About this property

Mnarani Beach Cottages overlooks the northern coastal beaches of Zanzibar, 1.5 km 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 accommodation 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 specialities 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Billiards


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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Vanda
Slovenia Slovenia
Nice people, excelent food, directly on the beach, peacfull, nice pool. Real paradise
Eimear
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Amazingly located right by the beach in a quieter part of nungwi. Our room was amazing and so spacious and the balcony was lovely to relax on and look at the stunning blue water. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Towels and bed changed every...
Han
Netherlands Netherlands
All of the people who work there, there were so friendly en they do everything for you to have a nice stay
Alberto
Australia Australia
The property is in a secluded cove and not amongst a lot of other resorts. It was clean , showers great and restaurant staff were very efficient especially Asya and Fatma. Nice pool and all areas were well kept.
Cath
Australia Australia
Mnarani Beach Cottages was a perfect place to unwind after our safari through Kenya & Tanzania. Good facilities & lovely staff contributed to a great stay.
Mpho
South Africa South Africa
So much that I absolutely loved. The location was awesome, hands down the best view in town during low and high tide. It is directly on the beach front. The beach is clean and pristine. The staff is amazing, eager to please, super helpful and...
Marija
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The resort is gorgeous, cottages are done in authentic African style, views are breathtaking. additionally, there are sun beds, hammocks, swings to chill out. Staff are very kind and hospitable, there is also security monitoring the property....
Laetitia
France France
The views, facilities, ease of everything ( Spa, activities)
Maurice
Kenya Kenya
A clean room with great views and a great balcony with a relaxing sun bed Good reception Well organized excursions Good food and drinks
Shafiq
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel is exceptionally quiet, away from the hustle and bustle from local tradesmen. I enjoyed watching the sea at high and low tide. At low tide, the sea reveals its treasures for the locals to collect and earn an honest (halal) income....

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Resort facilities of Mnarani Beach Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar

House rules

Mnarani Beach Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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.