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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar in Matemwe offers a recently renovated adults-only guest house with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and housekeeping. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and breakfast in the room. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Matemwe Beach, the property is 31 mi from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Nearby attractions include Peace Memorial Museum (28 mi) and Kichwele Forest Reserve (17 mi). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the beach access, friendly host, and continental breakfast with vegetarian options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian


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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    United States United States
    Perfect place to stay in Matamwe for our 5 days. Breakfast was just what we needed before diving every morning. Good price for the area. Very nice staff and the cutest dog and cat!
  • Diana
    Hungary Hungary
    The property was at an excellent location and Roxana, the host was super flexible and helpful. She advised us on many many things from the airport transfer to arranging tours and restaurants to visit as well. Even though breakfast was the same...
  • Ruediger
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Small Place with just 4 Rooms for rent. Felt almost like a homestay. Super friendly and flexible host who can also organize pick up from pier or airport.
  • Kristina
    Canada Canada
    Great location. Mtemwe is beautiful And morning star is too
  • Kristina
    Canada Canada
    It is really Well designed. Super comfy chairs on the patio to relax on. Lights next to the bed. Comfy bed. Nice shower. Everything you need. It is a beautiful location and Roxanna made great recommendations for snorkelling guides and taxis. The...
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    Very close to the beach and to authentic restaurants. Breakfast was very good. Roxana was very accommodating.
  • Zuzana
    Slovakia Slovakia
    host is very kind and helpfull rooms are clean time of breakfast is adjustable based on your needs great location near beach or anything important in the area
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfortable, good room. Owner was lovely, and plus cute dog
  • Jenny
    Norway Norway
    Friendly staff with great advice and recommendations. Small and cosy place close to the beach, bungalows are quite spacious.
  • Tobias
    Germany Germany
    Roxana is a wonderful host! The place is beautiful and the beach is less than a minute away. I would come back anytime!

Managed by Morningstar Zanzibar

Company review score: 9.5Based on 141 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Located in Matemwe, just 7 km from Mnemba Island and less than 1 minute from the beach, Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar is a small and private place offering 4 rooms, each room as a separate bungalow with it's own terrace. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Each morning, you can enjoy the view of our garden, while taking the breakfast at the property terrace. The hotel is located at 5 min. from taxi station, auto bus (dala dala) and moto taxi (boda boda). Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar offers airport shuttle services to its guests. Plenty of activities can be enjoyed in the area, including snorkeling, kite surfing and fishing. Dive Spot is 15 m away from the property. A couple of minutes away there are nice restaurants and bars on the beach where you can get a thrill out of the spectacular view of Indian Ocean while having lunch, dinner or just enjoy your drink.

Neighborhood info

One minute walking on a small and quiet alley and you are on the lovely beach of Matemwe. The famous Mnemba Island is located just 7 km away and there are several diving centers nearby (One Ocean, Eagle Ray etc) you can pick up from, if you feel like spending the day by and under the ocean. Villa Kiva, Marafiki, Pua Mbili and some more are perfect spots for spending the day by the pool while having drinks, lunch or dinner facing the white beach and blue ocean. The bungalows are located 5 minutes from auto-bus dala dala (public transportation).

Languages Spoken

English,Romanian

Area info

Amenities of Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Romanian

House rules

Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 66 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Morningstar Bungalows Zanzibar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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