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Minah Bungalows

Baobab Way (Between Highland Bungalows and Magharibi House), Nungwi, Tanzania
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Minah Bungalows

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Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
198 reviews

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Offering a garden and a bar, Minah Bungalows in Nungwi is close to Royal Beach and Nungwi Beach. The property is around one mile from Kendwa Beach, 26 miles from Kichwele Forest Reserve, and 29 miles from Mangapwani Coral Cave. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. A balcony with outdoor furniture and pool views is offered in select units. At the guest house, every unit includes a private bathroom. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with pancakes, fruit, and juice are available daily. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. You can play darts at the guest house, and car rental and free use of bicycles are available. In addition to a year-round outdoor pool, Minah Bungalows also provides kids pool and shared lounge. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 38 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Nungwi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hassern
    Kenya Kenya
    “Very intimate and secluded vibe. Nice clean pool and not many guests around. Beautifully decorated walkway to the property and the best staff,very friendly. The breakfast was very good and they tweaked up every morning which was nice. Location...”
  • Cleber
    Brazil Brazil
    “The hotel exceeded our expectations in many levels. We could easily walk to the nearest beach, where sunset looks extraordinary, the swmming pool is great, breakfast is delicious and staff is very friendly and welcoming.”
  • Gbemisola
    Nigeria Nigeria
    “it’s so clean, comfortable nd d staffs were amazing”
  • Darko
    North Macedonia North Macedonia
    “It’s great value for the price and it’s one of the newest interior for that prices around the area. Staff is extremely nice and helpful.”
  • Sandra
    Uganda Uganda
    “All the staff were friendly but Melina , Anita & Masai stood out for being exceptional. They all made our stay very comfortable, we were treated like family . We really felt at home . I was celebrating my birthday and woke up to surprise...”
  • Armand
    United States of America United States of America
    “This hotel is only 10 minutes walk to the beach. A beautiful and clean pool, rooms are very large and breakfast is delicious. Very nice people. Thanks for everyone. A special thanks for Ms Merina.”
  • Anthony
    Ghana Ghana
    “Nice Bungalow with a wonderful staff, Merina was super and always attended to our needs.”
  • Chigwedere
    Qatar Qatar
    “The breakfast was great. Anita and Joyce did wonders for it though I could never get seconds. The location was great, it was about 5mins from the nungwi beach and about 10-15mins from the turtle aquarium and zoo.”
  • 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”

Managed by Salmina

Company review score: 9.6Based on 197 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Minah Bungalows
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

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

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $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.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

A damage deposit of $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.

FAQs about Minah Bungalows

  • Room options at Minah Bungalows include:

    • Triple
    • Double

  • Check-in at Minah Bungalows is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Horseback riding
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Minah Bungalows. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Minah Bungalows has 1 restaurant:

    • MInah's Bungalows

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

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

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

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

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian