Mnarani Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Nungwi Beach

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 280
AED 351 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

Room options

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Large Double Room Sea View

Highlights

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

Family Superior Room Seaview

Highlights

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

Duplex Gallery Room Seaview

Highlights

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

Double or Twin with Garden View

Highlights

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

Double or Twin with Sea View

Highlights

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

Budget Double or Twin in Sharing Apartment

Highlights

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

Large Deluxe Room Seaview

Highlights

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

Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi

Highlights

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

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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, kayaking, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial, or a body wrap 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 luggage storage
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
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 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

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 smoke detector, 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 is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Mnarani Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 145 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 Good

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice chill atmosphere. Great Staff
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 Excellent

Chacha

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

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Nancy

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

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

lene

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

10/10 Excellent

Maren Elise

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

6/10 Okay

Roy

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

8/10 Good

Ninna Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money
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

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

4/10 Poor

adnan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over all not so good
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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Lene

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Lene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariola

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt julfirande på Mnrarani
En vistelse över förväntan. Vid högvatten var det perfekt hav att bada i. Poolen och de gemensamma utrymmena var mycket fräscha. Rummet i huset med hängmattor var helt perfekt för oss. Mindre problem åtgärdade hotellet direkt. Maten i restaurangen vart typisk hotel standard för området, fräscht och gott men inte särskilt spännande. Ett stenkast bort finns den fantastiska restaurangen Aluna. Enskilt läge, men ändå bara 5minuter promenad till centrala delar och 15min promenad till större stränder.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Couture

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C’était presque parfait, sauf déçu un peu de la plage dû aux rock et algues
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk utsikt.
Härliga bungalows med fantastisk utsikt. Frukost, lunch och middag var riktigt bra. Goda drinkar i baren där kvällens var gjord med färskfrukt. Sängarna var hårda som alltid på Zanzibar :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

6/10 Okay

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les fenêtres ne cernais pas entièrement, le robinet du lavabo de la salle de bain ne fonctionnait que pour l eau chaud Et quand je demande à avoir une chambre plus correct on me dit que c’est 20 dollars en plus par nuit, quand je dis que non que trop cher on me dit 10 J’ai jamais vu ça ils auraient dû me changer gratuitement de chambre
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

riyaz

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