534 reviews
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$300Unnamed Road , Zanzibar, Tanzania
534 reviews
1/283
Kids' club
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Bar
Sun deck
Welcome to the Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows, an idyllic tropical escape nestled in the charming village of Matemwe, just a breezy 0.3mi from the bustling city center! For just $50 a night, you can soak up the sun with full access to our outdoor swimming pool and nearby pristine beaches. Enjoy mouthwatering meals at our restaurant, and don't forget to kickstart your day with our delicious breakfast offerings—because what’s a vacation without a hearty meal to fuel your adventures?
At our delightful bungalows, you can spend your days doing everything from snorkeling in crystal-clear waters (for a small extra charge) to lounging on the beach with a complimentary sun umbrella in tow. Families will be thrilled with the playground and kids' meal options available, while adults can unwind with a pampering massage or enjoy a drink at our buzzing bar. With 534 glowing reviews, travelers have raved about our friendly service and vibrant atmosphere—perfect for anyone looking to savor the awe-inspiring local culture.
After a day of fun in the sun, retreat to your cozy, soundproof room featuring extra-long beds and a private balcony with a stunning garden view. Don’t just take our word for it; come discover why so many guests have left their hearts (and rave reviews) at Salama & Mbuyuni! With free Wi-Fi, a tour desk to help you explore the area, and even a live music performance to set the mood, your stay will be nothing short of unforgettable.
Adventure awaits at Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows, and there’s no shortage of thrills to keep your heart racing! Dive into our stunning outdoor pools designed exclusively for adults—perfect for lounging with a refreshing cocktail or taking a mid-day plunge. With options that feature shallow ends and a fun plunge pool, each splash is a delightful escape from reality. Take that well-deserved dip or simply bask poolside, soaking up the warmth of the African sun while listening to the gentle waves in the background.
When you’re ready to treat your taste buds, head to our inviting on-site restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate romantic dinner, a fun family meal, or a taste of traditional dishes, our eateries have something to offer. Relish the rich flavors of African and Mediterranean cuisine prepared by our talented chefs who serve up magic on a plate. Delight in the mouthwatering delicacies as you soak up the warm ambiance, whether you're dining al fresco under the stars or enjoying the cozy, family-friendly atmosphere inside.
But wait, there’s more! After dinner, don’t forget to check out the vibrant local scene. With a tour desk at your fingertips, planning your next adventure couldn’t be simpler. From discovering hidden gems to exhilarating excursions, there’s something for every traveler in the surrounding area. And if the rhythm calls to you, don’t miss the live music performances that’ll have you tapping your feet and dancing the night away. Join us at Salama & Mbuyuni Bungalows for a getaway filled with laughter, relaxation, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Closest airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
25.4miPemba / Karume Airport
53.4miTanga Airport
57.3miKids' club
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Patio
Horseback riding
Playground
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Balcony
Soundproof
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Economy, Triple
1 Queen Size Bed
170 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Terrace
Private entrance
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Budget
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Bungalow, 2 Bedroom
1 Twin Bed
1 King Size Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
540 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Family Studio
1 Sofa Bed
2 King Size Beds
390 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Deluxe Bungalow, King/Twin
1 Twin Bed
1 Sofa Bed
1 King Size Bed
430 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Deluxe Bungalow
Balcony
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Economy
Balcony
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Featured reviews:
Christine
10
March 2025
We had a great stay. The entire property is so lush, green and jungely. A true oasis and very well arranged. It is a large ptopery, but thanks to the different areas it doesn’t feel large. Our room was spacious, beds comfy. The fan was sufficient for the nights. Bathroom was small, but sufficient and clean. Wifi was not great in the room, but outside it was well working. The pools are a great plus in the heat of Zanzibar. The breakfast was a bit underwhelming, but there were not so many guests. Staff is friendly. You walk around 15 mins to the beach or local restaurants.
Yulia
8.2
January 2025
Great inside territory, beautiful plants and 3 swimming pools, one is very suitable for small kids. Lovely bar area with some evening entertainments. Nice meals cooked at the restaurant for lunch and dinner, well priced and delicious. The hosts did the amazing job in building this accommodation. Even though it's quite far away from the beach and other sights, the owners made sure you have some things to do in the area: yoga class, good food at the restaurant, evening music at the bar. The owners are also very knowledgeable of the island, so they can help you to arrange things.
The breakfast was very limited and rather small portions (vs other lodges and hotels on the island). There is no coffee at the breakfast at all, only some strange drink with Cichórium taste that is served instead. Later I learnt that one of the owners doesn't like coffee, which I assume is the reason for this, but it shouldn't mean that guest should not drink it as well.
Geertrui
10
February 2025
What a fantasic place! I loved the 3 swimming pools that were fairly deep (an adult like me could just about stand in most places, but when swimming my feet didn't touch the ground, which I loved! There is a sunny swimming pool, a less sunny swimming pool, which is a bit cooler and all set in lush jungle. The owners and their staff are super friendly and we had a fantastic time! We are planning on going back for longer.
Sometimes, as everywhere in Africa, electricity was off for a bit, but there was always electricity and internet somewhere. I don't consider this a problem, but if you are wedded to your phone and internet, just be aware that you may need to work from the extremely lovely and comfortable common areas at times.
Grégoire
10
January 2023
The way me and my family (my husband and our 2 boys of age 12 and 15) were welcomed and received was exceptionally warm and friendly. The communication with the two owner's , Paco and his lovely wife Maria and his little son Paul was perfect, easy going and heartfelt at the same time. Paco and Maria and all of the stuff members were so welcoming and friendly and you could ask them anything at any given time. We want to thank everybody for their great and personalized service and their excellent food and superbe fresh juices and smoothies ;))) The place is a real pearl if you enjoy a clean and beautiful place and easy going people with no attitud. We clearly more than enjoyed our 10 day stay there. It's beyond beautiful with all the plantation and good vibes. The place is very kids friendly if you should be travelling with children. Paco and Maria offer various activities like swimming with wild Dolphins in the sea (in the early hours though) and other interesting activities depending on what you're looking for. Otherwise doing a Yoga session with Maria or chilling in the bungalow by the pool or restaurant area will just perfectly do too! We highly recommend this place and we will definitely be staying at their place again if we should ever have the opportunity to return again! There's much more to say about our stay but we hope that for now this will help future guest for orientation if they should decide to stay at their place!
Honestly there was nothing to dislike
Elena
10
December 2024
Everything, the place has a magical atmosphere, spiritual and laid back, like in a tropical garden, my room was top, super big with a terrace overlooking palms and one of the pools. Good food every morning, help from everyone there and the massage of Maria in their super cosy spa was something I will never. forget, one of the best of my life. Maria and Paco are a Spanish couple who owns the place and make it unforgettable for everyone. If you have a chance don't miss to go there!
Nothing! The only thing you could say it's that the beach is 10 minutes away but a good walk in the morning and in the evening is what you must do! And you see also how real Zanzibar people live, so it was good it was like that!💪
Celestyna
10
October 2024
Paco and Maria are extremely welcoming hosts! Their little oasis has a great vibe and we loved our stay there. We were lucky to be there a bit out of season apparently (mid September), so the whole place with 3 swimming pools was almost entirely for us (we even got an offer for a free upgrade to a stunning brand new bungalow, though we turned it down since we wanted to have 2 separate beds). Paco is the soul of the place with his never ending energy. We were extremely grateful when the first morning he noticed that our car had a flat tire... He offered to help us out and by the time we came back from the beach, the car was already fixed at a ridiculously low price of 20k TZS! They were also helping us to organize a snorkeling trip (which we had to cancel due to very rough sea) and overall were always available. Would be very happy to come back!
The beach itself was extremely quiet - we found one place with a few sunbeds and 1 or 2 restaurants, but we would prefer a bit more lively area to have more choice and having at least a few other people around (there was literally NOBODY the 2 days we went to the beach, so it felt a bit awkward).
Javier
9.1
November 2024
Incredible place, starting from the bungalows, they are so comfortable with big rooms and beds, and everything perfectly decorated and you can find different swimming pools and ambients in the same space. The owners Paco and María are always available to help you in everything you could need. I wanted to highlight they have the coldest beers in all Zanzibat, something not easy to find lol, I have been in 4 different places apart of here, so I can compare it with others places we visited.before And finally the last day we decided to receive an incredible massage also in their installations,. So definitely I highly recommend this precious hotel and meet with Paco and Maria, they will always will try to make your stay in the best way possible.
Nikki
8.2
January 2024
Wonderful chill spaces throughout the property. Several different places to lounge on comfy couches in the shade. The yoga space was a huge plus-- nice to have room to stretch out. The pools were nice and perfect for a short swim or quick dip. Decent wifi, too. The kids loved the numerous cats and the barefoot walking ambiance
For longer stays, a bit more variety on both the breakfast and main menu would be wonderful. Pools occasionally had bugs, some of which bit. Power outages were a significant problem. They often lasted hours or would happen over and over. Lack of air conditioning in the room was a challenge for several members of our group, especially when coupled with nightly power outages. The location is quiet but has little to offer in the surrounding town.
Annette
10
March 2024
Maria and Paco created a wonderful oasis full of tropic plants, so many comfortable areas to relax with three pools and a good restaurant with delicious, healthy food and individually created rooms. Everything is so beautiful and done with love. Their staff is very friendly and you can feel how they appreciate each other. I can highly recommend Marias Yoga class in the morning and the drumming sessions offered by Janja - it was so much fun to try! They are supporting good local people like him. You can book a massage there done by local women - very relaxing - and the snorkeling trip and swimming with dolphins was great, too. Such a great place to stay and in the low season it's very quiet. Die
Paul
9.1
May 2025
Rooms were large and nicely furnished. The staff were friendly and helpful. Many thanks to Paco for making our stay as comfortable as was possible...always available to consult and help with activities and pretty much everything we needed. The staff, Mona, Sales, Foum and the lovely lady at the reception desk, cleaners, were always happy to help. Great group of people.
The rooms could do with A/C however it did not bother us too much considering the not so hot season.
Attractions
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon
10.9miJozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
21.5miDarajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)
22.5miMwanakwerekwe Market
22.5miStone Town
22.5miHouse of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
22.5miOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
22.5miAttractions
Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium and Marine Turtle Conservation Lagoon
10.9miJozani-Chwaka Bay National Park
21.5miDarajani Market (Marikiti Kuu)
22.5miMwanakwerekwe Market
22.5miStone Town
22.5miHouse of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
22.5miOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
22.5miAirports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
25.4miPemba / Karume Airport
53.4miTanga Airport
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Kids' club
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Patio
Horseback riding
Playground
Garden
View
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Balcony
Soundproof
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Hearing accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Bar crawls
Beach
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Cycling
Darts
Diving
Fishing
Game room
Golf course
Happy hour
Hiking
Horseback riding
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Nightclub/DJ
Ping-pong
Snorkeling
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Guest bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Child safety socket covers
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Indoor play area
Kids' club
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Soundproof
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Back massage
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beauty services
Body scrub
Body treatments
Couples' massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full-body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Open-air bath
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Public Bath
Solarium
Spa
Spa facilities
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Yoga classes
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Pool view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 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
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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This property accepts cash.
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