Ngalawa Hotel & Resort

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Comfort Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Garden view
Property grounds
View from room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Bububu, Kihinani, Bububu
  • Kidichi Spice Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Shangani Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Suite (Superior)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Prestige)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 21 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room (Deluxe)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bububu

With a stay at Ngalawa Hotel & Resort in Bububu, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Masingini Forest and Chapwani Island. .This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Siso Spice Farm and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kidichi Spice Farm.

What's nearby

  • Kidichi Spice Farm - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Slave Market - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Shangani Beach - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Old Fort - 14 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Passing Show Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Meeting Point Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lukmaan - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zenji Garden Café - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Ngalawa Hotel & Resort

Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Ngalawa Hotel & Resort offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Onsite venue #2 - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 5.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)

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; cash is not accepted
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

Property is also known as

Ngalawa Hotel Resort Bububu
Ngalawa Hotel Resort
Ngalawa Bububu
Ngalawa Hotel & Resort Hotel
Ngalawa Hotel & Resort Bububu
Ngalawa Hotel & Resort Hotel Bububu