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Mnarani Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
Resort with private beach, full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi | Beach/ocean view
View from property
Large Double Room Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is AED 319
AED 396 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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

Large Double Room Sea View

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

Family Superior Room Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Duplex Gallery Room Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 73.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin with Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Double or Twin with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Budget Double or Twin in Sharing Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Large Deluxe Room Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 26.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel
On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
The price is AED 418
AED 720 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel

About the neighborhood

Map
North Coast, Nungwi, PO BOX 3361

What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kendwa Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 40 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 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
Consider a stay at Mnarani Beach Cottages and take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, fishing, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Mnarani Beach Cottages feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: USD 150 for adults and USD 100 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Doctor Bar
  • Sea view restaurent

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 more details, 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

Property payment types

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: approximately USD 150 for adults and USD 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • 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

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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Mnarani Beach Cottages Nungwi
Mnarani Beach Cottages
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?

Check-out 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 a 15-minute walk of Mnarani Natural Aquarium and Nungwi Beach. Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Natural Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Mnarani Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 139 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Mariola

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A pleasant if overpriced option
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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chacha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and relaxing location.. very romantic for couple getaway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Maren Elise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, beautiful location but food for breakfast is not up to the cattiness of the location. Also restaurants price is a bit higher if I compare to other surroundings restaurants and average prices internationally

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

riyaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manika

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

ingvar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the reef!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We were charged 40$ extra yet the fault was for the hotel giving wrong information.the manager was not willing to listen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ood but...
I stayed for 4 nights and my comments as follow: * The room was very nice (spacious, very nice view "Mahaba 1", nice AC, hot water and coffee tray) * The staff very friendly *the beach is nice, but affected by tides, so the water going away sometimes during the day. Also the management need to watch the guest behavior with the shades and sun beds as during our stay we found some people putting their towels to reserve place and going to use other area of the beach or using the pool!! * The breakfast limited choices with acceptable quality. * The dinner set menu and tasty "compliments to the chef" * The area very rough.
View from room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is fine for the price. Rooms are basic but functional (hot water, air con etc). The location is a little distant from Nungwi nightlife but most guests are probably looking for that. Breakfast is a little disappointing at most Nungwi hotels but this place is slightly above average in the breakfast stakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Dynamic ocean front watching the expansive tides come and go under the over hanging deck! Did not like workers waking me up at 7am with their chatter.... Some requests of the front desk were ignored...😐
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolute disaster! I paid upgrade amd i got the cheapest hole.. no internet or wifi for $137 a night for this hole with no wifi never again! No hot water even, breakfast disaster again...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mnarani Magic
Beautiful hotel, private and not surrounded by any other hotels, friendly staff, good food. Lush gardens and great sea views. Plenty to do in Nungwi. Swimming with turtles was amazing! Great experience to watch dhow builders perform their art with wood. We booked an extra night at the hotel at good rates!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly. They put nice touches on everything and make sure to constantly check on you. I left at 6am and they packed me breakfast without me asking. They have an on-site your company that provides quite a few of the memorable Zanzibar tours
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting bathroom set up in the rooms that weren't individual lodges. No privacy due to open glass. Wasn't really an issue for us but could see it being an issue for other people. Everything else though was good, not a bad place to stay by any means. It was quite nice. If you're someone who likes to stay in the room maybe look elsewhere. We aren't like that so it wasn't a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

SikieChoonara, Johannesburg, South Africa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, friendly staff. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019