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Mbuyuni Beach Village

2.0 of 5
Jambiani Village, East Coast of Zanzibar | at the beginning of Jambiani Village, Jambiani, Tanzania
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Mbuyuni Beach Village
Ranked #6 of 8 hotels in Jambiani
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114 reviews from our community

Traveller rating
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    14
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Families
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Couples
55
 
Solo
7
 
Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Vienna, Austria
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

If you want to swim in the sea any time of the day, or if you want a luxury resort... go somewhere else. Otherwise, if you want to stay in a nice place, with a (small) pool, a restaurant, quite comfortable and clean rooms (with terrace/porch), hammocks right at beachfront - this is the place. Perhaps not perfect, but perfect... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Mbuyuni Beach Village is the ideal place to go if you want a peaceful relaxing holiday away from the world. The complex is right on the beach and we were lucky enough to get one of the two first floor rooms overlooking the pool and beach. The rooms were cleaned every day with fresh sheets and towels provided. The staff... More

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Venice, Italy
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

For the price it's hard to find better on the east cost of zanzibar , the rooms are simple. But clean and airy by their perfect position , everything works , and if not they will fix it in record time. The staff is professional and very nice , the food is good, the best is the pool & wifi,... More

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Warsaw, Poland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Stay for 5 night after Safari and were so happy we did. We loved our stay. The staff are friendly. The wifi service was a bonus at their Restaurant though it can be slow at times. The pool side area is great when the ocean is too far away to swim. We thought the price was good value for what... More

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uk
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

If your on a tight budget this is fine but if you want 3 star acommadation and upwards avoid at all costs..very tired rooms clean but in very bad disrepair great if your a backpacker and just want a place to stay one or two nights bareable then. staff very friendly food very good but you have to order it... More

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Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

We stayed at Mbuyuni a couple days during Christmas 2012 (left first Christmas day). For the price we paid it was a pleasant stay. The room is big enough (you only sleep there anyway). The shower was not good, but the rest was all right. Swimming pool is nice. The food is good and reasonably priced. Don't expect an excellent... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

We booked a double bungalow from the Mbuyuni Beach Village for six nights (for Christmas holidays) through the hostelbookers.com. When we arrived there, the receptionist showed us a list of reservations to confirm the availability of bungalows. I found my name as the 7th one on their list of a total of 18 names. However, some of their staff had... More

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Savannah, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We spent a glorious 10 days at this hotel in Zanzibar. The rooms are nice, the beach is beautiful. The satff are gracious and accomadating. Mickey and Shehe will do anything to make your stay better. They arranged a driver to take us to a spice farm and stone town. They arranged for my daughter and I to get a... More

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Valencia, Spain
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We stayed at Mbuyuni for 2 nights at the end of October and personally it was a bit of disappointment. I honestly believe that the people running this place are trying, probably trying very hard to make this place nice, but... It is situated about half way between Paje and Jambiani Village in a quiet secluded location. The bungalow we... More

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San Francisco, California
Top Contributor
126 reviews 126 reviews
72 hotel reviews
Reviews in 98 cities Reviews in 98 cities
157 helpful votes 157 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2012

This hotel consists of 2 room bungalows located on Jambiani Beach. The staff was quite courteous to any questions or concerns.The hotel grounds have a great pool area ,a restaurant that serves three meals a day with beverages served same vicinity.The huts on the beach have books you can read with hammocks as well. The rooms were clean with shower... More

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Additional Information about Mbuyuni Beach Village

Also Known As:
Mbuyuni Beach Village Hotel
Mbuyuni Beach Village Hotel Jambiani
Mbuyuni Beach Village Zanzibar/Jambiani
Address: Jambiani Village, East Coast of Zanzibar | at the beginning of Jambiani Village, Jambiani, Tanzania
Region: Tanzania > Zanzibar Archipelago > Zanzibar > Jambiani
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Jambiani
#5 Family Hotels in Jambiani
#5 Romantic Hotels in Jambiani
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Mbuyuni Beach Village is located on the east coast of Zanzibar, right at the beginning of Jambiani village, 4 minutes drive after passing Paje village. ... more   less 
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