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Boasting garden views, Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around a few steps from Matemwe Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The guest house includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar specialises in a continental and vegetarian breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Peace Memorial Museum is 45 km from Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 50 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Matemwe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vincent
    Denmark Denmark
    Good advices by Roxana The bougainvillea with flowers Close to the beach Very quiet Bed was very comfortable
  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    We only had time to stay a night here. Very relaxing little gem. Breakfast was superb, really great eggs and bread. Fan rooms with mosquito net (we didn’t get any bites when there, even when sitting out) Roxanna messaged us plenty of activities to...
  • Linda
    South Africa South Africa
    Quaint individual bungalow s are neat, tidy and spotlessly clean
  • Mohamed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely place. Nice clean literally next to the beach lots of restaurants two diving centers. Bed was nice and comfy room size are very good. Roxanna Was very helpful and would recommend lots of different places always there to help....
  • Noel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location for a stay at Matemwa Beach in affordable bungalow accommodation. Friendly and helpful host, close to great restaurants.
  • Antonio
    Italy Italy
    The Place is perfect to relax and go around the place and the long beach, she is very welcoming and suggest what to do or to visit during the stay.
  • Michaela
    Germany Germany
    Roxana was very nice and caring. Everything was very uncomplicated! I had a very nice stay.
  • Jan
    Germany Germany
    Cozy room and bathroom, clean and safe, very close to the beach
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner is very nice, helpful and will give you all recommendations you need. She even allow me to use her phone to call the airline company and change a flight. The location is ideal, next to a very nice beach, diving centre and some bars and...
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    In the middle of the tourist season, it was such a pleasure to be away from the large, crowded establishments and to enjoy the personal service of Roxana and her staff. I liked the simplicity of the place and it's proximity to the beach. An...

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 Morningstar Zanzibar

Company review score: 9.4Based on 148 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located in Matemwe, just 7 km from Mnemba Island and less than 1 minute from the beach, Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar is a small and private place offering 4 rooms, each room as a separate bungalow with it's own terrace. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Each morning, you can enjoy the view of our garden, while taking the breakfast at the property terrace. The hotel is located at 5 min. from taxi station, auto bus (dala dala) and moto taxi (boda boda). Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar offers airport shuttle services to its guests. Plenty of activities can be enjoyed in the area, including snorkeling, kite surfing and fishing. Dive Spot is 15 m away from the property. A couple of minutes away there are nice restaurants and bars on the beach where you can get a thrill out of the spectacular view of Indian Ocean while having lunch, dinner or just enjoy your drink.

Neighbourhood information

The beautiful Matemwe beach is just 1 minute walking distance. Mnemba Island is 7 km from Morningstar which makes our place a perfect spot for diving and/or snorkeling lovers. One Ocean Diving center is just 100m distance on the beach from the property. The hotel is located at 5 min. from taxi station, auto-bus (dala dala) and moto taxi.

Languages spoken

English,Romanian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Water park
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Romanian

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

Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 14 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 66
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar

  • Check-in at Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
  • Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar is 700 yards from the centre of Matemwe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar include:

    • Bungalow
  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Massage
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Water park
    • Back massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Neck massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
  • The prices at Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.