Mawimbi Bungalows

We’re looking for somewhere relaxing with a good breakfast, easy access to the beach, and a nice pool to enjoy during our stay. A peaceful location with clean, comfortable accommodation.

We had the absolute best stay here! It offers the perfect balance: a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, right next to everything Nungwi has to offer. Lovely bungalows set inside a stunning, tranquil garden. The yoga classes offered on-site were fantastic! Location Unbeatable. Just 5 minutes on foot to the beach, local markets, delicious restaurants, and the lively spots famous for beautiful Nungwi sunsets. ​Carla, the owner, is wonderful! She went above and beyond, offering tons of super helpful advice and recommendations that made our stay extra special. ​Highly recommend to anyone visiting Zanzibar!

Nothing we didn't like

This is a lovely, well-managed hotel where the exceptional service truly stands out. I stayed for 5 nights and found the staff to be wonderful, including the friendly, round-the-clock security team. The owner is hands-on, frequently present around the property, and genuinely eager to ensure that every aspect of the stay is comfortable. With only 7 bungalows on-site, the atmosphere is intimate and the clean pool area is rarely crowded, making it a lovely, tranquil spot to relax. The grounds are natural and beautiful, providing a nice setting for the daily yoga sessions on offer, and the facilities overall are very well-maintained. Housekeeping was consistent, and the breakfast service was high-quality and surprisingly speedy (no 'pole pole' here as can be common in Zanzibar!). The property is also well-prepared for the occasional local power outages with a generator that kicked in immediately and was quiet enough not to disturb the room—it was also notable that it did not run during quiet sleeping hours.

Whilst the property is set back from the road and is mostly a peaceful haven (particularly at night) there can be occasional external noises or rubbish burning during daylight hours. This seems fairly standard for this part of Nungwi from what I experienced and this place was still a quieter hotel experience than others I dined at locally. Also, the music being played in the bar / restaurant was usually at a nice quiet volume and suited the mood, the music at breakfast could be a little loud and energetic dance music for that particular time of day - all personal preference I suppose! The curtains in my bungalow were quite thin and let a lot of light in early morning so would be good to have thicker curtains to keep more light out

Its peaceful

-Poor internet -some Staff doesn’t know English so language barrier