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Mnarani Beach Cottages
Resort
P.O.Box 3361 North coast, Nungwi, 00 000, United Republic of

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.

Guest Reviews:

- "The staff was incredibly professional and friendly. Our family had an amazing time!" - "Exceptional stay with great views and lovely breakfast." - "Wondeful" - "Relaxing stay on the quiet side of Nungwi." - "Best spot for swimming & relaxation" - "Very good place" - "My next trip I will stay in mnarani" - "Relax and unwind - you're in paradise!" - "All together very pleased. Good staff!" - "good stay" - "Short stay in Zanzibar"

Hafidh Kendwa Bungalow
Cottage
Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Tanzania

Located in Nungwi, this welcoming cottage brings it all within your reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 6-minute drive to Nungwi Beach or the 13-minute drive to Kendwa Beach (and enjoy the property's convenient secured onsite parking in the meantime).

As you settle into the place, you'll find a living room, luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Bathroom amenities include a rainfall showerhead, along with free toiletries, towels, and slippers. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.

Amenities:

Bedding/Linens • Laundry • Child Friendly

Flame Tree Cottages
Hotel
Nungwi, Tanzania, United Republic of

Set in a tropical garden on the North West coast of Zanzibar, Flame Tree Cottages offers accommodation on Nungwi Beach. It features a tropical garden with swimming pool. All rooms have private bathrooms and shower, mosquito netted beds, air conditioning units, refrigerator, electric kettle, fan, hot and cold water and spacious veranda where breakfast is served. Local specialities and International cuisine are served in the garden restaurant. Yoga classes as well as massages can be arranged for a surcharge. Morning Yoga is held in the Yoga Pavilion facing the sea and sunset yoga is on the rooftop terrace facing the Indian Ocean. Mnemba Atoll Marine Park can be reached within 1 hour by boat. Kisauni Airport is 1 hour away.

Guest Reviews:

- "Beautiful stay in Flame Tree" - "Highly recommended to anyone staying in Zanzibar" - "Excellent location and Great Staff" - "Beachfront hotel with beautiful garden" - "I am very pleased" - "Loved it and would recommend it. Anything you want just ask"

Villa Paradise ON THE Ocean
Cottage
Po Box 152 Matemwe Zanzibar, Matemwe, 73107, Tanzania

Located in Matemwe, this welcoming cottage lets you experience it all. Enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Kigomani Beach or easily tackle the quick 8-minute drive to Muyuni Beach.

Spend a day at the nearby beach, relax by the outdoor pool, or sip a drink in the garden of this cottage, which also features a terrace. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the Internet and TV.

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom rental features a living room and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and a dishwasher.

Amenities:

Child Friendly

Ellavita Cottages Nungwi
House
Uchejua, Nungwi, Tanzania, Zanzibar City, 30111, United Republic of

Ellavita Cottages Nungwi is a recently renovated homestay in Zanzibar City where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. Housed in a building dating back to 2000, this homestay is a few steps from Nungwi Beach and 26 miles from Kichwele Forest Reserve. The homestay provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. A balcony with outdoor furniture and garden views is offered in all units. At the homestay, all units are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. À la carte and continental breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes, and fruit are available. The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Mangapwani Coral Cave is 30 miles from the homestay. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 38 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Amenities:

View • Air Conditioner • Laundry • Pet Friendly • Guest Services • Security/Safety • Breakfast • Other • Entertainment • Parking • Internet • Fireplace/Heating

Zi Villa Beach Cottage
Resort
Kaskazini A Matemwe Beach Matemwe TZ, 3275, Tanzania, Matemwe, United Republic of

Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Zi Villa Beach Cottage provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 28 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, the resort with free WiFi is also 16 miles away from Kichwele Forest Reserve. Guests can enjoy sea views. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a balcony. Cinema Afrique is 27 miles from Zi Villa Beach Cottage, while Old Dispensary is 27 miles away. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 30 miles from the property.

Amenities:

Other • Pool • Security/Safety • Balcony/Terrace • Internet • View • Parking • Child Friendly • Restaurant

Zi Villa Garden Cottage 2 and 3
Resort
Kaskazini A Matemwe Beach Matemwe, Gazija, United Republic of

Located in Gazija, a 16-minute walk from Matemwe Beach, Zi Villa Garden Cottage 2 and 3 has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 30 miles of Peace Memorial Museum. Kichwele Forest Reserve is 19 miles away and Cinema Afrique is 30 miles from the resort. All guest rooms in the resort are equipped with an electric tea pot. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at Zi Villa Garden Cottage 2 and 3 also feature free WiFi, while some rooms contain a garden view. The rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a closet. Old Dispensary is 30 miles from Zi Villa Garden Cottage 2 and 3, while Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar is 30 miles from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 33 miles away.

Amenities:

Bar • Parking • View • Restaurant • Other • Balcony/Terrace • Guest Services • Security/Safety • Air Conditioner • Transportation/Shuttle • Internet

Zi Dhow Beach Cottage
Resort
Kaskazini A Matemwe Beach Matemwe TZ, 3275, Tanzania, Matemwe, United Republic of

Located in Matemwe, a few steps from Matemwe Beach, Zi Dhow Beach Cottage provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 28 miles from Peace Memorial Museum, 16 miles from Kichwele Forest Reserve and 27 miles from Cinema Afrique. The resort features family rooms. At the resort, the rooms have a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Zi Dhow Beach Cottage also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a sea view. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Old Dispensary is 27 miles from Zi Dhow Beach Cottage, while Hamamni Persian Baths is 28 miles away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 30 miles from the resort.

Amenities:

Child Friendly • Balcony/Terrace • Internet • Ocean View • Breakfast • Parking • View • Pool • Air Conditioner

Twiga Room with Private Bath- In Nungwi Beach
Cottage
Zanzibar Archipelago

This room is large, clean and has it's own private bathroom. Guests also have access to the full- equipped kitchen and our outdoor living room/patio area.

The space
This room is large, clean and has it's own private bathroom. Guests also have access to the full- equipped kitchen and our outdoor living room/patio area.

Guest access
All guests have access to the kitchen and living room/patio and garden area.

During your stay
We have minimum interaction with guests. A caretaker is available to help show you around the villiage, clean the house, and help set up excursions.

Other things to note
We own a safari and excursions company. We are able to set up excursions and safaris on Zanzibar and on the mainland.

Amenities:

Essentials • Bidet • Conditioner • Hot water • Shower gel • Cleaning products • Body soap • Shampoo • Bed linens • Extra pillows and blankets

KoMe beach garden
Cottage
Zanzibar Archipelago

KoMe Beach Garden located at Jambiani, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Kome beach garden is one of the two studio in one cottage each is a complete house and nothing to share with other studio. This studio is front one with no share ring with other cottage. If you are more then two and need the whole cottage with two studio please message me to check the availability.
Remember if you book for two you will only have one part of the cottage.
20 seconds to the beautiful beach.

The space
You will never feel alone at Kome house, there are many restaurant and entertainment near by like the Coral Rock Hotel – Jambiani, next door, is very expensive place to dine but you cannot ignore the atmosphere and the view of the restaurant. Is in your right facing the sea. Red Monkey Lodge – Jambiani next to Coral Rock about 4 minutes away from the house Local Swahili Style Chez Hassan – Jambaiani, recommended (is in the opposite side of Coral rock and is about 10 minutes’ walk)

Guest access
Full house and the beach

Amenities:

Crib • Hair dryer • Shampoo • Hangers • Essentials • Iron • Garden view • Hot water • Air conditioning • Heating

Welcome to Museum Rocky Kendwa
Cottage
Kendwa

Take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis.

Amenities:

Essentials • Body soap • Drying rack for clothing • Hot water • Bed linens • Mosquito net • Extra pillows and blankets • Cleaning products • Clothing storage • Outdoor shower

Savera Beach Houses Bungalow 2
Cottage
Zanzibar Archipelago

Cozy ocean front bungalows located on the breathtaking beach of Jambiani, Zanzibar. We currently have 4 private beach front bungalows equipped with attached bathrooms. All Bungalows have private entrance and offer privileged privacy and uninterrupted view of the sea. Experience tranquil sunrise from our veranda.
Please check our other Bungalows in case this one is booked:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21862620?s=51
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22452213?s=51

The space
When making Savera we paid attention to guest privacy and at the same time space to socialize with other guests. Hence every bungalow is well spaced out from each other offers private access to every bungalow with attached Bath. Guests enjoy direct access to the beach and sunbeds with umbrella to relax. We now have a cozy beach bar to socialize or just to sip one of our tasty cocktails or bottled beverage and watch the sun go down. We do have a kitchen exclusively meant for guests of Savera. We dish out daily changing small menu with lot of fresh seafood in the offering. Breakfast is included in the room rate and WIFI is provided free to our guests.
Enjoy sun, sea and barefoot holidays in the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

Amenities:

Bathtub • Pack ’n play/Travel crib • Shampoo • Bed linens • Essentials • Hot water • Hair dryer • Extra pillows and blankets • Iron • Hangers

Asante Sana Beach Cottages + Breakfast & Dinner
Cottage
Zanzibar Archipelago

Beachfront Cottage can accommodate up to 4 people. The Beachfront Cottage spacious and contemporary design offering a unique luxury experience with spectacular views overlooking the turquoise Indian Ocean. This spacious setting ideal for family and friends to enjoy their own private exotic cottage on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.

Guest access
The Beachfront Cottage is part of Asante Sana Beach Cottages, which is the Beachfront Boutique Hotel with main gate security gated access. Beach Cottage has private access with Smart Door Lock at Main Front Door. There is private but shared beach and shared infinity swimming pool with other Asante Sana Beach Cottages Guests.

Other things to note
The Beach Cottage is part of Asante Sana Beach Cottages, which is the Beachfront Boutique Hotel. Therefore, there are other Cottages, and Villas for other guests in this compound.

Amenities:

Hair dryer • Ocean view • Exercise equipment • Shampoo • Beach view • Mosquito net • Bed linens • Body soap • Pool view • Essentials

Milele Love Shacks
Cottage
Zanzibar Archipelago

Milele Love Shacks, 2 private bungalows right on the solitary Fukuchani beach, along Zanzibar's North-West coast. Each one features 1 spacious room, appointed with king size double and a couch bed, sitting area, en-suite bathroom and a terrace overlooking the pool and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Other things to note
The Shacks are fully catered. Our chef on site creates daily menus, offering a tasty blend of local as well as international cuisine. Meals and drinks can be served right to the Shacks, or to the pool bar, which allows for stunning sunsets and views over the Indian Ocean. Offering butler-like service, food and drink orders can be placed any time, 24 hours.

Amenities:

Shower gel • Safe • Hot water • Hangers • Essentials • Shampoo • Mosquito net • Bed linens • Body soap • Clothing storage: closet

Zanzibar Cottages on the Map

Compare the Best Cottages in Zanzibar – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Property Name Address Price ($) Star Rating Review Count Book
Mnarani Beach Cottages P.O.Box 3361 North coast, Nungwi, 00 000, United Republic of 105 4.0 8.1 761 Click here
Hafidh Kendwa Bungalow Nungwi Road, Nungwi, Tanzania 30 3.0 1 Click here
Flame Tree Cottages Nungwi, Tanzania, United Republic of 248 8.3 95 Click here
Villa Paradise ON THE Ocean Po Box 152 Matemwe Zanzibar, Matemwe, 73107, Tanzania 1430 3.0 1 Click here
Ellavita Cottages Nungwi Uchejua, Nungwi, Tanzania, Zanzibar City, 30111, United Republic of 65 8.4 15 Click here
Zi Villa Beach Cottage Kaskazini A Matemwe Beach Matemwe TZ, 3275, Tanzania, Matemwe, United Republic of 356 5.5 2 Click here
Zi Villa Garden Cottage 2 and 3 Kaskazini A Matemwe Beach Matemwe, Gazija, United Republic of 170 10.0 1 Click here
Zi Dhow Beach Cottage Kaskazini A Matemwe Beach Matemwe TZ, 3275, Tanzania, Matemwe, United Republic of 252 1 Click here
Twiga Room with Private Bath- In Nungwi Beach Zanzibar Archipelago 17 9.48 1 Click here
KoMe beach garden Zanzibar Archipelago 40 9.66 1 Click here
Welcome to Museum Rocky Kendwa Kendwa 50 10.0 1 Click here
Savera Beach Houses Bungalow 2 Zanzibar Archipelago 110 9.8 1 Click here
Asante Sana Beach Cottages + Breakfast & Dinner Zanzibar Archipelago 160 9.06 1 Click here
Milele Love Shacks Zanzibar Archipelago 209 9.56 1 Click here

Note: The prices for each Cottages in Zanzibar do vary. This can be because of the number of people you are booking for, how far in advance you book and the season. The prices above are only meant as a rough estimate for comparison purposes. Click the buttons above (or click here) to get the latest prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cottages in Zanzibar that include a pool or hot tub include:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Flame Tree Cottages.- Review Count: 95, Rating: 8.3
  • Zi Villa Beach Cottage.- Review Count: 2, Rating: 5.5

Cottages in Zanzibar that provide shuttle transport include:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Flame Tree Cottages.- Review Count: 95, Rating: 8.3
  • Ellavita Cottages Nungwi.- Review Count: 15, Rating: 8.4

These cottages in Zanzibar offer spa or wellness amenities:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Flame Tree Cottages.- Review Count: 95, Rating: 8.3

Family-friendly cottages in Zanzibar include:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Hafidh Kendwa Bungalow.- Review Count: 0, Rating: 0.0
  • Flame Tree Cottages.- Review Count: 95, Rating: 8.3

Pet-friendly cottages in Zanzibar include:

  • Ellavita Cottages Nungwi.- Review Count: 15, Rating: 8.4

Cottages in Zanzibar that include breakfast or meal options include:

  • Ellavita Cottages Nungwi.- Review Count: 15, Rating: 8.4
  • Zi Dhow Beach Cottage.- Review Count: 0, Rating: 0.0
  • Savera Beach Houses Bungalow 2.- Review Count: 0, Rating: 9.8

Cottages in Zanzibar offering on-site parking include:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Flame Tree Cottages.- Review Count: 95, Rating: 8.3
  • Ellavita Cottages Nungwi.- Review Count: 15, Rating: 8.4

Some of the best Cottages in Zanzibar are:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Hafidh Kendwa Bungalow.- Review Count: 0, Rating: 0.0
  • Villa Paradise ON THE Ocean.- Review Count: 0, Rating: 0.0

Some of the popular Cottages in Zanzibar are:

  • Mnarani Beach Cottages.- Review Count: 761, Rating: 8.1
  • Flame Tree Cottages.- Review Count: 95, Rating: 8.3
  • Ellavita Cottages Nungwi.- Review Count: 15, Rating: 8.4