Mangrove Lodge
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Mangrove Lodge

Mawimbini Beach, Chuini, Urban, Zanzibar West, Tanzania
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Located in Bububu, Mangrove Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Masingini Forest and Kidichi Spice Farm. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Slave Market and 9 mi (14.5 km) from House of Wonders.Show More
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4.1/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.1
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Amenities
Golf courseOutdoor swimming poolPrivate beach areaDivingSnorkelingHorse ridingHikingSpaMassage roomPrivate ParkingFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
(19.5 km)
Landmarks: Mamas of Zanzibar - A Unique Cultural & Culinary Experience
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Masjid Iman Chuini
(1.2 km)
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Comfort Double or Twin Room
6

Comfort Double or Twin Room

1 Queen bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Tea bags
Electric fan
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Signature Double Or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View
4

Signature Double Or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

2 Single bed or 1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Tea bags
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Family Room
5

Family Room

2 Single bed and 1 Queen bed or 4 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar
Tea bags
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Guest Reviews

4.1/5
Very Good
19 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.1
  • Amenities4.1
  • Location4.1
  • Service4.1
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A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 26, 2024
I have never stayed in a hotel where the service and experience progressively got worse each day. Everything just started going downhill during our second day you wake up in the morning and the first thing that happens is you are asked about joining one of the tours and offer through the hotel and they do that every chance they get and the moment they find out that you have a booking For a tour with another company and not through them, they will just little snide comments and make you regret your decisions. The second thing was the food you had to order lunch hours before and when you ordered for specific time you get to the restaurant you still have to wait at least another 30 minutes to get it, I ordered calamari on one of those days for eight and only got four small pieces of calamari and that was it just for small pieces of calamari and fried plantain so that was basically two dollars per calamari. There was an element of feeling unsafe because one of the mornings as I was walking up to breakfast there was a strange man just walking around and when I get to breakfast, one of the staff members there tells me that there’s a man who has been asking about me and looking for me and as I turned there, that man is standing right there and my question was, how are you letting this man on the premises, and what if you wanted to come to me and you guys are letting him walk around this entire place because I ran into him on the other side of the hotel so there was that as well which made me feel extremely uncomfortable and uneasy and unsafe. They didn’t spray any mosquito spray as it’s common in the area to in and spray the room with mosquito spray at the end of each evening they only did that first night and we had to keep them and each time it was met with just a sigh of inconvenience like we were inconveniencing them getting there difficult worth it and I think that is the one thing I can attest to being the better part of this entire establishment, but that aside the services awful. You will go hungry, we told the bar open a specific time but it wouldn’t open. Also they change their rules at one day. It’s OK to have a meal by the bar closer to the beach the next day you can’t do that but then you’ll see them. Send them food down for specific people so that was also extremely offputting, I can safely say I will never set foot in that place ever again. Also, the WiFi was bad
M‍a‍r‍i‍e‍-‍A‍n‍g‍e‍ ‍C
October 30, 2024
Très bel établissement de la côte ouest, tenu par Marina et son équipe. Les bâtiments hôteliers et les lodges sont répartis dans un immense parc arboré digne des meilleurs jardins botaniques. La piscine est au plus près de la plage . On voit quelle a déjà quelques années, mais elle est parfaite pour une baignade familiale: escaliers, profondeur, superficie, et propreté. Le personnel est sans cesse en train d'assurer le nettoyage et la propreté. L'hôtel se trouve à une vingtaine de km de l'aéroport, mais c'est sans compter avec l'état des routes. C'est surprenant le premier soir mais quand on visite un coin différent de l'île tous les jours, on a vite fait de se rendre compte que rejoindre le Mangrove hôtel n'est ni plus facile ni plus difficile qu'ailleurs. Par contre, un véhicule est indispensable. Nous avons voyagé en famille, un groupe de 24 de 7 ans à 82 ans et nous garderons tous un bon souvenir de notre passage au Mangrove.
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K‍e‍l‍l‍y
August 7, 2024
Top notch, wonderful experience! Grounds are gorgeous and creative! Everyone there is helpful and friendly. Loved the room and the fact it had an outdoor shower! Food was delish and fresh. I could go on and on! My only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 18, 2024
Beutifull until you have issues that need to be resolved. Hell unleashed: I have been lied to, accused of had an agressive owner to deal with. This was the firts time ever after travelling half the world that best holiday ever ended up with boltted doors inside the room.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 30, 2024
Charming place lots of beautiful foliage wonderful staff .love the outdoor shower experience, great meals and very inexpensive. Not far from Stonetown but brace yourself for the rough dirt road ride to the lodge .Besides that lovely chill spot for pure relaxation.. Can't thank the entire staff enough for all that they do. Lovely pool and beach was accessible,a must try is the Seafood platter . Haji and the staff many thanks again for your hospitality may you be blessed.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 22, 2024
We arrived at the Mangrove during our short stay in Zanzibar, even though it wasn't quite what was expected, it worked out for the best. I loved the concept of the Eco friendly property with all the fruit trees and all of its habitats. I was able to walk to the beach. The beach doesn't have turqoise water but just having accessibilty was good enough. Seeing the locals work on their fishing boats, fishing and come out and part take in a game of football and swimming was great, it reminded me of my home island Trinidad & Tobago. The staff was amazing and accommodating, they went above and beyond to make our group feel comfortable and welcomed. My choices of food options were great. My favorite was the seafood platter, fish and the prawns avocado salad. Our group planned to wear white one night at dinner and we decided to do so when Haji suggested dinner on the beach because we ordered seafood. It was a last minute and turned out quite beautiful thanks to Mauwanna's decorations (I'm sooo sorry if I mispelt your name luv). The setting was beautiful and we even had a bon fire. A big thank you to Veronica, Paschal, Mauwanna, Khalifa, Berta, and my room attendant (can't remember her name, please forgive me) and Haji. You all made my stay memorable with your smiling faces. Thank you soo much for having me, it was quite an experience. I would be back. Continued blessings to your business. Haji thanks for accommodating us on the last day of our travels back home, it was greatly appreciated.
C‍a‍r‍l‍e‍n‍e
December 29, 2023
Beautiful oasis of calm and relaxation!
m‍e‍l‍t‍o‍n‍m‍c‍k‍s
February 26, 2024
What a fantastic place to stay Haji and his staff could not do enough for us and made you feel 'at home', 15 out of 10!!!!! for friendliness and the way they looked after us. The tropical gardens were beautiful and it was great to walk down to the pool on the beach where there was a laid back bar for enjoying a drink before dinner
c‍o‍c‍o‍c‍h‍a‍n‍e‍l‍2‍3‍0‍9
February 26, 2024
Ce lieu est magique de par sa localisation car lorsque vous empruntez le chemin caillouteux… très caillouteux, vous avez l’impression d’arriver nulle part et en fait, vous arrivez dans la jungle ; des petites maisons collées l’une contre l’autre seront votre chambre. Déco simple mais efficace tellement on se sent en immersion dans l’ambiance Zanzibarienne. Vous nagerez au gré des marées parfois capricieuses suivant les pleines lunes. Le bar de la plage vous permettra de vous désaltérer et de prendre vos repas. Dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:30–22:00

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
AgeFee
Children 2 years old and under
Adding crib: Free

Breakfast
TypeWestern, Continental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Adult
Buffet:US$8.00 (approx. PHP 469.56) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Property Description

  • Opened: 2009
  • Number of Rooms: 10
Located in Bububu, Mangrove Lodge is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Masingini Forest and Kidichi Spice Farm. This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Slave Market and 9 mi (14.5 km) from House of Wonders.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for Mangrove Lodge?

The cancellation policy for Mangrove Lodge varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mangrove Lodge?

Standard check-in time at Mangrove Lodge is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00.

What amenities and services are available at Mangrove Lodge ?

Mangrove Lodge offer top amenities and services include Private beach area, Pool, Snorkeling.

Does Mangrove Lodge provide breakfast?

Yes, Breakfast is offered at Mangrove Lodge. Breakfast option(s): Western, Continental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian.

Can I bring my pet inside the Mangrove Lodge?

As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in Mangrove Lodge.

How far is the Mangrove Lodge from the closest airport?

The closest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, and it is about 41 mins from hotel by car (19.5 km).

Is airport shuttle service offered by Mangrove Lodge ?

Yes, at Mangrove Lodge, an airport shuttle is available. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.

About This Property

Nearest AirportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
Distance to Airport19.47KM
Average Price FromPHP5844
Hotel Star Rating3