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Mnarani Beach Cottages

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$202
$167 nightly
$202 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Explore the area

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North Coast, Nungwi, PO BOX 3361
  • Place, Mnarani Natural Aquarium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Natural Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

Budget Double or Twin in Sharing Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Large Double Room Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Family Superior Room Seaview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Large Deluxe Room Seaview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Duplex Gallery Room Seaview

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nungwi

Located in Nungwi, Mnarani Beach Cottages is by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from Nungwi Beach and 13 minutes from Kendwa Beach. .This beach resort is within the region of Mnemba Island.
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What's nearby

  • Mnarani Natural Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Sunrise Point - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nungwi Natural Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fish Market Local Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Makofi Pizza Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nanasi Beach Club Zanzibar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Mnarani Beach Cottages

Beachside resort with outdoor pool
Mnarani Beach Cottages offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature bathrobes and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Stop by the resort's bar/lounge, Doctor Bar, for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Doctor Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sea view - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 150 for adults and USD 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Doctor Bar
  • Sea view

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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
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
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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

Mnarani Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 149 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

10/10 Excellent

OLANIKE, Ibadan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was a nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great! Away from the beach boys and quiet. Bathroom had no roof so was open to the whole room and stairs to the upper bed were very steep. Shower was questionable but we had a great time and the staff were attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Incredible views, friendly staff but bad services

5 Stars: the view was amazing. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms very clean! 4 stars: Location. Restaurant food was delicious. 3 Stars: price for the room was reasonable. 2 Stars: drinks at the bar were very watered down. 1 Star: horrrible spa facility. I stopped my massage after 20 minutes because the masseuse was that bad. It was supposed to be a deep tissue massage and ended up being a horrible massage. Every service here is designed to overcharge you. The laundry service was too expensive. You can get wayyy cheaper taxis and tours if you book outside of the hotel. Late check out is $10 an hour. Overall, this is not a bad place to stay at as long as you don’t get any of the hotel’s services. It felt like they prioritized profit over comfort for guests. If you stay here, book all your needs elsewhere and you’ll have a good time at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samu

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel just by the beach. The beach is not swimmable when lowtide though but nice pool area provides opportunity for sunbathing and swimming throughout the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baghir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel. Great location and lovely staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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