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Babalao Bungalows

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Nungwi Beach

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Front of property
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Terrace/patio
A wooden dining table with plates of fruit and a cup of coffee. A monkey is sitting on the table.
A room with a thatched roof, a wooden bookshelf, a bench with colorful cushions, and a small wooden stool.
A covered outdoor seating area with red and green hammocks, a white sofa with cushions, and a bamboo wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3 School Road, Nungwi, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendwa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two wooden beds, each with a canopy bedspread and rose petals.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two wooden beds, each with a canopy bedspread and rose petals.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a four-poster bed, wooden furniture, and a small bathroom area.

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two wooden four-poster beds with white linens and mosquito netting, a bedside table, and a small bedside lamp.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nungwi

In Nungwi .With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Nungwi Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Kendwa Beach. Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Nungwi Sunrise Point are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nungwi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kendwa Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Muyuni Beach - 41 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 54 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tam Tam Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪M&J Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bobo Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sarmayna Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Babalao Bungalows

3-star hotel near Nungwi Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at Babalao Bungalows. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nungwi hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Babalao Bungalows offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. This Nungwi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Babalao Bungalows Hotel
Babalao Bungalows Nungwi
Babalao Bungalows Hotel Nungwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Babalao Bungalows to the airport?

Babalao Bungalows is 39.4 mi (93-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 Babalao Bungalows?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Babalao Bungalows on Jul 8, 2026 start from $116, 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 Babalao Bungalows have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Babalao Bungalows.

How close is Babalao Bungalows to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Nungwi Beach and 1.3 mi (9-min drive) from Kendwa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Babalao Bungalows offer free breakfast?

Babalao Bungalows offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Babalao Bungalows?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Babalao Bungalows?

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

Is there free parking at Babalao Bungalows?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Babalao Bungalows have a pool?

Babalao Bungalows features an outdoor pool.

Does Babalao Bungalows have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Babalao Bungalows have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Babalao Bungalows to downtown Nungwi?

Babalao Bungalows is 0.5 mi away from Nungwi.

Babalao Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property with fantastic breakfast and close walk to beautiful beach. Felt safe and comfortable - loved all the artistic touches. Staff were helpful with coordinating transportation and tours during our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Same

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel with my wife and our two young children. From the moment we arrived, we felt a warm, family friendly atmosphere that truly made us feel at home. The staff were amazing, very kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special mention to the owner and manager (Kambei), who went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable and memorable. Their level of care and personal attention was something you rarely experience. It felt less like staying at a hotel and more like being welcomed into a family. Everything about our experience was exceptional,the atmosphere, the hospitality, and the genuine love they showed to our family. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. I only hope that everyone who stays here gets to experience the same level of care and comfort that we did. “Babalao,” - perfectly reflects the spirit of this place ‘‘caring and guiding’’
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fatma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025