart. 3 nights here released 2 years of stress on my shoulders. Serenity, astonishing views, jungles, animals, sunrises, sunsets, amazing food. The bungalow is spacious, spotlessly clean, brand new, where luxury meets rustic and bonds you with nature. Watching monkeys playing on baobab branches from the terrace of our bungalow was just mind-blowing. Mtende beach is like from sci-fi movies, just unbelievable, one of the most memorable and remarkable places I’ve visited on this planet. All this is possible thanks to the hospitality of Jeff and Suzi, who went above and beyond to provide the best experience of our stay in Zanzibar. We stayed on 6 beaches in Zanzibar, 9 accommodations, and this was the best place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults
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Kameleon Blue

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Set in Kizimkazi, 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Kameleon Blue offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

C
Christian
From
Luxembourg
A small charming lodge that is very well maintained, with beautiful villas and rooms built in traditional style, functional, furnished with great taste. I can only recommend the restaurant, delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, flexible meal times and above all, open every day. I would like to emphasise the friendly staff and the personal contact with the owners Annick and Ben, who helped us a lot with their great advice and help with our daily excursions. It's great to see that there are still such affordable, small and above all personal hotels that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly. We will remember this lodge as inspiring and recommend it to others. Congratulations to the whole team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
Price from
US$63.24
1 night, 2 adults
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COCO REEF ECOLODGE

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Situated in Kizimkazi, 1.2 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, COCO REEF ECOLODGE features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Y
Yves
From
France
Marvelous place just on a beautiful seashore. Very good and healthy foods. Very sympathetic, friendly, helpful, and generous owners
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$66
1 night, 2 adults
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Clove Island Villas & Spa

Makunduchi (Near Mtende)

Situated in Makunduchi, 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, Clove Island Villas & Spa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

P
Pernilla
From
Sweden
We loved everything about this place, so beautiful and friendly. it's located by beach, which is very quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
Price from
US$165.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Palmera Zanzibar Eco Boutique Hotel

Dimbani (Near Mtende)

Set in Dimbani, 800 metres from Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach, Palmera Zanzibar Eco Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach...

C
Conrad
From
Netherlands
For me, this was a five-star experience — not in an ultra-luxury sense, but in the way everything here brings you into a deep state of calm. The atmosphere, the people, the surroundings… everything feels in harmony. The hotel is located on the quiet, non-touristic side of Zanzibar, which makes it the perfect place to truly unwind. The staff are warm, attentive and incredibly helpful. They even connected me with local contacts for my art project, which I appreciated immensely. The rooms are minimalist and beautifully simple — exactly my style. And the pool is very large and wonderfully relaxing, ideal for spending long, peaceful moments by the water. Breakfast is generous, much more than a standard offering. The lunch and dinner menu is limited and mostly vegetarian/vegan, but every dish is prepared with care and tastes fresh and thoughtful. What makes this place even more special is its connection to the Hospitality School located on the same property. Most of the staff are young women in training, and all proceeds support their education and future opportunities. Knowing this makes the stay feel even more meaningful. If you’re looking for a place with heart, serenity and authenticity — rather than a typical luxury resort — this is truly something unique.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$126
1 night, 2 adults
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Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Located in Kizimkazi, 300 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

T
Taher
From
India
The breakfast was amazing, it is served fresh with a stunning view of the Indian Ocean and the swimming pool plus gardens. The chef and team in general went out of their way to accomodate our requests. Overall a 12/10 stay!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$316.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Juana Ocean Villas

Makunduchi (Near Mtende)

Located in Makunduchi, 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, Juana Ocean Villas provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

P
Piotr
From
Poland
The location is beautiful - it’s the last hotel on the road, there was almost nobody at the beach, and the hotel itself is also really nice (small houses with decent amount of space and privacy) The staff is extremely friendly, special shoutout to Kassim that made the great experience - from serving exceptional food and drinks to fully organising and guiding additional tours in reasonable prices and with great fun. Thank you Kassim!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$162
1 night, 2 adults
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Tofauti Inn

Makunduchi (Near Mtende)

Tofauti Inn has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Makunduchi. Located around 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, the hotel is also 32 km away from Jozani Forest.

B
Beyers
From
Turkey
This is a lovely Little place. The managerres go out of her way to help. It has a great pool and is quite. It feels like home. We can highly recommend this small family hotel.It is only 5min walk to the beach. Thank you we realy enjoyed our stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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Promised Land Lodge

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Located on the South Coast and 1 km away from the village of Kizimkazi Mtendeni, Promised Land Lodge faces the sea and is surrounded by a tropical garden.

H
Hugo
From
Switzerland
It was truly somerhing special. The room was really realy nice but the view on tev sea with the multiple chilling areas was one of the highlights. The sea direcly in front is much affected by the tides which makes it really interesting altought it has a lot of seagrass. One of the other highlights was the food they served. Everything is homecooked and really tasty. We had a wonderfull time staying there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults
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Salida Beach Zanzibar

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Set in Kizimkazi, less than 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Salida Beach Zanzibar offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

S
Saadat
From
Tanzania
A lot to talk about the place .. but to keep it short is that ! the beach , the food , room , staffs and the peace of the place when it comes to privacy I will definitely go back and I’m highly recommend this awesome place for your getaway
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults
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MONKEY MOUNTAIN LODGE

Mtende

With sea views, MONKEY MOUNTAIN LODGE is situated in Mtende and has a restaurant, luggage storage space, bar, garden and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

U
Umi
From
Australia
I will always keep this place in my heart. 3 nights here released 2 years of stress on my shoulders. Serenity, astonishing views, jungles, animals, sunrises, sunsets, amazing food. The bungalow is spacious, spotlessly clean, brand new, where luxury meets rustic and bonds you with nature. Watching monkeys playing on baobab branches from the terrace of our bungalow was just mind-blowing. Mtende beach is like from sci-fi movies, just unbelievable, one of the most memorable and remarkable places I’ve visited on this planet. All this is possible thanks to the hospitality of Jeff and Suzi, who went above and beyond to provide the best experience of our stay in Zanzibar. We stayed on 6 beaches in Zanzibar, 9 accommodations, and this was the best place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults
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Kameleon Blue

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Set in Kizimkazi, 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Kameleon Blue offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

C
Christian
From
Luxembourg
A small charming lodge that is very well maintained, with beautiful villas and rooms built in traditional style, functional, furnished with great taste. I can only recommend the restaurant, delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, flexible meal times and above all, open every day. I would like to emphasise the friendly staff and the personal contact with the owners Annick and Ben, who helped us a lot with their great advice and help with our daily excursions. It's great to see that there are still such affordable, small and above all personal hotels that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly. We will remember this lodge as inspiring and recommend it to others. Congratulations to the whole team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews
Price from
US$63.24
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

COCO REEF ECOLODGE

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Situated in Kizimkazi, 1.2 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, COCO REEF ECOLODGE features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Y
Yves
From
France
Marvelous place just on a beautiful seashore. Very good and healthy foods. Very sympathetic, friendly, helpful, and generous owners
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$66
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

Clove Island Villas & Spa

Makunduchi (Near Mtende)

Situated in Makunduchi, 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, Clove Island Villas & Spa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

P
Pernilla
From
Sweden
We loved everything about this place, so beautiful and friendly. it's located by beach, which is very quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
Price from
US$165.62
1 night, 2 adults
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Palmera Zanzibar Eco Boutique Hotel

Dimbani (Near Mtende)

Set in Dimbani, 800 metres from Kizimkazi Dimbani Beach, Palmera Zanzibar Eco Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach...

C
Conrad
From
Netherlands
For me, this was a five-star experience — not in an ultra-luxury sense, but in the way everything here brings you into a deep state of calm. The atmosphere, the people, the surroundings… everything feels in harmony. The hotel is located on the quiet, non-touristic side of Zanzibar, which makes it the perfect place to truly unwind. The staff are warm, attentive and incredibly helpful. They even connected me with local contacts for my art project, which I appreciated immensely. The rooms are minimalist and beautifully simple — exactly my style. And the pool is very large and wonderfully relaxing, ideal for spending long, peaceful moments by the water. Breakfast is generous, much more than a standard offering. The lunch and dinner menu is limited and mostly vegetarian/vegan, but every dish is prepared with care and tastes fresh and thoughtful. What makes this place even more special is its connection to the Hospitality School located on the same property. Most of the staff are young women in training, and all proceeds support their education and future opportunities. Knowing this makes the stay feel even more meaningful. If you’re looking for a place with heart, serenity and authenticity — rather than a typical luxury resort — this is truly something unique.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$126
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability

Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Located in Kizimkazi, 300 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Johari Beach Resort, Kizimkazi Zanzibar provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and...

T
Taher
From
India
The breakfast was amazing, it is served fresh with a stunning view of the Indian Ocean and the swimming pool plus gardens. The chef and team in general went out of their way to accomodate our requests. Overall a 12/10 stay!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$316.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Juana Ocean Villas

Makunduchi (Near Mtende)

Located in Makunduchi, 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, Juana Ocean Villas provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

P
Piotr
From
Poland
The location is beautiful - it’s the last hotel on the road, there was almost nobody at the beach, and the hotel itself is also really nice (small houses with decent amount of space and privacy) The staff is extremely friendly, special shoutout to Kassim that made the great experience - from serving exceptional food and drinks to fully organising and guiding additional tours in reasonable prices and with great fun. Thank you Kassim!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Price from
US$162
1 night, 2 adults
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Tofauti Inn

Makunduchi (Near Mtende)

Tofauti Inn has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Makunduchi. Located around 32 km from Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, the hotel is also 32 km away from Jozani Forest.

B
Beyers
From
Turkey
This is a lovely Little place. The managerres go out of her way to help. It has a great pool and is quite. It feels like home. We can highly recommend this small family hotel.It is only 5min walk to the beach. Thank you we realy enjoyed our stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$51
1 night, 2 adults
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Promised Land Lodge

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Located on the South Coast and 1 km away from the village of Kizimkazi Mtendeni, Promised Land Lodge faces the sea and is surrounded by a tropical garden.

H
Hugo
From
Switzerland
It was truly somerhing special. The room was really realy nice but the view on tev sea with the multiple chilling areas was one of the highlights. The sea direcly in front is much affected by the tides which makes it really interesting altought it has a lot of seagrass. One of the other highlights was the food they served. Everything is homecooked and really tasty. We had a wonderfull time staying there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults
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Salida Beach Zanzibar

Kizimkazi (Near Mtende)

Set in Kizimkazi, less than 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Salida Beach Zanzibar offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

S
Saadat
From
Tanzania
A lot to talk about the place .. but to keep it short is that ! the beach , the food , room , staffs and the peace of the place when it comes to privacy I will definitely go back and I’m highly recommend this awesome place for your getaway
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults
Check availability
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Mtende

Aya Beach Resort

Hotel in Kizimkazi
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
From US$130 per night

Aurora Boutique Hotel Jambiani

Hotel in Jambiani
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews
From US$81 per night

Blue Oyster Hotel

Hotel in Jambiani
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
From US$170 per night

COCO REEF ECOLODGE

Hotel in Kizimkazi
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
From US$72 per night

Nest Style Beach Hotel Zanzibar

Hotel in Makunduchi
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
From US$235.20 per night

Palmera Zanzibar Eco Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Dimbani
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
From US$191.25 per night

ZAN Beach House

Hotel in Bwejuu
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews

Mango Beach House

Hotel in Jambiani
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
From US$162 per night

Mandarin Resort Zanzibar

Hotel in Kizimkazi
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
From US$388.08 per night

ZAN Sun Beach

Hotel in Makunduchi
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Mtende and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located 44 km from Jozani Forest, Usumba Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and room service for your convenience. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

From US$48.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Offering a garden and garden view, Serenity stay Kizimkazi is set in Kizimkazi, 1.7 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach and 47 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

From US$30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Situated just 1.4 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Karibu Maisha Lodge features accommodation in Kizimkazi with access to an outdoor swimming pool, free bikes, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

From US$40.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Msafiri House is situated in Kizimkazi, 500 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach and 47 km from Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park.

From US$35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews

Situated in Kizimkazi, 1.2 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, COCO REEF ECOLODGE features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

From US$72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Featuring garden views, Miska Zanzibar features accommodation with balcony, around less than 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking.

From US$48.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Set in Kizimkazi, less than 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Embe Lodge offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From US$42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

Set in Kizimkazi, 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Kameleon Blue offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

From US$131.60 per night

Budget hotels in Mtende and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Set in Kizimkazi, less than 1 km from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Salida Beach Zanzibar offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

From US$60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Boasting garden views, Villa Pumziko features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 400 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach.

From US$88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Set in Kizimkazi, 400 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Tayana place has a private beach area, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviews

Located on the South Coast and 1 km away from the village of Kizimkazi Mtendeni, Promised Land Lodge faces the sea and is surrounded by a tropical garden.

From US$95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, yasmin ecohouse zanzibar is situated in Kizimkazi. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Maua beach provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

Featuring a private beach area, garden and views of garden, Mama Root is located in Kizimkazi, a few steps from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach.

From US$88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Situated 500 metres from Kizimkazi Mkunguni Beach, Mawingu lodge offers accommodation with a patio, as well as free bikes and a garden.

From US$60 per night

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