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Located within 600 metres of Royal Beach and less than 1 km of Nungwi Beach, Minah Bungalows provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nungwi. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every unit includes a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have pool views. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including local specialities, pancakes and fruits is served for the continental breakfast. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves African cuisine. You can play darts at Minah Bungalows, and car hire and free use of bicycles are available. In addition to a year-round outdoor pool, the accommodation also features kids pool and shared lounge. Kendwa Beach is 1.7 km from Minah Bungalows, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km from the property. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 61 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patryk
    Poland Poland
    Very large room. Very clean, tasty breakfasts. There was a clean swimming pool on site, which guests can use. A plus is the internal parking for guests. Helpful and nice hotel staff. It was very pleasant. I recommend this hotel.
  • Kagiso
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything about this place small place wth few rooms no noice just quid very clean very btful an modern the owner ws so helpful, an Alex the garden guy woooow he's the best
  • Mukiza
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Clean, comfortable, welcoming Clean pool and available 24/7 Variety of breakfast options
  • Divine
    Italy Italy
    The bedroom was so spacious, loved the breakfast and their customer care was exceptional
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like the area, the the staffs and the cleanness of the rooms.
  • Isabella
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff are lovely and kind, the place is stunning exceeded my expectations. I requested them to write happy birthday and they did. I appreciated that.
  • Nevena
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Kind people work there Clean and quiet Will be back again
  • Yixuan
    Singapore Singapore
    The services are nice!! The staff say hi/welcome every time they met us and the room is higher than our expectation as it's clean and spacious. The room is bright and modern and has a lovely balcony. The pool is clean too and we saw the staff...
  • Gabriela
    Romania Romania
    I stayed 6 nights at Minahs Bungalows. I had reserved two double rooms and they were allocated one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor. The property is located in an oasis of greenery (palm trees, banana trees, hibiscus and other...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    The place looks exactly like the pictures, it was really clean but it did have a smell to it that we had to air out. Other than that it was beautiful and the beddings were super comfortable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Salmina

Company review score: 9.6Based on 198 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The owner is a young, educated girl from Tanzania. She loves to receive guests and is constantly developing her hotel, adding additional services and amenities to make the stay unforgettable.

Property information

Minah's Bungalows is located in a picturesque place of Zanzibar with the most beautiful beach and the color of the ocean in the Nungwi area. The hotel is small, two floors with 6 rooms. Each rooms has balcony and size of room is big The rooms are equipped with everything you need - a large bed, working desk and wardrobes. Rooms on the first floor are equipped with air conditioning and a fan, on the second floor only a fan. There is free good Wi-fi on the territory of the hotel. The territory of the hotel is well-groomed, decorated with ornamental plants, flowers, palm trees and, of course, is under round-the-clock security. The hotel also has its own restaurant and a beautiful new pool. We can orginize our guests a transfer from the airport (extra charges), help with renting a car or motorcycle, help with buying a local SIM card, laundry or buy groceries for you. We can also help with organizing local excursions and activities, as well as with a safari tour in Tanzania.

Neighbourhood information

Distance from the hotel and beautful beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa. Restaurants, markets with food, clothing, souvenirs. A diving center, a medical aid station and a zoo are also within walking distance.

Languages spoken

English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • MInah's Bungalows
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Minah Bungalows
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free WiFi 11 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Minah Bungalows takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. That's about £39. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 12:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Minah Bungalows in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Minah Bungalows

  • Check-in at Minah Bungalows is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Minah Bungalows offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Horse riding
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
  • Minah Bungalows has 1 restaurant:

    • MInah's Bungalows
  • Minah Bungalows is 0.7 miles from the centre of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Minah Bungalows may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Minah Bungalows. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Minah Bungalows can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Room options at Minah Bungalows include:

    • Triple
    • Double
  • Yes, Minah Bungalows is popular with guests booking family stays.