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Mnarani Beach Cottages

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort near Nungwi Beach

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Large Double Room Sea View

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

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Family Superior Room Seaview | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Superior Room Seaview

  • Beach view
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Duplex Gallery Room Seaview

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin with Garden View

  • 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

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Living area

Budget Double or Twin in Sharing Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Large Deluxe Room Seaview

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse Sea View with Jacuzzi

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

On the beach.With a stay at this well-placed resort, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Nungwi Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kendwa Beach. Also, Mnarani Natural Aquarium is within half a mile (1 km) and Nungwi Natural Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 Natural Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 39 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Main Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ginger Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sexy Fish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Upendo Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Mnarani Beach Cottages

3.5-star beachfront resort near Nungwi Beach
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the sand beach. At Mnarani Beach Cottages, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nungwi resort.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.

Languages

English

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  • Pool
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mnarani Beach Cottages

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mnarani Beach Cottages to the airport?

Mnarani Beach Cottages is 41.8 mi (95-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

As of Jun 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mnarani Beach Cottages on Jun 11, 2025 start from $140.87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Mnarani Beach Cottages offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 120 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Mnarani Beach Cottages to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mnarani Beach Cottages, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 150 for adults and USD 100 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Mnarani Beach Cottages?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages have a pool?

Mnarani Beach Cottages features an outdoor pool.

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mnarani Beach Cottages have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

How close is Mnarani Beach Cottages to downtown Nungwi?

Mnarani Beach Cottages is 0.4 mi away from Nungwi.

Mnarani Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Dynamic ocean front watching the expansive tides come and go under the over hanging deck! Did not like workers waking me up at 7am with their chatter.... Some requests of the front desk were ignored...😐
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolute disaster! I paid upgrade amd i got the cheapest hole.. no internet or wifi for $137 a night for this hole with no wifi never again! No hot water even, breakfast disaster again...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020