Mangrove Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior detail
Bar (on property)
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Chuini Village, On Mawimbini Beach, Bububu, Unguja North
  • Place, Prison Island
  • Place, Kidichi Spice Farm
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Slave Market
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bububu

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.

What's nearby

  • Kidichi Spice Farm - 11 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Slave Market - 19 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Nakupenda Beach - 20 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Old Fort - 20 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Poa'zz Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Secret Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Cafe &. Boutique - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Mangrove Lodge

Beach hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Mangrove Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and body scrubs.
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.
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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. 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).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Mangrove Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 6 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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: USD 4.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 6 percent

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mangrove Lodge Bububu
Mangrove Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Hotel
Mangrove Lodge Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Hotel Bububu