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The Rock Ocean View Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Restaurant
Free WiFi
Exterior
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Front of property

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bububu Off Malawi Road, Bububu, Mjini Magharibi Region
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
  • Place, Masingini Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwengwa Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Bathroom

Deluxe Single Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Bububu

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Bububu hotel, you'll find Chapwani Island and Siso Spice Farm. Kidichi Spice Farm and Masingini Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Masingini Forest - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Forodhani Gardens - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Nakupenda Beach - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Shangani Beach - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 40 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Rock Ocean View Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Rock Ocean View Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
The Rock Ocean View Hotel offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. This Bububu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 10 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

The Rock Ocean Hotel Bububu
The Rock Ocean View Hotel Hotel
The Rock Ocean View Hotel Bububu
The Rock Ocean View Hotel Hotel Bububu

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rock Ocean View Hotel to the airport?

The Rock Ocean View Hotel is 9.5 mi (37-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 The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rock Ocean View Hotel on Apr 3, 2026 start from $53, including 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 The Rock Ocean View Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rock Ocean View Hotel.

How close is The Rock Ocean View Hotel to the beach?

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

Does The Rock Ocean View Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Rock Ocean View Hotel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Rock Ocean View Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Rock Ocean View Hotel have a pool?

The Rock Ocean View Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Rock Ocean View Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Rock Ocean View Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Rock Ocean View Hotel to downtown Bububu?

The Rock Ocean View Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Bububu.

The Rock Ocean View Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

SOPHIA, RALEIGH

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has changed names and there is no signage showing the hotel location. The hotel is being managed by an Egyptian guy. This hotel is in need of alot of renovation. Expedia needs to remove them from posting fake information. Beds are broken, ceiling has big holes. it a a personal home and in very very poor condition. Not hot water. the lock you in the property we waited 30mins to have an attended let us out of the property so we can get dinner. the road is horrible no accessible. nightmare trip!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe, bad neighborhood, multiple taxi drivers never heard of it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024