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Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK

4.0 star property

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Living room
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $209
$164 nightly
$209 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

Explore the area

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Chuini Ruins, Bububu
  • Place, Masingini Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Siso Spice Farm
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidichi Spice Farm
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1453 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bungalow

  • Sea view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bungalow, Ocean View (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Bungalow (Single)

  • Ocean view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Single)

  • Ocean view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (Single)

  • Ocean view
  • 1453 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bububu

Located in Bububu, Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Siso Spice Farm and Kidichi Spice Farm. .This spa lodge is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Masingini Forest and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Sea Cliff Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Siso Spice Farm - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kidichi Spice Farm - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Sea Cliff Golf Course - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪bar @ sea Cliff Resort & Spa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sultans Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's beachfront restaurant, where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times, and free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 18 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 94
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: USD 48 (from 4 to 9 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 94
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 48 (from 4 to 9 years old)
  • Resort fee: USD 4 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 27 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Children under 8 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hakuna Matata Beach
Hakuna Matata Beach Bububu
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge Bububu
Matata Beach
Hakuna Matata Beach Hotel Bububu
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge & Spa Zanzibar/Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach
Hakuna Matata Beach Lodge Spa
Chuini Zanzibar Lodge
Chuini Zanzibar By Newmark
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Lodge
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Bububu
Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Lodge Bububu

Chuini Zanzibar Beach Lodge by NEWMARK Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tewodros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Humble resort team! This place is for the people who like to decompress!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property was beautiful! Great views, wonderful rooms, delicious food. Staff was super helpful in assisting to our every need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property, rooms beach view and staff wonderful, food limited and overpriced by a mile, very limited options specially for vegetarian but sunset view was amazing, overall a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was a dream. It was such a beautiful place to spend time. The staff is so very hospitable. The meals overlooking the ocean were wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shital

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay Wonderful staff Superb scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rouja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique location and superb staff and restaurant! Loved it and will go back! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wokie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very comfortable. Ideal location if you are looking for somewhere away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is good with a nice view to the ocean and the staff are great. We did not enjoy the lodge food and it's expensive for the quality we tasted. There aren't any nearby dinning places near the lodge and not is the place convenient for transportation to go to other places
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HARRISON

Liked: Amenities
A wonderful gem in Zanzibar. I can’t recommend this place enough, beautiful, tranquil, delicious food and clean comfortable bedrooms. It was the perfect few days I needed. The hotel is also very helpful in organising excursions, spa treatments etc . Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emeka

Disliked: Amenities
Quaint location. You may have to contend with load (power) sharing. No TVs (fine with me). Good location for solo travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly Mukiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in this hotel for three days and experience was great.The staff were so helpful and welcoming especially kassim big up to him.The rooms very clean and airly.I will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Milano

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

Zanzibar's Best Kept Resort Secret!!

I think this place is just a BEST KEP SECRET. It was absolutely stunning, the staff and manager are just so warm and hospitable. I have been telling all my U.S. friends about it because I would come again in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enam

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

Chuini Stay Feedback

Chuini was great to stay! We will recommend it hands down to anyone visiting Zanzibar for the first time as long as they are okay stay a few miles away in the suburbs!!
Welcome drinks!!!
One of the two cool pools!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simangele Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very friendly Access to the lodge is not great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular property! The customer service was outstanding and so were the views. They even packed me lunch for free to take on the plane when I was checking out. What a great experience I had!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, just down the coast from Stone Town (you can see the capital from the terrace). Opted for a sea view lodge and ended up in a beautiful, self contained cottage on a private beach. Staff are attentive and very helpful. Room was clean and spacious. All in all I would have no issue with recommending a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great food good location too far away from town. Biggest cost is travel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good quality hotel with excellent food

Nice and interesting location close to Zanzibar Town. Great quality food with nice breakfast! Rooms nice, mattresses standard like everywhere in Zanzibar. Attention: for this who are looking for the typical Zanzibar beaches, don’t go there! For swimming go to east coast hotels. Swimming and beach is not recommended here due to busy little harbor bay only.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service

Mixed experience

Leaking air conditioning unit with a flood of liquid on the floor affecting clothes and shoes. Some amazing staff but had a sense there was a lack of direction. Very expensive food and drinks. Very poor knowledge of food allergies despite emailing weeks in advance and speaking with staff at check in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful and unique hotel with amazing staff

We felt so comfortable staying at this hotel, and the staff did everything in their power to make it a perfect stay. We had an amazing stay at Chuini Beach Lodge. The hotel is a perfect size if you don’t like the big commercialized resorts, and are looking for a more personal experience. The service was definitely the best we experienced in Zanzibar (we stayed at different hotels). In addition, it’s location makes it super easy to visit Stone Town and the northern part of the island. However, you won’t get the crystal blue water on this side of the island, so I’d recommend to combine your stay at Chuini with some days on the East coast to experience the beautiful water Zanzibar has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stetson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at a beautiful resort. The vistas of the nearby palace ruins are stunning and the pool areas open and comfortable. The food in the restaurant is delicious and I highly recommend the dinner set menus. If you visit on a Friday evening, the Tanzanian meal is incredible. Staff is friendly and attentive. The only drawback is the boat maintenance going on in the bay below and adjacent to the resort, which draws local labourers. The bay is loud and full of rubbish so keep your eyes to the sea, which has a killer sunset! I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding areas at night had loud noises it the room was stunning. It could have just been the situation of our room as it was close to the gate. The room unfortunately also didn’t have a telephone so when my husband got food poisoning and i wasn’t feeling my best I had to go to reception to ask for some help. The staff were super accommodating and always friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024