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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.

Couples in particular 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 (8.4)

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fishing

Spa

Pool table


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Suzanne
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the simplicity of the tthe place. Everything was available but no pressure. Clean pool and general environment. Breakfast good. Lunch and dinner menu offered enough variety.
  • Pearly
    Mongolia Mongolia
    Picturesque garden, quite, peaceful environment. Everything was nice
  • Ahmed
    Qatar Qatar
    The place is awesome, nice view from the room, even better than expected

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Resort Facilities at Mnarani Beach Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Mnarani Beach Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Mnarani Beach Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-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.

    The property will be undergoing renovations in some rooms from April to May 25, 2024

    FAQs about Mnarani Beach Cottages

    • The prices at Mnarani Beach Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Mnarani Beach Cottages is 2,300 feet from the center of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Mnarani Beach Cottages is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Yes, Mnarani Beach Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Mnarani Beach Cottages. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Mnarani Beach Cottages include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Mnarani Beach Cottages has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Mnarani Beach Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Massage
      • Pool table
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Neck massage
      • Cooking class
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Couples' massage
      • Public Bath
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Happy hour
      • Foot massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Bike tours
      • Head massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Back massage