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Mangrove Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Beach bar
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Chuini Village, On Mawimbini Beach, Bububu, Unguja North
  • Place, Masingini Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Siso Spice Farm
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidichi Spice Farm
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Mangrove Lodge

Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Mangrove Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and body scrubs.
During your stay at Mangrove Lodge, you'll be close to Kidichi Spice Farm. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • The restaurant, beach bar, and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • 9 minutes by car from Kidichi Spice Farm and 9 minutes from Masingini Forest
  • Free airport pick-up shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Mangrove Lodge. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bububu hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Mangrove Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laundry detergent
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mangrove Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.00 per person, per night
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Mangrove Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mangrove Lodge Bububu
Mangrove Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Hotel
Mangrove Lodge Bububu
Mangrove Lodge Hotel Bububu

Mangrove Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oasis of calm and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous place!

Top notch, wonderful experience! Grounds are gorgeous and creative! Everyone there is helpful and friendly. Loved the room and the fact it had an outdoor shower! Food was delish and fresh. I could go on and on! My only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly. Very clean property. Only had an issue one day with the shower, no cold water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded getaway :)

Very peaceful. Beautiful gardens and sunset from the beach bar area. Nice and spacious bungalows. Good food. Great hosts. Family run business in the middle of nature. Very good for relaxing. Nice chill area. Free and tasty tea and coffee throughout the day at the restaurant. Only downside were the many mosquitoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christina

Disliked: Staff & service
Please make sure you read fine prints with lodge. I was told one thing from staff about airport transportation then another via fine prints. Luckily I had a hired driver to accommodate to follow through with consistent services provided
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge is wonderful in its own way. Not a beach resort, but a mangrove garden. Many fantastic flowers and great accommodations. The central reception/bar/restaurant was very fun and beautiful. The owner is friendly and full of great suggestions for activities. However the drive to the place was full of huge potholes whichb were often full of rainwater. I was honestly scared to get out of the taxi, when we arrived in the dark and there was not a well-lit or well- managed welcome area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hella

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super service, décor impressionnant en pleine Mangrove. Un peu trop de moustiques et bien éloigné de la route principale mais le personnel et le restaurant sont excellents
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Syd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unforgetable

Marina and Hajie are a pleasure to know. All the staff were most accommodating. This place is a little bit special, memorable, facinating and we are frequent travellers. Only problem for us was the condition of the appraoch road (not the lodges problem)which is diabolical in places. To be fair our driver did his best but my wife suffered a sudden drop in a deep pothole. Would seriously not recommend to any one with back or neck problems. This place is under renovation so can only get better but already a true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Polecam

Super, kameralne miejsce w zacisznej lokalizacji, idealne dla wszystkich lubiących świetną kuchnię, niekomercyjne miejsca z duszą i wypoczynek bez otoczenia tłumu turystów.. Polecam!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
goede, rustige locatie, verscholen in het groen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing human size eco responsable resort with very spacious rooms, common areas. Would return eyes closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt für alle, die nicht nur das Strandleben geniessen wollen. Sehr authentisch, Personal sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geir Kramviken

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lutfu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023