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Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Pwani Mchangani hotel

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A resort with thatched-roof huts, a swimming pool, and palm trees.
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a sandy shore.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a view of palm trees through a glass door.
A tropical garden with a thatched roof structure, a gravel path, and lounge chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pwani Mchangani, Pwani Mchangani, Unguja North Region
  • Place, Pwani Mchangani Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mapenzi Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nungwi Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a large floral-patterned headboard, bedside lamps, and a woven rug.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Pwani Mchangani

In Pwani Mchangani .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Pwani Mchangani Beach and Mapenzi Beach. Muyuni Beach and Kiwengwa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pwani Mchangani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mapenzi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Muyuni Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kiwengwa Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Nungwi Beach - 49 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mzee Husa Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zanziblue - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wok - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪the kokosnuss - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Pwani Mchangani hotel
As a guest of Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 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.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Pwani Mchangani hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch plasma TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 13 to February 18:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open January 01 and close December 31.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel Hotel
Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel Pwani Mchangani
Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel Hotel Pwani Mchangani

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel is 29 mi (75-min drive) away from the Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel.

How close is Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Pwani Mchangani Beach and 8-minute walk from Mapenzi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from February 13 to February 18.

Does Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from February 13 to February 18.

Does Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages.

How close is Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel to downtown Pwani Mchangani?

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Pwani Mchangani.

Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kofi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel we had a lovely time. So peaceful and quiet and the staff are amazing. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Sverre

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

Amazing place

We stayed 4 nights in this amazing oasis. The staff was super nice, the food was good, interior and exterior. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benedicte

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

Lovely hotel

We really enjoyed our stay at Tamu Tamu. The staff was very helpful and kind, and truly made our stay. As for the hotel, the outdoor areas were beautiful, and the room was nice and clean. Overall, we had a great experience and would definetly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

We had the best time at Tamu Tamu!

The staff really went above for us and were super flexibel. I would warmly recommend this hotel and absolutely visit again! The veiws were amazing, right next to an amazing beach (at high tide) and just great staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb boutique hotel. The GM is so helpful and the team are super friendly. Lovely pool and It’s very clean too! Very close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

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

Highly recommended!

We’ve had the best stay at Tamu Tamu. The room was beautiful, the swimming pool fabulous, the food was delicious and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haregot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy at Tamu Tamu which means sweet sweet ☺️ and so it was our stay there. Nicely decorated rooms, well maintain garden and swimming pools. All staff were super nice they even made the cake for my husband’s birthday 🥳 thank you again for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yoona

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

Everything was perfect

All step was so kind and they did their best to help me stay comfortably. The breakfast was so delucious and room was so clean and comfortable Everything in tamutamu was perfet!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

atl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dogs and cats in the dining areas, not for me. Now if you're a dog and cat person this is your spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Een echte aanrader dit perfect voor uit te rusten
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gorm Bang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pænt og hyggeligt lille boutique hotel med et imødekommende og serviceminded personale.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petite structure entièrement rénovée voire neuve pour certaines chambres Confort extra Cadre cosy Accès à la mer facile et rapide Restauration sur place excellente Personnel très sympa, attentionné Très bon accueil du manager et de son équipe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

oriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un séjour exceptionnel ! J'ai passé un séjour vraiment agréable dans cet hôtel. La chambre était spacieuse, très propre et équipée de tout le confort nécessaire, y compris une literie de qualité et une salle de bain moderne. Le personnel était exceptionnellement accueillant, sympathique et toujours prêt à aider, ce qui a vraiment rendu mon séjour encore plus agréable. La décoration intérieure est élégante et chaleureuse. La localisation est parfaite, à proximité des principales attractions. Les équipements de l’hôtel, comme la piscine, la salle de massage, offrent un vrai plus pour se détendre. La cuisine proposée était également très bonne, avec des plats variés et savoureux. Enfin, le rapport qualité-prix est excellent. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel à tous ceux qui cherchent un endroit confortable, bien situé et avec un service irréprochable. J’y retournerai sans hésiter ! Merci a vous ! Hakuna matata !!!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

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

Ett paradis på zanzibar

Vi hade en fantastisk vistelse på TAMU TAMU Personalen var otroligt hjälpsamma och vänliga,jättebra frukost , vår bästa vistelse påZanzibar om vi kommer tillbaka kommer vi garanterat att boka TAMU TAMU
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Super hôtel

Personnels très souriant et serviables. Manager très sympathique. L’hôtel est bien situé, la plage est à 3 min à pied. L’ambiance est très familiale. Les repas sont excellent, un grand bravo pour le chef ! Des soirées peuvent être organisé par l’hôtel du style la soirée BBQ que nous avons durant notre séjour qui était très bien.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

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

Wie daheim!

Ich hatte einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt im Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel. Service, Betreuung, Lage, Sauberkeit (!), Qualität des Essens war top! Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und kann das Hotel sehr empfehlen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett toppen Hotell så trevligt och mysigt och personligt. Personal var mycket bra och så hjälpsamma med allt 😊😊Om man undrade någonting så tog dom reda på det till mig. Maten var bra och frukosten finns bara positivt att säga om det Hotellet 😊😊😊Och personalen och chefen stor tack för ni gjorde min vistelse så bra tack 🙏😊
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe hôtel. Très petit et privé. 6 chambres au total. Staff accueuillant et attentif aux besoins. La nourriture est excellente, manque un peu de choix au bar mais sinon rien à dire, je recommande!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

bedste sted

Mest vidunderlige sted, der føltes trygt, hyggeligt og hjemligt. Elskede alt ved dette lille paradis
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Superbe hôtel

Superbe séjour au Tamu Tamu Boutique Hotel. Très bien entretenu, propre, le personnel était vraiment super, aux petits soins, pleins d'attention. Les serveurs étaient très sympatiques et professionnels, la femme de ménage aussi, ainsi que les managers et assistants. Un véritable plaisir de rester ici. Plage à 50 m, sympa à marée haute, piscine super. Possibilité de manger sur place, et c'est très bon ! Ils peuvent vous assister pour organiser des excursions. J'avais un appartement avec petite cuisine, grand salon, grande salle de bains, grande chambre. Si je reviens à Zanzibar, je réserverai ici à nouveau !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut ausgestattet. In der Umgeben gibt es genügend Restaurants falls man mal auserhalb vom Hotel essen will. Das Meer liegt gleich 2minuten zu Fuss vor der Haustür. Das absolute Highlight ist das Personal. Ich war in der Low season dort und hatte das Hotel für einige Tage für mich alleine. Das Personal ist wirklich wie eine kleine Familie geworden, sehr offen, herzlich und immer stehts hilfsbereit.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches bemühtes Personal, wir haben uns sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Tolle Familiäre Atmosphäre. Das Essen wahr ausgezeichnet. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Karina

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

Muy agradable estancia

Muy bueno y agradable, buena comida, gente muy amable 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist wunderschön,die Zimmer waren sehr schön eingerichtet und sehr sauber auch außen wurde immer sauber gemacht Pool/Terasse. Personal war sehr sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, waren immer für uns da wenn was war. Auch der Besitzer vom Hotel war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend hat uns Tipps gegeben. Essen war sehr lecker, Frühstück war ausgiebig.. Würden wir immer wieder gerne nochmal buchen.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023