Steps from the beach.At this Pwani Mchangani hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Kiwengwa Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Kendwa Beach. Slave Market and Forodhani Gardens are also within 25 miles (40 km).
What's nearby
Pwani Mchangani Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Mapenzi Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Kiwengwa Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
Kendwa Beach - 45 min drive - 17.8 miles
Nakupenda Beach - 56 min drive - 27.1 miles
Getting around
Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Spice Restaurant - 7 min drive
The Wok - 11 min drive
Namaste Indian restaurant - 4 min drive
Yako - 11 min drive
Gabi Beach - 9 min drive
About this property
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant
3-star beach hotel near Kiwengwa Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 7 beach bars. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pwani Mchangani hotel.
7 guestrooms or units
7 bars on the beach
Continental breakfast (free)
Manager's reception (free)
Towels for the beach
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Smoking in designated areas
Dining venue
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant offers 7 accommodations with safes and slippers. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with dishwashers. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
7 beach bars
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 18; reservation required
Things to do
Beach club
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bathtub
Assistive listening devices
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Chef service
Cleaning supplies
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Paper towels
More
Electrical adapters
Laundry detergent
Mobile key entry
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant
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:
Breakage deposit: EUR 15 per day
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.41 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.
Hosted evening meal: EUR 18
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant to the airport?
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant is 28.9 mi (73-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant.
How close is Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant to the beach?
This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Pwani Mchangani Beach and 13-minute walk from Mapenzi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant offer free breakfast?
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant offers free continental breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.
Is there free parking at Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant?
This hotel offers free extended parking.
Does Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant have a pool?
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant does not have a pool.
Does Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant have a spa?
This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.
How close is Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant to downtown Pwani Mchangani?
Balungi Bungalow & Restaurant is 0.1 mi away from Pwani Mchangani.