Located on the shores of the Menai Bai, Unguja Lodge in Mkunguni features African-style thatched roof villas and houses. The lodge also has a swimming pool and offers snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. The villas and houses feature African-style decor and combine indoor and outdoor living with open-air lounge areas and patios overlooking the baobab tree gardens or the Menai Bay. At Unguja Lodge guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner in the dining room. There is also a bar and a library. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The lodge is just 1.7 mi from Kizimkazi village. To Jozani Forest is 16 mi and to Zanzibar Airport is 37 mi.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Kizimkazi

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  • Machteld
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great staff, super friendly. Very good food. Beautiful location

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Unguja Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
View
  • Sea view
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Spa
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Dutch
    • Swahili

    House rules

    Unguja Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $135.50 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Unguja Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Unguja Lodge 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.

    FAQs about Unguja Lodge

    • The prices at Unguja Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Unguja Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Unguja Lodge is 350 feet from the center of Kizimkazi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Unguja Lodge include:

      • Villa

    • Unguja Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Unguja Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Swimming pool

    • Check-in at Unguja Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.