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Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Located in Zanzibar Town, Mbweni Ruins & Gardens is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Slave Market and Old Fort. This beach hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from House of Wonders and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Nakupenda Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 6 km.

Enjoy international cuisine at Raintree Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Jungle Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mbweni Ruins

Mbweni, Zanzibar Town,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 13
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 10
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1994
  • Free area shuttle
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bidet
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Free WiFi
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 3
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Raintree Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Mangrove Bar - This bar overlooks the ocean.

Sundowner Bar - Onsite bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TZS 23000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: TZS 13616.40 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TZS 35000 for adults and TZS 23000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TZS 35000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TZS 33300.00 (one-way), (from 7 to 16 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: TZS 128000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TZS 23000.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Mbweni
  • Mbweni Hotel Zanzibar
  • Mbweni Ruins
  • Mbweni Ruins Hotel
  • Mbweni Ruins Zanzibar
  • Mbweni Zanzibar
  • Ruins Hotel
  • Zanzibar Mbweni
  • Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins Hotel
  • Protea Hotel Mbweni Ruins
  • Protea Mbweni Ruins Zanzibar
  • Protea Mbweni Ruins
  • Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Hotel
  • Protea Hotel Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins
  • Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Zanzibar Town
  • Mbweni Ruins & Gardens Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Jungle Paradise Beach Resort Spa Mbweni Ruins
  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Zanzibar Mbweni Ruins

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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