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Featuring a balcony with pool views, pool with a view and a garden, Minah Bungalows can be found in Nungwi, close to Royal Beach and less than 1 km from Nungwi Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, all units are equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit includes bed linen and towels. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves African cuisine. For guests with children, Minah Bungalows offers kids pool. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kendwa Beach is 1.7 km from Minah Bungalows, while Kichwele Forest Reserve is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, 61 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
8.4
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  • Gabriela
    Romania Romania
    I stayed 6 nights at Minahs Bungalows. I had reserved two double rooms and they were allocated one on the ground floor and the other on the first floor. The property is located in an oasis of greenery (palm trees, banana trees, hibiscus and other...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    The place looks exactly like the pictures, it was really clean but it did have a smell to it that we had to air out. Other than that it was beautiful and the beddings were super comfortable.
  • Nsovo
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is an vibrant area, beach is in a walking distance
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Salmina

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Salmina
Minah's Bungalows is located in a picturesque place of Zanzibar with the most beautiful beach and the color of the ocean in the Nungwi area. The hotel is small, two floors with 6 rooms. Each rooms has balcony and size of room is big The rooms are equipped with everything you need - a large bed, working desk and wardrobes. Rooms on the first floor are equipped with air conditioning and a fan, on the second floor only a fan. There is free good Wi-fi on the territory of the hotel. The territory of the hotel is well-groomed, decorated with ornamental plants, flowers, palm trees and, of course, is under round-the-clock security. The hotel also has its own restaurant and a beautiful new pool. We can orginize our guests a transfer from the airport (extra charges), help with renting a car or motorcycle, help with buying a local SIM card, laundry or buy groceries for you. We can also help with organizing local excursions and activities, as well as with a safari tour in Tanzania.
The owner is a young, educated girl from Tanzania. She loves to receive guests and is constantly developing her hotel, adding additional services and amenities to make the stay unforgettable.
Distance from the hotel and beautful beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa. Restaurants, markets with food, clothing, souvenirs. A diving center, a medical aid station and a zoo are also within walking distance.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • MInah's Bungalows
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Minah Bungalows
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free WiFi 11 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Minah Bungalows takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 08:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 39. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 12:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 12:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Minah Bungalows

  • Minah Bungalows is 0.7 miles from the centre of Nungwi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Minah Bungalows. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Minah Bungalows include:

    • Triple
    • Double

  • The prices at Minah Bungalows may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Minah Bungalows is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Minah Bungalows has 1 restaurant:

    • MInah's Bungalows

  • Minah Bungalows offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Windsurfing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool
    • Game drives

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